6 h. ago German woman arrested over north property testifies over flight with Elam MEP

The 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot property in the north on Friday told the Nicosia criminal court about the flight from Germany to Cyprus she spent with Elam MEP Geadis Geadi which ended with her being arrested in July last year. Friday’s hearing formed part of the “trial within a […]

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10 h. ago Cyprus, FAO boost cooperation on food security and climate resilience

Cyprus on Friday agreed to expand its cooperation with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), focusing on food waste, water resource management, and food security. The decision came during an official meeting in Nicosia between Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and FAO director-general Qu Dongyu, who is on a two-day visit to the island. […]

Society

32 h. ago Young pianists take the spotlight with Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

An evening of brilliance awaits classical music lovers as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents the Young Pianists Gala Concert and Competition Finals, the glittering finale of the Chopin in Cyprus festival. Taking place on June 13 at Pallas Theatre in Nicosia, the concert brings together rising stars, masterful repertoire and world-class direction. Under the baton […]

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40 h. ago COSMOS Insurance to hold voluntary blood donation in Larnaca

As part of its commitment to social responsibility and ongoing contribution to society, COSMOS Insurance is organising a voluntary blood donation in collaboration with the Larnaca Blood Donation Centre on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 11am to 1pm, at its regional office in Larnaca (13 Peliou Street, Quality Tower A). The event will take place […]

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56 h. ago ‘No improper pressure’ despite phone calls over passport cases

A former senior interior ministry official told a Nicosia court on Wednesday that although he received repeated phone calls from former House president Demetris Syllouris and other MPs regarding citizenship applications, he was never asked to act unlawfully. Kypros Kyprianou, who served as director general of the ministry of interior between December 2017 and August […]

Sport

60 h. ago Zorba the Greek ballet — A landmark cultural event in Cyprus

Zorba the Greek ballet — A landmark cultural event in Cyprus  Philenews

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61 h. ago UNFICYP hosts discussion on collaborative efforts to address water scarcity in Cyprus ahead of World Environment Day

UNFICYP hosts discussion on collaborative efforts to address water scarcity in Cyprus ahead of World Environment Day  United Nations Peacekeeping

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65 h. ago Η NUXE SUN λάμπει ξανά με τα νέα Gold Tanning oils SPF30 & SPF50

H NUXE παρουσίασε τη νέα εμβληματική σειρά λαδιών μαυρίσματος Σ’ ένα glamourous event στον εντυπωσιακό 10ο όροφο του 360 Tower Nicosia, o Όμιλος ΠΑΠΑΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ και η εταιρεία φυσικών καλλυντικών NUXE, παρουσίασαν την Παρασκευή 30 Μαΐου, τη νέα σειρά αντηλιακών λαδιών υψηλής προστασίας με χρυσή λάμψη, NUXE SUN SPF30 & SPF50 GOLD. Σ’ ένα απόγευμα με […]

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67 h. 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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3 d. ago Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, commander who resigned given new assignment

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup of Ukraine’s military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian attack. Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address after a meeting of top commanders, said the reshuffle sought to ensure that the military remained focused on […]

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3 d. ago Parents must have role in teacher evaluations, says federation

Parents must be formally included in evaluating teachers and schools, the Nicosia federation of primary school parent associations proposed on Tuesday. The group argues that involving parents in the new teacher and educational work evaluation system would boost transparency, accountability and shared responsibility across the public education sector, ultimately benefitting pupils. In a written statement, […]

Society

3 d. ago New US proposal for nuclear deal set to be rejected by Iran, raising tensions

Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-old nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, dismissing it as a “non-starter” that fails to address Tehran’s interests or soften Washington’s stance on uranium enrichment. “Iran is drafting a negative response to the U.S. proposal, which could be interpreted as a rejection […]

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4 d. ago Protesters to rally against reopening of Makarios Avenue to cars

Citizen groups and affected will protest on Thursday against the decision by Nicosia Municipality to reopen the northern section of Makarios Avenue to private vehicles. Under the slogan A Lively Makarios Ave for People, Not for Cars, a series of actions and measures aimed at reversing this decision will be held, starting with a protest on […]

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5 d. ago Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 24th International Pharos Chamber Music Festival

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 24th International Pharos Chamber Music Festival  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

Culture

5 d. ago Two dead and 500 arrested in France during PSG win celebrations

More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured, the interior ministry said as further festivities were planned on Sunday. Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital and beyond on Saturday night after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents […]

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6 d. ago Tatar renews call for crossing points in Mia Milia and Louroujina

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Saturday renewed his call for crossing points to be opened in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia, and in the village of Louroujina, which is located between Nicosia and Larnaca. Speaking to TV2020, he said the opening of the two crossing points would “reduce traffic congestion”, but that […]

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7 d. ago Mediterranean MPs urge stronger EU action for a sustainable agriculture

A joint declaration urging stronger EU action on sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture was adopted on Friday at the conference of the heads of agriculture committees from the national parliaments of Mediterranean EU member states, hosted in Nicosia. The delegates reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated action and urged the EU to prioritise the unique needs of […]

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7 d. ago Quit smoking clinic at Nicosia hospital offers ‘practical support’

A clinic to help patients give up smoking is operating at the Nicosia general hospital, constituting a practical and effective means of support for those wishing to kick the habit, state health services organisation (Okypy) said on Friday. In a statement to mark World No Tobacco Day, celebrated on May 31, Okypy said the clinic […]

Science

7 d. ago A minute with Elena Erotokritou, environmentalist, ecologist and writer

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my family. I am married and have three children. What did you have for breakfast?For breakfast, I usually eat oats with milk, raisins, nuts and honey. Describe your perfect day.A beautiful day for me would be to rise in the morning, walk or jog in nature, relaxed […]

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7 d. ago Kotsovolos: celebrating four years of technology, innovation in Cyprus

This year, Kotsovolos proudly marks four years of operation in the Cypriot market. With three state-of-the-art stores in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos, a dedicated outlet in Paphos and the online store kotsovolos.cy, the company has been offering a unique shopping experience, distinguished by outstanding customer service delivered by experienced, well-trained staff, nationwide delivery, and an […]

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