CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
14 December, 2025
 

News Stream

Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

Police are investigating a brutal murder committed Friday morning shortly before 10 a.m., with the victim identified as 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a well-known figure in Cyprus football and local business circles....

Tatar proposes massive property exchange across Cyprus

Tatar proposes massive property exchange across Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has proposed exchanging Turkish Cypriot-owned properties in the south with Greek Cypriot-owned land in the north, reviving one of Cyprus’s most politically charged issues....

Same contractors, same delays in Cyprus' public works

Same contractors, same delays in Cyprus' public works

The Auditor General’s latest report on public construction projects has confirmed what many in Cyprus already suspected: major public works are often delayed, and a small number of contractors dominate the market....

Karmiotissa FC chairman gunned down in Limassol highway shooting (pics)

Karmiotissa FC chairman gunned down in Limassol highway shooting (pics)

A shocking murder early Friday morning has rattled Limassol after football agent Stavros Demosthenous was shot multiple times while sitting in his car on the Limassol highway....

Businessman shot dead on Limassol highway

Businessman shot dead on Limassol highway

Authorities in Limassol have been mobilized after a fatal shooting on the Limassol highway just a short while ago....

Friday weather bulletin (aka your excuse to stay in or look fancy outside)

Friday weather bulletin (aka your excuse to stay in or look fancy outside)

Let’s go make Friday jealous of itself! A weak low-pressure system is wandering around like it forgot what it was supposed to do....

Cyprus’ Petros Christodoulides wins gold at Pan American Open in Lima

Cyprus’ Petros Christodoulides wins gold at Pan American Open in Lima

Cyprus’ rising judo star, Petros Christodoulides, clinched first place at the Pan American Open in Lima 2025, securing the gold medal in the -66kg category after four impressive victories....

Authorities seek solutions to protect Larnaca Salt Lake

Authorities seek solutions to protect Larnaca Salt Lake

A recent incident involving two vehicles getting stuck at Larnaca’s Aliki Salt Lake highlighted ongoing violations in the area. Pedestrians and motorcyclists frequently trespass, prompting local authorities to explore ways to safeguard the sensitive environment....

When life gives you lemons… learn what they’re telling you

When life gives you lemons… learn what they’re telling you

It’s not every day that a dozen lemons can save lives. But that’s exactly the idea behind “Know Your Lemons”, an international breast cancer awareness campaign that’s just arrived in Cyprus....

Larnaca Hospital audit reveals overworked staff and lost millions

Larnaca Hospital audit reveals overworked staff and lost millions

A 2023 audit of Larnaca General Hospital revealed continuing chaos despite recent upgrades, with Emergency Department staff overworked, patient records incomplete, and tens of thousands of euros in reimbursements lost....

Teachers vs. the Ministry: Why are Cyprus educators rejecting the new evaluation system?

Teachers vs. the Ministry: Why are Cyprus educators rejecting the new evaluation system?

Cyprus’ primary school teachers have drawn a line in the sand. The Cyprus Greek Teachers’ Organization (POED) has rejected the Ministry of Education’s final proposal for a new teacher evaluation system, and they’re even considering strike action if the government tries to push it through....

Stress tests for Cyprus’ digital infrastructure reveal gaps in cyber and technical resilience

Stress tests for Cyprus’ digital infrastructure reveal gaps in cyber and technical resilience

Cyprus’ digital infrastructure is under pressure as a wave of cyberattacks and technical failures exposes vulnerabilities in both security and operational resilience. Experts warn that recent incidents bear signs of cyber espionage, not just crime....

US tech firm TKI expands to Cyprus through AI merger

US tech firm TKI expands to Cyprus through AI merger

A major new player has joined Cyprus’ growing tech scene. US-based software and AI company TKI is officially setting up shop on the island after merging with Hybrid ConsulTech, which will now operate as TKI EMEA....

Just a stream? Think again.

Just a stream? Think again.

Imagine this: you’re hiking with friends, sun on your back, and you come across a cool, waist-deep stream. The water feels amazing, your legs rejoice, and you’re laughing, splashing, maybe snapping a few selfies. Life is good....

Cyprus looks to Israel as military modernization accelerates

Cyprus looks to Israel as military modernization accelerates

Cyprus is ramping up the modernization of its National Guard, putting missile defense, anti-air capabilities, and drones at the top of the list — and its growing military ties with Israel are a big part of the plan....

The Arc de Triomphe is coming to D.C… I mean, the Arc de Trump

The Arc de Triomphe is coming to D.C… I mean, the Arc de Trump

Well, I can’t say I’m surprised. The man has put his name on everything from steaks to skyscrapers, so why not an arch? Donald Trump has now announced plans to build what he calls the ''Arc de Trump''...

Teen arrested after police chase and crash in Limassol

Teen arrested after police chase and crash in Limassol

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Limassol after a dramatic police chase ended in a crash, authorities said....

Cypriot travelers keep Athens airport busy

Cypriot travelers keep Athens airport busy

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for Athens International Airport, with passenger numbers between the two countries hitting new records this year....

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 10/10/2025

October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 10/10/2025

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....

Weather report: Calm, cool, and mildly confused

Weather report: Calm, cool, and mildly confused

A mildly confused low-pressure system is meandering through the area, doing its best impression of someone who forgot why they walked into a room....

Cypriot youth rank lowest in Europe for happiness, survey finds

Cypriot youth rank lowest in Europe for happiness, survey finds

Cyprus is emerging as the European country where young people report the lowest levels of happiness, according to the 2023/24 European Social Survey (ESS). ...

Schools in Karpasia face 'regime of intimidation,' lawmakers say

Schools in Karpasia face 'regime of intimidation,' lawmakers say

Lawmakers are demanding immediate reforms to support Greek Cypriot schools in the occupied Karpasia region, where educators and students are said to be working under what officials described as a “regime of intimidation.”...

Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....

History repeats itself as a travesty

History repeats itself as a travesty

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the internet revolution was just beginning, and every country was racing to connect through data cables. Cyprus decided it did not want those cables to have a landing point here to protect Cyta’s monopoly....

''Peace is ensured through strength,” Palmas says, defending Cyprus’s military strategy

''Peace is ensured through strength,” Palmas says, defending Cyprus’s military strategy

Cyprus’s defense modernization strategy is centered on upgrading the National Guard’s anti-missile and air defense systems while expanding its use of drones, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Wednesday. ...

Four-lane road and green spaces worth €40 million planned for Paphos

Four-lane road and green spaces worth €40 million planned for Paphos

The road expansion project for Tombs of the Kings Avenue to Coral Bay is moving ahead, with the tender expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Public Works....

Charalambides Christis fixes milk shelf-life glitch

Charalambides Christis fixes milk shelf-life glitch

Charalambides Christis has confirmed it found and resolved the issue that caused a shorter shelf life in a limited number of its two-liter fresh milk packages....

Cyprus wants in on Gaza rebuild, local companies await clarity

Cyprus wants in on Gaza rebuild, local companies await clarity

Cyprus’ plan to get involved in rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip is still in its early stages, with the government signaling its intention to include Cypriot companies in the massive international reconstruction effort, but without a concrete framework yet in place....

Meet 'Superwood', stronger than steel, lighter than air (almost)

Meet 'Superwood', stronger than steel, lighter than air (almost)

A U.S. startup has created a new kind of wood that’s up to ten times stronger than steel and six times lighter....

€2,000 fine and €8,000 bill, all for a sunset shot

€2,000 fine and €8,000 bill, all for a sunset shot

What was meant to be a picture-perfect sunset in Larnaca turned into a very expensive mistake. A driver who entered the Larnaca Salt Lake last week to capture the evening glow got his car stuck, and when a second car came to the rescue, it got trapped too....

X