14 h. ago Our View: Government split on public sector pay could be costly

The European Commission sounded a warning about state expenditure for this year as it was forecasted to grow by more than the government stipulated it would. The government’s commitment to the EU was for the growth of spending to reach 6 per cent in 2025 but according to the Commission’s six-monthly report this will reach […]

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25 h. ago Church of Cyprus: In a state of anticipation following Tychikos’s appeal to the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Church of Cyprus: In a state of anticipation following Tychikos’s appeal to the Ecumenical Patriarchate  Orthodox Times

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31 h. ago «Βρίσκεσαι ένα μαραθώνιο μακριά» από την καρδιά της εκκίνησης του XM Limassol Marathon

«Βρίσκεσαι ένα μαραθώνιο μακριά» από την καρδιά της εκκίνησης του XM Limassol Marathon Το δημιουργικό concept της XM για τον XM Limassol Marathon μετατρέπει την απόσταση των 42,2 χιλιομέτρων σε μια εμπειρία που συνδέει οδηγούς, τουρίστες και δρομείς με την αφετηρία στον Μόλο Λεμεσού. Με αφορμή την απόκτηση του τίτλου του ονομαστικού χορηγού για τη […]

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33 h. ago Solutions to disagreements on teacher evaluations ‘can be found in parliament’

Solutions to disagreements between teachers and the government regarding planned reforms to the ways in which teachers are evaluated “can be found in parliament”, the education ministry’s permanent secretary George Panteli said on Friday. Speaking during a visit to Limassol which coincided with the beginning of this year’s Pancyprian examinations, he said that consultations on […]

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45 h. ago Israeli military says it will strike Beirut’s southern suburbs

The Israeli military on Thursday told residents of four neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate ahead of strikes on what it said were underground Hezbollah drone-manufacturing sites, and thousands fled. The evacuation warning, published on X, was the first such warning in over a month for the suburbs, which were hit hard in the […]

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49 h. ago Cyprus art group slams biennale book withdrawal as ‘censorship’

The association of visual artists and art theorists (Phytorio) has condemned the government’s decision to withdraw a publication linked to the 2025 Venice architecture biennale, calling it “a form of censorship” and warning of growing control over artistic expression. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday, Phytorio expressed “deep concern and regret” over the […]

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51 h. ago Christodoulides warns of ‘divisive rhetoric’ in Turkish Cypriot election campaign

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday warned of “daily divisive rhetoric” on the campaign trail ahead of October’s Turkish Cypriot leadership elections. “We are at the beginning, if you will, in the middle of the election campaign in the occupied territories. What will follow, as we have already seen recently, is daily divisive rhetoric, aimed at […]

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53 h. ago Military drill simulates warship under fire at Limassol port

A large-scale emergency drill was held on Thursday morning at Limassol port, simulating a warship coming under attack while arriving in Cyprus. The exercise tested the country’s ability to handle a hostile strike, safely unload ammunition and evacuate the injured under combat-like conditions. The scenario, part of the tactical exercise with troops “Nikitis-Demetra 2025,” played […]

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55 h. ago Vyras slams ‘catastrophic’ plan to make district govts responsible for waste management

Union of Cyprus municipalities chairman Andreas Vyras on Thursday warned that plans to transfer responsibility for waste management are “completely catastrophic”. In a letter to the House interior committee, he said the move would place a “huge financial burden” on municipalities. “It would leave them shouldering the financial burden of waste collection, without having the […]

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56 h. ago Eight million tonnes of plastic threaten oceans, including Cyprus shores

Each year, around eight million tonnes of plastic waste flow from coastlines into the world’s oceans, the ministry of agriculture said on Thursday, adding that the stark figure sets the tone for 2025’s world environment day. Plastic pollution, the ministry warned, is now one of the greatest threats to our natural world. It damages beaches, […]

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2 d. ago Six arrested in Limassol over suspected forged rental documents

Six young adults have been arrested in Limassol on suspicion of using forged documents to secure residency and student permits in Cyprus, in what police are treating as a possible organised case of document fraud. Four of the suspects, aged between 21 and 24, appeared before Limassol court on Wednesday. The court issued a seven-day […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus urged to step up role in EU wildfire prevention plans

A senior European commission official on Wednesday called on Cyprus to boost its involvement in wildfire prevention programmes, warning of growing risks as the Mediterranean braces for another scorching summer. Speaking in a televised briefing, senior official at the commission’s directorate-general for European civil protection and humanitarian aid operations Zacharias Yiakoumis said Cyprus plays an […]

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3 d. ago Limassol district govt calls for ‘responsible’ water use over Kataklysmos weekend

The Limassol district government on Wednesday called on people living in the district to “demonstrate responsibility” in their water use over the Kataklysmos weekend. The Kataklysmos (flood festival) weekend, one of the highlights of the Greek Orthodox Christian calendar, typically sees people engage in water fights and other water-based activities. As such, the district government […]

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3 d. ago Archbishop of Cyprus: There is heresy within the Church which fortunately has been revealed

Archbishop of Cyprus: There is heresy within the Church which fortunately has been revealed  Orthodox Times

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3 d. ago Cyprus property prices set to drop as supply rises, says president

Cyprus is expected to experience a decline in both rental and property purchase prices in the coming years, President Nikos Christodoulides announced this week. Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Cyprus Property Developers Association in Limassol, the president attributed the anticipated price drop to new housing developments that are set to balance supply and […]

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3 d. ago Archbishop warns of heresy after disagreement with Limassol Bishop over Tychikos

Archbishop warns of heresy after disagreement with Limassol Bishop over Tychikos  Philenews

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3 d. ago Limassol mayor under pressure over potential appearance at Israeli conference

Concerns have been raised over Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis’ lack of clarity regarding whether he will participate in a real estate conference organised by the Israeli Nadlan Centre in early June, although unofficial reports suggest he will not attend. “At a time when global attention is focused on Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Mr Armeftis continues […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus records 4.3 per cent surplus as IMF warns of overheating

Cyprus records 4.3 per cent surplus as IMF warns of overheating  Cyprus Mail

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4 d. ago Cycling Community Spirit Shines as INEX Club Charity Ride 2025 Wraps Up in Limassol

Cycling Community Spirit Shines as INEX Club Charity Ride 2025 Wraps Up in Limassol  GlobeNewswire

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4 d. ago Pentakomo port project ‘would have irreversible environmental impact’

The construction of a new port in the Limassol district village of Pentakomo would have “immediate and irreversible environmental impacts”, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus’ campaign coordinator Tasos Shialis said on Monday. He spoke to business news website Stockwatch ahead of the next court hearing of the charity’s legal challenge against its construction, which is due […]

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