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31. Another worker falls to death from construction site

A 47-year-old construction worker died Tuesday morning after falling from a building under construction in Limassol....

32. They hung Annita out to dry

What can one say about highways, marinas, ports, and other major projects that either never finish or, when they do, cost multiples and are riddled with unbelievable delays that are never properly accounted for?...

33. 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Athos

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Athos region Saturday afternoon, shaking parts of northern Greece....

34. Long-term government bonds face growing investor pushback

Governments around the world are encountering unexpected resistance in the bond markets as long-term debt issuances increasingly struggle to attract investors, marking a break from years of routine fundraising....

35. IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

Cyprus may be riding high on economic growth, but the message from international watchdogs this week is blunt: slow down the spending, especially on public salaries, or risk unraveling the progress....

36. Earthquake strikes in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey

A moderate earthquake was recorded early on Thursday morning, June 5, in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey. ...

37. EY announces the appointment of 4 new partners in Cyprus

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that its leadership team has been strengthened with the addition of four new partners:...

38. Widespread disappearance of cats in Astromeritis raises alarm

Authorities and animal rights groups are expressing deep concern over the sudden disappearance of numerous cats in the village of Astromeritis, located in the Nicosia district....

39. Honda reports more than 1,300 monthly appointments for Takata airbag replacements

Galatariotis Motors and Honda Cyprus announced that the nationwide airbag replacement campaign for vehicles affected by the Takata recall is continuing at a steady pace, with more than 1,300 appointments being processed each month at authorized service centers across the country....

40. EAC adjusts smart meter rollout after appliance damage reports

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will revise its smart meter installation strategy following a series of reported incidents, including fires and damaged appliances, officials said....

41. Cyprus denies conducting migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister says

The Republic of Cyprus does not engage in migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said Wednesday, pushing back on media reports suggesting otherwise....

42. U.S. to EU: Drop your tariffs or face new trade war, Financial Times reports

In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....

43. Crete earthquake shakes the region, tremors felt in Cyprus

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Crete early Thursday morning, shaking large parts of Greece and even being felt in areas of Cyprus. Fortunately, despite the strength of the tremor, there are no reports of serious damage or injuries....

44. Turkish Academy grants observer status to breakaway state in north

The Turkish Academy has granted observer status to the so-called turkish republic of northern cyprus (trnc), according to Turkish media reports, marking what they describe as “yet another new status” for the breakaway entity....

45. Do smart meters cause problems with electrical appliances?

Recent reports of household appliances catching fire following the installation of smart meters by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have raised concerns among the public....

46. Woman killed in early morning crash on Makarios Ave

A tragic car accident in Lakatameia claimed the life of a 55-year-old woman on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the local community....

47. Tourist beaten over sunbed dispute on Turkish beach

A summer getaway turned violent on a beach in Alanya, Turkey, when a tourist was viciously attacked after refusing to pay for a sunbed, an incident that’s drawn widespread outrage and prompted swift action from local authorities....

48. No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

Lady’s Mile beach remains free of pollution, according to the Director of the Environment Department, Theodoulos Mesimeris, who addressed recent concerns Sunday following a warning from the British Bases in Akrotiri....

49. ‘Sharp’ rise in bullying, abuse calls to child helpline

A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....

50. School bus overturns in Yalousa area, injuring driver and 10 students (VIDEO)

A serious road accident occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Yalousa (known locally as Yenierenkoy), located in the Karpasia peninsula, when a school bus overturned, resulting in injuries to the driver and ten students on board....

51. Kidnapping attempts in France target families of crypto executives (video)

A terrifying pattern is emerging in France, where families of cryptocurrency executives are being targeted in violent and high-stakes abduction attempts....

52. Netanyahu pushes to wean country off U.S. aid

In what could mark a turning point in Israeli defense policy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawmakers that Israel should begin to reduce its dependency on U.S. military aid, a financial lifeline that has long been seen as a cornerstone of the alliance between Washington and Jerusalem....

53. Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....

54. Three deaths, one house, and a trail of questions

Something didn’t sit right. Three members of a wealthy family in Elliniko died one after the other, mother, daughter, and son, all within just 13 days. Now, Greece’s Homicide Squad is trying to unravel the eerie mystery that has left more questions than answers....

55. Christodoulides tackles energy prices, demographic crisis, and declares Cyprus set to join Schengen

President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....

56. Cyprus reports 38 new cases of metastatic breast cancer each year

57. Snakes on the rise as drought drives snakes into Cyprus homes

Cypriot homeowners are getting some unexpected, and very unwelcome, visitors lately: snakes. Reports of slithery intruders in yards, gardens, and even by swimming pools are becoming more frequent as warm weather and drought conditions drive the reptiles into residential areas in search of water and shade....

58. Cyprus struggles to fill jobs amid booming sectors, red tape

Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists....

59. Wagging tails & sunshine ahead. Your favorite furry forecaster reports!

Oh boy, oh boy, what a pawsitively perfect day! The skies are mostly clear today, just the way I like it when I zoom around the park!...

60. Cyprus slashes prison overcrowding, responds to Eurostat report

Prison overcrowding in Cyprus has dropped significantly, falling from 70% to 27% over the past year, the Justice Ministry said Monday....