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SocietyPrivate hospitals warn of action over nurse shortages as recruitment bill remains stalled
Nicosia, Cyprus. Private hospitals warned on Friday they would “take action” unless the government acts immediately to address a critical shortage of nurses. Pasin chairman Marios Karaiskakis said hospitals were being pushed to the…
SportsCyprus to host Andorra in Rugby Europe Men’s Conference 2025/26 fixture in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. The Cyprus national rugby team, known as the ‘Mighty Mouflons’, will host Andorra on Saturday 14…
WorldMajor events that occurred on February 13
Nicosia, Cyprus. The following are some of the major events to have occurred on February 13, including wartime…
PoliticsCyprus to extend local voting rights to descendants of displaced mothers from 2029 elections
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides announced that children of mothers registered as displaced persons will be allowed to…
EconomyCySEC joins IOSCO global campaign against relationship investment scams
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said it is joining the International Organisation of…
EconomyOev warns against additional extraordinary taxes on bank profits in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) warned against renewed efforts to impose additional extraordinary taxes on…
PoliticsTrikomo mukhtar-in-exile criticises planned transfer of Israeli prisoner Simon Aykut to Israel
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trikomo’s Greek Cypriot mukhtar-in-exile Iacovos Hadjivarnavas criticised plans to transfer Israeli prisoner Simon Aykut to Israel…
TourismDP World Limassol CEO says cruise industry could drive Cypriot growth with sustainable practices
Limassol, Cyprus. DP World Limassol CEO Charles Pitout said the cruise industry could become a key driver of…
SocietyCyprus water department says no planned supply cuts for hotels or industry in Limassol or nationwide
Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Water Development Department said there are currently no plans to impose water supply cuts on…
IncidentsSecond suspect arrested in Limassol delivery driver extortion and assault investigation
Limassol, Cyprus. Police said a second suspect was arrested on Friday in Limassol in connection with an investigation…
CultureValentine’s weekend events in Cyprus include live music, open mic, stargazing, cinema screenings and drag show
Nicosia, Cyprus. Valentine’s Day weekend in Cyprus is set to feature a range of events, from live music…