18 h. ago ‘Intimidation and terrorism’ led to cancelled Gavriel exhibition

The cancelling of art exhibition ‘Antisystemic Art’ in Paphos happened in a climate of “intimidation and terrorism”, artist Giorgos Gavriel said on Monday, responding to the storm of reactions caused by his works. In a public post on social media, Gavriel said “we are living in difficult times, where artists exhibit their works under police […]

Events

35 h. ago Religious symbols controversy prompts cancellation of Paphos art exhibition

The Blue Iris gallery in Paphos on Sunday cancelled its exhibition after paintings sparked controversy for being considered offensive to Orthodox Christian symbols. The works, created by Giorgos Gavriel, depict Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other sacred icons in ways critics call blasphemous. “The Blue Iris gallery is exhibiting works that deliberately desecrate Christ, the […]

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35 h. ago Paphos art exhibition cancelled after parties lash out over religious imagery

Paphos art exhibition cancelled after parties lash out over religious imagery  Philenews

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56 h. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) leads as the top crypto to buy as Ethereum (ETH) rallies past $3,300

As the market heats up and Ethereum (ETH) pushes decisively above the $3,300 level, smart investors are zeroing in on the altcoins best positioned to benefit from renewed liquidity flows. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is emerging as the standout. With its presale accelerating toward full allocation, rapidly growing holder count, and a utility-driven DeFi crypto model […]

Economics

58 h. ago US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said. A U.S. official said President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for talks […]

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3 d. ago Paphos threatens to suspend over 3,000 unlicensed businesses

More than 3,000 establishments in Paphos face suspension for operating without the required licences, the municipality has warned. A physical inspection of business premises found that a wide range of operations – including banks, professional offices such as accounting, legal, architectural and medical practices, as well as workshops, shops, fast-food outlets and small recreational venues […]

Economics

3 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: AI, tourism, housing, banks, shipping, employment

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday, addressing a joint government conference on AI and tourism. Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy […]

Economics

4 d. ago WPA Hash empowers BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users with enhanced multi

Introduction: A smarter path to digital wealth creation WPA Hash is a high-quality cloud-based mining and digital asset platform that is meant to assist users in generating sustainable crypto income. WPA Hash is constructed using a high-tech infrastructure, the most secure, and smart mining mechanisms that enable BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users to experience […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus can lead in smart tourism with bold adoption of AI, says Damianou

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday, addressing a joint government conference on AI and tourism. Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy […]

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5 d. ago HackTech’25 brings Cyprus’ tech community together to tackle wildfire response

Cyprus’ largest open hackathon, HackTech organised by AdTech Holding, concluded its fourth edition in Limassol in November, bringing together more than 100 developers for a 48-hour challenge centred on this year’s theme, Tech vs Wildfires. The event, funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU through the Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan, aimed to turn the island’s […]

Sport

5 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: tourism, ports, affordable houses, Keve, digital euro

A total of 500 new housing units for rent or sale will be created in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. “This is an important measure that will help to ease the pressure caused by rising housing demand and will significantly contribute to reducing housing costs. It is a plan long […]

Society

5 d. ago Our View: Information needed to back up government claims about affordable housing

Another housing scheme was announced by the government at a special event at the presidential palace on Tuesday. The scheme envisages the construction of 500 housing units on state land in the Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca districts, at an estimated cost of €70m. The state land was valued in excess of €7m according to […]

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7 d. ago Columbia Restaurants unveil sparkling, joyful festive season, full of flavours

From Limassol to Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia, the festive programme of Columbia Restaurants promise to immerse guests of all ages in the magic of Christmas, offering experiences filled with taste, elegance and joy. Each venue carries its own identity, rhythm and unique Christmas story to tell. The multi-award-winning Columbia Steak House, synonymous with fine dining, […]

Politics

7 d. ago Paphos district faced ‘torrential rain’ over weekend, governor says

Torrential rains battering Paphos for a third consecutive day have placed authorities on high alert, with continuous efforts underway to prevent flooding. The Paphos district government has maintained a heightened state of readiness since the onset of Storm Byron, deploying crews to manage rising water levels and clear drainage points. District governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said […]

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8 d. ago ‘No developments’ in efforts to lift Turkish embargo on Cypriot ships

There have been “no developments” in efforts to lift the Turkish government’s ban on Cypriot-flagged ships entering its ports, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Sunday. Speaking on the sidelines of an event in the Paphos district village of Yeroskipou, she said that President Nikos Christodoulides “always puts on the table the issue of […]

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1 week ago Deputy ministry handles up to 250 homelessness cases annually

The deputy welfare ministry is required to find housing solutions for approximately 250 people across Cyprus each year, according to deputy ministry officer, Phaedra Exadactylou. The comment follows public concern after a reportedly unhoused woman was found dead earlier this week on a coastal avenue in Paphos, a case that remains under police investigation. Exadactylou […]

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1 week ago Bank of Cyprus introduces the Virtual Card, the card that lives in your phone and shops online

Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has introduced its new Virtual Card, launched under the central message ‘The card that lives in your phone’, bringing the online shopping experience directly into everyday life. The product combines flexibility, security, and instant access to the digital world, offering customers a smart way to make online payments, subscriptions, and purchases […]

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1 week ago Cyprus Business Now: housing, gamification, basketball player investing, loans

TechIsland held its first Town Hall discussion in Limassol on Thursday, bringing together senior representatives from Ask Wire, PwC Cyprus, Leptos Estates, Neapolis University Paphos, Bank of Cyprus, Cybarco Development Ltd, SPORTSOFT, PASCAL International Education, Imperio, Lanitis Entertainment Ltd, payabl. and Wargaming for a focused examination of Cyprus’ tightening housing pressures. The closed session brought […]

Economics

1 week ago ‘Light and Shadows’: NYX Hotel Limassol to host new group exhibition

NYX Hotel Limassol is delighted to host the new group exhibition of the Pancyprian Artists Association “Art Without Borders”, titled “Light and Shadows”. The exhibition brings together 20 artists, presenting works that explore the contrasts between light and shadow, as well as the emotional and introspective journeys these elements reveal. The official opening will take […]

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1 week ago AUB Mediterraneo, DiGiNN to host ‘Smart Paphos 360°’ hackathon

Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus (DiGiNN), in collaboration with the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo), is hosting the Smart Paphos 360° Hackathon over December 6–7, 2025 at the AUB Mediterraneo campus in Paphos. The event brings together undergraduate and postgraduate students from universities across Cyprus to develop technology-driven ideas that contribute to the […]

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