26 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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50 h. ago Poor health system leads to euthanasia talk: palliative care head

Expanding palliative care to patients with chronic illnesses is set to be promoted through new legislation, as the failure of the health system to provide holistic care to those in need has led to discussions on the right to euthanasia. Dr Sophia Nestoros of the Anti-Cancer Society and Arodafnousa Palliative Care Centre, who participated in […]

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51 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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63 h. ago President welcomes plans for Kapodistrian University branch at UCy

President Nikos Christodoulides and rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Gerasimos Siassos, announced their shared intention for NKUA to establish a branch at the University of Cyprus (UCy). The plans include launching courses in nursing, medicine, psychology, education, philosophy, and economics, Siassos said during a meeting with the president and Education […]

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2 d. ago Farage gives up ownership of Reform UK to make party more democratic

Eurosceptic politician Nigel Farage has given up formal control of his right-wing Reform UK party, which is currently leading in opinion polls, as he seeks to democratise its structure in a bid to win Britain’s next general election. Reform has been registered as a private company, with Farage running it since 2018 as the majority […]

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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 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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5 d. ago Cyprus to establish advocate system for healthcare providers

Cyprus to establish advocate system for healthcare providers  in-cyprus

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5 d. ago Egypt, Cyprus: Establishing Palestinian state on June 4, 1967 borders sole guarantee for peace

Egypt, Cyprus: Establishing Palestinian state on June 4, 1967 borders sole guarantee for peace  Egyptian Gazette

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5 d. ago Indian Chamber of Commerce, Borghese Multi Family Office sign MoU

In a landmark initiative poised to reshape the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family business landscape in India, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Borghese Multi Family Office have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cross-border investments and capacity-building initiatives. This significant agreement, signed as part of ICC’s 100th anniversary celebrations, will establish a dedicated […]

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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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1 week ago U of A expert's discovery to be displayed in Cyprus archaeological museum

U of A expert's discovery to be displayed in Cyprus archaeological museum  University of Arizona News

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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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