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Avakas Gorge trail closed due to safety risks

The Department of Forests has reiterated that the popular Avakas Gorge trail, located within Akamas National Forest Park, will remain closed to the public until further notice, citing ongoing safety concerns....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Middle East conflict threatens Cyprus tourism, ports, and banks, says DBRS

Cyprus’ sunny beaches, luxury resorts, and bustling ports could soon feel the ripple effects of turmoil in the Middle East. A new report from Canadian rating agency Morningstar DBRS warns that the island’s heavy dependence on tourism and shipping makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions from the Gulf....

30/03/2026 | BUSINESS

‘Death was not our fate’: Syrian father crosses seas to save his ailing son

Abdulaziz Aldarwish decided to take drastic action after his son Yahia’s young kidneys failed....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

30 years later he gets a fresh shot at justice

A single moment in 1995 changed a man’s life forever, and now, more than 30 years later, the courts are giving him another shot at justice....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Akrotiri residents oppose antennas, but British bases can take the land anyway

Residents in the Akrotiri area may have little say over a major new military installation planned near their homes after Kourion Mayor Pantelis Georgiou revealed that British Bases authorities legally have the power to requisition land even if the community objects....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Queens, Kings, and Cyprus. Checkmate!

The night of March 28 was windy, cloudy, and even a little rainy, the kind that makes you clutch your coat and hope your hair survives the evening. ...

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus Makes a… Checkmate on the Chessboard!

In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the epicenter of the global chess scene. For the first time, the most important and demanding tournament in the World Chess Championship cycle is being held at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, in the Peyia area of Paphos, from March 28 to April 16, 2026....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Cat goes missing during airport transfer

Bibi, a male cat blind in one eye, vanished during an international flight from Larnaca Airport with a stopover in Athens, sparking outrage among animal lovers and raising serious questions about how pets are handled in transit....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Half of Cyprus got breached because nobody owns access

The Digital Security Authority recently reported that one in two people and businesses in Cyprus experienced a cyberattack last year. The statistic made headlines briefly, then disappeared from conversation....

30/03/2026 | OPINION

30,000 animals dead, but were authorities too late?

More than 30,000 farm animals have been culled across Cyprus after authorities moved to contain outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in affected livestock units in Nicosia and Larnaca, the Agriculture Ministry said Monday, marking what officials hope is a turning point in the crisis....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Monday forecast: A sluggish start in the wrong time zone

We have a low-pressure system lingering, which means while most of the island will see clear intervals, the west and southeast are on standby for isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm....

30/03/2026 | NEWS

Farmer allegedly hid livestock and refused culling orders

The Veterinary Services are calling for strict observance of regulations as efforts continue to contain a livestock virus outbreak, stressing that the situation demands accountability from everyone involved....

29/03/2026 | NEWS

The ''eyes and ears'' of the West

The final decades of the 20th century and the early decades of the 21st showcased the importance of the British bases in addressing a range of challenges....

29/03/2026 | NEWS

Finance Ministry intervenes over HIO’s €150M double payments

The explanations provided by the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) regarding reports of double payments to healthcare providers have not resolved concerns about the management of public funds. ...

29/03/2026 | NEWS

When London considered leaving Cyprus

In the mid-1970s, Britain considered a complete withdrawal from Cyprus. A series of declassified British archival documents show that the government under Harold Wilson examined the possibility of fully removing its bases from the island....

29/03/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus named in three separate non-compliance actions by European Commission

The European Commission on Friday stepped up pressure on Cyprus and a group of EU member states, launching a series of infringement procedures over delays in implementing key legislation spanning financial transparency, banking regulation and criminal justice cooperation...

28/03/2026 | NEWS

€8,250 in fines issued after crackdown on illegal passenger transport

Authorities in carried out a series of targeted inspections in mid-March to address unlawful passenger transport, resulting in fines totaling €8,250 and multiple violations being recorded....

28/03/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus naturalisation rate falls in 2024 despite EU-wide increase

Cyprus saw a decline in the pace at which foreign residents became citizens in 2024, based on newly released figures from Eurostat....

28/03/2026 | NEWS

Parliament unanimously approves tougher controls on ex-officials moving to private sector

Lawmakers have unanimously approved tougher rules governing how former public officials move into private-sector jobs, aiming to close loopholes and better guard against conflicts of interest....

28/03/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus Intelligence can now wiretap without Court's green light

Cyprus’ parliamentary legal affairs committee has agreed on a new framework for phone surveillance, aiming to balance national security needs with citizens’ rights, but not without controversy....

27/03/2026 | NEWS

foodhaus goes nationwide with first Paralimni store

The ipH Iakovos Photiades Group of Companies has opened the 11th store of its foodhaus chain — and its first location in Paralimni — marking the brand’s expansion into every city across Cyprus....

27/03/2026 | BUSINESS

Outrage after cat shot, activists say violence against animals is escalating

Outrage is growing in Paphos after a cat was found severely injured by a gunshot, a case animal welfare advocates say is yet another sign that cruelty toward animals on the island is no longer rare, but recurring....

27/03/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus Makes… Checkmate in Chess!

In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the centre of the global chess world. For the first time, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, located in the Peyia area of Paphos, will host one of the most important and demanding tournaments in the world championship cycle, from March 28 to April 16, 2026....

27/03/2026 | NEWS