New Ayia Napa kindergarten part of preschool reform push
The new public and community kindergarten and nursery school of Ayia Napa opened its doors on Monday, marking a step in the government’s effort to strengthen preschool education across ...
Supreme Court weighs decision to send case to EU
The Supreme Constitutional Court on Monday reserved judgement on a request to refer the dismissal of a former district court judge to the Court of Justice of the European Union ...
AI project for disaster risk assessment nears completion
A research project using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve natural disaster risk assessment is nearing successful completion, the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence announced on Monday.
The AI-Observer project, launched in ...
Drones from Turkey circle Gaza aid flotilla as boats sail east
Turkey has joined Spain, Italy and Greece in monitoring an international flotilla carrying aid for Gaza that was sailing east across the Mediterranean Sea on Monday despite warnings from Israel ...
UAE officials meet Elon Musk to discuss future of tech and media
Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla and Starlink, met with the leadership of the BRIDGE Summit at Tesla’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California, to discuss the future of ...
Demetra Holdings buys back 5,000 of its own shares
Demetra Holdings Plc on Monday announced the buyback of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO).
According to an announcement on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (...
CSE extends suspension of three firms over reporting failures
The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Monday announced the continuation of the suspension of trading of the shares of Toxotis Investments Public Ltd, A. Tsokkos Hotels Public Ltd and Dome ...
‘Lot of attention worldwide on Cyprus problem’
Great attention is being placed by world leaders on what can be done for the Cyprus problem and the next steps, US ambassador in Nicosia Julie Davis said on Monday.
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mind REset 2025: Lidl Cyprus activates the new generation against food waste
Lidl Cyprus, on the occasion of World Food Waste Day (September 29), launches the new theme of mind REset 2025 programme, an innovative environmental entrepreneurship educational programme. The programme is being implemented ...
Capturing the struggles, hopes and identity of a nation
By Christina Michailidis
Widely considered the national poet of Cyprus, Vasilis Michaelides is celebrated across the island. Streets, statues, and even university buildings bear his name, honouring a man whose ...
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Social workers strike over ‘arbitrary’ transfer of duties
Social workers went on a 24-hour strike on Monday, objecting to the deputy welfare ministry’s decision to “arbitrarily” assign them duties belonging to the department for the social integration ...
Thousands attend European Researchers’ Night in Nicosia
Thousands of visitors attended European Researchers’ Night at the State Fair in Nicosia on September 26, 2025, according to an announcemnet by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF).
The foundation described the ...
Man found smuggling knife to remain in custody until trial
A 57-year-old arrested on Sunday for smuggling a knife to a person being held in a police cell will remain in custody until his trial date set for October 9, police ...
Autopsy carried out on traffic accident victim
The autopsy of 34-year-old of Mohamed Al Ahmed, from Syria, who died after a traffic accident on Sunday in Limassol, revealed multiple severe injuries to his head and body, police ...
Ben Affleck, Steve Carell, Bennett Graebner & Jennifer Garner: Hollywood’s hidden volunteers
In Los Angeles, philanthropy often comes with flashing cameras and black-tie galas, but some of the most meaningful work in the entertainment industry happens quietly, in parking lots, church basements, ...
Lufthansa to streamline operations with 4,000 job cuts and 230 new jets
Lufthansa will cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030 and set higher profitability targets, the German airline group said on Monday, as it seeks to boost efficiency through digitalisation and automation.
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Alcaraz rallies past Ruud to book Fritz final in Japan Open
World number one Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Casper Ruud 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Monday and reach the Japan Open final where he will meet second ...
Paris exhibition ‘Lines of Place’ comes to Cyprus
Following its first successful gallery run in Paris’ historic Marais district this summer, the “Lines of Place” exhibition will on display to the Cypriot public in Limassol on October 4, 2025.
The ...
Sklavenitis cheapest supermarket according to e-kalathi
Sklavenitis had the cheapest shopping basket at €930.60 for 234 products, according to e-kalathi, while on the other end of the scale AlphaMega came in at €1,017.05, a whole €86 more expensive, for the ...
Iran executes ‘one of most important spies’ for Israel
Iran executed a man named Bahman Choubi-asl on Monday, the judiciary’s news outlet Mizan said, saying the defendant was “one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran”.
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Pensioner remanded after cannabis plants found
A six-day remand order was issued against an 81-year-old on Monday after his arrest the previous day for the cultivation and possession of cannabis.
Police said they are now searching ...
More soul-searching than celebration for Britain’s Labour after year in power
Power has not been kind to Britain’s Labour Party.
Little over a year since a landslide election win, few at its annual conference in the northern city of Liverpool ...
President not engaged in ‘blame game’ at NY meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides “did not become entangled in a blame game” with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar during their meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday, government spokesman Konstantinos ...
Women aged 18–26 can now sign up for National Service
Women aged 18 to 26 were as of Monday able to enlist in the army for voluntary service and can submit their interest by October 24, to appear on October 30 and 31 at Limassol’...