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Environment
Storm Byron Unleashes Fury on Cyprus, Disrupting Power and Prompting Flood Alerts
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Dec 6
A potent weather system designated Storm Byron swept across Cyprus this weekend, unleashing torrential rain, severe thunderstorms, and disruptive hail. The intense conditions triggered widespread...
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Society
Cyprus Grapples with Persistent Homelessness Amidst European Comparisons
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Dec 6
While Cyprus maintains one of the lowest rates of material deprivation in the European Union, the nation continues to confront a steady stream of homelessness...
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Politics
Veteran Media Figure and Philanthropist Enters Cyprus Parliament
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3 min
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Dec 6
In a swift political transition prompted by a cabinet reshuffle, George Penintaex was sworn in as a new Member of Parliament for the Dipa party...
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Crime
Major Narcotics Haul in Trachoni Disrupts Suspected Trafficking Network
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3 min
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Dec 6
A coordinated police operation in the Limassol district has culminated in one of the most significant drug seizures in recent months, leading to the detention...
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Environment
Firefighters Battle Blaze in Remote Limassol District
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2 min
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Dec 6
Firefighting crews from Limassol and Paphos are engaged in a challenging operation to subdue a wildfire burning in a remote, mountainous area between the villages...
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Crime
Dual-National Detained at Larnaca Under European Arrest Warrant
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3 min
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Dec 6
A 35-year-old man holding both Ukrainian and Israeli citizenship was taken into custody at Larnaca International Airport yesterday afternoon, following the activation of a European...
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Politics
Cyprus Tax Overhaul Nears Parliamentary Finish Line Amid Equity Debate
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3 min
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Dec 6
The Cypriot parliament’s Finance Committee is entering the conclusive phase of deliberations on a sweeping government tax reform package, with its chairwoman indicating a final...
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Society
Cyprus Enacts Stricter Penalties for Assaults on Frontline Workers
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Dec 6
In a decisive move to safeguard public servants, the Cypriot House of Representatives passed significant legal amendments on Thursday evening, establishing a new criminal offence...
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Society
Cypriots Lose 100 Hours Annually in Gridlock as Car Dependency Hits Critical Level
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Dec 6
A stark new analysis of transportation patterns in Cyprus has revealed a nation grappling with severe traffic congestion, with residents spending an average of one...
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