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WorldAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor receives £302,000 compensation for early end to Royal Lodge lease
The Crown Estate said compensation for ending Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s lease more than 50 years early reduced his £1.8 million repair bill to £1.5 million.
IncidentsFormer Cyprus minister could face prosecution over allegedly undeclared €2.4 million in assets
A former minister allegedly omitted foreign bank holdings and an Athens apartment from asset declarations, prompting scrutiny of…
SocietyPrivate hospitals seek fair Gesy compensation and action on nursing shortages
Private hospitals in Cyprus have called for adequate Gesy compensation and urgent measures to tackle nursing shortages, warning…
WorldMerz condemns Schroeder’s visit to Putin’s birthday celebration
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz is “deeply outraged” by Gerhard Schroeder’s visit to Vladimir Putin’s home for his birthday,…
WorldTwo men deny Iran-linked surveillance charge over Israeli and Jewish targets in London
Two men pleaded not guilty at London’s Old Bailey to a National Security Act offence involving alleged surveillance…
WorldNavi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, with the committee highlighting her work…
IncidentsCyprus police chief unveils modernisation programme for 2030
The Police 2030 programme focuses on operational effectiveness, personnel development and technology, with intelligence-led policing at its core.
EconomyCyta presents business technology solutions at INSPIRE 2026 in Nicosia
Cyta joined INSPIRE 2026 as a strategic partner, presenting business technology solutions and contributing to discussions on leadership,…
SocietyDiesel reaches €2.126 per litre in Cyprus as petrol prices continue to rise
The Consumer Protection Service reports average diesel prices of €2.022 per litre, while petrol prices remain on an…
EconomyKeravnos calls for more flexible EU fiscal rules to support households and businesses
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos urged greater flexibility in EU fiscal rules and long-term energy investment ahead of Friday’s…
TourismTrips by Cyprus residents rose 13.3% to 3.82 million in 2025
Cyprus residents made 3,815,322 trips lasting at least one night in 2025, up 13.3 per cent from 2024,…