Cyprus formally opened its competitive electricity market Wednesday, a milestone in the country’s effort to liberalize the energy sector and give consumers more freedom to choose how they buy power....
Cyprus is marking its 65th Independence Day today with the annual military parade in Nicosia, a celebration that carries both pride and a reminder of the island’s complicated road to freedom....
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....
Happy holiday, Cyprus! While the calendar insists it’s autumn, the weather has clearly decided, “Not so fast!” and is clinging to summer like a child refusing to let go of the beach....
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the northern tip of Cebu island Tuesday, sending residents running into the streets and causing damage to buildings, officials said....
Two separate violent incidents left men hospitalized in serious condition in Cyprus on Monday and Tuesday, authorities said, as police continue investigations and search for suspects....
Authorities in Limassol are investigating a case of online fraud in which a company lost more than €37,000 after being misled by a fraudulent email....
Imagine stumbling upon a time machine and ending up in ancient Athens. You walk through the streets, telling people that you come from the future. Most laugh at you, but a curious philosopher, Democritus, decides to listen....
The Municipality of Paphos has signed a contract to create two new museums in the city’s historic district as part of its cultural development drive....
Christos Misos captured the gold medal at the World Para Archery Championships in South Korea on Saturday, giving Cyprus a world champion in the sport....
Former European Union Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides was recognized in Spain on Monday for her role in shaping Europe’s fight against cancer....
Cyprus’ state payroll is set to climb again in 2026, with government spending on personnel projected to rise by €153 million despite efforts to rein in hiring....
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed suggestions that he had agreed in principle to a Palestinian state, insisting instead that Israel’s army will remain in much of Gaza....
Cyprus has a story to tell. One of creativity, daring ideas, and a growing ecosystem of innovation. At the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, happening on October 9, the Alpha Stage will put the spotlight squarely on the people making it happen....
Greece has just welcomed its first fully automated supermarket, where shoppers grab what they need and walk out without interacting with a single cashier....
The Administrative Court of Appeal in Cyprus has upheld the detention of an Iranian national seeking international protection, reversing a lower court’s earlier ruling that had ordered his release....
The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....
A late-night shooting outside a luxury hotel in Limassol has left a 42-year-old Ukrainian man seriously injured, in what police believe was a violent fallout over money....
Police in Limassol are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man as a premeditated murder after an autopsy suggested his injuries were not caused by a fall....
For the first time in Cyprus, households and businesses will soon be able to choose who supplies their electricity. Starting today, 17 companies, ranging from homegrown startups to established energy providers, are stepping into the island’s brand-new competitive electricity market....
Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean are among the world’s most climate-sensitive regions, already experiencing hotter, drier summers, the island’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, said....
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has raised concerns about the GSI electricity interconnection project, saying there is a risk if the government provides funding. He added that some studies suggest the project may not be viable....
This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....
Authorities have issued a public alert for 24-year-old Ihab Al Mistu from Syria, who is wanted in connection with ongoing investigations into human smuggling and related crimes....
Evidently, there has always been a generation gap. It is entirely natural that younger people are born, come of age, and operate in environments that are slightly, considerably, or even radically different from those in which their parents and grandparents lived and were nurtured....
A 34-year-old Syrian man died Sunday following a motorcycle collision in Limassol, with an autopsy revealing severe head trauma that police suspect may be linked to an improperly secured helmet....
