The Customs Department prevented a major fraud with imports of products from China, confiscating 13,788 items of underwear and detecting non-compliant electronic devices and serious undervaluations of products. #Κύπρος #Τελωνείο #Απάτη (translated)
The state budget for 2027 amounts to €14.4 billion and includes significant infrastructure projects for roads, schools, and public buildings in Cyprus, such as the construction of the new Cyprus Museum and the Nicosia Court House. #Οικονομία #Υποδομές #Κύπρος (translated)
The abduction of journalist Antonis Farmakidis in 1960, amid political conflicts in Cyprus before independence, raises issues of press freedom and the protection of journalists. #Φαρμακίδης #Κύπρος #ΕλευθερίαΤύπου (translated)
A 32-year-old woman is hospitalized in intensive care after being stabbed while trying to separate two men during a brawl in occupied Kyrenia, while the 40-year-old perpetrator has been arrested and investigations are ongoing. #Κατεχόμενα #Επίθεση #Κύπρος (translated)
Mikhail Ignatiou wrote that Republican Senator Rick Scott accused Turkey of "bully behavior" towards Greece and Cyprus, calling his statements true. https://t.co/aoAlHZgMaB #Ελλάδα #Κύπρος #Ρεπουμπλικανός (translated)
The father of Kyprianos, who was lost in a railway tragedy in Tempi, speaks about the pain and difficulties he experienced after the loss of his son, expressing doubts about his faith and the importance of forgiveness. #Κύπρος #τραγωδία #πίστη (translated)
Households in Cyprus are facing a triple blow to their family budget due to increases in fuel, electricity and water bills, as well as housing costs, leading to intense pressure on their basic needs. #οικονομία #Κύπρος #νοικοκυριά (translated)
Demonstrators are calling for the recognition of electricity and fuels as basic necessities, with a memorandum to the President of the Republic, emphasizing the need to reduce the energy costs burdening households and small businesses in Cyprus. #ΑκριβόΡεύμα #Διαμαρτυρία #Κύπρος (translated)
A protest against the increased electricity prices is currently underway in Nicosia, organized by the Direct Democracy, aimed at promoting immediate solutions to the problem affecting households and businesses. #Διαμαρτυρία #ΗλεκτρικόΡεύμα #Κύπρος (translated)
Four Cypriot businessmen, known as "Cyprus Boys," are said to be the masterminds of an international fraud network related to unpaid VAT amounting to 115.5 million euros from iPhone transactions in Sweden and Germany. #Κύπρος #Απάτη #ΟικονομικόΈγκλημα (translated)
The author of the post claimed that for every 100 euros a Cypriot paid at a petrol station, 34-37 euros were attributed to taxes. He likened the high prices to a profit for the government in a lottery. #Κύπρος #Cyprus #Καύσιμα #Φόροι #Ακρίβεια https://t.co/RnyTRB23tg #Κύπρος #Φόροι #Ακρίβεια #CY (translated)
The author of the post claimed that out of every 100 euros paid by Cypriots at fuel stations, 34 to 37 euros correspond to taxes. He compared this amount to the government's profit from the lottery. #Κύπρος #Cyprus #Καύσιμα #Φόροι #Ακρίβεια https://t.co/WNW0dBeEhm #Κύπρος #Καύσιμα #Φόροι #CY (translated)
At Larnaca Airport, 6 kilograms of cannabis were found hidden behind canvas in a parcel during the inspection by the Customs Department. #Κάνναβη #Ναρκωτικά #Κύπρος (translated)
As stated in the Report of the Investigative Committee of the Hellenic Parliament regarding the Cyprus File, in early July 1974, the Commander of the Commandos in Cyprus, Colonel Konstantinos Kompoki, convened a meeting of the Commanders of the Commando Squadrons to announce the implementation of the plan to overthrow President Makarios. The junta members did not invite Katsanis. Not coincidentally. They knew he would not legitimize such a blatant crime. General Katsanis became a symbol of bravery, courage, and patriotism, and the extent of tributes in his name, the camps, the monuments, the busts, the naming ceremonies, and all that has been done in honor of his sacrifice, in Cyprus and Greece, reflect the due recognition of his contribution and sacrifice, said Minister of Defense Vasilis Palamas, in a speech on behalf of the President of the Republic at the presentation of the book "George Katsanis, the Commander of Saint Hilarion and His Legacy." #Κατσάνης #Ελευθερία #Κύπρος (translated)
Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas stated that General Katsanis is a symbol of bravery and patriotism, with his contributions and sacrifice recognized through tributes and monuments in Cyprus and Greece during the presentation of the book about his life. #Κατσάνης #Ελευθερία #Κύπρος (translated)
The Government stated that it will ensure the continuation of the Paphos - Polis Chrysochous highway through legal procedures and realistic planning, responding to the delays and downward economic demands of the contractor. #Κύπρος #Μεταφορές #Αυτοκινητόδρομος (translated)
The Ministry of Health announced the availability of 10,000 doses of the flu vaccine to the private sector for the 2026-2027 period, following requests from Medical and Pharmaceutical Associations. #ΔημόσιαΥγεία #ΑντιγριπικόΕμβόλιο #Κύπρος (translated)
Cyprus was the 11th cheapest country in the EU for diesel fuel and the 6th for unleaded 95 on October 12, according to European Commission data. #Κύπρος #πετρέλαιο #τιμές (translated)
A victim of electronic fraud describes how they lost 12,000 euros from a personalized email scam, while the Police warn about the increase in such incidents and urge the public to follow their announcements for new scams. #ηλεκτρονική_απάτη #Κύπρος #ΑΣΥΝΕΙΔΗΤΟΙ (translated)
Adonis Georgiadis wrote that closer relations with Israel were necessary and beneficial, while he congratulated Cyprus and "ours." https://t.co/mM9xoHRBpa #Κύπρος #Ισραήλ #Σχέσεις (translated)