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61. 12,000 citizenship applications stuck in limbo amid processing delays

A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....

62. Audit exposes gaps in Health Ministry’s grant and payment systems

In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...

63. Ex-Volunteer Commissioner admits to using fake diplomas to secure job

Former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis admitted in court on Wednesday to using forged academic diplomas to secure his position....

64. FBI urges Cyprus to use digital tech in fight against financial crime

Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...

65. Hollywood icon, Val Kilmer, dead at 65

Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has passed away at 65 due to pneumonia. His daughter, Mercedes, confirmed the news, noting that Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2014, undergoing chemotherapy and a trachea surgery that impacted his speech and breathing....

66. The great souvla debate and other political absurdities

A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...

67. Cyprus steps into the global spotlight at Paris-Ukraine summit

The Republic of Cyprus is making its presence felt at the Ukraine Summit in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, with President Nikos Christodoulides representing the country at the highest level on March 27-28....

68. Wait...what?

Well, here’s something you don’t hear every day, Donald Trump being compared to Constantine the Great. Yes, that Constantine. The Roman emperor who legalized Christianity, founded Constantinople, and basically shaped the course of Western civilization....

69. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

70. Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

71. Nicosia Mayor sounds alarm over city's financial crisis

Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, has raised the alarm over the capital’s financial situation, warning that without immediate state support, the municipality will struggle to meet its obligations. ...

72. Heathrow Airport shuts down due to nearby fire, flights diverted

London’s Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, has been forced to close until at least midnight following a major power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation....

73. Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....

74. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

75. Cyprus spends millions on traffic cameras, timers not included

In Cyprus, we seem to have mastered the fine art of spending taxpayer money, even if it’s not exactly for things we need. Case in point: the 36 million euros spent on our photo-identification traffic camera system, which, it turns out, doesn’t have a simple feature—timers on traffic lights....

76. Trump highlights Greece-Cyprus role in strategic trade corridor

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn attention to the strategic importance of Greece and Cyprus in global trade and diplomacy, sharing a Breitbart News article that underscores their role in the proposed India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)....

77. Who’s really raking it in? A peek at Cyprus’ government salaries

The latest update from the General Accounting Office of the Republic has revealed the salaries of Cyprus’s state officials, effective from January 1, 2025....

78. Cyprus’ diplomatic gamble: Can its US ties withstand Trump’s return?

The dramatic public humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Marco Rubio sent shockwaves through the global political stage, signaling that Trump’s second term will be nothing like his first. ...

79. The hypocritical peddlers of patriotism

Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, called for the resignation of the Minister of Education after reports and leaks suggested that a non-governmental organization ...

80. Government under fire over community leader appointments

Tensions are mounting over the government's controversial decision to appoint 209 community leaders in the newly established municipalities, ...

81. Nearly 100 Deputy Mayors in Cyprus paid to do nothing

Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....

82. Limassol carnival reigns supreme as Cyprus celebrates in style (images and video)

Cyprus came alive on Sunday as Carnival celebrations filled the streets with colour, music, and endless revelry – with Limassol once again stealing the show. ...

83. Isn't it ironic? Cyprus propaganda, politics, and the global stage.

A movie is being made in the occupied territories titled ''Aisie Went on Vacation'', which was also the code name for the Attila operation in 1974. They've even set up modern studios for creating TV series, as it seems they've grasped the importance of imagery in propaganda....

84. Cyprus rolls out the red carpet for civil servants

A decade after the financial crisis that forced Cyprus to slash public sector benefits under the terms of its bailout agreement, the government is now gradually rolling back austerity measures — handing back perks to civil servants in a move seen as both politically strategic and potentially risky....

85. A grain of hope: Varosha ''Mayor'' brings sand to honor refugee's final resting place

The funeral of Pieris Pieri, a respected mathematician and deputy principal of the First Gymnasium of Famagusta, became a powerful moment of bicommunal unity....

86. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

87. Paphos-Polis ''killer road'' to become four-lane highway after years of delays

The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....

88. Deadly fire sparks urgent calls for electrical safety overhaul

A tragic fire in Limassol that claimed five lives has reignited concerns over electrical safety regulations in Cyprus. Experts are pointing to serious lapses in oversight, faulty installations, and a lack of routine inspections as key factors behind preventable fires....

89. The ''geniuses'' behind Cyprus’ energy farce

For those of you who thought that the TikTok videos where a wanted criminal chats with the police were the most absurd thing to happen this week, you were wrong....

90. Cyprus submits report on gender equality and anti-discrimination measures

The Republic of Cyprus has submitted its 9th Periodic Report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women....