3 h. 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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30 h. ago Cyprus church to deny funeral rites for those choosing cremation

The Cyprus Orthodox church has reiterated that it will not perform funeral rites for individuals who choose cremation after death, following an announcement about the establishment of the first crematorium in the country. The crematorium, set to open in Paphos in the summer of 2026, marks a significant development in Cyprus’ approach to death and […]

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54 h. ago BoC’s Jinius welcomes Paphos Municipality to digital transactions

The Jinius platform continues to shape the Cypriot economy’s digital ecosystem, connecting businesses, organisations, suppliers and customers in a single digital environment. Most recently, Paphos Municipality took a new step towards its own digitisation, inviting its partners and suppliers to adopt e-invoicing via the Jinius platform, supporting the digital and smart city programme. Jinius General […]

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57 h. ago Police chase ends in arrest of two after car falls down cliff

Police arrested two men, aged 43 and 53, after they fell into a cliff in Larnaca district in their attempt to escape the law. Previously officers had secured evidence that the 43-year-old was in Kalo Chorio after failing to appear before the Nicosia court for a theft case. Around 3.30pm on Thursday police located the […]

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59 h. ago Bumble shares slide after weak forecast signals slow dating app turnaround

Bumble’s shares fell 16 per cent on Wednesday after the dating app operator forecast first-quarter revenue below market estimates, as it continues to grapple with a slowdown in the growth of paying users. Shares of the Austin, Texas-based company have slumped about 40 per cent over the past 12 months. Bumble recently announced executive changes […]

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3 d. ago Greens incensed at Famagusta governor over palm trees’ uprooting

Green party leader Giorgos Perdikis on Thursday sent a strongly worded letter to Famagusta district governor Yiannis Karousos after it was alleged that district government employees uprooted palm trees from a beach in Protaras and erected an “illegal” prefabricated building. Perdikis demanded an “immediate investigation” and the “restoration of legality” over the matter, saying that […]

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3 d. ago Two more arrests made in connection with bizarre criminal group

Two more people were arrested in the early hours of Thursday in connection with police investigations into the bizarre criminal groups which has made headlines in recent weeks after using forged state seals and impersonating officials. Their arrests bring the total number of arrests to five, with the arrestees a 45-year-old man and a 42-year-old […]

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3 d. ago Environmentalists demand investigation into Paphos palm tree felling

Environmentalists have called for an in-depth investigation into the felling of 28 mature palm trees in Paphos, following a complaint from a local resident. “We insist that municipalities follow the correct procedure before cutting down trees,” Paphos Green party representative Andreas Evlavis told the Cyprus Mail on Thursday. “Any established mature tree must be inspected […]

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3 d. ago Neapolis University Paphos establishes human rights observatory

Neapolis University Paphos (NUP) is proud to announce the establishment of the NUP Human Rights Observatory, a scientific body dedicated to the monitoring, analysis and defence of human rights in Cyprus and the European Union. The NUP Human Rights Observatory will operate as a documentation and research centre, focusing on the systematic evaluation of legislation, […]

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4 d. ago UK to probe health impact of vaping on children as young as eight

Britain will investigate the long-term effects of vaping on children as young as eight in a decade-long study of their health and behaviour, the government said on Wednesday. The government has been cracking down on the rapid rise of vaping among children, with estimates showing a quarter of 11- to 15-year-olds have tried it out. […]

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4 d. ago Union defends plea for religion in north schools, slams media for ‘discrediting TRNC’

The Cyprus Turkish educators’ union (Kibtes)’ chairman Himmet Turgut on Wednesday defended his demand that more religion classes be taught in the north’s schools, while also issuing a wholehearted condemnation of the media’s reporting of the matter. He said the report he had written to Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz containing a list of demands […]

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4 d. ago Top 10 Cryptocurrencies in 2025: Is Aureal One the rising star as Coinbase launches CTFC

Coinbase, a major U.S.-based crypto exchange, has introduced new offerings for institutions in the jurisdiction. The exchange announced it had introduced CFTC-regulated futures for Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR), citing the increasing demand for futures among U.S. investors. With adoption growing, opportunities for investors continue to expand. These top 10 cryptocurrencies are offering strong fundamentals […]

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4 d. ago Students to visit abandoned Fasli village for planning project

Environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou will lead a group of 35 students on a tour of the abandoned village of Fasli in the Paphos district on Thursday and Friday as part of a project on town planning in environmentally sensitive areas. Theodosiou explained that development can refer not only to construction but also to improving people’s […]

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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 Greek Lawmaker Calls For Investigation Into USAID Spending In Cyprus

Greek Lawmaker Calls For Investigation Into USAID Spending In Cyprus - Greek City Times  GreekCityTimes.com

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4 d. ago Tuesday’s electricity production covered needs, says operator

Tuesday’s electricity production covered needs, says operator Electricity production on Tuesday met the demand and the situation was being closely monitored, Transmission System Operator spokeswoman Chara Kousiappa said on Tuesday evening. The north on Monday night supplied the Republic with electricity after a fault at the Dhekelia power station left the Republic unable to fulfil […]

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6 d. ago Concerns over installations and electronics after Limassol fire

The electromechanical services department was on Monday working to determine whether a fire at a house in Limassol, in which a family of five died, was caused by a short circuit in the electrical installation, a faulty device, or in any other electrical problem. The service was called in to assist in the police and […]

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6 d. ago Akamas mayor asks for desalination plant to be moved away from tourist area

Akamas mayor Marinos Lambrou on Monday said he had requested the water development department to move the mobile desalination plant which is planned to be placed near the Potima beach further away from the tourist area. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said he had sent a letter to the department’s Paphos district engineer […]

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3 w. ago Israel suspends commercial flights to Paphos in Cyprus, reasons unspecified

Israel suspends commercial flights to Paphos in Cyprus, reasons unspecified  Reuters

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