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1. Cypriots discuss roadmap to constitutional unity for a federal state

A bicommunal research program titled "Developing Common Ideas on Constitutional Issues," funded by the European Union, is engaging Greek Cypriots (GC) and Turkish Cypriots......

2. The price of 'green': How the poor subsidize the rich’s environmental perks

''Fortunately, crumbs are falling from the tables of the rich, so we don't starve to death,'' lamented a long-suffering, honest, and somewhat ''naive'' man....

3. Cyprus Deputy Minister: Green line will not become migration route

Cyprus Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Nicolas Ioannides stated today that the Green Line, which divides the island, should not become a migration route. Ioannides emphasized that Cyprus does not want the Green Line to function as a border for migrant flows....

4. Scandal erupts over videos of women on beaches

A scandal has erupted on social media after a woman publicly accused a group of foreigners of filming unsuspecting women on beaches in swimsuits and posting the videos on YouTube....

5. The $10 billion plan to rebuild Cyprus's ghost town

The Turkish newspaper Sözcü has drawn attention to Varosha, an abandoned area in Famagusta, calling it the "Las Vegas of the Mediterranean." The paper says it would take $10 billion to bring the ghost town back to life after being abandoned for 50 years....

6. Nearly 5,000 illegal residents leave Cyprus

The Cyprus Police have announced that since the beginning of the year, 4,883 people, who resided illegally in Cyprus, have left the country through forced and voluntary return procedures, compared to 3,887 people in the corresponding period last year. ...

7. New suspect sought in attempted murder of Andronikou

Another suspect sought in attempted murder case of 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, known as "Dimitroui," which occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on the road from Palechoriou to Anthoupolis. ...

8. Nicosia nightlife under investigation after Dimitroui murder attempt

The case of the attempted murder targeting 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, known as ''Dimitroui,'' on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, presents a challenging......

9. Sixty individuals involved in altercation outside Astromeritis association

Authorities in Nicosia were swiftly deployed on Sunday night following reports of clashes erupting in the Astromeritis area. The incident, which occurred around 9:15 p.m., involved approximately 60 individuals, including Greek Cypriots and foreigners, outside a local association. ...

10. Arrests made in ''Dimitroui'' attempted murder

Law enforcement authorities have made significant progress in the case of the attempted murder of 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, also known as ''Dimitroui,''...

11. Cyprus welcomes foreign workers amidst hotel staffing crisis

The accord forged by the Ministry of Labour alongside employer and trade union representatives to tackle workforce shortages, especially prevalent......

12. Syrian population in Cyprus now at around 30,000

Approximately 30,000 Syrians currently reside in the Republic of Cyprus, either under subsidiary protection status or illegally, according to data from the Ministry of Interior. ...

13. Undocumented workers discovered at Paphos construction site

Five individuals and their employer are facing charges for illegal employment in Paphos, according to Michael Nicolaou, Assistant Police Director of Operations in Paphos....

14. The hidden lives of migrants in Cyprus

Behind closed doors lies a hidden reality in Cyprus, where neglected homes become sanctuaries for new occupants, often foreigners seeking refuge from economic hardships....

15. We are all responsible

Eleven people crammed into one apartment, each paying between 150 to 200 euros in rent, all to live stacked together in appalling conditions. ...

16. Gaza crisis deepens as Hamas rejects ceasefire

Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. ...

17. Man killed while fleeing police check in Limassol

A tragedy unfolded Wednesday morning, April 10th, when a man was found dead after attempting to flee a police check. ...

18. Spain to end ''golden visa'' scheme for real estate investment

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced the discontinuation of the ''golden visa'' scheme, which grants residency rights to foreigners investing in real estate....

19. Lebanon to Cyprus: $3000 per person for the deadly journey

The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...

20. 2,540 Ukrainian refugees denied protection

About 2,540 Ukrainian refugees have been suspended from temporary protection in the Netherlands since March 4, 2024. They are now forced to seek safety in the country or leave. ...

21. Seven NGO workers killed in Gaza during Israeli attack

World Central Kitchen (WCK), a renowned food charity founded by Chef José Andrés, reported that seven of its workers were killed during an Israeli attack in Gaza....

22. Cyprus boasts second largest EU-born resident share

Cyprus had the third largest share of foreign-born residents among EU countries (22.7%), and more specifically the second largest share of residents born in another EU country (10.6%) in 2023, according to data released by Eurostat....

23. Occupied territories are a 'black hole' for illicit funds

The recent update to the US-UK sanctions list, active since last April and aimed at Russia, continues to scrutinize Cypriot-based entities suspected of violating the Russian embargo. ...

24. Greek Cypriots and foreigners clash in Paphos

Violent clashes erupted Monday night in the Paphos District of Cyprus between Greek Cypriots and foreigners, with video footage capturing the chaotic scenes, including individuals brandishing offensive weapons....

25. Government mulls UAE-led takeover of Daily Telegraph

In a pivotal moment for British media, the government is deliberating the approval of a UAE-led takeover of the Daily Telegraph, eliciting widespread objections from politicians, journalists, ...

26. The shocking reality of students in drug cases revealed

Evidence of student involvement in drug trafficking and use, leading to a criminal case opened by YKAN, was presented on Wednesday by YKAN's commander, Stelios Aristideou, to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

27. Russian gunmen storm party in Limassol, injure two

Gunmen stormed a private establishment in Limassol, Cyprus, resembling scenes from a movie, according to police reports Wednesday night....

28. Nicosia police pursue allegations of human trafficking

Yesterday, a new case of human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation was referred to the Nicosia Criminal Court....

29. Asylum appeals in Cyprus skyrocket to 472%

A dramatic increase of 472% in appeals before the Administrative Court of International Protection by asylum seekers and foreigners has been reported between 2020 and 2023,...

30. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list