8 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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21 h. ago Top Cryptocurrencies to invest in now: Ripple (XRP) and these 2 coins are the best buys of June 2025

June 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal month for crypto investors hunting the best cryptocurrency to invest in. Leading the charge is Ripple (XRP) fueled by renewed optimism over regulatory clarity and expanding use cases in cross-border payments. Alongside XRP Cardano (ADA) benefiting from ongoing network upgrades and a growing smart contract ecosystem […]

Economics

24 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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41 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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50 h. 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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52 h. ago Former Cyprus football chief Koumas may face criminal charges over corruption case

Former Cyprus football chief Koumas may face criminal charges over corruption case  Philenews

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54 h. 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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56 h. 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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67 h. 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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2 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

2 d. ago Former minister, others, plead not guilty in golden passports trial

Former transport minister Marios Demetriades on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges he faces in relation to “suspicious” naturalisations of new Cypriot citizens under Cyprus’ citizenship through investment scheme, commonly known as the ‘golden passport’ scheme. Demetriades was one of nine defendants – seven people and two legal entities – to plead not guilty to […]

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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 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 Law Office to decide on criminal charges against outgoing Cyprus football chief Koumas

Law Office to decide on criminal charges against outgoing Cyprus football chief Koumas  Philenews

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3 d. ago Aid halted in Gaza after dozens killed by Israeli fire near distribution site

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) will not give out any aid on Wednesday as it presses Israel to boost civilian safety beyond the perimeter of its distribution sites, a day after dozens of Palestinians seeking aid were killed. The GHF said it has asked the Israeli military to “guide foot traffic in a way […]

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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago Greece appeals court rules ten people guilty over deadly 2018 wildfire near Athens

A Greek appeals court found 10 people guilty on Tuesday of misdemeanour charges over a wildfire in 2018 that killed 104 people, a ruling that angered relatives of those who died in the country’s worst such disaster in living memory. The court upheld a lower court verdict from last year but ordered the conviction of […]

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4 d. ago Smashed window at Paphos social insurance building under investigation

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a window which was smashed at the social insurance service building in Paphos, Paphos police’s assistant operations director Michalis Nikolaou said on Tuesday. The damage was discovered on Tuesday morning, with the police having cordoned the scene off and investigations underway.

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