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451. Terror alert at Larnaca Airport as security forces scramble after tip-off (video)

A security alert was issued at Larnaca Airport on Monday morning after authorities received information that a suspected terrorist was aboard an incoming flight from Moldova....

452. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

453. New investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large commercial and residential plot in Peyia, houses and other residential and agricultural land in Nicosia, Larnaca and Ammochostos....

454. Cypriot businesses set their sights on the U.S.

For the first time, a Cypriot business delegation will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit and SelectUSA Tech Summit, two major investment events in the United States aimed at companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market....

455. A frosty reality check: Yes, I was wrong—it was cold!

Good morning, folks! It’s Monday, and if you, like me, are struggling to leave the warmth of your bed, I don’t blame you. After all, stepping outside feels like walking into a freezer—though, to be fair, not quite the deep freeze of last night....

456. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

457. Shocking report of assault in Limassol - ''They were kicking him relentlessly''

A young man was violently assaulted by a group of hooded individuals in a central area of Limassol, while the entire city was celebrating the carnival....

458. Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

459. Cypriots are eating more fish, but getting pickier about its source

Cypriots are eating more fish and seafood than ever before, according to a new report on European food trends. But while the trend is on the rise, many people are becoming more selective about what they put on their plates — and their choices are being influenced by cost, sustainability, and food transparency....

460. The top ideas from the educational environmental program Mind REset 2024-2025 were honored.

The 4rth mind REset environmental educational programme concluded in an inspiring, dynamic and innovative awards ceremony on Wednesday, February 19 at the Royal Hall in Nicosia....

461. Concerns grow over high-rise construction near historic Famagusta Gate

The Association of Cyprus Archaeologists has voiced strong concerns over the Nicosia Municipality's plans to permit the construction of high-rise buildings near Famagusta Gate, ...

462. Paphos-Polis ''killer road'' to become four-lane highway after years of delays

The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....

463. Illegal hunting of skylarks in Cyprus

Despite strict regulations prohibiting the hunting of skylarks after February 10, illegal hunting of the endangered birds continues....

464. Cyprus strikes energy deals, but ‘Aphrodite’ gas delayed until 2031

Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...

465. Authorities on high alert as 'Coral' weather phenomenon threatens power grid

Authorities are on high alert today as the "Coral" weather phenomenon intensifies....

466. Cyprus submits report on gender equality and anti-discrimination measures

The Republic of Cyprus has submitted its 9th Periodic Report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women....

467. Cyprus goes up in smoke as Tsiknopempti takes over

If you’re flying into Cyprus today and notice a thick cloud hovering over the island, don’t worry—it’s not fog, and no, the fields aren’t on fire. It’s just Tsiknopempti, the one day a year when the entire country turns into a giant, open-air BBQ pit....

468. 2024 global VC investment rises to $368B as investor interest in AI soars

Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...

469. The Road to Prosperity

Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....

470. E-Kalathi platform set to revolutionize shopping with real-time price comparison

From the 10th of February this year, supermarkets across Cyprus have been participating in a pilot phase of the e-kalathi electronic platform, with plans to roll it out to consumers by March 4. ...

471. Bank of Cyprus cancels plan to sell JCC Payment Systems

The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems has been halted, bringing an end to the deal between JCC and Euronet that had been under consideration since the summer of 2024....

472. Green oasis or business hub? The fight over Nicosia’s State Fair site

The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...

473. Growing interest in medical schools prompts accreditation guidelines

The increasing interest in establishing medical schools in Cyprus has led the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education to outline key requirements for their operation....

474. Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...

475. Sklavenitis reopens first renovated Papantoniou supermarket in Engomi

The Pappantoniou supermarket in Engomi has undergone a complete renovation and will reopen its doors in early March under the new name Sklavenitis....

476. Government announces minimum wage increase for hotel workers

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....

477. USS Oscar Austin returns to Cyprus with a strategic stop in Larnaca

The USS Oscar Austin has made a swift return to Cyprus, this time docking at Larnaca Port, just a month after its previous stop in Limassol. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer continues its mission in the region, r...

478. FT: Chinese warships near Sydney spark tension

The Australian navy is closely monitoring a Chinese naval task group sailing 150 nautical miles east of Sydney—the furthest south the Chinese navy has ventured along Australia’s east coast. ...

479. Tatar insists on partition

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has reiterated his firm opposition to a federal solution for Cyprus, insisting that the 2017 Crans-Montana negotiations marked the final attempt at reunification under a bizonal, bicommunal federation....

480. Cyprus court halts sale of mortgaged property

In a landmark ruling, the Nicosia District Court has suspended the sale of mortgaged properties, citing illegalities in mortgage agreements....