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31. Cyprus hotels join Europe’s legal fight to break Booking.com’s grip

Hotels in Cyprus are among more than 10,000 across Europe taking part in a class-action lawsuit accusing Booking.com of abusing its market power for two decades. ...

32. Were our firefighting helicopters for display purposes only?

Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....

33. U.S. fire experts begin on-site investigation Into Limassol Blaze

A team of elite American fire investigators has begun work at the site where last month’s devastating Limassol mountain blaze first erupted, aiming to determine what sparked the disaster and how it spread....

34. Cyprus faces no immediate threat from chikungunya virus, expert says

Cyprus is not currently at risk from the chikungunya virus, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology Dr. Petros Karayiannis told the Cyprus News Agency, though he acknowledged a remote possibility of transmission....

35. Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of unmet medical needs in the European Union for 2024, with just 0.2% of residents aged 16 and over reporting barriers to care, according to new data released by Eurostat. ...

36. Top U.S. fire experts land in Cyprus to probe Limassol blaze

A team of elite U.S. fire investigators arrived in Cyprus Wednesday to begin an in-depth look into the recent wildfires that ravaged the mountains of Limassol....

37. Community leaders witness political infighting in Parliament instead of needed solutions

The community leader of Lofou, Yiannos Neophytou, expressed disappointment Tuesday following a Parliamentary session on the recent wildfires in the Limassol district, saying local leaders expected solutions but instead witnessed political infighting....

38. Supreme Court upholds police use of IP tracking in child pornography case

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police can lawfully use specialized software to monitor IP addresses of internet users distributing child pornography, according to the Legal Service....

39. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

40. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

41. Back to School with amazing prizes from Alphamega Hypermarkets

As September and the beginning of the new school year approach, Alphamega Hypermarkets stand by students and their parents alike for yet another year, offering everything they need to be fully set for the new school year....

42. Debt dispute ends in kidnapping

What began as a troubling tip from a concerned roommate led police to a chilling discovery in a warehouse in Ypsonas early Sunday morning: two men tied hand and foot, allegedly kidnapped over unpaid debts....

43. Larnaca businessman survives bike-path shooting, gunman still on the run

A 47-year-old well-known businessman from Larnaca narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday, after a gunman opened fire on him while he was cycling along a remote stretch of road in Aradippou....

44. Seven individuals to face charges in death of Thanasis Nicolaou

Private criminal prosecutions related to the death of Thanasis Nicolaou will be filed next week at the Limassol District Court....

45. Held over a blue envelope: Five Greek Cypriots face 'court' in occupied north

Five Greek Cypriots detained in the Turkish-occupied north are expected to appear in a so-called "court" in Trikomo today, as controversy swirls around the charges and conditions of their detention....

46. USA 1 – EU 0

Just days before the August 1st deadline, the U.S. and the EU managed to strike a new trade deal, prompting sighs of relief, as the two traditional allies will not have to clash, at least for now....

47. The wildfires and the “information” about a possible arsonists’ plot

Even before the destructive wildfire in the wine villages was fully extinguished, news was leaked to the media that the police were investigating “information” about a possible arsonists’ plot....

48. Court says no to medical release of Israeli developer accused in land scam

A Cypriot court on Monday rejected a request to release Israeli businessman Shimon Aykut from custody, ruling that local medical services are sufficient to address his health concerns....

49. Scam texts cost victims €37,000 in Paphos and Famagusta

Police are investigating three cases of internet fraud and extortion after scammers posing as a well-known petroleum company tricked victims into handing over their bank details, resulting in losses totaling approximately €37,000....

50. Ambulance teams play vital role during Cyprus wildfires, handling 70 cases

The Ambulance Service responded to 70 incidents during the recent wildfires, transporting 16 patients to Limassol General Hospital for further treatment....

51. Police to review traffic camera cases linked to Limassol wildfire

Police said they will review all traffic violations recorded by mobile speed cameras in areas affected by the deadly wildfire in Limassol and neighboring districts....

52. Scorched dog found dead in Tersefanou Field

A dead dog with apparent burn injuries was discovered Friday morning in the village of Tersefanou, prompting an investigation by local authorities....

53. Farm animals among the silent victims of Limassol fires

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of mountainous Limassol, the damage isn’t limited to property and nature; dozens of farm animals have also perished in the flames....

54. 10 years in prison for driver who killed family of four

The man behind the wheel of the fatal crash that shattered a Limassol family just minutes into the New Year has been sentenced to 10 years in prison....

55. Two Turkish Cypriots detained in ongoing investigation linked to five Greek Cypriot refugees 'arrested' in Trikomo

Authorities in the occupied part of Cyprus have "arrested" two Turkish Cypriots, a father and son, in connection with the investigation involving five Greek Cypriots detained earlier in the Trikomo area....

56. Wildfire hits Souni: Homes burn as volunteers rush to save dogs (videos and pics)

A fast-moving wildfire ripped through parts of Souni late Wednesday night, destroying homes and forcing a frantic effort to evacuate a local dog sanctuary as flames edged dangerously close to the area....

57. Malaria’s shadow lingers as Greece faces imported case threat

Malaria, eradicated in Greece since 1974, remains eliminated despite annual imported cases, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported....

58. Cypriot man loses €434,000 in online crypto fraud

In yet another online scam that’s been plaguing the country, a 53-year-old man in Cyprus was tricked into sending more than €434,000 to what he believed were cryptocurrency investments, only to discover he had fallen victim to fraud....

59. XM investors await green light to take over Ancoria Bank

Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....

60. Five convicted over massive fake marriage scam

Five foreign nationals were found guilty Monday by the Larnaca Criminal Court for their role in an international sham marriage ring that helped dozens of non-EU nationals gain illegal entry and residency in Cyprus....