Greek airspace blackout linked to old systems, not cyberattack
An eight-hour radio outage at Greek airports last week that forced authorities to clear the country’s airspace and divert dozens of incoming flights was in part due to an ...
Police retain lead role on video case as independent investigator appointed
The Legal Service has stressed that the appointment of an independent criminal investigator in relation to the controversial video alleging election funding improprieties does not undermine the role of the ...
Cyprus sees bounced cheques fall to 213 in 2025
The number of bounced cheques in Cyprus declined further in 2025, falling to 213, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).
This compares with 300 in 2024, 356 in 2023 ...
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New venue welcomes live music
Aradippou has a new venue for art and music: Gallery Sessions. In a space surrounded by paintings and art, a new series of live music nights has been bringing together ...
International condolences roll in for ‘visionary’ Vassiliou
Messages of condolence from outside Cyprus rolled in on Wednesday for late president George Vassiliou, with Greece and the United Kingdom the first to express their sadness at his passing.
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Paphos water supply at risk amid critically low dam levels
Water supply in the Paphos district faces disruption after severe sea turbulence reduced output from desalination plants, compounding an already critical water situation across Cyprus, the water development department said ...
Tributes pour in for late president Vassiliou
Former President George Vassiliou played a critical role in the modern political history of the island, Disy leader Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday as political parties expressed condolences over his ...
Herodotou becomes first Cypriot shortlisted for EBA presidency
Constantinos Herodotou has made it onto the final short list of candidates for the presidency of the European Banking Authority (EBA), becoming the first Cypriot to reach the last stage ...
Restricted access to mountain roads
Persisting snow and frosty conditions on Wednesday have caused slippery roads, leading to many of them being partly closed or only accessible for vehicles with snow chains and four-wheel drive.
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Tax exemptions extended to property consideration
Cyprus’ tax reform introduces changes to capital gains tax covering property exchanges, property sales and the disposal of shares linked to real estate.
Amendments to the capital gains law extend ...
Arbeloa vows to ‘fight for everything’ as Real Madrid manager
Real Madrid’s new manager Alvaro Arbeloa pledged to fight for everything as he stepped into the role vacated by Xabi Alonso and said he would stay in post as ...
Arsenal’s Arteta eyes League Cup redemption despite injury-hit defence
Defenders Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori will miss Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea for Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final first leg, while William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are doubtful, manager ...
Trade Crypto simply: Solana DEXes in 2025
The crypto industry keeps evolving in different ways, and 2025 will be the turning point for decentralized trading. Crypto networks have never been this fast and affordable, and Solana is the ...
Semenyo on target again as Man City take control of League Cup semi against Newcastle
Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola’s side beat holders ...
Cypriot citizens in Iran told to leave country immediately
The foreign ministry late on Tuesday night warned all Cypriot citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, with it widely reported that more than 2,000 people have been killed as ...
Evel and corporate social responsibility in practice
The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) marked its annual social contribution this week by extending financial support to charitable foundations across the city and district of Limassol, continuing ...
Bentley Motors, Steinway & Sons unite for special design collaboration
Bentley Motors and Steinway & Sons today announce a unique collaboration that brings together motoring and music in a celebration of craftsmanship, design and innovation at the very highest level. ...
Vandals smash front door of Dipa’s Limassol office
The front door of Dipa’s Limassol office was smashed by a group of people presenting themselves as anarchists, with a video of the incident emerging on social media on ...
European Parliament presses ahead with tougher air passenger rules
Airlines for Europe (A4E), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA have expressed deep concern over the European Parliament’s latest push to ...
Arrest after delivery driver attacked in Limassol
A 25 year old woman has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a food delivery driver on Tuesday evening in the Limassol village of Erimi, police said on Wednesday.
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UN’s Diagne briefs Guterres on Cyprus developments
United Nations special representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne on Wednesday briefed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the latest situation regarding the Cyprus problem.
The pair met in New York ahead of ...
At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 25 people and injuring about 80, police said.
The accident took ...
President praises Vassiliou’s contribution
President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday described former President George Vassiliou as a universal citizen, expressing his condolences to the family.
Vassiliou died overnight on Tuesday his family said on Wedesday.
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The Gipsy Kings in Cyprus this summer
It may be months ahead, yet an exciting summer concert is coming to Cyprus in 2026. The world-renowned band The Gipsy Kings will perform live in Limassol this July, as part ...