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Teen falls from 34th floor of Limassol tower
Authorities are investigating the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of Limassol’s Trilogy Towers under unclear circumstances. According to reports, the teenager...
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President announces VAT for home electricity to be slashed in address to nation
President Nikos Christodoulides announced the reduction of VAT for home electricity consumption during his televised address to the nation overnight. During a review of what had been...
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Cyprus turns up the heat, and it’s only March!
Well folks, it’s only March, but Cyprus is already cranking up the thermostat! If you’re feeling hot under the collar, you’re not alone—today’s temps are making us wonder if summer RSVPed...
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Ukraine eyes US LNG to counter Russian attacks on energy
Ukraine may import large volumes of US gas this year via terminals in Germany, Greece, Lithuania and Poland, its state gas operator said, as Kyiv struggles with the impact of Russian attacks...
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MPs react to controversial draft law on Easter bonfires
The government's draft law to regulate Easter bonfires has sparked strong reactions from MPs, who have criticized it as overly strict, impractical, and poorly communicated. The bill was...
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Police investigate death of 14-year-old boy who fell from Limassol tower
Police remain stationed at the scene where a 14-year-old schoolboy died after falling from a high-rise tower in Limassol on Wednesday evening. Members of the Criminal Investigation...
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Boy falls to death from Limassol skyscraper
Investigations are underway on Thursday into the death of a boy who fell from a skyscraper in Limassol. According to initial reports, the 14-year-old fell from an apartment on the 34th...
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What’s on this weekend
This weekend brings with it storytelling, charity photography exhibitions, live music, film screenings and pizza nights. Where? All over the island, as events are happening in every corner....
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Police confiscate over 100 fireworks in Paralimni
Police confiscated a total of 112 fireworks found in the possession of a 30-year-old man in the Famagusta district. Officers located the stash following a tip on Wednesday afternoon, in...
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Limassol man arrested for money extortion
Police arrested a 33-year-old man in Limassol in connection with investigated cases of forgery and other offenses. The man was arrested on Tuesday with two complaints pending against him...
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Fire in Pano Akourdalia under investigation
Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out in the village of Pano Akourdalia in the Paphos district on Thursday. The fire started at 2.20pm on Wednesday and the Paphos fire...
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Clear and warm, windy at times
Thursday will be mainly clear with temporarily increased high clouds. Temperatures will rise to 28C inland, 24C on the east coast, 26C on the remaining coasts, and 19C in the higher...
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Trump’s tariffs spark economic uncertainty and business concerns
Makers of goods from sportswear to luxury cars and chemicals painted a gloomy picture on Wednesday of consumer and industrial health, adding to concerns about the damage from US President...
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Latest Headlines On Iran In Cyprus - Live
Trending Topic: Click for latest news headlines on the attack by Iran on Israel from all Cyprus News sources together...
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Russia lays out demands for talks with US over Ukraine
Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter. It...
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Cyprus Business Now: Building permits, Hellenic Bank, Tourism, House prices
The number of building permits issued in Cyprus during October 2024 fell to 470, marking a 25.6 per cent decline compared to the 632 permits issued in October 2023 , according to data...
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US stocks lose $4 trillion as market signals turn bearish
Investors are wary about worrisome market signs, after a steep US stocks selloff that has wiped out more than $4 trillion in value and all of the gains notched following President Donald...
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UK abolishes payments regulator in red tape shake-up
Britain’s payments regulator will be abolished and its remit absorbed by another financial regulator, the government said this week, as it aims to cut red tape in favour of growth. The...
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Zara owner Inditex shares slide after slower start to first quarter
Zara owner Inditex (ITX.MC) this week reported a slower start to its first quarter starting February 1, raising questions around its ability to keep building on rapid recent growth and...
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Bank of England appoints new chief operating officer
The Bank of England (BoE) said on Wednesday it appointed Sarah John, the central bank’s current Chief Cashier, as its new Chief Operating Officer. John will be replaced by Executive...
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Larnaca to host “Ice Age” themed park from March to May 2025
Larnaca Municipality has announced plans to host an “Ice Age” themed educational park at Zuhouri Square from 20 March to 1 May 2025. The initiative forms part of the municipality’s ongoing...
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Temperatures to reach 28°C inland on Thursday
The weather on Thursday will be mainly fine, though increased high cloud coverage is expected during the afternoon hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. Winds will blow from...
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Akamas investigation findings to be released soon
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou was on Wednesday nearing the end of her review of a disciplinary investigation into the first-phase roadworks at Akamas national forest park. The...
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Our View: Cyprus must face the cannabis reality
A record quantity of cannabis was seized at Larnaca airport in 2024 the drug squad reported. There were 14 cases accounting for 194kg which was one third of the total quantity (617kg) seized...
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Op-ed: Temporary detour or lasting change in global politics
By Farid Mirbagheri, Professor of International Relations and Senior Fellow at Strategy International The pace of developments in the global arena has overtaken all expectations. A new kind...
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President announces 10% reduction in VAT for electricity
President Christodoulides on Wednesday announced a reduction in VAT on electricity prices for domestic consumption from 19% to 9%. He mmade the announcement while reviewing the government’s...
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Hasipoglu re-elected as UBP secretary-general, calls for cooperation in Geneva
Oguzhan Hasipoglu was on Wednesday re-elected unopposed as secretary-general of the north’s largest political party the UBP, and after securing his re-election to the role called for Cyprus’...
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‘We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey’
“ We are not under anyone’s supervision, like Tatar is with Turkey ,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking during a televised interview held to mark the completion...
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White paper on defence passes European parliament vote with Cyprus amendments
The European Union’s “white paper on the future of European defence” , which aims to forge a plan for the bloc and the continent at large to bolster its defensive capabilities, passed a...
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Christos Panayiotides’ latest book shows ‘harsh reality’ facing Cyprus
In his latest book, long-time former Cyprus Mail political columnist Christos Panayiotides gives readers “a face-to-face look at the harsh reality” and the opportunity “to seriously...
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Number of crossings to north by Greek Cypriots down 15%
The number of crossings to the north made by Greek Cypriots fell by 15 per cent in the final three months of last year , compared to the same period in 2023, according to statistics released...