Cyprus News
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EconomyCyprus property valuers call for faster permits, data access and building safety inspections
Cyprus property valuation professionals have urged faster permit approvals, formal access to reliable property data and regular building safety inspections to improve housing supply and market confidence.
WorldFrench student unions vow to continue protests after government pledges 3,000 teachers
Student unions pledged to keep protesting after France promised teachers to fill staffing gaps, with 141 schools still…
SportsMolchanov sets 137-metre world record at freediving championships in Limassol
Alexey Molchanov set an AIDA world record of 137 metres on the final day in Limassol, securing the…
IncidentsThird suspect arrested in credit card details investigation
Police arrested a 25-year-old on Thursday in an investigation into the extraction and illegal use of credit card…
WorldNational Bank of Greece buys back 715,447 shares for €12.29 million
National Bank of Greece repurchased 715,447 shares on Euronext Athens between September 30 and October 8, 2026, under…
IncidentsMan wanted over alleged attempted murder in Limassol surrenders to police
A 47-year-old man was arrested after surrendering to police on Friday over an alleged attempted murder at a…
WorldSafe Bulkers increases issued share capital after Euronext Athens approves 5,226 new shares
Safe Bulkers’ issued common shares rose to 113,838,699 after Euronext Athens approved 5,226 new shares allocated to independent…
WorldUS immigration agents shoot and wound man in New York car with child present
US immigration agents shot and wounded a man in New York City with a five-year-old child in his…
EconomyThe Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd buys back 2,170 shares for €2,951.20
The Cyprus Cement Public Company Ltd repurchased 2,170 shares at €1.36 each on October 8, 2026, under its…
IncidentsFive arrested during overnight police operations
Police arrested five people during overnight operations, issued 260 traffic citations and seized ten vehicles, the force said…
IncidentsWoman suffers fractured arm in Limassol crash involving driver allegedly over alcohol limit
A 27-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm and two passengers sustained minor injuries in a Limassol collision involving…