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Archbishopric seeks permit to renovate Faneromeni school for university

The Archbishopric has applied for planning permission to renovate the Faneromeni school building in Nicosia’s walled city and create...
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Turkish Cypriot property claims rise as authorities warn of dangerous buildings

Compensation claims by Turkish Cypriot property owners have increased over the past three years, while authorities warn that deteriorating...
Economy

Cyprus minister links housing crisis to Ukrainian emigration and foreign firms

The arrival of persons fleeing the war in Ukraine, population growth and the settlement of new businesses, workers and...
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Fines for unregistered dogs lasted a month, minister says

A law that allowed fines for owning a dog that was not microchipped and registered stayed in force for...
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Media freedom bill faces fierce opposition over source secrecy fears

A bill implementing the European Union’s Media Freedom Act met strong opposition from MPs, journalists and publishers in parliament...
Economy

Managing Turkish Cypriot properties to cost almost €17m in 2027

The Turkish Cypriot Properties Fund plans to spend almost 17 million euros in 2027, while expecting to collect about...
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Famagusta leads district authorities in clearing permit applications

Famagusta’s District Local Government Organisation (DLGO) had the highest clearance rate in Cyprus for planning and building permit applications...
Politics

Politicians trade favours for election-day posts, AKEL MP claims

Political leaders are telling some people they will reward them for spreading their social media posts, the chairman of...
Economy

Nicosia annual bus pass up €188.50 as fares rise

The annual bus pass in Nicosia now costs 668.50 euros, up 188.50 euros from 480 euros when the Audit...
Local

Bus usage may not save car owners money, audit finds

Taking the bus in Nicosia does not necessarily save money for people who already own a car, according to...
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Resident demands €500,000 to leave unsafe refugee flat, minister says

A man living in a flat in a refugee estate block due to be demolished as unsafe is demanding...
Economy

Three-bedroom flats reach €1,850 a month in parts of Limassol

Three-bedroom flats rent for up to 1,850 euros a month in parts of Limassol, and in 23 areas of...
Economy

Archbishopric secures vast land holdings in decades-old property dispute

The Archbishopric has secured ownership of tens of thousands of square metres of land following a court ruling on...
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