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IncidentsPart of human skull found in British bases area of Dhekelia
Police for the British bases said a passer-by reported a bone-like object in Dhekelia on Wednesday, and officers confirmed it was part of a human skull.
WorldDemocrats Win Senate and House in Sweeping Rebuke of President Trump
Democrats took both chambers of Congress, winning in Republican strongholds including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina amid anger…
SocietyTwo autumn recipes: roasted beet salad with feta and figs, and chicken meatballs with kritharaki
A beet, feta, strawberry and fig salad with balsamic reduction and walnuts is paired with a one-pan dish…
SocietyCyprus Cabinet Approves National Strategy to Modernise Blood Services
The Council of Ministers has approved a national blood strategy built on five core axes, with a monitoring…
IncidentsLimassol court hears more evidence in trial over murder of ex-Karmiotissa chairman Stavros Demosthenous
The Limassol permanent criminal court reviewed a list of 333 pieces of police evidence against three defendants, while…
TourismCyprus Tourism Proves Resilient in 2026, Koumis Says at WTM in London
Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told the World Travel Market that arrivals fell 5.6 per cent in…
EconomyCyprus to seek extension of lower fuel excise duty until March 2027, finance minister says
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said the government will propose prolonging the cut in motor fuel excise duty to…
IncidentsShots fired at Ormidia home of 76-year-old father of convicted Ayia Napa killer
Police are investigating after gunfire struck the house of the 76-year-old father of a man jailed for life…
PoliticsHolguin Meets Erhurman as Fidan Is Reportedly Due in Northern Cyprus
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin held a 35-minute meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman amid reports that…
SocietyPaphos Municipality Says Skateboarding Group Damaged Four Public Spaces
Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said about 12 adults are accused of damaging four public spaces in Paphos while…
SocietyCabinet approves €4.8 million to support recycling and organic waste collection
The Council of Ministers has approved €4.8 million for local authorities to improve recycling and organic waste collection…