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Four Passengers Caught With Large Haul of Untaxed Tobacco at Paphos Airport

Customs officers at Paphos Airport seized a large quantity of untaxed tobacco products found in the luggage of four passengers bound for London. The group included two men, ages 24…

Parliament to Hold Emergency Session on Surge in Gender‑Based Violence

Cyprus’ parliamentary human rights committee will hold an emergency meeting Monday to address the recent spike in gender‑based violence. The discussion follows an attempted femicide in Limassol. The Justice Minister,…

Turkish Cypriot Man Still Intubated After Ayia Napa Assault

A 47‑year‑old Turkish Cypriot man remains intubated at Nicosia General Hospital after he was found injured Sunday morning on a road in Ayia Napa. Police said initial testimony indicated he…

Cyprus imposes €3 duty on low‑value parcels from non‑EU platforms

A new €3 customs duty on previously duty‑free parcels worth up to €150 from non‑EU online platforms — including major retailers Shein and Temu — took effect across the European…

Cyprus launches digital tool to help residents identify benefits

Cyprus has launched a new digital service to help residents identify government benefits they may qualify for, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said Wednesday. The tool,…

Father to face Dhekelia court in deaths of two children

The father of two children who died in the British Bases at Dhekelia will appear before a Bases court on Thursday, authorities said. His partner has been released without charge.…

Cyprus pays above‑average prices for dairy, Eurostat says

Cyprus paid significantly more than the EU average for dairy products and oils in 2025, while prices for meat, vegetables and fruit were lower, according to Eurostat. The price index…

Cyprus weather – Tuesday 30 June

Cyprus will see mostly clear weather today, with light to moderate winds of 3 to 4 Beaufort and brief stronger gusts up to 5 Beaufort along the southern coast. Seas…

Cyprus Urges Immediate TV Rescan as New Frequencies Take Effect

Cyprus’ Department of Electronic Communications reminded viewers that today is the final day to rescan their television sets as private channels switch fully to new broadcast frequencies. Beginning Wednesday, private…

Cyprus President Says Peace Effort ‘Has Not Frozen’ as UN Envoy Continues Contacts

President Nikos Christodoulides has said that efforts to restart stalled reunification talks remain active, rejecting suggestions that the process has paused while the U.N. secretary‑general’s personal envoy completes her consultations.…

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