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31. Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of unmet medical needs in the European Union for 2024, with just 0.2% of residents aged 16 and over reporting barriers to care, according to new data released by Eurostat. ...

32. Cyprus records one of EU’s lowest drowning death rates in 2022

Cyprus was among the four European Union countries with the fewest drowning deaths in 2022, according to data released Tuesday by Eurostat....

33. The right to disconnect

For a necessary and profoundly human break from the frenzied rhythms of daily life, in an era where the eight-hour workday and basic labor rights have withered into a quaint, romantic anecdote from another time....

34. Malaria’s shadow lingers as Greece faces imported case threat

Malaria, eradicated in Greece since 1974, remains eliminated despite annual imported cases, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported....

35. One in three Cypriot residents can’t afford a week-long holiday abroad

Roughly one in three Cypriot residents (33.2%) aged 16 and older say they cannot afford a one-week holiday abroad, according to a recent Eurostat survey....

36. Israeli strike hits Gaza's only Catholic church, killing three and injuring parish priest

A deadly Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, the enclave’s only Catholic church, killed three people and injured several others, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, early Thursday morning. ...

37. Measles surges in Europe and the U.S., is Cyprus Next?

A disease that many thought was gone for good is making an alarming return. Measles, a highly contagious virus once considered nearly eradicated in developed countries, is back with a vengeance in both the United States and Europe....

38. Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....

39. Company Maspex Romania moves forward to acquire majority control of Cyprus-Based Wine Purcari

Maspex Romania has announced the launch of a voluntary takeover bid to acquire a majority stake in Wine Purcari, a Cyprus-registered winemaker with Moldovan roots and a growing international presence. ...

40. ''In Paradise I marked an island…''

The inauguration will be held by Deputy Government Spokesperson Mr. Giannis Antoniou...

41. Pope Leo appoints new head of Vatican commission on clergy abuse

Pope Leo on Saturday appointed French Archbishop Thibault Verny as the new head of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, marking his first public move to address a crisis that has severely damaged the credibility of the Roman Catholic Church....

42. TechIsland launches Legal Community

TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, announces the launch of a new professional initiative: the TechIsland Legal Community. This is a dedicated professional network for lawyers, legal advisors, and compliance professionals who work in Cyprus’ fast-growing tech sector....

43. Cyprus influencer and family arrested in €1 million crime ring linked to convicted felon

A 37-year-old Nicosia socialite, businesswoman, and influencer was arrested Friday in connection with a sprawling criminal operation involving drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and money laundering that reportedly generated €1 million in recent months, police said....

44. BrainRocket becomes a Donor of TechIsland

TechIsland is proud to announce that BrainRocket, a global company creating innovative end-to-end tech products, has joined as one of the association’s esteemed Donors....

45. Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....

46. Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....

47. Sun, sweat, and slight sea swells: Your weekend weather forecast

A classic seasonal low-pressure system has plopped itself over the region, which in normal-human terms means: the heat’s here, and it’s not in a rush to leave....

48. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

49. Maspex Romania eyes majority control of Cyprus-based Purcari Wineries

Maspex Romania has announced plans to take over Purcari Wineries, the Cyprus-registered winemaker known for its Moldovan heritage and international reach. ...

50. SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....

51. From I do to I declare: Weddings now come with a bank form

Weddings in Cyprus come with dancing, food, and the all-important envelope. But now, it seems those envelopes might need more paperwork than your actual marriage license....

52. Greece appoints seasoned diplomat as new ambassador to Cyprus

A new chapter begins at the Greek Embassy in Nicosia as veteran diplomat Constantinos Kollias officially takes over as Greece’s new ambassador to Cyprus, succeeding Ioannis Papameletiou, whose term ended after a successful tenure....

53. Cyprus ranks second in share of foreign tourists in Q1 2025

Cyprus had the second highest share of overnight stays by foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025, according to monthly data on tourist accommodation published by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

54. Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

55. ''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...

56. Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

57. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

58. 57-year-old man reported missing in Nicosia

The Police have released a photograph and the personal details of a 57-year-old man who has been reported missing from his residence in Nicosia, in an effort to gather information that may assist in locating him....

59. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTE – FLY TO SPAIN FROM CYPRUS THIS OCTOBER!

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in the EMEA region , is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new route from Larnaca to Barcelona, Spain, launching this October....

60. i-Con 2025: Cyprus’ hottest tech and marketing event returns to Limassol

One of Cyprus’ most buzzed-about business events is back and bigger than ever. The Island Conference (i-Con) returns for its third edition on 29–30 May 2025, transforming the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol into a hub of global innovation, marketing, and digital opportunity....