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91. Eurobank acquires full control of Hellenic Bank

Eurobank has taken a significant step in consolidating its presence in Cyprus, announcing the acquisition of a controlling stake in Hellenic Bank, according to a report by Panyiotis Rougalas....

92. Major cocaine bust in Cyprus, 30kg found in cargo shipment

A large quantity of drugs was discovered by members of the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) following a tip-off and investigation. Authorities seized a total of 30 kilograms of mixed-weight cocaine, found inside a carry-on bag within a shipping container....

93. Vafeadis: ''Everyone is responsible for their own car''

''Everyone is responsible for their own car,'' said the Minister of Transport, Mr. Vafeadis, regarding the problematic – and deadly – airbags found in tens of thousands of unsuspecting drivers’ cars on Cypriot roads...

94. Woman arrested at Paphos Airport for assault and impersonation

Police in Paphos have arrested a 37-year-old on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, causing alarm, and impersonation....

95. New rules could see AVAX take over Paphos–Polis road project

The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the framework for public works contracts following the unfortunate cancellation of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project....

96. Cyprus' role in the East Med highlighted at Economist conference

Cyprus’ growing importance in the Eastern Mediterranean was highlighted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher and the UK’s new High Commissioner Michael Tatham during the 20th Economist magazine conference in Cyprus on Thursday....

97. Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...

98. Turkey raises concerns over U.S. presence in Cyprus

Turkish pro-government media are increasingly discussing the ''replacement'' of the British Bases (SBA) in Cyprus by the United States and the ''encirclement'' of Turkey by America, citing US bases in Alexandroupolis, Larissa, Crete, and Cyprus. ...

99. The declaration of the TRNC: A turning point in the Cyprus conflict

On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

100. ARIS │ A REALLY INSPIRING STORY is looking to cultivate new stories of success

101. Cyprus’ endless love affair with unfinished projects

''Oh Prometheus, if only you knew how much you’ve cost us, you’d blush with shame. Yet no one involved seems to care. In any case, full sails ahead.''...

102. The Guardian quits X, citing ''toxic'' platform and Musk’s Trump ties

The British newspaper group The Guardian has decided to stop posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over what it describes as a ''toxic media platform.''...

103. TEMU: ''Half Cyprus is better than none''

The online shopping platform Temu is drawing criticism for selling a T-shirt with a slogan referencing the Cyprus issue. The shirt, priced at €11.90 on sale from an original €23.69, features the phrase...

104. Athienou bus shelters showcase local embroidery art

The Municipality of Athienou and the Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company have completed an artistic project that brings local cultural heritage to the streets. ...

105. Old grudges and gilded memories, Cypriot politics in reruns

Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....

106. Trump taps Elon Musk to lead ''Department of Government Efficiency''

In a move aimed at shaking up Washington, former President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, to head a new ''Department of Government Efficiency.''...

107. Yet another contractor gets axed over major project delays

Cyprus’s Ministry of the Interior has terminated the employment of the engineer and contractor for the Liopetri Fishing Shelter and River Restoration Project due to long-standing delays and unmet contractual obligations, according to an announcement by the ministry....

108. Paphos: Court of Appeal increases sentences for child rape

The Court of Appeal has taken the step of increasing the sentences of a man convicted of raping a child in 2019 in Paphos. This follows a ruling that the sentences initially handed down were "manifestly inadequate."...

109. Sklavenitis expands in Cyprus, shaking up the supermarket scene

The Cypriot supermarket landscape is shifting as Greece's Sklavenitis Group officially takes over Papantoniou Supermarkets. With Competition Protection Commission approval, ...

110. 91-year-old woman attacked at Stockholm station, bystanders ignore her

A 91-year-old woman was attacked at a suburban train station in Stockholm by a 26-year-old man who violently pushed her to the ground and stole her gold chain....

111. Mystery still surrounds teen's €15,000 school cash giveaway

Authorities remain baffled over the case of a teenage student who arrived at school with €15,000 and distributed it among classmates in €50 and €100 bills....

112. Hellenic Bank and employer's union settle long-running dispute

Hellenic Bank and Cyprus bank workers' union ETYK have reached an agreement to fully implement their collective agreement, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute that caused uncertainty and disruption at the bank, according to a statement from ETYK....

113. Trump’s win, coffee with Erdogan, and the Presidential spin: A dose of Cyprus reality

For anyone worried that Trump’s election might throw off our strategic ties with the U.S.—those essential space collaborations and our participation in the Star Wars program—the Presidential Palace has assured us that a ''close associate'' of Trump recently reached out to our very own Nicos!...

114. Police investigate €15,000 found with student at Nicosia high school

A bizarre incident that took place at a Nicosia high school in late October, involving a student distributing money to his classmates, has captured public attention and is keeping police authorities busy as they investigate the source of the money....

115. Elon Musk shares 'Dark MAGA' video, casting Trump as America’s superhero

''See, I'm not just like you—I'm Dark MAGA,'' Elon Musk appears to declare at the start of a two-minute anime-style video posted on his personal social media account....

116. Larnaca and Paphos airports to handle 17.5 million passengers annually

The deal to hand over Larnaca and Paphos airports to Hermes Airports Ltd is nearly sealed, as the company moves toward......

117. Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....

118. Student hands out €15K at Nicosia school

Police are investigating an unusual incident at a Nicosia high school where a student brought 15,000 euros in cash and distributed it to classmates, authorities said. ...

119. ''The cost of the subsidies is borne by the state, not the citizens.''

''I am committed to lowering electricity prices,'' Minister of Energy Mr. Papanastasiou told us when he assumed office. Since then, we’ve watched in dismay as electricity prices have steadily risen, with various justifications that no longer convince anyone....

120. On the wrong side of the elections...

It's only natural that the election of a volatile president like Trump would raise concerns across the globe. His approach to U.S. foreign policy is anybody's guess, ...