Parliament was busy yesterday, approving two eye-catching moves: tighter rules on gun licenses and a major upgrade for the Cyprus Children’s Parliament. Both decisions reflect the government’s focus on safety and citizen participation, from adults to students....
Hong Kong is reeling after a massive fire tore through a housing complex in the Tai Po district, killing at least 128 people and leaving dozens more injured. Authorities say around 200 residents are still unaccounted for....
Cyprus is waking up to what officials are calling a “historic” moment after finally sealing an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with Lebanon, a deal that had been stuck in limbo for nearly two decades....
Cyprus is rushing to go solar, so fast, in fact, that the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) says it’s being flooded with applications for photovoltaic systems, especially under the government’s ''Photovoltaics for All'' scheme....
The Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) is set to establish a new School of Marine Sciences, Technology, and Sustainable Development in the Mackenzie area, adjacent to the old Larnaca airport. ...
Pope Leo XIV commenced his first international trip as pontiff on Thursday, arriving in Ankara, Turkey, before continuing a six-day journey that will also take him to Lebanon. ...
A female inmate in the Central Prisons claims she was taken to a prison official’s apartment to provide sexual services in exchange for better treatment. Say what?...
President Nikos Christodoulides called on Ankara on Thursday to engage directly with the Republic of Cyprus in talks to define their maritime boundaries....
Two young men, ages 24 and 23, were taken into custody on Thursday as part of an investigation into an incident involving illegal hunting activity, a traffic collision, and failure to obey a game warden’s instructions....
The House of Representatives has adopted a bill put forward by Stavros Papadouris of the Greens–Citizens’ Cooperation, introducing a fixed fine of €85 for anyone who parks a non-electric vehicle in a publicly accessible electric-vehicle charging space....
Cyprus’ food lovers are already buzzing: the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants list is coming back early next year, and everyone wants to know who will steal the top spot for 2025....
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) announces the opening of its new Shell branded fuel station in Lakatamia, further expanding the company’s presence in Nicosia and reaffirming its commitment to bringing high-quality fuels, innovative services, and superior customer experience closer to Cypriot motorists....
This Christmas, Lidl Cyprus continues to reward the trust of its customers by giving away vouchers worth €6,000 each to 5 lucky people, thus making shopping easier and giving away moments that are truly worthy....
The Turkish Cypriot community says it is being sidelined once again in agreements affecting the island. Tufan Erhurman, a top Turkish Cypriot politician, criticized the latest deal with Lebanon for ignoring the views of one of the island’s two equal owners....
Europe’s top antitrust official has fired a warning shot at the Trump administration, saying the U.S. is using ''blackmail'' to pressure the EU into watering down its digital rules....
Formula 1’s glitz and glam goes beyond the track, and now, it turns out, some of it isn’t entirely real. While reigning champion Max Verstappen reportedly pulls in a jaw-dropping €58 million a year from Red Bull, it’s what the drivers make off Instagram that is raising eyebrows....
Firefighters scrambled late Thursday night after a blaze broke out in a private open-air parking lot in Mouttagiaka, destroying four luxury vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz G63, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Revuelto, and Tesla Model X....
A quiet Thursday morning in Latsia turned chaotic when a car slammed straight into a neighborhood café, sending tables, chairs, and even a tree flying....
In the ornate halls of Baabda Palace, Lebanon’s presidential residence, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday signed a long-pending agreement they say “strengthens cooperation, boosts stability, and opens new paths for development” for both countries....
A weak low-pressure system continues to drift lazily around the region, while ADEL, the barometric low who has yet to commit to any strong opinions, is expected to approach the island on Saturday afternoon, still in her characteristically half-strength, half-interest mode....
The European Commission has officially registered a new European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, citing alleged human rights violations by Israel. ...
Teachers, who are at the forefront of the reform, have voiced their disagreements, noting that the increased costs are not matched by an end to the practice of leveling down. So far, this has resulted in a brief work stoppage, accompanied by the predictable disruption....
The redevelopment effort for the former SOPAZ industrial site is steadily advancing, according to an update from Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos....
The Olympic flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games was lit this week in Olympia, the very place where the ancient Games began more than 2,700 years ago....
The Cyprus national chess team won bronze at the 9th European Small Countries Team Championship. The tournament was held from 15 to 22 November at the Sun Hall Hotel in Larnaca....
