Simon Aykut’s trial postponed to January 27
The trial of Turkish-Jewish land developer Simon Aykut, who was arrested in early June and is accused of occupying Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied regions, has been rescheduled by ...
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Road deaths rise 22% despite early traffic camera success
Despite early progress in reducing road deaths, Cyprus experienced a 22 per cent surge in road fatalities in 2024, reversing a two-year downward trend.
Authorities reported 41 deaths, compared to 34 in 2023, when the ...
Paphos mayor appeals for restoration of neglected windmill
The longstanding neglect of a 19th-century windmill in the Exo Vrysi area has sparked public outcry, with Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos openly criticising the Department of Antiquities for its inaction.
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Third-country national stabbed in Limassol
Following an alleged knife attack by another citizen outside a Limassol kiosk, a third-country national was taken to Limassol general hospital with a hand injury.
Preliminary police sources claim that ...
Public works department moving forward with Paphos-Polis road
The Public Works Department is expediting the preparation of new tender documents for the first phase of the Paphos-Polis road, aiming to announce the tender as soon as possible, according ...
Christodoulides bids farewell to former Greek PM
Greek political leaders, family, friends, and many citizens gathered at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on Thursday to pay their final respects to Greece’s former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, ...
Cyprus records first influenza death of the year
The first fatality from influenza A in Cyprus this year was confirmed today at Nicosia general hospital, where a 43-year-old man succumbed to the virus while being treated in the ...
Letymbiotis slams Turkish FM’s two-state stance
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday emphasised that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s remarks on a two-state solution convey a message of intransigence and disdain for UN resolutions.
During ...
Cyprus slips in Henley Passport Index for 2025
Cyprus has dropped two positions in the latest Henley & Partners Passport Index, unveiled yesterday. The Cypriot passport is now ranked 14th globally in 2025, down from its 12th-place position in 2024. ...
CFA backs indebted clubs as tax authorities prepare to pounce
Haris Loizides, deputy president of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), has backed those football clubs facing criminal charges over millions of euros in unpaid taxes and social insurance contributions.
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Cyprus to integrate fan card into ‘digital citizen’ application
Cyprus’ “fan card”, which allows holders to watch live football, will be integrated into the government’s “digital citizen” application, Digital Policy Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou announced on Wednesday.
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Traffic returns to normal on Nicosia-Limassol motorway
Authorities temporarily closed two lanes on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway following a mechanical failure of a cement mixer. The incident occurred near the GSP Stadium, affecting traffic heading towards Nicosia.
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Cyprus aims for a competitive electricity market, cheaper power by July
Reducing electricity costs for households and businesses remains a key priority for the government, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a Transmission System Operator Cyprus event to ...