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Cyprus warns of fake emails posing as social insurance agency

The Social Insurance Services has warned that a fake email is being sent in bulk, falsely claiming to come from the agency and attempting to steal money from citizens’ bank…

Cyprus raises funding for rural culture program

Cyprus has increased funding for its Cultural Decentralization Grant Program to €400,000 in 2026, aiming to support more free cultural events in rural communities, the Culture Ministry said Monday. The…

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €594.3 million in January

Cyprus recorded a general government surplus of €594.3 million in January and February, equal to 1.5% of GDP, according to preliminary figures from the Statistical Service. The surplus is down…

Cyprus taking leading role in shaping a safer and more sustainable future

Cyprus is taking a leading role in shaping a safer and more sustainable future for the region, President Nikos Christodoulides said at the International Conference on the Climate Crisis in…

Scammers obtain €93,200 from Nicosia company

Police are investigating an online fraud case after scammers obtained €93,200 from a Nicosia company through email deception. The complaint was filed Friday with Nicosia CID by a company representative.…

Good Friday will bring mostly cloudy skies

Good Friday will bring mostly cloudy skies, with a chance of isolated showers in the west and north during the morning. Conditions will gradually clear after midday, becoming mostly fair.…

Arrest for sexual harassment, indecent assault

Police on Wednesday arrested a 37‑year‑old man as part of an investigation into sexual harassment, indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. The cases under investigation relate to complaints…

Christodoulides discusses ways to achieve sustainable growth

President Nikos Christodoulides discussed ways to achieve sustainable growth, as well as opportunities and challenges facing the economy amid political instability and the war in the Middle East, during a…

Iran: Christodoulides expresses hope that de‑escalation will be achieved

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed hope that the goal of de‑escalation will be achieved following the announcement of a two‑week cease-fire in the fighting in Iran. He was speaking on the…

Cyprus: Immediate suspension of driving licences for drunk drivers

Police have announced the immediate suspension of driving licences for motorists found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In a statement, authorities said the transport minister,…

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