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241. Alcohol sales to minors on the rise, and no one seems to be stopping it

More and more teenagers in Cyprus are getting their hands on alcohol, and they’re not hiding it. In the afternoons, groups of underage drinkers are gathering in public parks across the island, bottles in hand, as the sale of alcohol to minors spirals out of control....

242. European Parliament officially condemns Erdogan's recent visit to the occupied areas

The European Parliament approved a resolution Wednesday on Turkey's progress report regarding its EU accession process and relations, drafted by Spanish MEP Nacho Sanchez Amor....

243. Cyprus struggles to fill jobs amid booming sectors, red tape

Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists....

244. Smart meter swap blamed for house fire

A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....

245. Explosions near Limassol Port spark fireworks investigation (VIDEO)

Authorities in Limassol were placed on high alert late Tuesday night after a series of explosions and a fire broke out near the city’s port area, prompting an immediate response from police and fire services....

246. Wagging tails & sunshine ahead. Your favorite furry forecaster reports!

Oh boy, oh boy, what a pawsitively perfect day! The skies are mostly clear today, just the way I like it when I zoom around the park!...

247. Cyprus slashes prison overcrowding, responds to Eurostat report

Prison overcrowding in Cyprus has dropped significantly, falling from 70% to 27% over the past year, the Justice Ministry said Monday....

248. Surprise surprise, Cyprus near the top again in EU electricity costs

Cyprus had the second highest electricity prices in the European Union relative to consumer purchasing power in the second half of 2024, according to new data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

249. Moody’s upgrades Bank of Cyprus to A3

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term deposit rating to A3 from Baa1 and revised its outlook to stable....

250. Cyprus fuel prices raise eyebrows and questions

If you feel like you’re paying more at the pump lately, you’re not imagining it....

251. Brutal killing of Yannis Argyros: 19 stab wounds, drugs, and a café full of clues

The murder of 45-year-old Yannis Argyros has shocked Cyprus, with authorities revealing the victim was stabbed 19 times in a savage attack that has led to the arrest of two people....

252. Scammers hijack parking machines with fake QR codes

A new scam is making the rounds in Limassol, with fraudsters tricking unsuspecting drivers by slapping fake QR codes on parking ticket machines in municipal car parks....

253. Education Ministry slammed for millions spent and cut corners in dodgy deals

A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....

254. Israeli strikes kill at least 57 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say

At least 57 people were killed Monday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials in the blockaded territory....

255. Union condemns threats against Turkish Cypriot journalist exposing corruption and organized crime in occupied Cyprus

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has raised alarm over death threats made against journalist Aysemden Akin, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Bugun Kibris, following her investigative reporting into corruption and criminal networks tied to occupied Cyprus and Turkey....

256. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

257. Inmate population in Cyprus more than doubles prison capacity, Eurostat says

Cyprus had the most overcrowded prisons in the European Union in 2023, with an inmate population more than double the system’s intended capacity, according to figures released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency....

258. PwC Cyprus: The Cypriot real estate market maintained its momentum in 2024

PwC Cyprus presents its annual report on the Cypriot real estate market, outlining the main developments and trends of the sector during 2024, through detailed analysis and the use of extensive databases as well as the firm’s sectoral expertise....

259. They knew but didn't warn the public

Even after lives were lost and families shattered, Cyprus’ Road Transport Department failed to properly inform the public about the dangers of defective Takata airbags....

260. The Republic of shrugged shoulders

''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...

261. Why London’s real estate market remains one of the most liquid in the world

London’s property market has long been considered a safe bet for investors. The reason? It’s all about liquidity. ...

262. Nicosia Mayor slams delay in flood works after streets turn to rivers

A brief but intense downpour over the weekend turned part of Engomi into a fast-moving river, raising fresh concerns over Cyprus’ readiness to handle extreme weather....

263. Two arrested in fatal stabbing of man in Limassol

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 45-year-old Yiannis Argyrou, who was found dead Sunday morning in the garage of his apartment building in the Mesa Geitonia area of Limassol, police said....

264. Cyprus avoids water cuts, but your bill might take a hit

Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....

265. Missing 82-year-old man found safe in Limassol

An 82-year-old man who had been reported missing Friday afternoon was found safe later that evening with the help of a citizen, police said....

266. Woman killed in explosion at Thessaloniki parking lot

A 38-year-old woman who was seriously injured in an explosion early this morning in central Thessaloniki has died from her injuries....

267. 82-year-old man reported missing in Limassol

268. Humanitarian ship bound for Gaza reportedly hit by Israeli drone strike in international waters (VIDEO)

A ship owned by a Cypriot company helped extinguish a fire on a vessel carrying humanitarian aid and activists that was reportedly struck by drones in international waters off Malta, a Cypriot rescue official said Friday....

269. Weighting for change: Cyprus feels the heavy burden of obesity

Obesity in Cyprus has reached 16.9% of the population, according to the country’s first National Nutrition Survey, released Friday by the Research and Education Institute “Health of the Child.” ...

270. Nicosia nabs top spot in Cyprus's priciest property sales for March

Nicosia topped the charts in March with the most expensive property sale in Cyprus, a whopping €29.3 million office transaction in the central district of Agioi Omologites, according to property data firm Ask Wire....