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1. Man arrested in Larnaca for allegedly stealing €1,400, bank cards, and documents from parked car

A 26-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with the theft of cash, bank cards, and personal documents from a parked vehicle earlier this month, police said....

2. Freedom24 hits 100K users in Greece, driven by digital-savvy investors

3. Aykut defends property sales in Turkish TV interview

Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....

4. Six new Gov.cy services now just a click away

Cyprus is taking another step toward a more digital future, with six new government services now available online through the Gov.cy portal....

5. Contactless payments coming to Famagusta buses this October

Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....

6. ''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos'' - and other things bishops say when suspended

''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos, I was hoping for a second chance. No, that wasn’t Fidias speaking. Nor was it a contestant on Big Brother. That was former Bishop of Paphos Tychikos, responding to the Synod's decision to suspend him from his duties....

7. Cyprus launches national campaign to combat ‘silent killer’ hypertension

In observance of World Hypertension Day, health leaders in Cyprus have launched a nationwide campaign urging the public to take blood pressure seriously, literally....

8. 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....

9. New ATMs reach remote corners of Cyprus

If you live in a village or remote area, getting access to cash just got a little easier....

10. Two arrested in connection with separate home burglaries in Paphos

Two men, aged 43 and 41, were arrested Friday in connection with separate home burglary and theft investigations in the Paphos district, police said....

11. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...

12. The Happiness & Well-Being Fair Is Back!

The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...

13. Cyprus targets Turkish nationals over property sales in occupied north

For the first time ever, arrest warrants issued by the Republic of Cyprus over the sale and development of Greek Cypriot properties in the Turkish-occupied north are targeting Turkish nationals. ...

14. ECOMMVERSE by ECOMMBX – An Innovative Digital Platform for Financial Services

With the advancement of technology and growing demands for speed, flexibility, and tailored solutions, the need for new, alternative forms of financial services has become increasingly clear....

15. Marks & Spencer confirms data breach after weeks-long cyber disruption

Marks & Spencer said Monday that some customer data was compromised in a cyberattack that has disrupted its online operations in the U.K. for at least three weeks....

16. Lidl Cyprus contributes to the financial support of consumers with Lidl Plus

The company is upgrading its consumer experience with its digital loyalty programme, through which users can save up to €1,700....

17. An American Pope but not Trump's

When I heard the news that the new pope was American, I was stunned....

18. As white smoke rose, Cyprus was there too

On Thursday afternoon, just like the day before, thousands of faithful from around the world filled St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican and the streets surrounding it, ...

19. Chicago’s Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, was elected the 267th pope on Wednesday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church....

20. White smoke, new hope as Vatican welcomes new Pope

A plume of white smoke curling into the Roman sky signaled the moment millions of Catholics around the world were waiting for — the election of a new Pope....

21. Cypriot's hunger strike for Palestine sparks support and controversy

Cypriot’s Hunger Strike for Palestine Sparks Support and Controversy" ...

22. The Vatican: Cardinals begin secret conclave to elect new pope

The world’s most secretive election is now underway. Today, 133 Roman Catholic cardinals began the conclave that will choose the next pope, gathering inside the Sistine Chapel under strict security and a vow of total silence....

23. Lidl Cyprus steadily supports the work of the Cyprus Red Cross with a new donation of 50,000€

For yet another year, the company stands as a supporter in the Organization's multifaceted work to upgrade its Disaster Management Service, further strengthening this long-standing collaboration....

24. 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....

25. Emirates and AEGEAN enhance partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits

Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN; and similarly, Miles+Bonus members can earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by Emirates....

26. Power’s back, but no one knows why it failed

Spain and Portugal are slowly bouncing back from what’s being called one of the biggest blackouts in Europe’s modern history — but no one seems to know exactly why it happened....

27. April Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 11/04/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

28. World leaders and refugees gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

Dignitaries, royalty, and marginalized communities will fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the socially conscious pontiff who led the Catholic Church for more than a decade and died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure....

29. VAT challenges for Electronic Money Institutions

In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....

30. Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday, Trump to attend, tributes pour in

The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be held this Saturday, according to the latest information from Vatican sources. Among the world leaders set to attend the ceremony is U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed his presence in a post on Truth Social....