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.
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Limassol faces lifeguard shortage as summer crowds hit beaches
Limassol is grappling with a serious lifeguard shortage, raising concerns over beach safety as crowds flock to the coast for the summer.
Only 43 out of 79 approved lifeguard positions have been ...
Two arrested for illegal stay in Nicosia
Two people were arrested on Monday in old Nicosia for staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, police said on Tuesday.
The arrests came during a coordinated operation carried out ...
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Limassol tech company bridges global innovation and local talent
From its humble beginnings as a guitar tab-sharing site in 1998, the Muse Group has grown into one of the most influential music technology companies in the world, now reaching over 400 ...
Trump's megabill
Senate vote-a-rama to pass Trump’s $3.3 trillion bill extends into second day
U.S. Senate Republicans in the early hours of Tuesday morning were still trying to pass President Donald Trump’ssweeping tax-cut and spending bill, despite divisions within the party about ...
Sunshine and breezy afternoons ahead
Cyprus is sizzling under a wave of intense heat on Tuesday, as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to influence the region’s weather.
Skies across the island are mostly clear ...
Cyprus Business Now: real estate, surplus, EU fund approval
The Columbia Group is set to acquire the Secret Valley resort from Bank of Cyprus’ real estate management unit (REMU) in a deal valued at over €130 million, it emerged on ...
Cyprus flag proves its value in global crises, says minister
Cyprus recorded an 18 per cent rise in ship registrations in 2023, the highest annual increase since the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s creation in 2018, driven by expanded global services and efforts to ...
Cyprus industrial output prices up in May but fall year-on-year
The Index of Industrial Output Prices in Cyprus reached 122.9 units in May 2025, based on 2021 as the reference year set at 100 units, according to a report from the state statistical service.
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UK business confidence levels hit highest since 2015
Confidence levels among British employers hit a fresh nine-year high this month as companies became more optimistic about the outlook for the economy, according to a survey published on Monday.
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Criminal charges loom for those wasting water
Under new legislation in the works, stinging fines would be slapped on people who waste water, with repeat offenders facing criminal prosecution and possible jail time.
It’s part of ...
Our View: Time water use by tourists was addressed
According to the water development department on Sunday, total reserves in the island’s dams have fallen under 20 per cent of capacity, compared to almost double that this time last ...