Cyprus News
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ОбществоOccupational therapists seek clarity over proposed Gesy integration changes
The occupational therapists’ association has asked the HIO and health ministry to clarify reported changes to plans for including occupational therapy in Gesy.
ТуризмLimassol hotels reach 90 per cent occupancy in August
Limassol hotels have reached around 90 per cent occupancy in August, matching 2025 levels as last-minute and domestic…
ОбществоDiko welcomes applied learning pilot in lyceums, seeks parliamentary oversight
Diko has welcomed a new applied learning stream to be piloted in five state lyceums from September and…
В миреReport says Trump used decoy aircraft after alleged Iranian threat during Turkey trip
The Washington Post and New York Times reported that Donald Trump secretly changed aircraft in Ankara before flying…
КультураCyprus Academy to establish cultural diplomacy research office
The Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts will establish a research office focused on cultural diplomacy, international…
ОбществоCommissioner finds no proven discrimination in University of Cyprus teaching placement
The human rights commissioner found no proven discrimination against a visually impaired student but identified uncertainty over support…
ОбществоPower Beach faces approval hurdle for Dassoudi beach fitness area
Authorities said installations on state forest land at Limassol’s Dassoudi beach require prior forestry department approval.
ЭкономикаFreedom Holding reports 40% rise in first-quarter net revenue
Freedom Holding Corp reported net revenue of $732.5 million for the first quarter of its 2027 financial year,…
ПроисшествияSpain deploys 35,000 officers ahead of eclipse amid wildfire risk
Spain is preparing security measures for an expected six million visitors during a total solar eclipse as heat…
ОбществоForestry department urges caution as avoidable fires raise wildfire risk
The forestry department said recent fires were caused by human activity and urged the public to report smoke,…
КультураShadow puppetry traditions continue in China and Cyprus
Chinese shadow theatre and Cyprus’ Karagiozis tradition use distinct puppets and stories while preserving long-standing performance practices.