36 h. ago Holland & Barrett offers upgraded wellness experience at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall

The newly-renovated Holland & Barrett store at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall officially reopened its doors on July 3, 2025, welcoming media representatives and influencers to an afternoon dedicated to wellness. Boasting a revitalised interior design and an expanded product range, the store now offers an enhanced wellness experience for every visitor. The most innovative addition to […]

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54 h. ago Bitcoin (BTC) ETF inflows signal $145K potential, but this sub

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $110,000, driven by strong institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded $3 billion in inflows over 13 consecutive days. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with over $52 billion in assets, managing $75 billion, while Fidelity’s FBTC and Ark Invest’s ARKB also saw significant inflows. Technical indicators, including bullish […]

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63 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: airports, property, graduate employability, CySEC

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]

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3 d. ago Army service a ‘special honour’ minister tells new conscripts

Serving in the national guard is a “special honour”, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas told new conscripts on Tuesday as he visited the Sergeant Lazaros Georgiou camp in Larnaca where teens were reporting for duty. The minister expressed satisfaction with the “truly impeccable process” of assigning the new recruits a position.” The enlistment process began on […]

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3 d. ago Semper Fidelis – Larnaca: Ετοιμάζει μια βραδιά για τον ΠΡΑΣΙΝΟ ΛΑΟ

Το οργανωμένο σύνολο της ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑΣ «Semper Fidels – Larnaca» ετοιμάζει μια βραδιά για τον ΠΡΑΣΙΝΟ ΛΑΟ, όχι απλά για διασκέδαση, αλλά για δήλωση πίστης. Η ενημέρωση: ΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΕ ΠΡΑΣΙΝΕ ΛΑΕ Αυτό το κάλεσμα δεν είναι για όλους. Δεν είναι για όσους εμφανίστηκαν στα εύκολα και χάθηκαν στα δύσκολα. Δεν είναι για τους «εποχιακούς». Είναι για εμάς, […]

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3 d. ago Airlines launch new services to Cyprus’ key airports this summer

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]

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3 d. ago Annita expresses ‘anguish and anger’ over ECtHR rape case furore

House president Annita Demetriou on Monday expressed “anguish and anger” over a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling which found that Cyprus had violated the human rights of a woman who had reported that she had been raped by Disy Larnaca town councillor Andreas Ttaouxis. “As house president, as Disy leader, and as a […]

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4 d. ago Israeli Transport Minister visits Cyprus to boost bilateral infrastructure ties

Israeli Deputy Transport Minister Miri Regev is visiting Cyprus until Tuesday, July 8, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport and infrastructure. “During her visit, the Deputy Minister will have a series of meetings with officials from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and will visit central infrastructure, such as Larnaca […]

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6 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: BoC, hotel workers, Larnaca marina, foreign investments

Cyprus has moved to establish a national framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDIs), aiming to safeguard security and public order while maintaining an open environment for investors. The Council of Ministers approved the draft legislation on July 2, the Finance Ministry said in a statement issued on Friday. The bill will now be submitted […]

Economics

7 d. ago Katina Baird finally released from Menoyia after public outcry

Katina Baird, the Larnaca restaurateur (owner of Katina’s Tasty Food Caribbean restaurant) who found herself in Menoyia migrant detention centre, awaiting deportation, was released on Friday, following a wave of support from the public and organisations demanding she be set free. Baird’s laywer, Elias Christou, said her release was “a popular demand of the society […]

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7 d. ago Larnaca marina set for major upgrades after contract signing

The Transport Ministry on Friday announced the signing of a contract for dredging works at Larnaca marina. “We are pleased to announce the signing of the contract for the dredging works at Larnaca marina on Thursday, July 3, 2025,” the ministry said. The contract was signed on behalf of the government by the Director of […]

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9 d. ago MAZI: an invitation to a unique community dinner gathering in Larnaca

Larnaka 2030, in collaboration with Urban Gorillas, invites you to the festive collective dinner-gathering “MAZI”, taking place on Friday, July 4, in Kamares – on the pedestrian street between the Zinon Primary School, the kindergarten, and the Apostolos Varnavas Church. MAZI (Together) is an open invitation to everyone to: The vibrant and cultural gathering aims […]

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9 d. ago Semper Fidelis Larnaca: «Δεν είμαστε εδώ μόνο για τα 90 λεπτά και τα πέταλα»

Ανάρτηση από το το κλιμάκιο Λάρνακας των Αιώνια Πιστών. Αναλυτικά: Περήφανε πράσινε λαέ Μία από τις τακτικές μας συναντήσεις για τη νέα χρονιά γίνεται με εθελοντισμό και μεράκι. Το κλιμάκιο των ΑΙΩΝΙΑ ΠΙΣΤΩΝ ΛΑΡΝΑΚΑΣ δεν χτίζεται με λόγια. Χτίζεται με ψυχή, αλληλεγγύη και πράξεις. Έχουμε χρέος προς αυτό τον ΤΕΡΑΣΤΙΟ ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟ αλλά και στον ΠΡΑΣΙΝΟ […]

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9 d. ago Bird Aviation expands Larnaca operations with fresh agreement

Bird Aviation has signed a multi-year agreement with a leading European airline for the provision of heavy maintenance services on narrow-body aircraft, reinforcing Cyprus’ position as a regional hub for aircraft maintenance and repair operations. The company confirmed that the work will be carried out at its facilities at the old Larnaca airport, and will […]

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9 d. ago Paphos joins Limassol and Larnaca in facing lifeguard shortages

Paphos has become the latest district to report lifeguard shortages, joining Limassol and Larnaca in struggling to fully staff towers ahead of the peak summer season, district officer Maria Chrysochou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday. “There is a lack of interest from lifeguards for employment,” Chrysochou said. A total of 29 lifeguard […]

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1 week ago Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for sexual abuse of child

The Larnaca permanent criminal court has sentenced a 46-year-old man to eight years in prison after he was found guilty on six charges of sexually abusing a child. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the court proceedings were held behind closed doors to protect the minor. The man sexually abused the girl, who was 13 […]

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1 week ago Alma accuses government of favouritism over ‘Aqua Residences’ approval

Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides new political party, named Alma in a statement on Monday raised strong objections to the environment department’s recent approval of the “Aqua Residences” project in Larnaca. “The environment department gave a positive light on the construction of two 20-story towers on the beach of the former refineries of the Municipality of […]

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2 w. ago Seven arrested for Larnaca knife fight remanded for eight days

Seven minors from Syria arrested to facilitate investigations into Wednesday night’s knife fight in a carpark next to an unaccompanied minors shelter in Larnaca were handed eight-day remand orders on Friday by the Larnaca district court. Two minors, aged 17 and 15, were seriously injured during the fight. The former is in intensive care for […]

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2 w. ago Orban warns of ‘legal consequences’ for defying Budapest Pride ban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday there would be “legal consequences” for organising or attending a Budapest Pride march in violation of a police ban on the event planned for this weekend. Hungary’s parliament, in which Orban’s right-wing Fidesz Party has a big majority, passed legislation in March that created a legal basis […]

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2 w. ago Brawl in Larnaca sends two stabbed minors to hospital, seven arrested

Two minors were seriously injured on Wednesday night during a fight in a car park next to the unaccompanied minor shelter in Larnaca where they are living. Police have arrested seven minors from Syria to facilitate investigations and will be taken before the Larnaca district court on Friday for remand orders. The police announced on […]

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