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1. Block a highway, roast a souvla...no crime, just Cyprus

The hunters who blocked the highway to roast meat and inconvenience thousands of citizens won’t be investigated for any offense....

2. Inmate population in Cyprus more than doubles prison capacity, Eurostat says

Cyprus had the most overcrowded prisons in the European Union in 2023, with an inmate population more than double the system’s intended capacity, according to figures released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency....

3. Now doctors can access your health records anywhere in Europe

We’ve all been there: you're traveling in another country, and suddenly, you need to see a doctor. But what if the doctor doesn’t know your medical history? ...

4. Cypriot dancer sets new world record for glasses balanced on head (VIDEO)

Cypriot dancer Dinos Kkantis has once again etched his name in the Guinness World Records, this time by balancing an astonishing 468 glasses on his head during a performance organized by the Municipality of Aradippou....

5. Southeastern Europe warmer than ever

In July 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its most intense heatwave on record....

6. Cyprus a hit with Polish tourists as arrivals reach record high

Cyprus is fast becoming a favorite getaway for Polish travelers, and 2024 has already smashed records. According to Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, over 337,000 visitors from Poland chose Cyprus as their holiday spot this year, the highest number ever recorded from the country....

7. Audit exposes gaps in Health Ministry’s grant and payment systems

In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...

8. Vishy Anand meets young chess talents in Cyprus

Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....

9. New traffic law extends deadlines and adds timers

In a recent plenary session, the House of Representatives approved several key law proposals aimed at adjusting how traffic offenses are handled in Cyprus, particularly in relation to photoelectricity cameras and traffic lights....

10. Cyprus sees investment boom as foreign companies flock to the island

The investment scene in Cyprus is off to a strong start in 2025, with foreign investors showing increased enthusiasm for setting up businesses on the island....

11. Human trafficking case at Kyrenia Port

"Authorities" in the occupied part of Cyprus have extended the detention of six individuals suspected of human trafficking through the port of Kyrenia....

12. Famagusta region’s bold tourism campaign breaks records in foreign markets

Famagusta's first-ever coordinated online tourism campaign promoting the province to foreign markets wrapped up with impressive results, surpassing all expectations and laying the groundwork for an even more dynamic follow-up in 2025....

13. University of Arizona discovery to headline new Cyprus archaeological museum

The Cyprus Archaeological Museum, set to open in 2027, will prominently showcase significant archaeological findings from Kourion, an ancient Roman city devastated by a massive earthquake on July 21, 365 A.D....

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. HIO records over 4,000 visits to the ''Patient's Guide''

More than 4,000 people visited the "Patient's Guide" website between the beginning of November and the end of January....

18. Aqua King takes the throne!

Get your costumes ready and your dancing shoes on because the most joyful, colorful, and sea-splashed celebration is coming! The Famagusta Carnival 2025 is making waves, and this year’s royal ruler has been revealed – actor Alkis Christou ...

19. 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....

20. 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. ...

21. Government accused of using foreign companies to access citizen data

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection clarified on Friday that no foreign or domestic company has direct access to government IT systems, records, or databases for issuing fines...

22. Cyprus smashes tourism records with over 4 million visitors in 2024

Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over four million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. ...

23. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Divine Confluence of Faith and Modernity

The Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely an event; it is a spiritual phenomenon deeply rooted in India's religious and cultural consciousness....

24. School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....

25. Prisoner freed by CNN news crew turns out to be Assad regime torturer

In a bizarre twist that reads like a thriller, a recent CNN report went viral for helping to free a Syrian prisoner — but the man they rescued turned out to be not just any detainee. He was a notorious member of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reportedly involved in torturing civilians....

26. Turkish mafia turf war turns Athens streets into a battleground

A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....

27. Thanksgiving travel in the US hits record highs

Thanksgiving is here, and so is the great American tradition of traveling to be with loved ones. ...

28. Paphos FC owner among 77 investors stripped of ''golden passports''

Sergey Lomakin, owner of Paphos FC, is among 77 foreign investors whose Cypriot citizenship, obtained through the controversial "golden passport" scheme, has been revoked by the Council of Ministers....

29. Cyprus tourism hits new highs, October sets record

Tourism in Cyprus continues to shine in 2024, with arrivals nearing 3.73 million between January and October, marking a 4.6% annual increase. This figure also slightly surpasses the same period in 2019, a record-breaking year for Cypriot tourism, showing a 0.81% rise....

30. Beyoncé 101?: Yale University to launch course on Beyoncé’s cultural legacy

Next spring, Yale University will offer a unique class that dives into the artistic and cultural influence of global superstar Beyoncé. The course, called "Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music," will explore Beyoncé's work from her 2013 album to her latest release, Cowboy Carter....