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301. Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....

302. Police intercept migrant boat off Cape Greco; One arrested

Authorities located 21 migrants from Syria off the coast of Cape Greco early Monday and arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of smuggling them....

303. Greek universities set up shop in Cyprus, but this time, you’ll pay tuition

In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....

304. Brutal killing of Yannis Argyros: 19 stab wounds, drugs, and a café full of clues

The murder of 45-year-old Yannis Argyros has shocked Cyprus, with authorities revealing the victim was stabbed 19 times in a savage attack that has led to the arrest of two people....

305. Scammers hijack parking machines with fake QR codes

A new scam is making the rounds in Limassol, with fraudsters tricking unsuspecting drivers by slapping fake QR codes on parking ticket machines in municipal car parks....

306. Police seek 18-year-old after violent attack on elderly women in Paphos

Authorities are investigating a violent assault that left an elderly woman seriously injured in Paphos on Monday....

307. Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....

308. Union condemns threats against Turkish Cypriot journalist exposing corruption and organized crime in occupied Cyprus

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has raised alarm over death threats made against journalist Aysemden Akin, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Bugun Kibris, following her investigative reporting into corruption and criminal networks tied to occupied Cyprus and Turkey....

309. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

310. Police detain 21 in nationwide immigration sweeps

Authorities in Cyprus detained 21 people of various nationalities on Sunday for residing illegally in the country, police said....

311. Cyprus avoids water cuts, but your bill might take a hit

Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....

312. Missing 82-year-old man found safe in Limassol

An 82-year-old man who had been reported missing Friday afternoon was found safe later that evening with the help of a citizen, police said....

313. Woman killed in explosion at Thessaloniki parking lot

A 38-year-old woman who was seriously injured in an explosion early this morning in central Thessaloniki has died from her injuries....

314. Cyprus hits employers with massive €156,000 in fines over illegal employment

Authorities in Cyprus have fined 24 employers a total of €156,000 and filed charges after discovering 34 foreign nationals working illegally during a week-long immigration enforcement campaign....

315. Passenger arrested after disruption on flight from Gatwick to Larnaca

A passenger was arrested after causing a disturbance on an EasyJet flight from Gatwick to Larnaca on Thursday night, prompting the airline to return the aircraft to the U.K. without passengers, authorities said....

316. 82-year-old man reported missing in Limassol

317. Cyprus Police helicopter returns from firefighting mission in Israel

A Cyprus Police helicopter returned to Larnaca Airport on Friday evening after assisting Israeli authorities in battling wildfires....

318. Stone age surprise in Akamas as discovery shakes up island's prehistoric history

It turns out Akamas wasn’t the quiet backwater of ancient Cyprus after all. A new archaeological dig in the northwest part of the peninsula has unearthed artifacts so significant, they’re already changing the narrative on Cyprus’ early prehistory and could change how future development unfolds in the area....

319. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

320. Till fraud do us part: Woman wanted in sham marriage cases extradited to Cyprus

A woman wanted in connection with a series of sham marriages linked to human trafficking was extradited from the United Kingdom to Cyprus early Tuesday, authorities said....

321. Cyprus gets back on track with three stalled mega projects

After months of setbacks and stalled progress, three of Cyprus’ biggest public works projects are getting a fresh start. ...

322. Erdogan accuses Europe of sabotaging migrant boats in Aegean and Mediterranean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has leveled serious accusations at European authorities, claiming that some migrant boats were deliberately punctured, resulting in deadly drownings in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas....

323. Five arrested in Nicosia after inspections lead to arrests for immigration, labor violations (VIDEO)

Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area....

324. Fake 'local' produce? €35,000 in fines uncover product labeling misconduct in Cyprus

Authorities have issued €35,000 in fines for 74 violations of legislation targeting unfair commercial practices in the agricultural supply chain since the law came into force in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture announced Monday....

325. New fast-track clinic to speed up care at Paphos General Hospital

A new Rapid Response Clinic is set to launch at Paphos General Hospital this June, offering faster care to patients with less urgent needs and aiming to ease pressure on the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department....

326. Man sentenced to 6 months in occupied north for using fake insurance

A Russian national was sentenced to six months in prison by a criminal court in the Turkish-occupied north after attempting to cross into the area using a forged vehicle insurance policy....

327. Massive power outage cripples Spain, Portugal

A massive power outage swept across parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, grounding flights, halting public transportation, and disrupting daily life for millions....

328. Dispute among bus drivers turns deadly in Astromeritis; 57-year-old held in custody

Investigations are underway following the death of 66-year-old Andreas Michailides, who died Saturday after an altercation outside a local cafe....

329. Four teens arrested after 17-year-old’s tragic death at Paphos school

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Technical School in Paphos, leading to the arrest of four 17-year-olds in connection with the death of their peer. Police are investigating the death as a case of reckless or dangerous behavior that may have led to the fatal outcome....

330. Virginia Giuffre, central figure in Prince Andrew and Epstein allegations, dies by suicide at 41

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide at age 41, her family announced Friday....