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1. From colony to republic: The day a nation was born (photos and video)

Sixty-five years ago, the Union Jack was lowered in Nicosia, the new Cypriot flag was raised, and Archbishop Makarios III signed the papers that marked the island’s leap into independence....

2. EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

The top decision-makers of the European Investment Bank (EIB) are in Cyprus for their first board meeting in the country, shining a spotlight on the island as a key partner in European development....

3. Cyprus President hosts world powers at UN, pushes for peace talks and hails gas find

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides used his time at the UN General Assembly this week to juggle two weighty issues: the long-frozen Cyprus peace talks and the island’s growing role in global energy....

4. Cyprus kids finally fly the nest at 27, still quicker than the Greeks

Europe’s ''kids'' aren’t really kids when they finally leave home. New figures show that in 2024, the average age for young Europeans to fly the nest was 26.2...just a hair younger than the year before....

5. Christodoulides heads to Canada to court investors

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Toronto this week to showcase Cyprus as a prime destination for international investment, the government said Wednesday....

6. Your delightfully dramatic weather dispatch

A moody low-pressure system has decided to park itself over our lovely region, presumably because it heard about our excellent hospitality and refuses to leave....

7. Mediablog: When journalism gets buried by the algorithm

A story involving minors, and all the consequences for their families, was treated like the trailer for a new reality show that simply had to air at any cost. ...

8. Cap St Georges hosts prestigious international event

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort hosted a distinguished AUB – Mediterraneo and Municipality of Paphos Event with key participation from the Delphi Economic Forum....

9. Politics blog: The Judas dinner, the hotelier’s grip, and the ''coming soon'' reshuffle

Quiz of the Day: Which big hotel owner in Paphos secretly controls the Departments of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, and how? Answers… coming soon....

10. Cyprus sizzles as Lefkara hits near-record 46°C

Cyprus turned into an outdoor oven on Wednesday, with Lefkara clocking an eye-watering 46.1°C, just a whisker below the country’s hottest temperature ever recorded....

11. Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed the lions and lynxes

A zoo in Denmark is under fire and getting more than a few raised eyebrows after it publicly asked for donations of small pets to feed its larger animals. Yes, you read that right....

12. Law Commissioner acquitted in breathalyzer test case

Law Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou has been acquitted of charges that she failed to provide a sufficient breathalyzer sample during a police stop earlier this year, ...

13. We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....

14. Victory or vanity? Reflections on New York and the Cyprus talks

We Have Triumphed! That’s how I feel after New York. Some ingrates will sneer, “a mountain labored and gave birth to a mouse."...

15. UN hosts ''unofficial express'' Cyprus conference in New York

Seasoned observers are calling it an ''informal express'' gathering, the two-day international conference on the Cyprus problem that kicks off today at United Nations headquarters in New York. ...

16. A two-Michelin-starred culinary event at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Savor innovation, artistry, and flavors at Sky 7...

17. Fidias interviewed Tatar, and I’m glad he did

What’s all the hullabaloo about? That’s what I found myself asking after watching MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In my view, it was a fascinating, necessary, and, yes, bold move. But apparently, not everyone agrees....

18. Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

President Nikos Christodoulides will head to New York later this month for crucial UN-hosted talks on the Cyprus problem, but notably, he’ll be going alone....

19. Michelin magic at Cap St Georges as chef Thomas Bühner cooks up a culinary experience like no other

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is set to welcome the renowned Michelin-starred chef Thomas Bühner on the 26-27-28th of June....

20. Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

21. Savor the Summer Flame: Where Fire Meets Freshness at Salt & Fire

Salt & Fire isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience defined by exceptional hospitality and unforgettable flavors. Its custom-built wood-fire grill is the heart of it all, imparting a signature smoky essence and unparalleled taste to every dish....

22. Let them eat cake!

We all remember the former Auditor General’s infamous visit to the presidential bedroom and the rumors about curtains and a €100,000 renovation....

23. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

24. May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 23/05/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

25. Michelin-star chef Kazuyuki Tanaka takes over Cap St. Georges for two-night culinary showcase

Cap St. Georges Hotel & Resort is set to welcome the renowned Michelin-starred chef Kazuyuki Tanaka for the highly anticipated Sky Stars Culinary event on the 30th and 31st of May....

26. Fork Food Market returns to Nicosia with street eats, beats and summer vibes

By the time the sun sets on Friday, April 25, the Nicosia Municipal Gardens will once again come alive with the smells of sizzling street food, the buzz of conversation, and the unmistakable energy of Fork Food Market....

27. ''They’re kissing my ass'': Trump boasts about trade talks (video)

In true Donald Trump fashion, the former U.S. President lit a firestorm overnight, not with policy, but with his words....

28. Macron brings star power to Cypriot chef’s Greek restaurant in Paris

It’s not every day that the President of France and the First Lady step out for a quiet dinner — and it’s even more special when that dinner is at a Greek restaurant run by a celebrated Cypriot chef....

29. Once again Lidl Cyprus stands by its people this Easter

Lidl Cyprus continues to invest in its team, recognizing their commitment and contribution to the company's success. In this context, it continues to provide additional cash benefits that enhance the income of its employees....

30. From water woes to bank bets, here are the stories to follow