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1. Names still withheld, but all victims identified after Swiss bar fire

Police in Switzerland have identified the 40 people who died in a devastating bar fire at the ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, a tragedy that claimed the lives of young people from across Europe, many of them teenagers....

2. Nearly €200,000 in assets seized after major drug bust

Authorities have frozen assets worth almost €200,000 belonging to a 34-year-old man already facing serious drug charges, following a deepening financial probe into his activities....

3. Trying to sneak tobacco into Cyprus? Customs just sent a €2,000 message

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport stopped a 29-year-old passenger earlier this month after discovering large quantities of tobacco and electronic cigarettes hidden in his luggage, the latest in a string of cases highlighting how often undeclared smoking products try to slip through Cyprus’ entry points....

4. Cyprus’ 1974 invasion heads to MoMA, 50 years later

Fifty years after it was first shown, Michalis Cacoyannis’ powerful documentary ''Attilas ’74: The Rape of Cyprus'' is set for its world premiere at one of the world’s most prestigious modern art museums, MoMA in New York. ...

5. Sleigh your holiday plans: Last-minute, low-budget getaways from Cyprus

If you’re the type to leave planning your Christmas getaway to the last minute, don’t worry. There are plenty of options that won’t break the bank....

6. AI prank sends tourists to nonexistent Buckingham Palace Christmas market

The magic of Christmas can be deceiving, especially when artificial intelligence gets involved. Dozens of tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace this week expecting a festive market, only to find empty gates....

7. Cyprus at the heart of €300 million global fraud bust

Cyprus played a surprising dual role in a major international cybercrime sting that exposed a global network behind one of the biggest online fraud schemes in recent years....

8. Cyprus at the center of international cryptocurrency fraud bust

An extensive international investigation has uncovered a large-scale criminal network involved in cryptocurrency and online gambling scams, with Cyprus playing a significant role in the operation. ...

9. Larnaca construction employers fined €63,000 over illegal workers

A coordinated operation in Larnaca uncovered a major case of illegal employment, highlighting the ongoing challenges of unregulated labor in Cyprus....

10. Crystal meth and cannabis busts net five arrests in Cyprus

Cyprus police have dealt a double blow to drug trafficking this week, arresting five suspects in Larnaca and Limassol and seizing significant quantities of crystal meth and cannabis in two coordinated operations....

11. Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a passenger carrying a large quantity of cigarettes destined for the United Kingdom....

12. Police detain 16 migrants, arrest 9 in human trafficking bust

Cypriot police intercepted 16 irregular migrants, including eight minors, in the village of Peristerona on Thursday evening, while arresting nine people suspected of aiding human trafficking....

13. Man arrested at Larnaca airport with 22 kilograms of cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning at Larnaca Airport after police discovered more than 22 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage, authorities said....

14. Dormition Day delivers cooler skies, strong breezes, and a good excuse for a siesta

If you’ve survived this week without melting into the pavement, congratulations. You’ve made it to mid-August in Cyprus, the day when churches are full, villages are bustling with feasts, and the rest of us are wondering if it’s socially acceptable to nap for the next twelve hours....

15. Khamenei says U.S. strike on nuclear sites failed, declares victory over Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the United States struck Tehran’s nuclear facilities but “didn’t achieve much,” dismissing former President Donald Trump’s actions as “showmanship” in the wake of a recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel....

16. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

17. Trump poised for strike on Iran as Israel urges: ‘Finish the job’

President Donald Trump has approved military plans for a potential U.S. strike on Iran, but he has not yet given the green light to carry them out. While the White House is preparing for a possible offensive “in the coming days,” officials say Trump is still hoping that the mere threat of force will push Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions....

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

19. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

20. Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

When Phedon Phedonos launched a fresh offensive from Paphos last month, accusing certain Cyprus-based forex companies of laundering dirty money and warning that the Cypriot economy was veering dangerously close to a “casino model,” it sent ripples through Nicosia....

21. Meet the woman rolling through Limassol and leading the city’s skating revival

In the bustling city streets of Limassol, a vibrant roller skating community is carving out a fresh cultural identity, led by instructor and skating enthusiast Nektaria Mala....

22. Fake travel agent busted in €160K EuroLeague ticket scam

A 38-year-old woman is behind bars after allegedly swindling more than €160,000 from at least 50 people in a bogus ticket and travel scheme tied to the EuroLeague Final Four basketball tournament in Abu Dhabi....

23. Man using fake ID arrested while picking up parcel containing 18kg of cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly using a false identity to collect a parcel containing 18 kilograms of cannabis at Larnaca Airport, authorities said....

24. Larnaca Police seize cocaine hidden in bathroom furniture (PHOTOS)

Two people were arrested after police discovered cocaine hidden inside a piece of furniture during a drug raid at a Larnaca residence, authorities said....

25. Routine traffic stop ends in not-so-routine drug bust

Is it karma, coincidence, or just plain bad luck? A 35-year-old man in Paphos found himself in serious trouble with the law on Tuesday, all thanks to a routine traffic check that turned out to be anything but routine....

26. Police bust Land Registry corruption ring

A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....

27. AI ''time machine'' recreates 1970s Famagusta in stunning detail

Ever wish you could travel back in time? Thanks to artificial intelligence, you just might get close....

28. Prison or mini-market?

A prison cell in Nicosia turned into a makeshift shop, complete with croissants, cigarettes, coffee, and prepaid phone cards, has landed a chief warden, an inmate, and the inmate’s wife in serious legal trouble....

29. Winds of (Easter) change: Cyprus preps for a breezy, bumpy weekend

Good morning, Cyprus! It’s Friday, the weekend is within arm’s reach, and Easter is just a hop, skip and a 'tsougrisma' away. But before we bust out the lamb skewers and red eggs, let’s talk weather....

30. Time’s up! Parliament rejects President’s push to scrap traffic light timers

Cypriot MPs on Thursday pushed back against President Nikos Christodoulides’ attempt to scrap a recently passed law that would have made countdown timers mandatory at traffic lights....