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Ticketing Glitch Delays Cypress Gardens’ ‘Halloween in the Swamp’ Online Sales; Site to Reopen Monday
Home Entertainment Ticketing Glitch Delays Cypress Gardens’ ‘Halloween in the Swamp’ Online Sales; Site... Cypress Gardens’ Halloween favorite hits a snag as technical errors delay online ticket sales until October 6. MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Tickets...
Europe’s new entry system starts next week. Here’s what you need to know
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Cypriot Deputy Shipping Minister Participates at Joint Event with AASTMT
Sun 05 Oct 2025 | 12:50 PM The Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, Marina Hadjimanolis, delivered an address at a joint event with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport held yesterday onboard the...

Cyprus welcomes training ship
Cyprus welcomed the training vessel AIDA IV to Limassol port on Saturday, with Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis stressing its arrival reflects the strength of the partnership between Cyprus and Bahrain, Egypt and the wider Arab world....

Big costs and tourism gains for Cyprus’ 2026 EU Presidency
Cyprus prepares to host the EU council, with officials promising ‘no wasteful expenses’ under budget checks Cyprus, one of the European Union’s smallest states, is preparing to take one of its largest roles: the Presidency of the Council of the...

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) strengthens position as new DeFi token under $0.05 as it surges 250%
In a year when many crypto presales have struggled to stand out, one project is steadily climbing the ranks with a structured approach and a clear roadmap. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is positioning itself as more than just another token launch, pairing...

We left UK for Cyprus and we're now better off with just one wage
A family moved to Cyprus and didn't regret it (Image: SWNS) A British family who became fed up with dreary UK life and lengthy working hours relocated to Cyprus - and can now enjoy a more contented lifestyle on one parent's salary than they...
From the Archives: Big Cypress National Preserve turns 51
You’ve likely heard the saying that life begins at 50, suggesting that this milestone marks a pivotal time in one's life – whether it be financial stability, greater confidence or a fresh start. One might view this concept as a reason to embrace...

Cyprus will not be blackmailed by anyone, says President
Cyprus will not being blackmailed by Admie, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday following reports the Greek company had objected to the government only agreeing to paying €25 million towards the cost of the Great Sea Interconnector,...

'Tragedy saw us swap UK for Cyprus - we have no regrets'
Sarah says they grew exhausted of 60-hour work weeks, meaning little family time A British family who became fed up with UK life and gruelling work hours relocated to Cyprus - and say they are enjoying a more content existence on one parent's wage...
New Research Identifies Cybersecurity Competence Gaps in Europe
During the ONE Conference in The Hague, new research results about the European cybersecurity labour and education market were presented. The study mapped existing training and education provision against future labour market needs and identified...

Cyprus shipping in 2025: progress, partnerships and prospects
How Cyprus is shaping global shipping through diplomacy, strategic ties and focusing on key issues Cyprus stands at an important moment in its maritime history. The shipping sector has always been a cornerstone of the island’s economy, but 2025...

The Enormous Responsibility of the UN for the Deviation from Genuine Cyprus Efforts
The Cyprus issue has shifted from bilateral to trilateral and five-party consultations, yet no substantial progress is observed toward the essential goal: the resumption of negotiations on the supposedly agreed solution within the framework of UN...

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting September 29 Revenue from tourism in Cyprus rose by 8.2 per cent in July 2025, reaching €513 million, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service....

Remand after fire starts in Nicosia
A 47-year-old man was remanded in custody for four days by the Nicosia District Court on Sunday after fire started in Nicosia building. Police received information at 4.45 on Saturday morning about a fire in Nicosia, to which they, the fire...

Marina Hadjimanolis Shipping Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus
Marina Hadjimanolis, Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Minister since 2023, has quickly emerged as a driving force for the island’s maritime sector She champions registry growth, green incentives and cruise tourism while raising Cyprus’ profile on the world...

Spiralling foreign purchases of Cyprus properties
Other countries are taking action so why aren’t we? Data for the years 2022 to 2024 and the first seven months of 2025 indicate that the purchases of Cyprus real estate by foreigners are rapidly increasing. This frenzy in buying Cyprus properties...

Remembering the struggle: Melbourne’s Cypriot community marks 65 Years of Cyprus’s Independence
October 1 marks the 65th anniversary of Cyprus’s independence from British colonial rule. Today, Melbourne’s Cypriot community gathered at the Church of Our Lord in Coburg to honour those who fell in the struggle. The Ethniki Organosis Kyprion...

Digital Agenda: Exploring the frontiers of innovation
By Andriana Panteli This year, on October 9th, the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 will take place for the eighth consecutive year. It is a conference now established for its creativity and bold technological ideas, according to Kyriakos...

Cypress councilmember who defended former city manager resigns for new job
Amid a continued shakeup at Cypress City Hall, Scott Minikus has vacated his City Council seat to accept an out-of-state job offer. First appointed to council in 2021, Minikus announced his retirement — which came as a surprise to many — during a...