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1. Unlock your digital identity: The 'Digital Citizen' app now available for teens over 14

The "Digital Citizen" application is now accessible to individuals aged 14 and above....

2. Cyprus Customs returns stolen ancient coins to Department of Antiquities

In a significant step toward preserving Cyprus' rich cultural heritage, the Customs Department recently handed over two ancient coins to the Department of Antiquities. ...

3. 45-year-old suspect in fraud case held in British Bases custody

A 45-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a criminal group that defrauded citizens in Cyprus has been placed in custody by a court in the British Sovereign Base Areas....

4. EU pushes for tougher deportation rules for rejected asylum seekers

The European Commission has rolled out a new plan to make it easier to send back asylum seekers who don’t qualify to stay in the EU....

5. British couple stranded in north Cyprus with twins finally departs

A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....

6. Revealing ''The Spy Who Betrayed Makarios''

A new book, The Spy Who Betrayed Makarios by Giorgos A. Georgiou, sheds light on intelligence operations in Cyprus from 1960 to 1974, exposing the recruitment of a key agent within President Makarios’ inner circle....

7. Barbershop battle brews in Nicosia’s old town as Cypriot barbers face extinction

In Nicosia’s Old Town, a quiet battle is playing out—one haircut at a time. On one side are the last five Cypriot barbers still operating in the walled city, clinging to tradition and fearing extinction. ...

8. Cypriots slow to embrace digital ID cards

Demand for digital identity cards (eIDs) in Cyprus has fallen short of expectations since the program's launch in January 2025....

9. Pope Francis in critical condition as doctors warn of sepsis risk

Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....

10. 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. ...

11. 73-year-old woman and daughter lead family-run sex trafficking ring in Athens

In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...

12. Alright, but this is the last time, says judge in Yiannakis case

The Criminal Court Judge granted a final adjournment for the hearing of former Commissioner of Volunteerism....

13. Struggling families at risk of losing homes on government-granted land

Low-income households that received state-owned land to build their first homes now face the real threat of losing their properties to lenders, according to a damning report by the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus....

14. Bizarre paramilitary group in Cyprus under investigation

A strange and alarming case has emerged in Cyprus, where authorities are investigating a shadowy group that claims to operate under its own legal and military codes, disregarding the authority of the state....

15. Drifting 17 kilometers nonstop on ice: A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Taycan

A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...

16. Hotels cannot retain guest ID copies, Commissioner warns

17. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

18. New evidence and key testimony in 'Golden Passports' case

The trial linked to Cyprus' controversial naturalization scheme took a turn on Monday as new photographic and video evidence was introduced in court, while a police sergeant confirmed that an earlier investigation into leaked documents had been closed....

19. Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

20. How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment. Leaked documents reveal that from 2005 to 2012, Abramovich’s companies set up a fake yacht-leasing business in Cyprus to dodge EU taxes on his luxury vessels....

21. Digital IDs launch in Cyprus: Here’s how to get yours

Starting today, Monday (January 27), Cypriots can apply for their new digital identity cards (eIDs), bringing the country one step closer to fully embracing the digital age. ...

22. Trump orders release of secret assassination files

In a move stirring significant controversy, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the declassification of decades-old government records tied to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. ...

23. Latchi port expansion to transform Polis Chrysochous

The long-anticipated expansion of Latchi Port, managed by the Cyprus Ports Authority, is once again gaining momentum. The project, considered a game-changer for Polis Chrysochous, promises to bring significant economic and social benefits to the region....

24. British Airways sues for $1.2 million over missing gold jewelry (Update)

British Airways is taking legal action against a ground-handling company over the disappearance of nearly 20 pounds of gold jewelry worth millions....

25. Murderer behind bars gives controversial podcast interview

In a bizarre and controversial turn of events, Loy Dejan, a notorious four-time murderer, has made waves by giving an online interview from his prison cell, further igniting concerns over the rampant use of mobile phones inside Cyprus' Central Prison....

26. Paphos-Polis motorway project faces €10 million cost increase and delays

The budget for the design and construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous Motorway has risen by €10 million, with the total cost now estimated at approximately €95 million. ...

27. Kasselakis to stand trial over asset declaration violation

Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of the Movement for Democracy and former president of SYRIZA, is set to appear before the Athens Misdemeanor Court on May 8...

28. Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....

29. Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....

30. When does the renewal of traffic permits start?

The process of renewing vehicle registration permits for the year 2025 starts in a few days via the Department of Road Transport's website....