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Cyprus fails its most vulnerable

For years, Cyprus has talked about reforming special education. For years, nothing has happened. And the country’s most vulnerable children are paying the price....

28/01/2026 | NEWS

No breakthrough, no breakdown as Cyprus talks inch forward

Another careful step, not a breakthrough, but not a breakdown either, marked the latest meeting on the Cyprus issue, as President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman met Tuesday with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin....

28/01/2026 | NEWS

AI could steal your face, Cyprus wants to make it a crime

AI can steal your face and voice, and Cyprus now wants to make it a crime....

28/01/2026 | NEWS

Limassol cracks down on foreign-run shops

Authorities in Limassol are stepping up inspections of barbershops and small businesses run by foreigners, following a wave of complaints and arrests, officials said Tuesday....

28/01/2026 | BUSINESS

Virus surge packs Cyprus hospitals

If you’ve been thinking of heading to the ER, you might want to think twice; public hospitals across Cyprus are packed, with beds about 90% full....

28/01/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus becomes India’s gateway to Europe as landmark trade deal takes effect

A fresh momentum is taking hold in Cyprus-India commercial relations, thanks to the free trade agreement recently finalized between the European Union and India. The deal promises lower tariffs on European products and smoother access to the vast Indian market....

28/01/2026 | BUSINESS

Bank of Cyprus shares surge to 15-year high

When the investment fund Lone Star Funds “courted” Bank of Cyprus in the summer of 2022, offering just under €2 per share, well above its market price at the time, it clearly saw potential. ...

28/01/2026 | BUSINESS

Comfort food, couture plates and Cyprus’ own Oscars night!

Someone once accused me of eating to fill a void. Or to comfort myself. And I remember thinking: Well… duh....

28/01/2026 | LIFE

Wednesday, January 28th weather report: The ''mud rain'' edition

A low-pressure system is collaborating with suspended atmospheric dust today, which means any rain that falls is likely to leave a mark. It’s a gritty, grey start to the middle of the week, and the atmosphere isn’t holding back....

28/01/2026 | NEWS

Why doesn’t Troodos have good food?

Although I could offer a few answers to the question, I honestly still wonder why this has been the case, consistently, in Troodos....

27/01/2026 | OPINION

Cyprus taekwondo athletes return with two golds and a bronze

Cypriot taekwondo athletes recorded medal success at the Zaprešić Noble E3 tournament, which took place in Zaprešić, Croatia....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Elite tombs reveal Hala Sultan Tekke’s role at the heart of Bronze Age global trade

The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Three days later, Fidias apologizes: ‘Everyone has the right to judge me’ (video)

MEP and content creator Fidias Panayiotou has released a public video statement responding to the backlash sparked by remarks made during a recent podcast episode featuring athlete Loizos Chrysanthou....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Parents demand new schools as Larnaca classrooms overflow

Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Talks at a crossroads as UN warns: no progress, no conference

With talks still frozen and UN patience wearing thin, President Nikos Christodoulides met on Tuesday with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin amid growing pressure to show real movement on the Cyprus problem....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Protected forests, questionable leases and lost millions

A string of inconsistencies in how state-owned forest land is leased and managed has been uncovered by the Auditor General of the Republic of Cyprus, raising fresh questions about oversight, environmental protection, and lost public revenue....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Occupied north faces press crackdown, journalists warn

Turkish Cypriot journalists rallied Monday to protest proposed changes to the ''criminal code'' and the ''information law,'' warning that the measures could threaten freedom of thought, freedom of the press, and the public’s right to information....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Europe bets big on India after signing the ''mother of all deals''

In a clear signal that Europe is reshaping its global alliances, the European Union and India have finalized a free-trade agreement after nearly 20 years of talks, aiming to reduce EU dependence on the U.S. and China and strengthen ties with Asia’s fastest-growing economy....

27/01/2026 | BUSINESS

Cyprus opens embassy in Bahrain, signals stronger Gulf ties

Cyprus marked a milestone in its diplomatic outreach Monday with the official opening of its new embassy in Bahrain, signaling the island nation’s intent to deepen ties not only with Bahrain but with the wider Gulf region....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Bank of New York awarded Bank of Cyprus the ''STP AWARD 2025''

Bank of New York has awarded Bank of Cyprus with the “STP AWARD 2025”, for a fourth consecutive year, in recognition of the high-quality procedures the Bank follows in the area of fund transfers via the SWIFT system....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Father in custody over infant’s serious injuries

Police in Nicosia are investigating a suspected case of infant abuse after a three-month-old baby boy was hospitalized with symptoms doctors say are consistent with shaken baby syndrome....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

The UK Showcases Immersive Technologies and Educational Excellence at Youth Tech Festival 2026

British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

University of Nicosia Ranks Among the Top Universities Worldwide in Six Subject Areas in 2026

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Why Greek and Cypriot police are coordinating more closely

In early December, Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis visited Cyprus, accompanied by senior officers from Greece’s Organized Crime Division (DAOE). ...

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Cricket bats, bloodstains and 12 arrests mark violent night in Limassol

A late-night clash in Limassol’s Agia Zoni neighborhood left three people injured and sent police racing to an apartment where a dozen individuals were arrested, as authorities continue to investigate what they describe as a violent and organized incident....

27/01/2026 | NEWS

Paphos Mayor welcomes police investigation into wife abuse allegations

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos on Monday said he welcomes a police investigation reportedly launched to examine allegations made against him and his wife, firmly denying the claims and describing them as part of what he called a “merciless war” aimed at politically destroying him....

27/01/2026 | NEWS