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25 January, 2026
 

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Epiphany, Apostolos Andreas, and the donkeys who loved Lay’s

Epiphany, Apostolos Andreas, and the donkeys who loved Lay’s

Epiphany morning began quietly, the kind of soft winter light that makes a spontaneous road trip feel like a small gift. Apostolos Andreas Monastery, at the far tip of the island’s occupied side, had been on my mind for weeks. ...

Gunshots and axes in broad daylight brawl near Larnaca Police HQ (VIDEO)

Gunshots and axes in broad daylight brawl near Larnaca Police HQ (VIDEO)

Police authorities are carrying out an extensive investigation following a serious violent incident that erupted in central Larnaca, just a short distance from the city’s Police Headquarters....

Cyprus bids a solemn farewell to former President George Vassiliou

Cyprus bids a solemn farewell to former President George Vassiliou

The funeral of former President of the Republic of Cyprus Geoprge Vassiliou is being conducted today with full state honors, financed by the Republic and in accordance with protocol for a sitting head of state....

Supreme Court upholds extradition of Russian national to Russia

Supreme Court upholds extradition of Russian national to Russia

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed an application filed by a detained Russian citizen seeking to block his extradition to the Russian Federation, where he is wanted to stand trial on large-scale tax evasion charges....

Quad bike poachers evade capture, freshly killed hares seized in Buffer Zone

Quad bike poachers evade capture, freshly killed hares seized in Buffer Zone

Authorities from the Game and Fauna Service were placed on high alert on Thursday evening following reports of gunfire and illegal hare hunting in the area between Mammari and Denia, within the Buffer Zone....

Lace up or lock up as thousands of runners take over Nicosia tomorrow

Lace up or lock up as thousands of runners take over Nicosia tomorrow

Nicosia will be at the center of a major international sporting event tomorrow, Sunday 18 January, as the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon brings more than 8,000 runners and visitors into the capital. ...

How Vassiliou founded the University of Cyprus...against all odds

How Vassiliou founded the University of Cyprus...against all odds

The second half of the 1980s can fairly be described as a period of renewal and opening up on many fronts in Cyprus. One of the most significant developments of that era was the creation of the University of Cyprus, which, after years of debate, disagreements, and delays, was finally established in 1989....

Hit the road… for meze!

Hit the road… for meze!

Sometimes, a meal isn’t just a meal, it’s an excuse to hop in the car, leave the city behind, and chase something delicious....

Brace yourself! The coldest day of winter hits Cyprus Monday

Brace yourself! The coldest day of winter hits Cyprus Monday

Brrr...Cyprus is about to get a serious chill. Meteorologists warn that Monday will likely be the coldest day of the winter so far, with temperatures plunging well below seasonal averages. In the interior, morning lows could dip to around 10°C, while in the mountains, it could drop below freezing....

Two Chihuahuas abandoned in Nicosia park

Two Chihuahuas abandoned in Nicosia park

Two tiny Chihuahuas were left behind like they didn’t matter....

Are you dead? There’s an app for that

Are you dead? There’s an app for that

Your phone asks you one simple question: “Are you dead?” In China, that blunt question has turned into one of the country’s most downloaded paid apps, and it's easy to see why....

The nation pays tribute to former president George Vassiliou

The nation pays tribute to former president George Vassiliou

The body of former President of the Republic, George Vassiliou, is being laid out for public viewing today at the Church of Hagia Sophia, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m....

''Citizenship'' offered for buyers of homes in occupied Cyprus

''Citizenship'' offered for buyers of homes in occupied Cyprus

A new proposal could give Turkish citizens the right to “citizenship” if they buy property in the occupied areas of Cyprus, according to recent reports. The plan reportedly targets a stock of 20,000 to 25,000 newly built homes, primarily in the town of Trikomo....

Cyprus moves to break deep Russian ties

Cyprus moves to break deep Russian ties

Cyprus’ top diplomat has acknowledged that the island had long-standing ties with Russia but said the government has taken decisive action to dismantle those links following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ...

Seeing the Mona Lisa just got pricier for non-Europeans

Seeing the Mona Lisa just got pricier for non-Europeans

If you’re traveling to Paris from outside Europe, seeing the Louvre’s masterpieces now costs €32 instead of €22, a jump the museum says is necessary to fund renovations, but one that has some visitors fuming....

Phone scam in Athens used equipment hidden in car trunk

Phone scam in Athens used equipment hidden in car trunk

A sophisticated phone scam that netted hundreds of euros from unsuspecting victims in Athens is a reminder that anyone, anywhere, could fall prey to cyber trickery, Cyprus included. ...

Sea turtle incident triggers disciplinary probe in Chloraka

Sea turtle incident triggers disciplinary probe in Chloraka

Authorities in western Paphos have ordered a disciplinary investigation after the discovery of a dead sea turtle on a beach in Chloraka, an incident that sparked public outrage and heartbreak among residents and animal lovers....

Good news for shoppers: Zero VAT stays on basic goods in 2026

Good news for shoppers: Zero VAT stays on basic goods in 2026

Shoppers in Cyprus will get a break on everyday essentials for another year, as the government confirmed that zero VAT on a range of basic goods will remain in place throughout 2026....

Identity of body found at sea on Wednesday still unconfirmed

Identity of body found at sea on Wednesday still unconfirmed

Authorities are still waiting on DNA results after a man’s body was found in the sea off Cyprus’ southern coast, a discovery that has intensified speculation around the disappearance of a Russian businessman who vanished earlier this month....

Cloudy skies today, so enjoy the last of the mild 18°C highs before the weather turns

Cloudy skies today, so enjoy the last of the mild 18°C highs before the weather turns

A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....

GeSY system disruptions under scrutiny in high-level Health Ministry meeting

GeSY system disruptions under scrutiny in high-level Health Ministry meeting

A high-level meeting was convened this week to address mounting concerns over ongoing disruptions to the Information System of Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY)....

Small dams record overflows as water levels remain critically low overall

Small dams record overflows as water levels remain critically low overall

Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....

Avlona leader accuses UN of inaction over new buffer zone violations

Avlona leader accuses UN of inaction over new buffer zone violations

The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....

EU College of Commissioners meets Cyprus Cabinet at Limassol Port during presidency visit

EU College of Commissioners meets Cyprus Cabinet at Limassol Port during presidency visit

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday carried out a series of high-level engagements marking the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cyprus, within the framework of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

Undercover sting exposes alleged sex-for-work scheme targeting British women in Ayia Napa (video)

Undercover sting exposes alleged sex-for-work scheme targeting British women in Ayia Napa (video)

Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....

Nicosia celebrates the reopening of Famagusta Gate after seven years

Nicosia celebrates the reopening of Famagusta Gate after seven years

After nearly seven years of construction and setbacks, Nicosia’s historic Famagusta Gate has finally reopened, marking a major milestone for the capital’s cultural scene....

NATO moves troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover talk shakes alliance

NATO moves troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover talk shakes alliance

Several NATO countries are sending troops to Greenland this week, officially for joint military exercises, but clearly also to make a point, as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking openly about taking control of the Arctic island....

Knife attack in Kiti turns bizarre as suspect drives victim to hospital

Knife attack in Kiti turns bizarre as suspect drives victim to hospital

Police in Larnaca are investigating an attempted murder after a 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack late Tuesday in the village of Kiti....

Top Cyprus officials’ salaries made public, judges earn more than President

Top Cyprus officials’ salaries made public, judges earn more than President

The monthly paychecks of Cyprus’ top officials have been made public, and the numbers reveal a surprise: while the president tops the salary scale on paper, some senior judges actually take home more money....

Deloitte expands its global suite of GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities in Omnia

Deloitte expands its global suite of GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities in Omnia

Deloitte has announced the integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its Omnia, Deloitte’s global cloud-based Audit & Assurance platform, aimed at enhancing the audit and assurance experience, advancing Deloitte’s effort to drive innovation with enhanced technology. ...

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