DEFENCE The renewed programme strengthens Cyprus’ security ties with Greece and Jordan but does not create a mutual defence pact. Photo credit: @NationalGuardCY Facebook Cyprus, Greece and Jordan renew defence cooperation programme Newsroom Cyprus, Greece and Jordan have renewed a military cooperation programme that will keep their armed forces working together on defence and security matters. READ MORE
Look up tonight: Cyprus gets a front-row seat to the Perseids Moonless skies could make this year’s meteor shower especially bright, with up to 100 “shooting stars” an hour under ideal ... Newsroom 12/08/2026 | NEWS
€50,000 in 36 hours: Drousiotis reaches legal fund target The journalist says donations of just €5 and €10 mattered as much as the money, showing him he was not facing his court ... Newsroom 12/08/2026 | NEWS
Prisoners released early to ease overcrowding Minor offenders who meet certain conditions are being freed, while some foreign prisoners face deportation instead. Newsroom 12/08/2026 | NEWS
Four died. One man went to prison. Now he has been acquitted After three years behind bars, the man convicted over the deadly Arakapas fire was acquitted because the evidence raised ... Newsroom 12/08/2026 | NEWS
Nina Schick, a leading voice on sovereign AI, joins Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 The sovereign AI strategist has advised NATO, briefed Joe Biden and worked with the U.S. Army, UN and Mastercard. Press Release 12/08/2026 | NEWS
Wednesday weather: Midweek heat peaks at 40°C inland ahead of weekend thunderstorms Unstable weather brings rain, thunderstorms, and a welcome cooling trend starting Friday. Newsroom 12/08/2026 | NEWS
Cyprus records higher daily tobacco use than EU average 22.6% of people aged 16 and over reported daily use of tobacco or related products in 2025. Newsroom 11/08/2026 | NEWS
Hundreds of guitars unite to put Cyprus on the world stage More than 300 classical guitars form one of the world’s largest organised guitar ensembles. Newsroom 11/08/2026 | NEWS
Drousiotis fundraiser under investigation after minister flags possible legal breach Newsroom 11/08/2026 | NEWS
Cyprus ranks among EU top three for Ukrainians under temporary protection 31,690 beneficiaries were registered in Cyprus in June, giving the island one of the EU’s highest rates per capita. Newsroom 11/08/2026 | NEWS
