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Cyprus house price index rises 2%
ECONOMY [Shutterstock] The House Prices Index (HPI) in Cyprus amounted to 113.71 units for the first quarter of 2025, recording an increase of 2% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data published on Friday by...

EU Blue Card scheme now operable in Cyprus
The government on Monday began accepting applications for the issuance of the European Union Blue Card for workers from outside the EU. The deputy ministry of migration said those eligible for the EU Blue Card are “highly qualified workers” from...

Legacy Business Spotlight: Cypress Roofing
— ESTABLISHED 2019 — Cypress Roofing was founded six years ago by Caprice Cline and her children Joshua, Samantha and Alexandra; when Josh moved out of state in 2022, the family became a 100% woman-owned business. As a certified Fortified and...

Cyprus faces outcry over Israeli real estate surge, sovereignty fears
A surge in Israeli real estate acquisitions sparks public anger and political outcry in Cyprus, with critics warning of a broader plan threatening national sovereignty. A wave of public anger is mounting across Cyprus over an influx of Israeli...

Vacancy: Productivity Officer, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Limassol, Cyprus
Job Objective To use data-driven analysis and process optimisation ability to improve operational performance, drive digital transformation, streamline workflows, and implement innovative solutions that improve efficiency and resource utilisation...

East River’s Adam Chappell becomes latest football coach to step down
Adam Chappell of East River High confirmed Monday he has stepped down from his position as football coach, becoming the fourth Central Florida coach to resign this summer. Chappell, who has been at East River for just one year, was unavailable for...
‘Terrified’ rescue cat slowly warms up to owner on first day home
(Photo Credit: @annieathenarushton / TikTok)Love at first sight is a beautiful idea, but the kind of love that grows slowly — built on trust, patience, and quiet understanding — is often the most enduring. With rescue animals, the connection is...

Russia values UN role in Cyprus settlement — Russian ambassador
NICOSIA, July 7. /TASS/. Moscow highly appreciates the United Nations’ efforts in promoting a Cyprus settlement and the world organization's stance on resolving the island's division, Russian Ambassador to Nicosia Murat Zyazikov told TASS. The...

Who’s protecting the children? Not social services, critics say
The recent case of a 22-month-old child in Limassol hospitalized with burns and signs of severe neglect has once again exposed serious flaws in Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services, a system meant to protect vulnerable children but increasingly...

Ersin Tatar calls on Azerbaijani and Northern Cypriot business communities for closer cooperation
Ankara, July 7, AZERTAC Ersin Tatar, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), has expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan’s National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations and the Cyprus Turkish Businessmen...

UN seeks breakthrough in Cyprus peace talks
NICOSIA The United Nations is pushing for a breakthrough when Cypriot leaders meet in New York next week for a renewed attempt to revive stalled peace talks, a U.N. envoy said on July 7. Maria Angela Holguin held separate meetings with Greek...

Nicosia receives Cyprus Green City award for water resource management
The municipality of Nicosia has been awarded the Cyprus Green City environmental award in official recognition for its efforts in water resource management on Friday. Specifically, the municipality was given the award for its project concerning...

Vacancy: HSQE Officer, Acheon Akti Navigation, Limassol, Cyprus
About the job: Department: HSQE Reporting to: DPA/ Compliance Manager Location: Acheon Akti Head Office ,Limassol. Job Purpose: Assist with the day to day operations of HSQE department and contribute effectively towards the HSEQ and Integrated...

Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card
Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers. The announcement was made Friday by the Deputy Ministry of...

Nicosia’s Old GSP goes hi-tech with cashless, hassle-free parking
Say goodbye to paper tickets and long queues; Nicosia’s Old GSP parking lot is stepping into the future. Starting Monday, July 7, drivers will experience a brand-new, cashless and user-friendly parking system designed to make city parking quicker,...

Best casinos not on GamBlock UK – Top non-GamBlock sites
In the evolving world of online gambling, many UK players are looking beyond traditional licensed platforms in search of more freedom, broader game selections, and fewer restrictions.This has led to the growing popularity of casinos not on...

UN pushes for breakthrough in upcoming Cyprus peace talks
The United Nations is seeking a breakthrough as rival leaders on the island of Cyprus prepare to meet in New York next week for a renewed attempt to revive stalled peace talks, a U.N. envoy said Monday. Maria Angela Holguin held separate meetings...

Texas flood survivor Stella Thompson, 13, reveals awful first sign that something was terribly wrong
By RACHEL BOWMAN and NATASHA ANDERSON Published: 14:23 EDT, 7 July 2025 | Updated: 14:50 EDT, 7 July 2025 A 13-year-old who escaped the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic said she knew something was terribly wrong when she heard military helicopters...

Camp Mystic leaders ‘mourning the loss’ of 27 campers, counselors in weekend flooding
DALLAS — Camp Mystic said on its website that it “is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors” in the historic flooding in along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. The statement did not say all those missing from the camp had been found,...

Best Altcoin to invest in as US senator sets September 30 deadline for Crypto bill
Senator Tim Scott is pushing for a finalized crypto bill by September 30, 2025, signaling a major shift in the crypto market. This deadline, supported by the White House crypto advisors, is expected to introduce clarity to the regulations, which...