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Cyprus Police Report 206 Traffic Offenses in Nationwide Crime‑Prevention Sweep

Cyprus police carried out nationwide crime‑prevention and road‑safety operations on Friday night, issuing 206 citations after 657 checks on drivers and passengers. Police said 174 breath tests were conducted, with…

Cyprus urges consumers to use e‑kalathi price tool during holiday shopping

Cyprus’s Consumer Protection Service on Thursday urged shoppers to be cautious and well‑informed as holiday food purchases increase, stressing that consumer awareness is their strongest protection. The agency highlighted the…

German tourism industry conference held in Cyprus highlights growing market ties

A major conference of German tourism industry representatives concluded in Paphos this week, drawing 250 partners including airline officials, travel agents and tour operators, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said…

Cyprus: Local film “Hold Onto Me” selected for Sundance 2026 competition

The Cypriot feature film Hold Onto Me by writer‑director Myrsini Aristidou has been officially selected for the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026, the…

Cyprus pledges support for EU affordable housing plan during 2026 presidency

Cyprus welcomed the adoption of the European Union’s first Affordable Housing Plan and pledged to help implement it during its presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026, Interior…

Cyprus tourist arrivals up 30% in November

Tourist arrivals to Cyprus rose 30.4% in November to 234,580 compared with 179,941 in the same month last year, the Statistical Service said Wednesday. From January to November, arrivals totaled…

Cyprus joins MARINTEC China 2025 with national pavilion

Cyprus took part for the first time with a national pavilion at MARINTEC China 2025, one of the world’s leading maritime technology exhibitions, held Dec. 2‑5 in Shanghai, the Ministry…

Cyprus Completes Major Search and Rescue Exercise “ARTEMIS 2025”

Cyprus successfully concluded a two‑day search and rescue exercise, “ARTEMIS 2025,” held December 12‑13 in Larnaca district, at the Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) base in Kofinou and the Zygi area.…

Cyprus Police Arrest Seven After Overnight Disturbances

Police in Cyprus said seven people were arrested late Saturday after violent incidents in Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca. Authorities reported illegal gatherings of youths, damage to property and the throwing…

UAE President Makes Historic Visit to Cyprus

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Cyprus Sunday for his first official visit, invited by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Officials called the trip historic, marking a…

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