Cyprus’ most famous cheese is no longer just a national treasure, it’s becoming an export powerhouse. New data show halloumi soaring past pharmaceutical products in the first half of 2025, cementing its place as the country’s second-largest export after fossil fuels and oils....
Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelidis has raised red flags about the state of the country’s justice system, voicing strong concerns to the president over how the Legal Service operates, corruption within the police force, and the growing influence of organized crime....
A weak high-pressure system is slowly stepping aside today, making space for an approaching low that’s been inching closer like someone trying to sneak into a meeting late....
A 26-year-old man from Paphos, Alexandros Antoniou, died early Saturday morning after battling severe injuries sustained during a knife attack in the village of Konia earlier in the week....
Archaeologists working north of Paphos have uncovered the remains of a substantial Bronze Age settlement at Kissonerga-Skalia, shedding light on a long-lived community active from roughly 2500 BC until its final abandonment around 1600 BC....
Baris Gencel was born into division...literally. He arrived in October 1974, weeks after Cyprus was ripped apart by war, into a family marked by displacement from villages like Marata and Sandallar....
In 2024, the European Union issued a total of 540,445 first-time residence permits to non-EU minors under the age of 18, according to Eurostat data....
Limassol is alive with the hum of conversation, creativity, and the unmistakable rustle of pages. The fourth annual Limassol International Book Fair opened yesterday, Friday 21 November, and continues through tomorrow, Sunday 23 November....
A resident of Larnaca has reported losing €50,000 to an online investment scam, according to a statement filed with the Larnaca CID’s Financial Crime Investigation Office....
Several companies in Cyprus are urging the government to move forward on cloud-seeding initiatives aimed at boosting rainfall as the island confronts a deepening water shortage....
A 72-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday by the Permanent Criminal Court in Limassol, following his conviction for involvement in drug trafficking....
Former EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides stepped into the political spat shaking Cyprus’ health sector, warning that the head of Parliament’s Health Committee should not be fueling public confrontations, especially with the country’s main patient advocacy body....
The Council of Europe has issued its latest assessment of Cyprus’s treatment of national minorities, noting both steady progress and areas where renewed action is needed. ...
The case of the mafia-style execution of Stavros Demosthenous on October 17 is finally coming into focus for Limassol CID investigators, who say they now have a complete picture of the men behind the killing....
Kevin Spacey, Oscar-winning icon of The Usual Suspects, L.A. Confidential, American Beauty, and Seven, has graced the sunny shores of Limassol with his one-man musical show, Songs & Stories....
The European Commission has initiated formal infringement proceedings against 26 EU Member States, including Cyprus, for failing to integrate the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 into their national laws. ...
A police operation unfolded on Friday morning at the Nicosia Race Club, forming part of an ongoing campaign to curb serious and organized crime in the capital....
Archaeological work in the Kophinou–Agios Herakleios and Menogeia–Limnes areas of Larnaca has uncovered major evidence of religious and industrial activity spanning roughly a millennium. ...
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. ...
The Strovolos Municipality has begun removing speed bumps from local streets, aiming to improve road safety and better serve residents. Mayor Stavros Stavrinidis was on hand for the first removal, watching the work closely....
Actor Kevin Spacey says he’s currently living out of suitcases, moving between hotels and Airbnbs, after losing his multi-million dollar Baltimore home to foreclosure. ...
The Toyota RAV4, a milestone model for the brand, has officially entered its sixth generation, and Dickran Ouzounian has begun accepting online reservations through its website....
On the occasion of Universal Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th each year, Lidl Cyprus reaffirms its commitment, proving that there is real Hope For Children when their rights are protected....
A quiet evening turned violent for a 39-year-old woman in Engomi on Wednesday, when two unknown intruders forced their way into her apartment and attacked her at knifepoint....
The United States and Saudi Arabia just inked more than $270 billion in business deals, marking one of the biggest investment pushes between the two countries in years, all during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first visit to Washington since 2018....
A late-night clash off the tiny island of Agathonisi escalated into gunfire on Tuesday, after Greek Coast Guard crews confronted two Turkish fishing boats that had crossed into Greek territorial waters.
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