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1321. Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

Cyprus’s economy is expected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, with unemployment dropping to 4.6% and inflation easing to 1%, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday in its latest projections....

1322. EIF and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to Cypriot SMEs and start-ups

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses....

1323. Trump links autism to paracetamol use in pregnancy

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again ignited a firestorm in the medical community, this time by suggesting, without evidence, that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy could cause autism....

1324. Hot classrooms, hot tempers as Cyprus education faces twin crises

Just two weeks into the new school year, Cyprus’ Ministry of Education is facing fire on two fronts, from teachers resisting a new evaluation plan and from students angry over sweltering classrooms with no working air conditioners....

1325. Equinox rolls in, but summer’s still hogging the spotlight

Seasonal low pressure is lurking about, but don’t worry, it’s the kind that prefers to hover dramatically rather than actually do much....

1326. Fresh vegetable prices surge in August while seafood prices fall

Prices for fresh vegetables and greens skyrocketed in August, rising nearly 50% from the previous month, according to the Consumer Goods Price Observatory....

1327. Genocide

''Some of the strongest members of the EU choose to remain silent while seeing emaciated children, a truly horrific human abuse, caused by humans.''...

1328. Lidl launches international campaign ''Lidl. More to Value.'' with a clear message to the people

Today, Lidl launches its first international brand campaign in 31 European countries under the claim “Lidl. More to Value.”. This campaign is more than just an advertising message - it is a promise and an emotional bridge to our customers....

1329. Man arrested over assault on mobile camera operator

A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Brinks camera operator and causing damage to equipment, police said....

1330. Palestinian state in limbo as UN report accuses Israel of genocide

The prospect of an independent Palestinian state is under severe strain as Israel continues military operations in Gaza, a UN report alleges constitute genocide....

1331. Cyprus risks missing entry into U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus risks missing its chance to join the United States Visa Waiver Program this year, despite meeting all technical requirements and securing bilateral agreements....

1332. Cyprus set to break €8 billion in tax revenue in 2025

Cyprus is on track to rake in more than €8 billion in tax revenue this year, up from €7.4 billion in 2024, a milestone that underscores the Tax Department’s push for better compliance and modernization....

1333. Police detain 16 migrants, arrest 9 in human trafficking bust

Cypriot police intercepted 16 irregular migrants, including eight minors, in the village of Peristerona on Thursday evening, while arresting nine people suspected of aiding human trafficking....

1334. Wizz Air Celebrates Huge Milestones of 10 Million Passengers in Cyprus and 5 Years of Operations at its Larnaka base With a Day Full of Surprises!

Wizz Air, Cyprus’ market leader airline, celebrated earlier today the milestone of 10 million passengers to and from Cyprus, as well as the 5th anniversary of its base in Larnaka....

1335. Archaeologists uncover major Bronze Age building and cemetery in Erimi

An Italian-Cypriot research team has uncovered the remains of a massive Bronze Age structure and a complex burial site during this summer’s excavations at the Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou settlement....

1336. 15-year-old girl found in car with 39-year-old man and drugs

A 15-year-old girl was discovered Thursday morning in a car in Limassol alongside a 39-year-old man and bags of what police say could be illegal drugs, sparking a major investigation....

1337. Deadly airbags could ground your car in Cyprus

Starting October 3, 2025, Cyprus will begin cancelling MOT certificates for vehicles that have not had their recalled Takata airbags replaced, the Ministry of Transport announced Thursday....

1338. Cyprus employers call cost-of-living pay hike unconstitutional

Cyprus’ long-running tug-of-war over the cost-of-living allowance, known locally as ATA, has taken a sharp new turn after the country’s two largest employers’ groups declared the scheme unconstitutional for the private sector....

1339. Police probe drug, crime allegations after mayor’s information

Police launched multiple investigations into drug-related and other illegal activities after receiving information earlier this year from Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, authorities said Wednesday....

1340. IDF pushes deeper into Gaza as EU moves to curb ties with Israel

Israel’s military on Wednesday released images of its soldiers and tanks pushing deep into Gaza City, in what it called one of its most extensive ground operations since the war began....

1341. Trump and Epstein images projected at Windsor Castle, four arrested

Four people were arrested Tuesday after projecting images of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, where Trump is visiting Britain and is scheduled to meet King Charles....

1342. Cypriots fill supermarket carts as dining out declines

Supermarkets in Cyprus are thriving, recording strong turnover in 2024 and again this year, while restaurants and catering businesses are struggling with steep losses....

1343. Netanyahu orders full-scale invasion of Gaza City

Israeli forces stormed into Gaza City overnight in the biggest ground assault of the war....

1344. Hollywood icon, Robert Redford, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the blue-eyed leading man who lit up screens in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men before reshaping American cinema through his Sundance Institute and film festival, died Tuesday at his home near Provo, Utah. He was 89....

1345. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

1346. Cyprus hosts European Council president

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026....

1347. Cyprus doctors urge more prostate cancer screening as cases mount

Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men across Europe and in Cyprus, where doctors say hundreds of new cases are confirmed each year. Yet participation in routine screening continues to lag....

1348. Deadly hospital fungus hits Cyprus, experts warn of rising threat

Cyprus has joined the list of European countries facing a rising threat from a deadly fungus, Candidozyma auris, experts warn. The fungus, which primarily spreads in hospitals, has sparked concern due to its resistance to many antifungal drugs....

1349. Woman accuses priest of €150,000 scam

A woman in Limassol has filed a complaint against her spiritual advisor, alleging he persuaded her to hand over €150,000, claiming he was facing serious financial difficulties....

1350. Fight over fair pay for all heats up

Cyprus is bracing for fresh labor tensions as the government pushes ahead with plans to extend the Automatic Cost of Living Allowance (ATA) to all workers, a pre-election pledge by President Nikos Christodoulides....