60 m. ago Up to €50,000 fine for fireworks, cabinet approves stricter legislation

The cabinet decided on Wednesday to make legislation for the use of fireworks and explosives stricter, with fines reaching up to €50,000. It also decided to appoint explosives inspectors in an effort to increase public safety. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced that the amended law would see higher fines and broader criminal responsibility, with fines […]

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65 m. ago Major American AI Firm Will Open Regional Headquarters on Cyprus

Major American AI Firm Will Open Regional Headquarters on Cyprus  The National Herald

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68 m. ago Ukraine brings home bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in war with Russia

Ukraine brought home the bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in the war with Russia, the Kyiv officials responsible for exchanging prisoners of war said on Wednesday. “As a result of the repatriation activities , the bodies of 1,212 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine,” the prisoner exchange coordination committee said on the Telegram messaging […]

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79 m. ago Cyprus ‘rejects request’ for Israeli basketball team to play on island

The Cypriot government has reportedly rejected an Israeli request for Israeli EuroLeague basketball team Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play its home games on the island. According to Israeli sports news website One.co.il, the Cypriot government informed Israeli ambassador Oren Anolik that it will not allow Israeli sports teams to host games on the island, […]

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97 m. ago Cyprus banking sector stronger after 2013 crisis, says European banking chief

The Cypriot banking sector has undergone an impressive transformation since the 2013 financial crisis and has emerged stronger, more resilient, and better aligned with international standards, according to Wim Mijs, Director General of the European Banking Federation (EBF). Speaking to the in an exclusive interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mijs highlighted the substantial […]

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1 hour ago Τo OPAP Paphos 3×3 2025 ενώνουν δυνάμεις με το Enavsma Foundation και μεταμορφώνουν την Πλατεία του Μεσαιωνικού Κάστρου

Μετά τις επιτυχείς διοργανώσεις του OPAP Cyprus 3×3 Series 2025 σε Λευκωσία και Πρωταρά, η καρδιά των φίλων της καλαθόσφαιρας 3Χ3 χτυπά στην Πάφο. Η πόλη της Πάφου βάζει τα μπασκετικά της για το OPAP Paphos 3×3, που θα πραγματοποιηθεί το διήμερο 14 & 15 Ιουνίου. Η 3on3 Cyprus LTD σε συνεργασία με την Κυπριακή […]

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2 h. ago Investopia Global launches New Economy Talks in Cyprus to boost UAE–Mediterranean investment partnerships

Investopia Global launches New Economy Talks in Cyprus to boost UAE–Mediterranean investment partnerships  ZAWYA

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2 h. ago Case against teachers accused of ‘battering’ north’s police adjourned until October

The case against 22 Turkish Cypriot teachers who stand accused of “battering” police officers during a protest in 2022 was on Wednesday adjourned until October 1. Wednesday’s hearing was the 12th thus far in the case, with it set to resume after the summer holidays. After the hearing, teachers’ trade union leaders spoke outside court. “We […]

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2 h. ago Two members of bizarre criminal group ‘to appear in court next month’

Two members of a bizarre criminal group which made headlines earlier in the year after using forged state seals and impersonating officials are to appear in Nicosia criminal court next month, according to reports on Wednesday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the pair, the group’s 45-year-old alleged ringleader and a 62-year-old man who was […]

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2 h. ago Casino Law Relaxation in Northern Cyprus Could Create 28,000 Jobs, but Spur Illegal Gambling

Casino Law Relaxation in Northern Cyprus Could Create 28,000 Jobs, but Spur Illegal Gambling  CasinoBeats

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3 h. ago Cyprus fails to recover $15 million in taxes from Abramovich’s superyacht scheme

Cyprus fails to recover $15 million in taxes from Abramovich’s superyacht scheme  BLiTZ - Fears None But God

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3 h. ago PM Modi To Visit Cyprus During G7 Canada Tour; Why Is It Crucial Amid Turkey

PM Modi To Visit Cyprus During G7 Canada Tour; Why Is It Crucial Amid Turkey-India Strains?  news24online.com

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3 h. ago Michaelides to give new statement to police over contempt of court case

Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides, who was removed from office by a Supreme Constitutional Court ruling last September, is to give a new statement to the police next week regarding an investigation into alleged contempt of court on his part in light of his dismissal, according to reports on Wednesday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that […]

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4 h. ago Nicosia development licencing directorate broke own rules with HQ building

The Nicosia district development licencing directorate broke its own rules when adding a new floor onto the top of its headquarters, according to a report released by the audit office on Wednesday. The report wrote that it had initially been planned that with the coming of local government reform last year, the new district development […]

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4 h. ago Kataklysmos proves best weekend in years for Cyprus hospitality sector

Visitor numbers at restaurants, bars and coffeeshops across Cyprus ranged from 80 per cent to 90 per cent during the Kataklysmos long weekend, according to Neophytos Thrasivoulou, president of the hospitality owners association (Osika). “This year’s Kataklysmos weekend was one of the best in recent years in terms of footfall at leisure centres,” Thrasivoulou said […]

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4 h. ago Road closures announced as major phase of Nicosia revamp project begins

The Nicosia municipality has announced a new phase of roadworks as part of the major redevelopment project “Revitalisation of the Inner Perimeter of the Moat – Phase A”, with fresh closures coming into effect from Tuesday, June 10, 2025. As of that date, a key section of the road network — from the “OXI” roundabout […]

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5 h. ago World scholars converge on Tochni for franchise research conference

The 38th Annual International Society of Franchising (ISoF) Conference, hosted in Cyprus by Frederick University’s School of Business and Law, concluded on May 24, 2025, following four days of academic exchange and professional networking. Held in the scenic village of Tochni, the conference brought together franchise academics and researchers from Universities across Europe, North America […]

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5 h. ago Deputy minister denies censorship in architecture book withdrawal

The official withdrawal of a publication linked to the Cyprus’ participation in the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice, was not a matter of censorship due to politics but to legality, Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou told MPs on Wednesday. In a lengthy speech before the House education committee, Kassianidou said the authors did not have […]

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5 h. ago Majority of users get distracted before finishing tasks, says Cyprus

Cyprus-based Aloha Browser has unveiled new global research that reveals a widespread struggle with digital overload and its adverse effects on focus, productivity and mental wellbeing. According to the study, 71 per cent of respondents admitted they often begin an online task but soon become distracted by tabs, notifications or links, eventually losing sight of […]

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5 h. ago Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon unite to tackle tourism challenges

Tourism officials from Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon gathered in Limassol this week to discuss the future of the sector amid geopolitical uncertainty, climate risks and the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence. The panel brought together Cyprus Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, Greece’s Minister Tourism Olga Kefalogianni, and Lebanon’s Minister of Tourism Laura Kazin Lahoud, […]

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