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28 February, 2026
 

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Single mother of three says Welfare Office failed to respond after house fire (video)

Single mother of three says Welfare Office failed to respond after house fire (video)

A 31-year-old single mother of three children is appealing for help after a fire allegedly left her home uninhabitable, with claims that repeated attempts to contact the Welfare Office have gone unanswered....

Cyprus claims bronze at European Youth Karate Championships in Limassol

Cyprus claims bronze at European Youth Karate Championships in Limassol

Cyprus secured a medal on home soil at the 53rd European Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, held at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena from February 6 to 8, 2026....

Kenan Ayaz released early from central prisons as case heads to European court

Kenan Ayaz released early from central prisons as case heads to European court

Kenan Ayaz has been released from Cyprus’s Central Prisons nearly three years after his detention, following a decision allowing his release after completing two-thirds of his sentence....

Cyprus puts human trafficking under Justice Ministry’s watch

Cyprus puts human trafficking under Justice Ministry’s watch

Cyprus’ parliament has approved moving the responsibility for tackling human trafficking from the Migration Ministry to the Justice Ministry, a change lawmakers and NGOs say is necessary to treat the issue as the serious human rights violation it is, not just a migration concern....

When your salary lasts for only 18 days

When your salary lasts for only 18 days

In 1984, with Margaret Thatcher as British prime minister, a newly elected Tory MP, Matthew Parris, conducted a Thatcherite-inspired experiment....

Nicosia cats disappearances raise fears of illegal export

Nicosia cats disappearances raise fears of illegal export

Concern is mounting over a wave of cat disappearances outside a Nicosia supermarket, with activists warning that what looks like isolated incidents could point to organized activity....

General Hospital under fire after third death from alleged negligence

General Hospital under fire after third death from alleged negligence

The daughter of an elderly man is calling for an urgent probe into Larnaca General Hospital, saying her father died after what she describes as negligent care and poor coordination between nurses and doctors....

Israeli ''Tehran'' producer dies suddenly in Greece

Israeli ''Tehran'' producer dies suddenly in Greece

The television world is mourning Dana Eden, the Israeli producer and co-creator of the spy drama “Tehran,” who died unexpectedly while in Athens for filming, according to a report in The Times of Israel. She was 52....

Pressure builds in probe into Mayor Phedonos

Pressure builds in probe into Mayor Phedonos

Investigations tied to the sitting mayor of Paphos are moving forward, police said Monday, stressing that questioning will happen only when investigators decide the time is right....

EU draws red line against upgrade of breakaway north

EU draws red line against upgrade of breakaway north

The European Union has delivered a clear political message backing Nicosia: any attempt to upgrade or recognize the breakaway north will be met with firm resistance....

Justice minister vows crackdown on crime bosses, says Cyprus ‘following the money’

Justice minister vows crackdown on crime bosses, says Cyprus ‘following the money’

In a wide-ranging interview that read at times like a warning shot to the underworld, Cyprus’ justice minister says authorities know exactly who the country’s crime bosses are, and they’re closing in....

Monday, February 16th: Say cheese! 'Tyrini’ begins under hazy skies

Monday, February 16th: Say cheese! 'Tyrini’ begins under hazy skies

A weak high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but it’s bringing a hazy companion: dust. Expect to see suspended particles in the atmosphere from today through Wednesday. ...

Paphos Turkish Cypriot properties under investigation after mismanagement allegations

Paphos Turkish Cypriot properties under investigation after mismanagement allegations

Following complaints involving the Municipality of Paphos and its suspended mayor over the handling of Turkish Cypriot properties, Cyprus’s Ministry of Interior has launched a review of leasing practices managed by the Turkish Cypriot Properties Management Service....

Ambulance transfers surge from 5,000 to 45,000 in Cyprus with no staff increase

Ambulance transfers surge from 5,000 to 45,000 in Cyprus with no staff increase

Cyprus’ long-delayed plan to create a National Ambulance Authority returned to the spotlight on Thursday during a session of the Parliamentary Health Committee....

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos claims ''organised political extermination'' as he denies allegations

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos claims ''organised political extermination'' as he denies allegations

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has publicly denied wrongdoing following a wave of allegations and intense public discussion, describing the situation as a coordinated attempt to damage him politically and personally....

Cyprus groups warn EU-Mercosur deal could threaten food safety and hurt farmers

Cyprus groups warn EU-Mercosur deal could threaten food safety and hurt farmers

A broad coalition of agricultural organizations, trade unions, environmental groups and consumer advocates staged a protest outside the House of Europe in Nicosia on Saturday, voicing strong opposition to the European Union’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc....

26-year-old student dies after scooter collision in Limassol

26-year-old student dies after scooter collision in Limassol

A 26-year-old woman has died following a traffic collision involving an electric scooter in Limassol....

Busiest Green Line crossing expansion completed at Agios Dhometios

Busiest Green Line crossing expansion completed at Agios Dhometios

Construction work funded by the European Union at the Agios Dhometios crossing point has now been completed, bringing major improvements to the busiest Green Line crossing in Cyprus. ...

38-year-old loses transplant after emergency flight to Athens cannot be secured

38-year-old loses transplant after emergency flight to Athens cannot be secured

A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....

Man killed on motorway while changing tire; Driver arrested

Man killed on motorway while changing tire; Driver arrested

A deadly traffic collision took place late Friday night when a man was fatally hit by a vehicle as he attempted to replace a tire on his car....

Cyprus moves to legalize phone tapping

Cyprus moves to legalize phone tapping

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to an amending bill concerning the possibility of monitoring and recording telephone conversations, which is now heading to the House of Representatives....

Olympic village hits a…shortage

Olympic village hits a…shortage

You might think you know Olympic traditions: the torch, the medals, the opening ceremony fanfare. But here’s one you probably didn’t expect: athletes go through condoms like gold medals at the Games....

Meeting Margelina made me fall in love with my homeland

Meeting Margelina made me fall in love with my homeland

A trio of retirees, probably from Central Europe, sit out on the terrace of Zambartas Wineries, soaking up the spring sunshine with glasses of chilled white wine in hand....

EU warns airlines to avoid Iranian skies until end of March

EU warns airlines to avoid Iranian skies until end of March

European airlines have been told to steer clear of Iranian airspace until at least March 31, the bloc’s aviation safety regulator said Thursday, extending an earlier warning as tensions in the region escalate....

Cigarette prices could soar to €7.50, smuggling set to spike

Cigarette prices could soar to €7.50, smuggling set to spike

Cigarette smokers in Cyprus may soon feel a heavier pinch in their wallets if proposed European tax changes go ahead, industry officials warned this week....

EAGLE - Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa

EAGLE - Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa

EAGLE (Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa), an Erasmus-LS project fully funded by the European Union, was launched in January 2025 and had the first face-to-face meeting in Nairobi Kenya in May 2025....

Sabotage or inside job? Hunters’ union alleges corruption after arson attacks

Sabotage or inside job? Hunters’ union alleges corruption after arson attacks

A fiery series of attacks on official vehicles has sparked explosive claims of corruption inside Cyprus’ wildlife enforcement system, and the accusations are coming from the very people tasked with protecting it....

Tap and pay, Cyprus police enter the card era

Tap and pay, Cyprus police enter the card era

If you’ve ever fumbled for exact change while paying a fine, renewing a firearm license, or visiting the Criminal Records Office, relief is finally at hand. The Cyprus police have started installing POS terminals across the island; yes, you can now pay with your card....

Cablenet Sets Out a Clear, Long-Term Vision Focused on Simplicity, Trust and Digital Investment in Cyprus

Cablenet Sets Out a Clear, Long-Term Vision Focused on Simplicity, Trust and Digital Investment in Cyprus

Cablenet welcomed industry insiders and partners yesterday morning to an exclusive working breakfast, featuring an informal conversation with CEO Ioannis Mavridis and Nikhil Patil, chairman and CEO of GO Group, Cablenet’s majority shareholder....

Nicosia’s biggest makeover yet: Green space and tech zone coming

Nicosia’s biggest makeover yet: Green space and tech zone coming

After decades of continuous development in western Nicosia, city officials are moving closer to major plans that could transform the area with new green and innovation spaces....

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