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Plymouth army veteran struggling with mental health turned her life around after her son noticed her crying
A Plymouth army veteran transformed her life by channelling the skills she learned during PTSD treatment to create a thriving business. Clare Hearl has now won a national award for her work. Clare joined the Army at the age of 18 in 1997 and...

38-year-old man arrested at Redding hotel on Cypress for brandishing imitation firearm
REDDDING, Calif. -- A 38-year-old man staying at the Guest Place Inn & Suites on Cypress Ave. in Redding was arrested at approximately 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning for brandishing an imitation firearm. According to a press release issued by the...

Working-class rage and the Cyprus architect
Well-travelled and prize winning, one local academic, architect and activist says it is time we talked about the notion of de-growth and unblocking access for the underprivileged The blue door is unmarked, its glass panel stealing a glimpse into a...

Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe. How can they be kept in check?
Europe is in for a long, hot summer – and with it, a swarm of mosquitoes. The insects are more than just pesky. Some mosquito species carry illnesses such as Zika, West Nile virus, dengue, and chikungunya – and outbreaks of these diseases,...

Man airlifted from ship off Cyprus in night-time rescue
A man was flown to hospital after falling seriously ill on a ship sailing within Cyprus’ search and rescue zone on Friday night. At 9.20pm on July 4, the joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC) activated the national search and rescue plan, known...

Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons
The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus. According to an official announcement, inspections by Pharmaceutical Services...

Cyprus industrial turnover grows 1.6 per cent in April
Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index climbed to 137.2 units in April 2025, marking a 1.6 per cent increase compared with April 2024, according to data released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index, based on 2021 as its...

Forty-eight young Europeans gather in Cyprus for healthy living exchange
Forty-eight young people from six European countries are taking part in an international youth exchange programme focused on healthy living. The event, organised by Youth Dynamics, began on July 1 and will run until July 9 in the village of...

Will your travel insurance cover a summer holiday to Cyprus or Dubai?
Cyprus, Egypt and Dubai are popular holiday hotspots, but the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Iran has posed questions about travelling to the wider region this summer. A string of government travel alerts were issued for...

Eurobarometer: Cypriots say EU positively impacts living conditions
The perception of Cypriots about the impact of EU regional policy remains largely positive, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey. According to the survey, 88 per cent of respondents in Cyprus believe that EU-funded initiatives contribute...
Cyprus: Teen on Life Support After Unprovoked Assault in Ayia Napa
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Teen on Life Support After Unprovoked Assault in Ayia Napa FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A 17-year-old boy remains in critical condition and on life support at Nicosia General Hospital following a brutal attack early Tuesday morning in...

Finance Ministry to oversee Cyprus’ foreign investment controls
Bill gives state power to block or reverse risky foreign deals Cyprus has moved to establish a national framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDIs), aiming to safeguard security and public order while maintaining an open environment...

Cypress County’s Ag Connections Conference returns in November
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3, 2025. asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County has announced the dates and part of the lineup for the 2025 Agricultural Connections Conference, which promises to bring together producers from...

Nicosia gears up for major entrepreneurial festival
Nicosia’s city centre will be transformed into a vibrant hub of innovation and culture on September 25–26, as INSPIRE 2025 brings together more than 85 distinguished speakers, immersive masterclasses, and live entertainment. The event will also...

Cypriots embrace random video chat: Global connections, new opportunities, and local cautions
In an era where digital connection knows no boundaries, Cypriots, young and old, are joining a global wave: random video chat. Once seen as a fleeting internet fad, platforms like StrangerCam, Meetgle, and Chatroulette have matured into powerful...

Calls grow for cancer care overhaul in Cyprus
More than 4,500 people in Cyprus are diagnosed with cancer every year, and over 2,000 lose their lives, new figures have revealed, prompting calls for a radical overhaul of cancer care on the island. The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and...

Celebrating the fig tree: Cyprus recipes with Loulla Astin
Make the most of seasonal fruit with these traditional tastes If you have a fig tree in your garden, this is a perfect time of the year to put them to good use. Fig leaf tea, made from the leaves of the fig tree, has a number of health benefits,...

Medochemie donates over €60K-worth of medicines to Botswana
With a strong sense of responsibility and a deep commitment to the principles of humanitarian contribution, Medochemie has sent vital pharmaceutical supplies to the Republic of Botswana as part of a coordinated initiative to address critical...

How to Choose the Perfect Beds Cyprus
For a long time, a bed has ceased to be just a simple piece of furniture that can be quickly purchased without considering its characteristics or features. Nevertheless, we spend almost a third of our lives in the bedroom, and a properly chosen...

Jobless rate in Cyprus eases by nearly 1,000 over the year
The number of registered unemployed persons in Cyprus stood at 9,153 at the end of June 2025, data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) showed on Thursday. On a seasonally adjusted basis, unemployment rose slightly to 9,833 in June from...