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Officials take action to make Akamas National Park safer and more sustainable

Akamas National Forest Park, one of Cyprus’ most treasured natural areas, is getting a closer look from the government. ...

24/03/2026 | NEWS

Government prepares energy relief measures as crisis reaches households

The energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East has now reached the doorstep of every Cypriot household. Like other European governments, Cyprus is one step away from rolling out measures aimed at tackling soaring energy costs and the wider cost-of-living squeeze....

24/03/2026 | BUSINESS

Forecast: A ''two-parter'' Tuesday before the big parade

If you’re currently pushing through the Tuesday grind, there is a very literal light at the end of the tunnel: tomorrow is Greek Independence Day, and a mid-week holiday is the perfect antidote to those Monday-after-effects....

24/03/2026 | NEWS

EAC rolls out energy-saving push by offering €20 LED vouchers for every home

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) Supply has announced the rollout of the second phase of its energy-efficiency initiative, extending €20 vouchers for LED lighting to all residential customers....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

HMS Dragon arrives in Cyprus after two week journey from Portsmouth

A British naval destroyer, HMS Dragon, has arrived in Cyprus after a journey of nearly two weeks from Portsmouth, where it departed on March 10. The deployment is intended to reinforce air defense capabilities at the UK’s bases on the island....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

350-400 new colorectal cancer cases reported annually in Cyprus

Around 350–400 people in Cyprus are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, making it one of the most common cancers on the island. Health specialists warn that, despite these figures, the disease is largely preventable and highly treatable when identified early....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

The paranoid side of history

Since March 2 of this year, invoking its familiar pretext of “combating terrorism,” the Israeli army has killed in neighboring Lebanon, at least up to the moment these lines are being written, more than a thousand people, including 118 children and 40 healthcare workers. ...

23/03/2026 | OPINION

Surging waters at Xyliatos Dam prompt safety warnings

The Department of Forests has announced that Xyliatos Dam overflowed on Monday following recent rainfall, creating a striking natural display that has already begun attracting visitors to the area....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Health Insurance Organization overpaid €150 million in duplicate claims

An extraordinary case involving tens of millions of euros being drained from the HIO fund has been brought to light by “K.” At a time when middle- and low-income households are struggling with rising costs and widening inequality, which carries serious social consequences, officials within the HIO appear to have wasted vast sums of money. ...

23/03/2026 | NEWS

From Cyprus to Manhattan: 25-year-old founder brings Mediterranean heat to NYC fitness scene

Forget boring spin classes and sweaty expo halls. Imagine sweating it out on a Manhattan rooftop while DJs drop beats, your friends cheer you on, and every move feels more like a celebration than a workout. ...

23/03/2026 | LIFE

No clear leader as polls shake up Cyprus election race

Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Man steals police patrol van in Larnaca, escapes after short chase

A police patrol van being used in foot-and-mouth disease monitoring operations in the Larnaca district was stolen early Sunday morning, triggering a brief pursuit and an ongoing police investigation....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 after cancer battle

Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of the adult content platform OnlyFans, has died after a long battle with cancer, the company announced Monday. He was 43....

23/03/2026 | BUSINESS

Cyprus to build new prison in isolated area as calls for reform grow

Cyprus will build a new correctional facility on a remote state-owned site near Mathiatis, Justice Minister Kostas Phytiris announced during a parliamentary Human Rights Committee session. ...

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Bank of Cyprus acquires cdbBank’s healthy assets in strategic move

Bank of Cyprus (BOC) has acquired cdbBank, taking over only the financially healthy assets of the smaller lender, according to sources close to the deal....

23/03/2026 | BUSINESS

Farmers protest mass culls of healthy livestock, reject compensation

Dozens of Cypriot farmers staged a peaceful protest outside the Presidential Palace on Saturday, March 21, voicing frustration over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Fuel and heating oil prices soar in Cyprus, petrol could top €2 per liter

Daily attacks targeting the world’s fuel supply lifeline in the Arabian Gulf have triggered an energy shock whose effects are expected to outlast the fighting itself in Iran....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Unauthorized livestock transport detected; violators to lose compensation

Cyprus authorities have detected four cases of unauthorized livestock transport in recent days, raising concern among officials as efforts intensify to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Bomb explosion damages reception venue in Nicosia district

An explosion caused by a bomb damaged a well-known reception venue in the Nicosia district early Monday, prompting an ongoing police investigation....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Monday forecast: A repeat performance from the clouds

While the morning might start with only a few stray clouds, the sky is scheduled to thicken up by the afternoon, bringing local showers and the potential for isolated thunderstorms to most districts....

23/03/2026 | NEWS

Government weighs return of ''Mortgage-to-Rent'' scheme to help homeowners avoid foreclosure

As debate continues over changes to foreclosure laws and Parliament races to pass legislation that will reshape the framework, the Mortgage to Rent scheme has once again come into focus....

22/03/2026 | NEWS

''Business as usual'' for Easter travel

Cypriots will be packing their bags this Easter season as well, even in wartime conditions, carrying a small dose of uncertainty and insecurity. This year’s Easter, which falls on April 12, finds Cypriot travelers facing a different international environment...

22/03/2026 | NEWS

War sends Euribor climbing and hits loan holders

The war in the Middle East has clearly increased uncertainty and is putting pressure on inflation, leading to higher costs for loans in Cyprus that are tied to Euribor. More specifically, Euribor has increased by 20 basis points since the start of the war just over 20 days ago. ...

22/03/2026 | BUSINESS