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1831. Moniatis' Grand Chalet is looking for a millionaire buyer

In the Moniatis area, a multi-million dollar luxury property is being built and is looking for a buyer. The plot's total area is 2.5 thousand square meters, while the size of the house under construction is 824 square meters....

1832. Household debt in Cyprus was 81% of GDP in June

Household debt stood at EUR 20.1 billion at the end of June 2022, with the relevant debt ratio standing at 81% of GDP, a slight decrease compared to the previous quarter due to GDP growth....

1833. Police detain one person after Pournara incident

An asylum seeker in Cyprus was arrested over the weekend following an incident at Pournara migrant camp on Friday, when police made use of tear gas as people fled the overcrowded facility, with the interior minister vowing to expel anyone involved in clashes that also led to two tents catching fire...

1834. The most misspelled words in the world. Cyprus residents struggle to spell 'minuscule'

There are more than 171,000 words in the English language, so it’s only natural that we might misspell a few of them every once in a while....

1835. Ten prison suspensions as police probe inmate’s murder

Ten guards and employees of Nicosia’s central prison have been suspended as police investigate the murder of a Turkish Cypriot inmate, with many details emerging but not adding up as suspects already in custody were thought to be friendly with the victim...

1836. Cyprus police investigate murder of prison inmate

A prison inmate serving a multiyear sentence in Nicosia was found dead in his cell on Thursday, with reports saying the man’s body showed signs he was badly beaten while correctional officers say nothing was out of the ordinary prior to the incident...

1837. New Twitter owner Elon Musk fires top execs

Elon Musk became Twitter Inc's owner on Thursday, firing top executives and providing little clarity over how he will achieve the lofty ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform...

1838. Refugees jailed after altercation at migration office

A handful of Syrian refugees have been arrested at the migration office in Paphos, where police say the suspects became aggressive towards officers after they were told they could not file an application without an appointment...

1839. US Raptors swing by Cyprus with surprise detour

An unspecified number of F-22 fighter jets flew over Cyprus on Wednesday, with Greek media suggesting that a detour over the north of the island caught Turkey off guard...

1840. Chionophile mosquito harder to contain in Cyprus

Cypriot officials are concerned over a new dangerous flying insect that has been detected in Limassol, after residents reportedly snapped photos of tiger mosquitoes known to thrive in cold weather...

1841. Cyprus Tech Ecosystem Platform

On Wednesday 19th of October, TechIsland & “Dealroom.co” brought live the Cyprus Tech Ecosystem Platform....

1842. Another speed camera van shot at while on highway

Larnaca police are investigating an incident where a speed camera van parked along the highway was shot at, according to the driver who said he saw two persons on a motorcycle speeding away...

1843. Cypriot president meets pope at the Vatican

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday, with the two men reportedly discussing bilateral issues including refugees following the Holy Father’s visit to the divided island last year...

1844. Turkish soldiers man post in buffer zone trouble spot

UN peacekeepers in Cyprus say they are monitoring a situation in rural Nicosia where Turkish soldiers started manning a post overlooking the buffer zone in Denia, a known trouble spot where videos suggest a Greek Cypriot farmer repeatedly had run-ins with the military...

1845. Cyprus renews vaccination pitch as MEPs jab Brussels

A Cypriot top health official told medical professionals over the weekend that the state’s vaccination committee was constantly updating its decisions as new data on COVID-19 jabs became available, but the comments stopped short of stating new policy as criticism towards Pharma and EU bosses is picking up steam...

1846. Young biker dead after brutal head-on collision

A young biker was killed in a brutal accident on Friday when his motorcycle collided head on with a vehicle in a Limassol village, with police investigating reports of at least one other motorbike present at the scene...

1847. Greek Cypriots feel left out of UN buffer zone decision

A recent decision by UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus to okay the launch of renovation work on a Turkish Cypriot football pitch in the buffer zone has angered Greek Cypriots, who view the process as an effort by the north to score a point against the south...

1848. China finds friendly ear in Cyprus as EU cranks it up

Cypriot House Speaker Annita Demetriou reaffirmed Nicosia’s One China position this week during a meeting with the Chinese ambassador, who responded with a similar One Cyprus principle as the two countries sought to strengthen ties while Brussels warned EU should steer clear...

1849. Limassol angry after downtown balconies collapse

Limassol officials pointed the finger at property owners on Thursday after two balconies collapsed downtown, highlighting a bigger problem in Cyprus where local authorities say they are often forced to pick up the tab for urgent repairs...

1850. US opposed to a Turkish-Russian gas hub

The State Department has expressed its opposition to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's announcement yesterday of a gas hub in collaboration with Russia....

1851. Payabl. Group CEO, Ugne Buraciene to present and host panel at Reflect Festival, Limassol

Reflect is the biggest tech and entrepreneurial festival in Cyprus and all of us here at payabl. are proud to be supporting this innovative event for the second consecutive year as a Gold Partner, a Knowledge Partner and an Exhibitor....

1852. 'Cyprus made': When to expect the branded products

Local products can now be branded as Cypriot-made. After a year of work, consultations, and procedures, as well as research into international examples, a new brand name for Cypriot products has been developed: Cyprus Made - Unique by origin....

1853. 1091 attendees at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2022

The fifth Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit was a resounding success. On Monday, October 17, 1091 delegates attended the conference, filling the Nicosia Municipal Theatre to capacity despite the continuous rain. ...

1854. Turks test fire missile full of double entendre

Turkey reportedly test-fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Black Sea on Tuesday in an apparent double entendre, as Ankara called on Athens this week to resolve issues through dialogue but also repeated warnings to Greece to demilitarize the Aegean...

1855. Exness sponsors Linq Conference, a technology and innovation event in Cyprus

Exness was one of the lead sponsors of the Linq Conference, which took place on October 13 and 14, at Minthis Hills Resort in Paphos. ...

1856. Why is simple so complex? Will robots take over my job?

This year's Digital Agenda Summit did not disappoint. Speakers from all parts descended on Nicosia to present their views on technology, AI, generation 'Z', our future work environment, the changes to our health management and where we are heading in the future....

1857. Digital controversies

The three front-runners for the presidency of the republic laid out their objectives and ideas for tackling various issues and the nation's shift to a digital economy....

1858. Lesser charges in cottage murders after plea bargain

The trial in the deaths of two Russian women feared to have been possible victims of sex trafficking in Cyprus ended abruptly this week, with the defense cutting a deal with prosecutors who pursued manslaughter after reports suggested the murder motive would not hold up in court...

1859. Porsche 911 GT3 RS completes the ‘ring in 6:49.328 minutes

1860. Cyprus probes dotted line in Israel-Lebanon deal

The foreign ministry in the Republic of Cyprus has sent a note verbale to Beirut in reference to a maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon, which reportedly includes a contentious line that Nicosia had crossed a decade ago...