22 m. ago Electronic ID demand fall short with only 8,200 applications  

The launch of the newly introduced electronic identity (eID) at the end of January was expected to be a significant leap forward in digital access. However, take-up has been sluggish, with only 8,200 applications submitted until this week – far below anticipated numbers. To help spur adoption, the first 30,000 eIDs are being offered free […]

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25 m. ago Turkey seeks greater influence in Ukraine and Syria, raising concerns in Cyprus

Turkey seeks greater influence in Ukraine and Syria, raising concerns in Cyprus  in-cyprus

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23 h. ago Snow reaches Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol as ‘Coral’ cold snap shows its teeth (videos)

Snow reaches Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol as ‘Coral’ cold snap shows its teeth (videos)  in-cyprus

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24 h. ago Education minister responds to controversy over school visits to north

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has taken to social media to address growing concerns regarding a school programme, following recent reports about planned student visits to northern Cyprus. The controversy surrounds the inclusion of a student visit to the port of Kyrenia, organised by the historical dialogue and research association, within the framework of the Imagine […]

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45 h. ago Two new generators to be installed at Dhekelia power station

A tender process with the aim of installing two new generators at the Dhekelia power station has begun, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with executives from Cyprus’ transmission system operator (TSO), he said the aim of the new generators’ purchase is to limit the costs borne by the government […]

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45 h. ago Fury over school programme sending pupils to occupied territories

Concerns have emerged over reports that schools planned to participate in activities involving trips to the occupied territories, specifically the Kyrenia harbour. The programme, organised by the association for historical dialogue and research, offers workshops, conferences, and educational trips for pupils and teachers. Reactions intensified after reports surfaced that the education ministry had issued a […]

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47 h. ago 500,000 smart meters to transform Cyprus’ energy use by 2028

Households and businesses across Cyprus will soon have better control over their electricity costs, thanks to the nationwide rollout of smart meters by the electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC). With 500,000 smart meters set to be installed by 2028, the ambitious project aims to help consumers monitor their energy usage in real-time while enhancing the […]

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3 d. ago Fire brigade report on Limassol fire to be submitted on Monday

The fire brigade’s report on the fire which killed a family of five in Limassol last weekend is set to be submitted to the police on Monday, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Thursday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), he said the cause of the fire thus far “remains unknown” and that […]

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3 d. ago Flamingo numbers plummet in Cyprus, sparking concerns for wetland health

Flamingo numbers plummet in Cyprus, sparking concerns for wetland health  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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3 d. ago Cyprus tax board faces challenges as lawmakers push for reform

The Cyprus tax board is grappling with a series of operational issues that could undermine its efficiency, according to a House ethics committee session on Wednesday. The committee met, following a request by MPs Dimitris Dimitriou and Irene Charalambides, to discuss concerns ranging from understaffing to the board’s lack of legal recourse in challenging its […]

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3 d. ago Soft toy feat sets Guinness World Record, while raising funds for RMHC® Cyprus

Ronald McDonald House Charities Cyprus (RMHC® Cyprus) proudly announces that Evita Constantinou’s “Teddies from Home for The Home” initiative has won a Guinness World Record. Last summer, the Guinness World Record attempt for the longest line of soft toys was held in Limassol’s ‘Aetos’ stadium, on June 2, 2024, with the dual purpose of promoting […]

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4 d. ago Trump says he may meet Putin later this month, blames Ukraine for war

US President Donald Trump said he might meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month and dismissed Ukraine’s concern about being left out of US-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war. “Probably,” Trump said as he ended a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach when asked if he still expected […]

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4 d. ago Stavrianos testifies in court in Thanasis Nicolaou case, presents material

State pathologist Panicos Stavrianos testified in court on Tuesday and presented material backing his theory that conscript Thanasis Nicolaou had died after falling from a height in 2005. On December 18, the Supreme Court had rejected an appeal lodged by Stavrianos against a Limassol district court ruling that Thanasis Nicolaou had been strangled to death […]

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4 d. ago EU should ‘stay focused on issues of concern’, says Keravnos

The EU should “stay focused on the key issues of concern”, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said after the conclusion of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU (Ecofin), which was held on Tuesday in Brussels. Commenting on discussions on the EU’s role regarding Ukraine, Keravnos confined himself to saying that at this juncture, […]

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4 d. ago Loss of lives not to be exploited, transport ministry tells Karousos

The loss of lives is not up for “populism or political exploitation”, the transport ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, in response to remarks by Disy deputy president Yiannis Karousos, who called for the immediate promotion of a bill regarding electrical installations. The transport ministry said the bill Karousos was referring to, “put forward […]

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4 d. ago North says Egypt agreements ‘risk bringing the island to the brink of conflict’

The north’s ‘foreign ministry’ on Tuesday said the agreements signed by the Republic of Cyprus and Egypt concerning the exploitation of natural gas resources under the seabed in the eastern Mediterranean “risk bringing not only our island but also our region to the brink of conflict”. “The Greek Cypriot leadership is continuing to accelerate its […]

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4 d. ago Limassol carnival events on Saturday postponed as funerals held for fire victims

Limassol municipality has postponed all carnival events scheduled for Saturday as the funerals will be held of the five family members that perished in a fire in the Ayios Nikolas area last Saturday, it announced on Tuesday. The fire in Limassol was reported at around 4am on Saturday and four fire engines were at the […]

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5 d. ago Expansion of Cypriot shipping registry a top priority, says Hadjimanolis

Addressing Tuesday’s 8th Capital Link Shipping Forum in Limassol, the Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis emphasised that “expanding the Cypriot registry remains a top priority for the government.” Hadjimanolis continued by saying that “Innovation, cooperation, and the implementation of global regulations are the three pillars upon which we must focus our shipping efforts,” adding […]

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5 d. ago Limassol Sirens Dominate Stage 3 of the ISX Championship in Nicosia

The Limassol Sirens, the women’s touch rugby team of the Limassol Crusaders Rugby Football Club, delivered a commanding performance at Stage 3 of the ISX Championship, held at Spazio Sports Club in Nicosia. The Sirens were unstoppable, securing victories in all four of their matches and conceding only a single try throughout the tournament. Their […]

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5 d. ago Police continue probing bizarre group claiming links to US government

Police on Monday were still searching for a 45-year-old man believed to be connected to a group of individuals who used forged state seals and impersonated officials. The man, a Costas Patsalides from Limassol, is wanted in connection to a bizarre care where persons were posing as military officials, postmen and legal functionaries, while submitting […]

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