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SocietyEnvironmental group urges halt to quarry licensing near Androlikou Gorge
Androlikou, Cyprus. The federation of environmental NGOs, Opok, on Wednesday called for all further quarry licensing in the area to be suspended, warning that a proposed new quarry would cause irreversible damage to one…
SportsFreedom24 becomes principal strategic sponsor of Anorthosis Football Academy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Freedom24 announced on Wednesday a long-term strategic partnership with the Anorthosis Football Academy, becoming its principal…
CultureFilms known for bleak and unexpected endings
Washington, United States. While Hollywood films often conclude with the triumph of good over evil, some productions are…
EconomyCyprus deposit rates remain below eurozone average in June 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus banks offered average deposit rates below the eurozone level in June 2026, while rates varied…
IncidentsCustoms seize cigarettes and hookah tobacco at Deryneia crossing
Deryneia, Cyprus. Customs officers seized cigarettes and hookah tobacco during routine checks at the Deryneia crossing point on…
EconomyIndia and Cyprus urged to develop innovation cooperation roadmap
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus and India should establish a structured roadmap for cooperation in startups, research and technology, Indian…
SocietyCyprus daily tobacco use exceeds EU average, Eurostat data shows
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded a daily tobacco and related product use rate of 22.6 per cent last year,…
IncidentsCyprus drug squad investigates Captagon trafficking routes through north
Nicosia, Cyprus. The drug squad, Ykan, is investigating possible routes used to traffic Captagon from the north into…
SocietyGovernment and unions to discuss public sector sick leave rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government and trade unions will begin discussions next month on sick leave rules in the…
EconomyExtreme heat could cost Cyprus up to €3.8bn by 2050, study finds
Nicosia, Cyprus. Extreme heat could cost Cyprus between €2.3 billion and €3.8 billion by 2050 if workplaces are…
WorldSpaceX rocket stage expected to strike moon after year in space
Nicosia, Cyprus. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage that had been floating in space since January 2025 was…