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1. Pano Lefkara mayor blasts authorities over locked Turkish Cypriot homes

The mayor of Pano Lefkara, Sophocles Sophocleous, has slammed Cypriot authorities for corruption and poor management of Turkish Cypriot properties in his village....

2. Cyprus emerges as key hub in UK stolen car trade

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for vehicles stolen from the United Kingdom, a new study by Thatcham Research and the UK’s National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service shows....

3. The war isn’t televised

If the goal of the October 7, 2023, attack, as I personally believe, was to prevent regional cooperation and achieve an Arab coalition under a new jihad, the result has been a complete failure. ...

4. Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....

5. Cyprus’s caregivers are reaching their breaking point

According to new data from the World Health Organization’s European office, one in three doctors and nurses across the continent suffers from symptoms of depression or anxiety, a rate five times that of the general public....

6. 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.''...

7. Protests in Nicosia over ECHR ruling as calls mount for Assistant AG to resign

Public anger over Cyprus’ mishandling of a rape case, recently condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), boiled over Monday as protestors gathered outside the Legal Service, calling for major reforms and the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides....

8. Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

9. Shepherd attacked after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot

A troubling incident has emerged from the Karpasia (Karpaz) Peninsula, where a local shepherd was reportedly assaulted after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot. ...

10. Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos says he is facing coordinated attacks from a small but organized group with significant interests, but insists he won’t be intimidated....

11. So now the mafia’s after delivery drivers? Seriously?

Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....

12. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

13. Police bust Land Registry corruption ring

A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....

14. Speed cameras near roundabouts: Safety measure or trap?

In what’s becoming a classic Cyprus traffic debate, speed radars popping up near roundabouts have sparked new controversy. Are they strategically placed for safety, or sneakily set up to catch unsuspecting drivers?...

15. Education Ministry investigating Nazi salute incident at Famagusta school

The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into claims that students performed Nazi salutes at a secondary school in Famagusta....

16. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

17. Snow in The Netherlands, football in snowy Kyperounta, and a Royal visit on the horizon

Yours truly is currently in the Netherlands, covering the upcoming state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Cyprus in early March....

18. Former President Anastasiades honored with EJA King Solomon Award

Former President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades received the prestigious EJA King Solomon Award on Monday evening in Larnaca. The award, presented by the European Jewish Association (EJA) and the Jewish Community of Cyprus,...

19. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

20. Rhodes declares state of emergency after storm ''Bora''

The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....

21. US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....

22. Norway’s billion-dollar man says Americans ''just work harder'' than Europeans

Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....

23. President Christodoulides: No tolerance for corruption in sports

President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, made it clear that the country has zero tolerance for corruption and match-fixing in sports during the opening of the National School of Ethics at the Presidential Palace on Monday....

24. Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......

25. Tighter lending rules for businesses while household loans remain steady

Cypriot banks made it harder for businesses to get loans in the second quarter of 2024, while lending rules for households stayed the same, according to a new survey by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....

26. Three arrested in Dhekelia for illegal bird trapping raid

Three men were arrested in the Dhekelia area on Monday morning after a Sovereign Base Area Police anti-bird trapping raid discovered them in an orchard using active mist nets....

27. Wizz Air’s 7-hour flights start at £89 if you're up for a squeeze

Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air will maintain its no-frills offering even as it introduces longer flights, betting that passengers will "suffer the pain" for cheaper fares....

28. Paphos Municipality cracks down on unauthorized port practices

Under the leadership of the Paphos Municipality, various agencies responsible for the operation and management of the Paphos port have joined forces to tackle illegal activities and improve the services provided to visitors and professionals. ...

29. Record surge in olive oil fraud amid rising prices of 'liquid gold'

The European Union reported a record number of potential olive oil fraud and mislabeling cases in the first quarter of 2024, driven by inflationary pressures and a growing hidden market for the kitchen staple....

30. Paris apologizes for religious imagery in Olympic opening show

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, held on July 26, 2024, faced both controversy and mixed reviews. ...