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1. Surge in irregular migrant returns from Cyprus in 2024

Cyprus has seen a significant rise in the number of returns of irregular migrants in 2024 compared to the previous year, attributed to government measures aimed at strengthening the returns sector....

2. Gasoline prices rise across Cyprus provinces after subsidy removal

Following the elimination of the 8.3-cent subsidy per liter on April 1st, increases in the average price of 95-octane gasoline have been observed in the provinces of Limassol, Nicosia, and Famagusta, with the exception of Paphos, where the price only rose by 8 cents....

3. Suspect nabbed in high-stakes cable heist

Authorities have cracked down on a brazen cable theft operation, culminating in the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect from Limassol, thrusting the sleepy village of Kandou into the spotlight of criminal intrigue. ...

4. Akamas road irregularities demand answers

A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....

5. Hungarian government insider alleges corruption cover-up

Former Hungarian government insider turned oppositionist Peter Magyar released an audio recording on Tuesday, alleging top officials conspired to cover up corruption, adding a new layer to a scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political stronghold....

6. Cyprus ends fuel tax break, prices set to spike from April 1st

Starting April 1st, the reduced consumption tax on fuels (95-octane gasoline and diesel) will come to an end, reverting to 8.3 cents per liter for gasoline and 6.3 cents per liter for heating oil....

7. Former DISY Vice President joins ELAM for European Elections

Former Vice President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), Marios Pelekanou, has joined the electoral list of the National Popular Front (ELAM) for the upcoming European elections, sparking a flurry of reactions and criticisms within the political sphere....

8. EU-UNDP collaboration brings Arif Bey Aqueduct back to life

Conservation work at the Arif Bey Aqueduct in Afania by the Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage has been completed, a project that has been fully funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus....

9. Late Archbishop expressed concerns over Avvakoum Monastery's operations

The late Archbishop Chrysostomos II raised concerns regarding the operations of St. Avvakoum's Monastery in Fterikoudi, as disclosed in correspondence with Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos....

10. Farewell to speed bumps, hello to 'cushions'

The removal of road humps continues across Cyprus, with authorities considering the installation of "cushions" (commonly used abroad) and islands instead of cameras at points where measures for road safety are needed....

11. Saints Sergios & Bacchus church rises from devastation

Out of the ruins and devastation, the small church of Saints Sergios and Bacchus, in the Karpas peninsula, east of Neta village in Turkish occupied......

12. Monastery in Cyprus under fire for misconduct

Immediate was the response of the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus to the developments concerning monks of the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum in Fterikoudi. ...

13. Accuser suspended over Horner complaint

The unfolding incident surrounding the allegations against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is taking on increasing intrigue and gravity. ...

14. Cyprus takes a backseat as the EU initiates gift-giving to Turkey

In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Pavlos Xanthoulis delves into the intricate diplomatic maneuvers and decisions made by Nicos Christodoulides' government in response to the Borel/Commission document on EU-Turkey ...

15. London's BT Tower sold for £275m to become a hotel

London's iconic BT Tower, a symbol of the city's skyline since its inauguration by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1965, is undergoing a significant transformation. ...

16. Controversial book removed from Nicosia kindergarten

A book that raised concerns among parents has been taken out of a Nicosia kindergarten. This book was one of 50 donated to the school by the Parents' Association. The issue came to light when parents noticed the content and expressed their objections....

17. Youtube star to political contender with Elon Musk

When Fidias Panayiotou, affectionately known as Fidias, embarked on his YouTube journey following his departure from the National Guard in late 2019......

18. Paphos mayor alleges ETEK negligence in SAPA fallout

Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing SAPA scandal following intense scrutiny in the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....

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

20. Greece to provide 50,000 free surgeries in bold health initiative

Greece's Health Ministry has announced a plan to pay for some 50,000 operations that have been pending at the National Health System in afternoon surgeries....

21. Calls mount for Biden's removal via 25th amendment

In the aftermath of a special counsel's report that raised concerns about President Joe Biden's alleged memory issues and mishandling of classified materials...

22. Parliament passes law to remove property restrictions in Occupied Areas

In a unanimous decision, the Plenary Session of the Greek Parliament passed a law abolishing the right of encumbrance of ''memorandum'' on properties held by banks and credit acquisition companies, located in the occupied territories. ...

23. Energy Minister deliberates potential 6% electricity bill increases

The Energy Minister, George Papanastasiou, addressed concerns about potential electricity bill hikes arising from the EAC's request to CERA to recover 6% of its 2024 expenses....

24. Homeless residents forge dangerous caves along California riverbanks

In a recent discovery that sheds light on the struggles of homelessness in California, authorities in Modesto uncovered a series of makeshift caves along the banks of the Tuolumne River, serving as clandestine dwellings for those without homes....

25. Restoring Ammos tou Kampouri – before and after (images)

The Cypriot ''monument'' to the audacity surrounding the naturalization program, manifested as an environmental crime on the beach "Ammos tou Kampouri" in Ayia Napa, remains an unresolved issue that competent authorities sought to address following public outcry....

26. EAC poles severed and cables stolen in Agios Mamas

In a concerning incident reported on Wednesday, an assistant foreman at Lanias police station revealed a discovery that has sparked a police investigation....

27. Construction: Say farewell to building permits

In a groundbreaking move to simplify the development control system, Cyprus is set to abolish urban and building permits for small-scale projects....

28. 79% jump in consumer complaints this year

In a substantial leap from 2022, the Cyprus Consumer Association reports a noteworthy spike in four complaint categories in 2023....

29. A government on fragile ground

In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....

30. Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at 48 amid drug investigation

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been found dead at 48. Discovered unconscious in a car in a Seoul park, the cause of death remains unclear. ...