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1. FBI urges Cyprus to use digital tech in fight against financial crime

Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...

2. Welfare Services had contact with Larnaca family but found no prior reports of abuse or exploitation

3. EU tells citizens to stock up on food and essentials

The European Union is urging people to keep at least three days’ worth of food, water, and basic supplies in case of a crisis. The warning comes as Europe faces growing security risks, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, rising tensions with other global powers, and threats to critical infrastructure....

4. Prices drop for most basic goods, but fresh produce keep climbing

Good news for shoppers—most basic goods saw a price drop in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Observatory report from the Consumer Protection Service. However, if you're buying fresh vegetables and greens, you might have noticed your grocery bill going up....

5. Teen shot with airgun for 'ruining’ bonfire party

Police are investigating an attack on an 18-year-old in Limassol, where he was beaten and shot with an airgun allegedly because the suspects feared he would "ruin" their bonfire party. ...

6. Turkey sends military aircraft south of Cyprus (PHOTO)

On the day of the dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which will mark the start of the informal expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, Turkey, the occupying power, chose to send military aircraft south of Cyprus....

7. COVID-19 lab leak ''highly likely''

Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....

8. Police investigate kindergarten worker over child threat

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a disturbing incident at a Nicosia kindergarten, where an employee allegedly grabbed a young child and threatened to throw them out of a window....

9. Trump says there will be ''...hell to pay'' if Hamas does not yield

In a recent post shared via the official Facebook accounts of President Donald J. Trump and The White House, the president issued a stark message to the militant group Hamas....

10. USS Mount Whitney docks in Larnaca

The USS Mount Whitney, flagship of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, arrived in Larnaca this week as part of a planned visit aimed at reinforcing the strong ties between the United States and Cyprus. ...

11. World's largest iceberg grounds near South Georgia Island

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...

12. Cyprus banks hit record high profits despite ECB rate cuts

Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...

13. Cypriot students among EU’s highest in e-cigarette and hookah use

A recent European-wide survey (ESPAD) has revealed that Cypriot students rank among the highest in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.6% reporting daily use—well above the European average of 3.1%....

14. Woman caught with €126,000 stashed in bathroom safe, but can’t explain why

Police are investigating the origins of €126,360 in cash found hidden in a bathroom safe at a Nicosia home, after the 33-year-old woman living there failed to provide a credible explanation for the money....

15. Santorini volcano’s ''breathing'' intensifies

Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...

16. Body found in Nicosia, police investigate suspicious death

Nicosia police were alerted early on Tuesday, February 18, after a body was discovered in the capital at a construction site. The call came at around 5:20 a.m., prompting immediate response from authorities....

17. Aid meant for Gaza civilians diverted to Hamas, according to leaked recordings

In a startling turn of events, newly released recordings from early 2024 reveal that humanitarian aid entering Gaza—intended to help civilians—was instead diverted to Hamas leaders. ...

18. Limassol fire tragedy: Victims identified as authorities probe cause

Authorities have released the names of the five family members who perished in a devastating house fire in Limassol early Saturday morning, as investigations continue into what sparked the deadly blaze....

19. Chief Rabbi of Cyprus discusses security issues with Chief of Police

The Chief Rabbi of Cyprus held a meeting with the Chief of Police alongside senior officials from the Cyprus Police Force....

20. Chemical castration proposed for child rapists in new law

A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....

21. No relief in sight as electricity prices to remain high until 2027

Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to the chairman of the EAC....

22. Cyprus unemployment drops 10.6% in a year

The number of unemployed people in Cyprus saw a significant drop in January 2025, with official figures showing a 10.6% decrease compared to the same time last year....

23. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

24. Cancer a leading cause of death in Cyprus

Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in Cyprus, with an average of around 4,000 new cases and 1,560 deaths each year over the past five years, according to the latest data shared by the Oncology Nursing Section of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association....

25. Hamas announces release of another three hostages

Hamas announced on Friday that three hostages—Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Samuel Siegel—are expected to be released from Gaza on Saturday. ...

26. Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....

27. Eddie the dog continues his recovery after Paphos abuse incident (video)

The investigation into the disturbing case of dog abuse in Paphos is still ongoing, following the discovery of Eddie, a dog found abandoned in a rubbish bin on January 16. ...

28. Four Israeli soldiers freed, but disputes over civilian release spark tension

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday in a second wave of hostage releases under a fragile ceasefire agreement. The women, who had been held since the October 7 attacks, were handed over in a dramatic public display in Gaza City. ...

29. Hamas to release more hostages in second exchange

Hamas has announced plans to release the names of four hostages on Friday, who are set to be freed on Saturday as part of the second exchange in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. ...

30. The week’s wildest stories: From bird droppings to book launches

One of the most absurd stories of the week was how the infamous car with the unfortunate Pakistani man had bird droppings that the Police mistook for bullet holes....