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Larnaca: 43-year-old arrested for begging at traffic lights

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca on Monday evening as part of an investigation into begging. According to police, members of the Crime Prevention...

“I may not have Cypriot blood, but I’m proud Cypriot”

Champion athlete Marina Hadjicosta has responded to racist comments she received following her major international successes, saying she is proud to be Cypriot and...

Limassol: Young swimmers nearly drown while retrieving ball

Two young swimmers were rescued after strong winds and sea currents swept them into deeper waters off Limassol while they were trying to retrieve...

Cyprus ranks third in EU for Ukrainian protection beneficiaries

Cyprus recorded the EU's third-highest ratio of people receiving temporary protection from Ukraine per 1,000 residents in June 2026, according to Eurostat data published...

Tofalidis makes history as Cyprus’ first Commonwealth fencing champion

Cyprus fencing gold made history on Monday as Alexandros Tofalidis won the island's first-ever medal at a Commonwealth fencing event. The 33-year-old fencer claimed gold...

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Hospital strike could be averted as last-minute talks continue

Intensive talks are continuing in an effort to avert...

Rising jet fuel prices threaten to push up airline ticket costs

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EU-funded project monitors desert dust and air quality across Cyprus

An EU-funded project has established an air-quality monitoring network...
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