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631. Freed Greek Cypriot vows to fight 'spite ban' in north

A Greek Cypriot influencer vows to get his name off a stop list in the Turkish Cypriot north, where he says his arrest and long detention was a political double whammy out of spite because of his pro-reunification views but also EOKA nostalgia...

632. Greek tax authorities use Google Maps to reveal undeclared swimming pools

The tax administration is planning to uncover undeclared swimming pools across Greece with the use of aerial photographs taken by Google Maps and the electronic cross-checking of the findings with the data from the land register and the E9 tax form....

633. Self check-in and robots - the future of tourism in Cyprus

634. No more plastic bags in supermarkets from October 1st

In October, Cyprus will take action and reduce the use of plastic, according to a bill passed in 2022 that comes into force on October 1. Consequently, from the first of October, products such as plastic cotton swabs, cutlery, plates and so on will be banned from the market....

635. Increasing number of asylum seekers using fake documents to leave Cyprus for Europe

The number of people attempting to leave the territory of Cyprus by using fake documents has been increasing in the last few months....

636. Consumer watchdog releases price index for September on basic consumer goods

The Consumer Watchdog has released the price index for basic consumer goods for the month of September....

637. Tilliria community leaders call for opening of Kokkina checkpoint

Community leaders of the Tilliria region of the Paphos district met with Greek Cypriot Negotiator, Menelaos Menelaou at Kokkina on Wednesday where they examined the issue of opening the Kokkina checkpoint....

638. Non-PDO halloumi being sold off at deeply discounted prices

Many supermarket chains and stores that sell halloumi are offering deep discounts on singular or bulk sales of the cheese. These are clearly those products that do not fall within the PDO specifications and are not labeled accordingly....

639. Suspense grows in Greek Cypriot’s arrest in the north

People on both sides of the divided island are questioning the prolonged detention of a Greek Cypriot businessman, who remains in Turkish Cypriot police custody after he was linked to a walkie-talkie and maps found in a hotel room after checkout...

640. Cyprus hopeful about EU migration pact

The interior ministry in the Republic of Cyprus says an EU council draft that makes adoption of asylum and migration rules a priority includes a Green Line reference, seen by Nicosia as an important step in its attempt to block flows from the northern part seen by the south as 'instruments of Turkey'...

641. Greek government uses citizens to report tax evaders

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is about to launch a new smartphone app in the coming days whereby citizens will be able to check whether the receipts they received are genuine....

642. New European Newsroom comprised of 18 news agencies

A total of 18 news agencies from all over Europe are participating in the European Newsroom initiative, which was formally launched on Tuesday in Brussels....

643. More traffic cameras pop up in Nicosia

A new traffic camera installation popped up this week at a busy intersection in Nicosia, with officials confirming social media hype and saying more were on the way in Limassol...

644. Masks no longer required, but with some exceptions

Minister of Health, Michael Hadjipandela, made statements following the Cabinet meeting today, followed by a further briefing by the communication officer of the Ministry of Health, Constantinos Athanasiou....

645. Cyprus opposes ban on Russian tourist visas

Cyprus opposes a ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kornelios Korneliou, said with regards to a proposal expected to be put forward by Baltic countries during the informal Council of EU Foreign Ministers (Gymnich) in Prague....

646. Portuguese volley women learn hard lesson in divided Cyprus

The Portuguese women’s national volleyball team is scheduled to play against Cyprus this week in Nicosia, vying for a spot in EuroVolley 2023, but the stakes for Wednesday’s match are not without politics after efforts by the guests to book accommodation in the north were blocked by the south...

647. Fair State. Five proposals to fight corruption

In the Cyprus of 2022, corruption has permeated all levels of our society. The extent of the problem needs to be ascertained first. Then, the diagnosis of its causes. Finally, but most importantly, the specific proposals to combat it....

648. Police shore up team in hotel pool death probe

A police investigation into a fatal drowning of a young child in a hotel pool in Paphos has been enhanced, with more agencies involved as they question everyone to figure out what went wrong...

649. Savannah cat Berton dies in state custody

A Savannah cat named Berton, a house pet who was taken away from his Limassol home following an incident, was found dead on Tuesday at a Paphos zoo where he was being detained...

650. Divided Cyprus marks Tillyria bombing

Dozens of buses in Cyprus have crossed into an abandoned fishing village where Turkish Cypriots go every year to commemorate Turkish bombing of Tillyria, an event in 1964 remembered by Greek Cypriots as a failure to crush a rebellion against law and order during intercommunal violence...

651. 49 year old man extorted out of over 40,000 euros

Police on Thursday urged members of the public to be vigilant with regard to their online transactions after a 49-year-old man reported he was scammed out of over €40,000 after receiving advice on social media from a person he did not know on how to invest in cryptocurrency....

652. Presidential contender, ministry swing for the fences

Cypriot presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis drew heavy criticism from the interior ministry on Monday, after the former chief negotiator spoke on the weekend against a controversial barbwire fence south of the buffer zone...

653. ‘Erdogan feels weak,’ says ex-Mossad chief

With 42 years' worth of experience in the armed forces and intelligence, General Danny Yatom is a living legend in Israel....

654. Nothing says summer like sunset cocktails in Paphos

Nothing compares to Paphos' sunsets. Savor them while relaxing on a perfect beach, cocktail in hand while listening to great music. You’ll never know what hit you....

655. Some of the best beach bars of Ayia Napa and Protaras

Relaxing moments, captivating music, and delightful drinks by the sea, set on white sandy beaches. You’ll never want to leave the island after this....

656. Ukraine, Russia set to sign deal on resuming grain exports

Russian and Ukrainian officials were poised Friday to sign deals designed to clear millions of tons of desperately needed grain for export, ending a standoff brought on by the war in Ukraine that threatened food security around the globe....

657. Germany dims lights as it leads Europe in saving energy

Summer nights in the wealthy Bavarian city of Augsburg this year are eerily dark and quiet: The facades of historic buildings are not illuminated, street lights are dimmed and most of the fountains are not operating....

658. Operation PANGEA: Illegal pharmaceuticals worth 11 million seized worldwide

Operation PANGEA, an international initiative targetting the illegal internet trade in pharmaceutical products, resulted in the seizure of 462 items in the form of pills, sprays, and gels, along with 123 food supplements in Cyprus. ...

659. The best of the Kathikas area

The village of Kathikas is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos with a population of only 333....

660. Local tastes of Famagusta

Ever wonder where you can indulge in tasty traditional fare in the Famagusta area? ...