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31. Larnaka-Based Marketing Agency Ranked in Top 4 Digital Advertising Teams in the World for 2023

The Obsidian Co. is positioning Cyprus on the global stage, securing a spot in the top 4 finalists in The Drum Awards 2023's ''Agency Team of the Year'', solidifying its status among the world's best digital advertising agencies....

32. Mobile waste collection to hit Larnaca's streets Nov 21-24

In a concerted effort to address environmental concerns, the Environmental Department, in partnership with ANEL, is spearheading a project titled "Separate Collection and Management of Hazardous Household Waste."...

33. Man detained in Larnaca for child exploitation material

In a recent operation, Larnaca police apprehended a 36-year-old man under suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest followed a tip received by the Cybercrime Sub-Division, alerting them to the online activities of a user in Cyprus. ...

34. Jingle all the way to Lefkara's Christmas village!

The charming Municipality of Lefkara has just been chosen by the Ministry of Tourism to host a winter wonderland like no other – SanTaLefkara, a Christmas Village extravaganza!...

35. Larnaca airport lost luggage sale raises alarms

In a concerning turn of events, a Facebook page operating under the name ''Larnaca Airport'' has recently surfaced, enticing internet users to purchase allegedly lost luggage from Larnaca Airport. ...

36. UN mediates as verbal incident sparks Pyla diplomacy

The situation in Pyla remains quiet, United Nations sources told the Cyprus News Agency when asked about press reports on tension in the area....

37. 7,933 persons have left Cyprus in ongoing immigration trend

Sixteen third-country nationals, who resided illegally in Cyprus, were identified and arrested, during the weekend, as part of coordinated police operations. As part of efforts to return third-country nationals to their countries of origin, another 20 people departed from the island last Friday....

38. President Christodoulides hails unprecedented ties between Cyprus and US

Relations between Cyprus and the United States are today at the highest level than ever before, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday evening, addressing a Gala dinner at the Presidential Palace, organised by AHEPA Cyprus in memory of businessman Photos Photiades....

39. Cyprus gears up for potential Middle East evacuations of over 100,000 people

Cyprus is actively preparing for potential large-scale evacuations of citizens from various nationalities in the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon, and the broader region, following the recent conflict outbreak in the Middle East. ...

40.  Israeli tourists seek refuge in Cyprus amid Hamas attack

Several hundreds of people continue to arrive every day to Cyprus on commercial flights from Israel, after the crisis that broke out in the Middle East, due to the massive terrorist attack of Hamas against Israel....

41. Types of coffee loved by Cypriots

As coffee still reigns supreme as the most popular beverage in Cyprus, our coffee culture has evolved, with Cypriots embracing varieties from distant regions of the world, such as Brazil, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. ...

42. E-kalathi: Cost of basket per province

A few hours before tomorrow's session of the House Trade Committee, during which the bill on the e-kalathi digital tool will be discussed again, The Consumer Protection Agency conducted a price survey for 51 products in 5 supermarkets per province and presents indicatively the information and options that the consumer could have had today if he had the specific electronic application at his disposal....

43. Halloumi exports hit €112 million mark

The demand for halloumi, Cyprus’ renowned cheese, in foreign markets is steadily growing with exports in the first four months of 2023 amounting to €112 million, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Petros Xenofontos has said....

44. When technical woes extend your Roman holiday

Passengers of a Cyprus Airways flight, initially scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on August 29th, will finally touch down on the island at around 1800 local time due to a technical glitch that kept them marooned in Rome....

45. Cyprus sees population surge: 9.9% growth in a decade!

Cyprus' population recorded an increase of 9.9% in the period between 2011 and 2021, according to the preliminary results of the Census of Population and Housing 2021, published by the Statistical Service on Friday....

46. Ahoy Ayia Napa! Rhapsody of the Seas unleashes 3,000 tourists

Cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, of the Royal Caribbean group, with 3,000 people onboard docked on Thursday in Ayia Napa Marina on the southeast coast of the island....

47. Wizz Air hits milestone with 6 Million passengers at Larnaca airport

Low-cost - airline Wizz Air, celebrated the successful transportation of six million passengers to and from the airport of Larnaka, Cyprus....

48. Over 4,000 third-country nationals returned home in 2023

More than 4,000 third-country nationals have been repatriated so far this year according to the Police Aliens and Immigration Unit (AIU)....

49. Growing up in refugee camps

The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....

50. Lawsuit threatens €284.5M PDO halloumi industry

Shortly before the completion of a year (July 22, 2022) since the agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, cheesemakers, and KEVE, and the implementation of the terms of the European Regulation in the halloumi production chain, it seems that Cyprus' protected cheese is facing new challenges....

51. Take cover! High dust concentrations pose health risks

According to the Department of Labour Inspection, high concentrations of dust are currently being observed on Monday....

52. Jazeera Airways adds Larnaka to its European destinations

Jazeera Airways, a low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, has recently added Larnaka to its network of new European destinations for the 2023 summer season and flights were launched end of April....

53. WHO leads regional effort to improve health and well-being of refugees and migrants

54. Bookings for Cyprus-Piraeus route opens tomorrow

The booking system for the Cyprus – Piraeus route will open on Tuesday for those passengers who wish to travel to Greece by sea, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said Monday....

55. Free STEAM classes for Ukrainian women and girls in Cyprus

Free educational programs for girls and women from Ukraine who live in Cyprus are being offered by the non-profit initiative Girls in STEAM Academy. The program will be available to girls 14-17 and women 18+ years old, free of charge and will take place in the English language....

56. NGO calls on Cyprus authorities to implement ban on lead pellets

Lead shot ammunition in wetlands is illegal in all 27 EU countries including Cyprus, as well as Iceland, Norway, and Lichtenstein, BirdLife Cyprus announced and called on local authorities once more to ensure that non-lead pellets are being used in hunting areas that are found close to or within wetlands....

57. Café at Hala Sultan Tekke done with respect and under strict regulations

The operation of a café at Hala Sultan Tekke, a mosque in the Larnaka district, on the south coast, is done with respect to the area and the monument and under strict conditions, the Mayor of Larnaka Andreas Vyras told the Cyprus News Agency....

58. Anastasiades inaugurates gas terminal in Vasiliko

Today marks a historic milestone for the Larnaka region, President Nicos Anastasiades said, during the inauguration of the gas terminal of the VLPG consortium in the Vasiliko area....

59. Cyprus rolls out new scheme to subsidize e-vehicles

The budget for subsidizing the purchase of electric vehicles and withdrawing old cars, motorbikes, mopeds and bicycles is at €10 million Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos has said...

60. Covid vaccinations begin for children aged 6 months to 4 years old

Vaccination centers for babies and infants, from 6 months to 4 years of age, will be operational from Tuesday, November 22, the Ministry of Health has said....