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1. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

2. Akamas biodiversity under threat, EU commission acts

The European Parliament's Petitions Committee (PETI) remains vigilant regarding complaints about EU environmental legislation in Cyprus's Akamas region, following a recent debate in Brussels. ...

3. EU urges Turkey to halt actions disrupting regional stability in Cyprus

The European Commission has issued a call to Turkey, urging the cessation of threats and actions that disrupt good neighborly relations. ...

4. 'Hands off my tahinopita!'

The Auditor-General hinted at the President's earnings during his tenure as Government Spokesperson, prompting Victor Papadopoulos to respond that everything was known and legal....

5. Papadakis faces allegations of misusing European Parliament's funds

After the release of an audio recording featuring a discussion between the EDEK party president, Marinos Sizopoulos, and MEP Dimitris Papadakis, EDEK issued an official statement....

6. Cyprus triumphs with 3 awards at International Short Film Festival

Cyprus had a successful run at the 46th International Short Film Festival in Drama, held from September 4 to 10. The festival concluded on Sunday, September 10, with Cyprus winning three awards....

7. ''Adopt, don't shop'' as abandoned dogs crisis deepens

The plight of abandoned dogs in Cyprus has taken a turn for the worse, according to officials from the Municipality of Nicosia and a local pound that houses strays collected by multiple authorities in the Nicosia district. ...

8. Cyprus elections: End of a political era?

The Intermediate parties are facing survival problems, introspection, and doubts, despite being part of the coalition government....

9. Winds, dust, and rain: Who will be impacted by inclement weather?

The mostly clear weather that has prevailed over the last few days will not last long, as the new weather forecast predicts showers, isolated storms, strong winds, and an outbreak of dust. All of this is expected to result in a slight drop in temperature, bringing it closer to normal for the season....

10. Cypriot MEP spills the beans in spying scandal

Cypriot MEP Demetris Papadakis is warning authorities on his native island to stay away from cover-up attempts and instead 'fully investigate' allegations of espionage and wiretapping by politicians and police using illegal malware...

11. Russian skater can compete amid doping controversy, but medal ceremony won’t be held

Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test, setting her up for an attempt at a second gold medal....

12. Evidence destroyed in Edek probe

A political party in the Republic of Cyprus is at the centre of a new investigation into possible obstruction of justice, after it emerged that important evidence into an ongoing probe had been destroyed...

13. EDEK party shrinks as turmoil escalates over ousted MEP

After the dramatic ousting of MEP Demetris Papadakis from socialist party Edek on Monday, the party continued to shrink throughout the week with the resignation of ten party members by Friday....

14. Turkey criticized over Syria offensive during EP debate

Turkey was heavily criticized on Wednesday for its military operation in north-east Syria, during a debate at the European Parliament plenary, in Strasbourg, while a relevant resolution is expected to be adopted on Thursday....

15. Cyprus' MEPs pledge to work together

Republic of Cyprus’ six newly-elected Members of the European Parliament pledged to work to promote the national problem and the issues facing the people on the island...

16. DISY maintains leadership with 29.01% of the vote

17. Hot weather coming this week

As the week begins with mostly clear skies, weather officials warn that temperatures could quickly climb in the upper 30’s by mid-week...