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1. Unlock your digital identity: The 'Digital Citizen' app now available for teens over 14

The "Digital Citizen" application is now accessible to individuals aged 14 and above....

2. Subsidy for elderly care home accommodation increased more than 65%, from €785 to €1,300

A government subsidy for elderly care home accommodation will increase from €785 to €1,300, according to Christos Diomidous, an official with the Welfare Benefits Management Service at the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare....

3. 190,000 unpaid traffic fines as deadline looms on March 31st

With the deadline fast approaching, a staggering 190,000 unpaid traffic fines remain unsettled under Cyprus' photocertification system. Drivers have until Monday, March 31, to pay, or they will face criminal prosecution without further delay, ...

4. Platres' Le Marquis says goodbye after 40 years

For those who’ve sipped coffee by the crackling fire, shared laughter under the tall trees in summer, or simply felt at home in the warm embrace of Le Marquis, the news feels like a soft but inevitable goodbye....

5. Church tells priests to keep it holy on Holy Saturday

The Church of Cyprus has issued an unusual directive ahead of Holy Saturday, reminding priests that they are not auditioning for a dance competition during the ''Anasta O Theos'' hymn....

6. Deadline looms for outstanding traffic fines

Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....

7. 26 state plots for new livestock units to boost sheep and goat farming

Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....

8. Bank of Cyprus upgraded to investment grade by Fitch

The Bank of Cyprus has just hit another major milestone—Fitch Ratings has upgraded the bank to investment grade, marking the third global rating agency to do so. ...

9. Aegean reports strong 2024 results with record revenue and passenger growth

AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....

10. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

11. Multiple power outages at Nicosia-Kyrenia District Court

The recurring power outages experienced on Monday at the Nicosia-Keryneia District Court have once again emphasized the inadequacy of court buildings in Nicosia and the urgent need for new judicial facilities in the capital....

12. Work has started on the upgrade and expansion of the A&E Department at Nicosia General Hospital

Work to upgrade and expand the Accident & Emergency Department at Nicosia General Hospital will begin on Monday....

13. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

14. ''Populism and opportunism'' behind reactions, claims company

The owners of the CITADEL project, Nerofarm Ltd., have issued a statement clarifying their position in response to media coverage regarding the development in the Palouriotissa area....

15. Paphos' local planning authority set to greenlight controversial tourist development

The Paphos Local Plan Authority (EOA) is on the verge of approving a contentious tourist development in Latchi, despite confirmed planning violations by the project's Israeli owners — sparking serious questions about the conduct of local authorities....

16. Ready, set, go! Police amp up road patrols for Green Monday traffic

The police, particularly the Traffic Department, will deploy significantly more personnel over the weekend and on Green Monday to ensure smooth traffic flow on highways and other roads....

17. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

18. Cyprus' energy gamble: Big promises, bigger delays, but a game-changer may be coming

Last week in Cairo, authorities from the Republic of Cyprus signed a non-binding host country agreement for the development of the Kronos gas field in Block 6 of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). ...

19. 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....

20. Government announces minimum wage increase for hotel workers

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....

21. Cyprus and Egypt join forces on major energy projects

The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....

22. Lidl Cyprus goes ahead with new additional financial benefits of €450,000

Lidl Cyprus is rewarding the collective effort and contribution of its team by providing additional financial benefits totaling €450,000 to boost its income. At the same time, as from March 1, 2025, it’s establishing the minimum wage for its employees at €1,220 gross....

23. Serious allegations regarding fuel prices and black market of photovoltaic systems

Marios Drousiotis highlighted an official admission from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry confirming consumers' long-standing complaints about human error affecting fuel price monitoring, resulting in inflated prices....

24. Trump’s ‘tit-for-tat’ tariffs are trading jabs in the global market

President Donald Trump has unveiled a new strategy to impose tariffs on countries he deems to have unfair trade policies toward the U.S....

25. €122M boost for Famagusta: 30 new projects announced

In a bold move to boost the development of the Famagusta district, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, announced 30 new projects with a total budget of €122 million ...

26. State of emergency declared for Santorini

A state of emergency was declared on Santorini on Thursday amid intense and ongoing seismic activity....

27. The ''Greenest'' restaurant in Cyprus

This restaurant won the Sustainability in Gastronomy Award as part of the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants 2024....

28. Hamas announces release of another three hostages

Hamas announced on Friday that three hostages—Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Samuel Siegel—are expected to be released from Gaza on Saturday. ...

29. Aqua King takes the throne!

Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on because the most joyful, colorful, and sea-splashed celebration is coming! The Famagusta Carnival 2025 is making waves, and this year’s royal ruler has been revealed – actor Alkis Christou ...

30. Cyprus moves toward its first museum of contemporary art

Cyprus is moving closer to establishing its own Museum of Contemporary Art, following the recent appointment of an Advisory Committee by the Deputy Ministry of Culture. ...