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Cyprus sees mixed consumer price trends in May
Cyprus Mail
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June 24, 2025
The consumer protection service has reported mixed movements in Cyprus’ consumer prices for May 2025. The service highlighted increases in frozen molluscs and shellfish, oils, eggs and fish, while noting marked declines in fresh vegetables and...
Summer Nights 2025: Nicosia comes alive with music, theatre and culture
Cyprus Mail
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June 24, 2025
Nicosia Municipality organises another edition of Summer Nights, bringing to the capital city cultural performances, live music, literature readings and theatre evenings all summer long. Activating different locations in central Nicosia, free...
EU help in healing Cyprus’ ethnic split could bring benefits to all, officials say
Associated Press
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June 24, 2025
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The European Union can help resolve Cyprus’ decades-old ethnic division by underscoring to all sides in the dispute that a peace accord would bring with benefits and a significant improvement in relations with the 27-member...
Tri-State family stuck in Cyprus, still trying to make it back home amid Israel-Iran war
FOX19 - Ohio
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June 24, 2025
CYPRUS (WXIX) -A family from Blue Ash is stuck in Cyprus as they attempt to return to Cincinnati amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Shiri Alayon and her son, Reuben Grote, took a trip to Rome and decided to visit relatives near Tel Aviv, but their...
BrainRocket joins TechIsland to support Cyprus innovation ecosystem
Cyprus Mail
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June 24, 2025
BrainRocket joins TechIsland as donor, expanding support for Cyprus tech ecosystem Cyprus-based BrainRocket has joined TechIsland as one of the association’s donors, further strengthening its ties to the local tech sector and reaffirming its...
Christodoulides: we count on the EU’s support to resume Cyprus problem negotiations
Cyprus Mail
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June 24, 2025
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said Cyprus is counting on the European Union’s support to bring about a return to negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Speaking after his meeting with EU envoy for the Cyprus problem Johannes Hahn at the...
Arrests in Cyprus and Greece expose possible Iranian-linked espionage network
Knews Kathimerini
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Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have uncovered what appears to be an Iranian-backed spying network operating in both countries, with two Azerbaijani nationals arrested on espionage charges. On Saturday, Cypriot police detained a 40-year-old...
UK Foreign Office updates travel advice for Spain, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus
Yorkshire Live
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June 24, 2025
The UK's Foreign Office has issued updated travel guidance for Brits holidaying in Spain, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus as a fierce heatwave grips the European Union. With northern Europe sizzling in an unseasonal surge of high temperatures, UK...
Cyprus travel: Simon Calder explains as Foreign Office safety advice issued
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 24, 2025
The Independent travel correspondent Simon Calder offers his advice on whether it is safe to travel to Cyprus as the Iran-Israel conflict continues. Israel, only 145 miles from the popular Cypriot resort of Ayia Napa, launched airstrikes on Iran...
Iranian spies target bases on Crete and Cyprus
Kathimerini
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS A man from Azerbaijan (center), who was carrying a Polish passport and arrested on suspicion of espionage, leaves the court escorted by plainclothes police officers in Hania, Crete, on Monday, June 23, 2025. [Giannis Angelakis/AP]...
Holiday horror as Brits in Cyprus watch missiles flying through night sky
The Mirror
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June 24, 2025
A UK holidaymaker was sitting by her villa pool when she saw bright orange streaks glowing in the sky - and realised when was seeing missiles from the ongoing war in the Middle East. Sapphire Beard-Griffith took out her phone to record the eerie...
UK tourists flying to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus urged to act 15 days before departure
Birmingham Live
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June 24, 2025
UK tourists who are travelling to the European Union are being told to apply for a card 15 days before flying. The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get necessary state healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA), and some other...
Cyprus Business Now: real estate market, Eurobank, Stelios awards, renewables
Cyprus Mail
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June 24, 2025
Paphos has emerged as the strongest performer for high-end houses in Cyprus’ residential property market, according to a report released on Monday by Landbank Analytics. The report showed that average house prices surged 16.9 per cent year-on-year...
1949: Egyptian King to spend summer in Cyprus, books hotel suite
Famagusta Gazette
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June 24, 2025
Home Cyprus 1949: Egyptian King to spend summer in Cyprus, books hotel suite King Farouk of Egypt has booked a six-room suite in Platres, a leading Cyprus holiday resort—for the entire summer season. The climate in Cyprus is markedly cooler than...
Int’l Famagusta Festival to light up Turkish Cyprus
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL The 25th International Famagusta Culture and Art Festival will bring art lovers together with a rich and diverse program from June 25 to July 15, 2025. While the enchanting atmosphere of the Salamis Ancient Theater remains a classic...
‘About 14’ British Typhoon fighter jets stationed at Cyprus base
Cyprus Mail
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June 24, 2025
There are “about 14” British Typhoon fighter jets currently stationed at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri base in Cyprus, the country’s parliamentary under-secretary of state for the armed forces Luke Pollard said on Monday night. Addressing the...
Cyprus revives Abramovich firm to pay its dues
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY CYPRIOT ECONOMY Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed. The company, Blue Ocean Yacht Management Ltd, was officially...
Latest change to Foreign Office advice for people visiting Cyprus
Liverpool Echo
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June 24, 2025
Growing concerns are emerging over the safety of travel to countries near Israel and Iran, including popular tourist spots such as Cyprus, amid escalating regional tensions. On Sunday, Sir Keir Starmer warned there is a risk of the Middle East...
Cyprus Expands e-Kalathi Price Tracking Platform
Famagusta Gazette
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June 24, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus Expands e-Kalathi Price Tracking Platform Woman online shopping on smart phone fashion clothes at home The e-Kalathi platform, designed to help consumers track real-time price fluctuations, is now fully accessible on mobile...
Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios
Knews Kathimerini
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Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday. Following instructions from Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis, Fire Service Chief Nikos Longinos...