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PoliticsAttorney-general bars questioning of Videogate investigator and police in parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. Attorney-general Giorgos Savvides has told MPs that neither special investigator Andreas Paschalides nor police officers may answer questions during Friday’s planned parliamentary discussion on the Videogate affair. He also said the investigative…
IncidentsFour British women remanded after 125kg tobacco seizure at Paphos airport
Paphos, Cyprus. Customs officers seized more than 125kg of tobacco from four British women at Paphos airport before…
SocietyYeroskipou cycling lane to undergo €108,452 restoration
Yeroskipou, Cyprus. The cycling lane on Goddess Aphrodite avenue will undergo a €108,452 restoration project beginning on September…
PoliticsGovernment presents expanded security plan for Vasiliko energy centre
Vasiliko, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris presented plans on Tuesday to further strengthen security at the Vasiliko energy…
EconomyCBC warns geopolitical and emerging risks continue to challenge financial stability
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday published its 2025 Financial Stability Report, saying that Cyprus’…
IncidentsLarnaca businessman arrested over alleged fraud and money laundering
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 62-year-old businessman from Larnaca was arrested over alleged financial offences, including fraud, forgery, fraudulent property…
IncidentsAppeal court upholds pre-trial detention in Famagusta sexual offence case
Famagusta, Cyprus. The Court of Appeal has upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing charges…
SocietyCyprus viral hepatitis death rate below EU average in 2023
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded 0.21 deaths from viral hepatitis per 100,000 people in 2023, compared with an EU…
EconomyCyprus friends launch sustainable swimwear brand inspired by Southeast Asia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Childhood friends Anna and Eftyhia have launched anef swim, a sustainable swimwear brand developed after their…
IncidentsNational guard soldier remanded over alleged assault in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. A 19-year-old national guard soldier has been remanded in custody for three days after allegedly assaulting…
IncidentsNicosia court seeks prosecution clarifications on withheld prison case documents
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday said it would not rule on the admissibility of evidence…