55 m. ago Second man arrested over import of products containing CBD and THC

A second man has been arrested in connection with the finding of packages containing products believed to contain controlled substances, the police said on Sunday. The packages had been seized on Thursday in the Famagusta district, with a 47-year-old man having been arrested at the time. Further investigations into the matter uncovered evidence linking a […]

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91 m. ago Elderly man seriously injured after trying to cross road during cycle race

A 75-year-old man suffered serious injuries on Saturday after attempting to cross a road in the Larnaca district village of Ormidia while a charity cycle race was ongoing and being hit by an oncoming bicycle, the police said on Sunday. The police said the incident occurred at around 5.30pm. The 75-year-old was taken to the […]

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28 h. ago Cyprus drug seizures surge as traffickers adopt new tactics — police

Cyprus drug seizures surge as traffickers adopt new tactics — police  Philenews

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37 h. ago Famagusta municipality upset at north’s refusal to allow Kataklysmos celebrations

The Famagusta municipality on Friday said it “regretted” the Turkish Cypriot authorities’ decision to not allow Kataklysmos celebrations to take place in the town. “This year’s Kataklysmos celebrations will not take place in Famagusta, despite people’s collective efforts and the support that groups of residents of Famagusta have tried to offer and the support we […]

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38 h. ago Cyprus political parties took €1 million linked to golden passport scandal

Cyprus political parties took €1 million linked to golden passport scandal  BLiTZ - Fears None But God

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43 h. ago UK targets rogue ‘finfluencers’ in joint action with foreign regulators

Britain’s financial watchdog has joined forces with foreign regulators to crack down on people who promote financial products on social media without authorisation, and will make 650 requests for platforms to remove content, it said on Friday. The Financial Conduct Authority said it had teamed up with regulators from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Italy and […]

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44 h. ago In California, does insurance cover injuries from motorcycle accidents?

Motorcycle accidents are a serious concern on California roads. Riders often face injuries that require costly treatment and extended recovery time. Insurance is supposed to provide financial help during those times. But not all riders know what their policies really cover. Some insurance plans include only the basics, which may not be enough after a […]

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47 h. ago AI makes workers more valuable and drives wage growth, PwC report shows

AI is making workers more valuable, productive, and able to command higher wage premiums, with job numbers rising even in roles considered most automatable, according to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, released this week. The report is based on analysis of close to a billion job ads from six continents. It finds that since […]

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61 h. ago Police wrap up search for Madeleine McCann evidence in Portugal’s Algarve

Portuguese and German police were on Thursday wrapping up their search in Portugal’s southern Algarve region for evidence related to the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago. There were no immediate announcements on the outcome of the operation as vans with German license plates and a Portuguese police vehicle left one of […]

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2 d. ago Increased security measures by police over Kataklysmos festivities

Police on Thursday announced increased security measures over the Kataklysmos (flood festival) weekend running from Saturday to Monday night.  “The measures taken include an increased presence of police, particularly officials from the traffic department on motorways, intercity roads and especially on the main roads,” the police said. They added that “particular emphasis” would be placed […]

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3 d. ago Paphos man arrested after hitting victim with chain in road rage incident

A 39-year-old man from Paphos was arrested Thursday morning after hitting another man with a metal chain after being involved in a road traffic collision. According to the police, the man was driving through the Paphos district village of Chlorakas at around 10pm on Wednesday, when he attempted to overtake another car. However, the two […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: property market, Jumbo, RIF, tourism, European Commission

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Spring Package under the European Semester. This decision follows a sustained reduction in vulnerabilities related to external and private debt, supported by strong economic growth. At the same time, the European Commission has issued targeted policy recommendations to guide […]

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3 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 EU removes Cyprus from list of countries with macroeconomic imbalances

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Spring Package under the European Semester. This decision follows a sustained reduction in vulnerabilities related to external and private debt, supported by strong economic growth. At the same time, the European Commission has issued targeted policy recommendations to guide […]

Economics

3 d. ago Arrest for illegal transport of 23kg of cannabis at Larnaca Airport

A 25-year-old Austrian national was arrested at Larnaca airport on Wednesday after 23kg of cannabis was found in his luggage. During a customs and police drug squad Ykan search, an initial x-ray examination showed that the passenger’s baggage may contain drugs.  A manual check that followed found 23.154kg of cannabis. According to police, the passenger […]

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3 d. ago Criminal case against policeman who leaked info to murdered gang member dropped

The criminal case against a policeman who was found to be leaking information to murdered gang member Demetris Andronikou was dropped on Wednesday, with the policeman returning to work. According to news website Reporter, the officer was “serving in a critical position at the time”, but with the investigation into his conduct now having been […]

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3 d. ago Dogs involved in attack to be euthanised, animal rights group furious

The three dogs that attacked a 25-year-old woman and two children, aged six and three, in the Moni industrial area on Sunday are to be euthanised, sources said on Wednesday — prompting outrage from animal rights groups, who blame the authorities for failing to enforce existing laws. Rights for Animals Rescue Cyprus expressed its “rage […]

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4 d. ago Man arrested for after hoard of smuggled tobacco products found at house

A 48-year-old man has been arrested after a hoard of smuggled tobacco products were found at his house, the police said on Wednesday. The man was arrested at his house in Nicosia on Tuesday, with the police finding 243 boxes of heated cigarettes, 264 boxes of cigarettes, and 10.75 kilograms of tobacco in his house […]

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4 d. ago Eurozone inflation eases below ECB target, supporting rate cut bets

Eurozone inflation eased below the European Central Bank’s target last month on surprisingly benign services costs, underpinning expectations for further policy easing even as global trade tensions fuel longer-term price pressures. Consumer price inflation in the 20 countries sharing the euro slowed to 1.9 per cent in May from 2.2 per cent a month earlier, […]

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4 d. ago Government launches €67.5m investment scheme to boost agriculture

Cyprus will roll out a €67.5 million investment scheme this Thursday as part of its strategic plan under the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP), government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking at the presidential palace, Letymbiotis said the programme forms a key pillar of the 2023–2027 CAP strategy, aiming to modernise the island’s farming […]

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