CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
22 January, 2026
 

News Stream

Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ online

Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ online

President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy after posting an image on social media that labels him the ''acting president of Venezuela,'' a move critics say crosses from political showmanship into dangerous territory....

Deadly protests grip Iran as internet blackout enters fourth day (Video)

Deadly protests grip Iran as internet blackout enters fourth day (Video)

Iran entered a third week of nationwide anti-government protests on Monday as a U.S.-based rights group said at least 544 people have been killed, while authorities kept the country largely cut off from the outside world with an ongoing internet blackout....

First Lady quits social support role, citing ‘relentless’ online attacks on her family

First Lady quits social support role, citing ‘relentless’ online attacks on her family

Cyprus’ First Lady, Philippa Karsera, has resigned from the Independent Social Support Agency, saying she and her children were targeted by a wave of online attacks, fake news and defamatory claims that left her no choice but to step aside....

Monday weather report: Stormy skies, cold truths, and the first full week back

Monday weather report: Stormy skies, cold truths, and the first full week back

A low-pressure system has set its sights on us, clouds first, manners last. It’s currently lounging northwest of Cyprus and will drift southeast, dragging along a cold air mass that clearly didn’t RSVP....

Seasonal infections on the rise at Makarios Hospital

Seasonal infections on the rise at Makarios Hospital

Seasonal influenza cases are currently circulating in Cyprus at levels similar to last winter, according to health officials, though a gradual increase is expected as the country moves deeper into the peak flu season....

Peaceful at home, pressured from abroad: Cyprus holds mid-table spot in Global Peace Index

Peaceful at home, pressured from abroad: Cyprus holds mid-table spot in Global Peace Index

According to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Cyprus is ranked 68th out of 163 countries, with an overall score of 1.933. ...

Cyprus brings in US, UK, Israel and France over suspected hybrid attack video

Cyprus brings in US, UK, Israel and France over suspected hybrid attack video

Cyprus has requested technical assistance from the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom and France as authorities investigate a leaked video that officials describe as a possible hybrid attack involving manipulated audiovisual material....

MP Nikos Sykas waives parliamentary immunity as investigation presses on

MP Nikos Sykas waives parliamentary immunity as investigation presses on

DISY MP Nikos Sykas announced on Saturday that he is voluntarily waiving his parliamentary immunity, saying he wants the investigation into allegations of violence to move forward “freely and without delay.”...

Property prices hit the brakes, but the housing crisis remains

Property prices hit the brakes, but the housing crisis remains

I am referring to the price race the real estate sector has been running for quite some time now, a rally that is also producing negative spillovers for housing affordability....

Cyprus police widen probe after ex-energy minister questioned over video

Cyprus police widen probe after ex-energy minister questioned over video

Cyprus police are broadening an investigation into a controversial video that has triggered strong political fallout, after former energy minister George Lakkotrypis gave an official statement and submitted material now under forensic examination, authorities said....

Minimum wage jumps in occupied areas, but workers say they’re still falling behind

Minimum wage jumps in occupied areas, but workers say they’re still falling behind

In both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, new decisions on pay have garnered angry reactions among trade unions and unease among employers, even though the numbers themselves look very different....

Bus crash in Estonia sends members of Cyprus national handball team to hospital (video)

Bus crash in Estonia sends members of Cyprus national handball team to hospital (video)

The Cyprus men’s national handball team was involved in a road accident in Estonia during the early hours of Saturday morning while traveling for an international fixture....

Night patrol turns dangerous when armed poacher confronts game wardens

Night patrol turns dangerous when armed poacher confronts game wardens

A 66-year-old man was arrested late last night in the Paphos district after being caught during an alleged illegal hunting incident that escalated into a serious confrontation with game wardens....

A Nicosia mansion finds new life in the heart of the city

A Nicosia mansion finds new life in the heart of the city

In the heart of Nicosia, just steps from the iconic Venetian walls, stands one of the city’s most distinctive architectural gems....

Cyprus police dig into viral video, tracking who made and shared it

Cyprus police dig into viral video, tracking who made and shared it

Cyprus authorities are moving quickly to investigate a video posted by the ''Emily Thompson'' account on X, which has sparked a wave of political and institutional reactions across the island....

Troodos wraps up Friday in snowy splendor

Troodos wraps up Friday in snowy splendor

As Friday comes to a close, the Troodos mountains have been transformed into a winter spectacle, with heavy snowfall covering peaks, forests, and villages in a thick blanket of white. Videos from Kitas Weather and the Department of Forests captured the gradually deepening snow, creating striking winter scenes across the area....

AI, déjà vu, and political finger-pointing: Cyprus’ latest video scandal

AI, déjà vu, and political finger-pointing: Cyprus’ latest video scandal

We are living through pathological situations. So what could be more logical than asking for help from a doctor? Preferably, of course, a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, since Mikellidis has passed away, I found myself carefully reading the findings of another well-known doctor, forensic pathologist Marios Matsakis....

After 25 years, EU moves ahead with massive South America trade deal

After 25 years, EU moves ahead with massive South America trade deal

After 25 years of tough, stop-and-go negotiations, EU countries on Friday moved closer to sealing a massive trade deal with South America, an agreement that could reshape markets for Cypriot farmers, food producers, and exporters....

Turkey courts U.S. oil giant as it eyes disputed waters around Cyprus

Turkey courts U.S. oil giant as it eyes disputed waters around Cyprus

Turkey has brought a major U.S. energy player into the Eastern Mediterranean energy race, and that’s setting off alarm bells in Cyprus....

Cyprus might be Amazon’s next tech playground

Cyprus might be Amazon’s next tech playground

An Amazon team is heading to Cyprus next week to explore a pilot program for satellite internet, part of a wave of interest from some of the world’s biggest tech companies....

Cyprus warns citizens to avoid Iran amid deadly protests

Cyprus warns citizens to avoid Iran amid deadly protests

The Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday warned citizens to avoid all travel to Iran as nationwide protests continue to rock the country....

Eurolife awarded as the best Life Insurance company for 2025

Eurolife awarded as the best Life Insurance company for 2025

The strong value that Eurolife offers its customers through its reliability, trust, and innovation has established Eurolife as the Best Life Insurance Company in Cyprus at the 2025 World Finance Insurance Awards, for the fifth consecutive year....

Digital clues suggest Turkish source behind controversial video

Digital clues suggest Turkish source behind controversial video

A controversial video questioning President Nikos Christodoulides’ campaign finances may have a Turkish connection, according to cybersecurity experts analyzing the footage that surfaced last night....

Who’s telling the truth about €200,000 in Strovolos?

Who’s telling the truth about €200,000 in Strovolos?

Former Strovolos mayor Andreas Papacharalambous has pushed back strongly against what he describes as a coordinated effort to damage his reputation, rejecting claims that the municipality lost money during his time in office and accusing both a local newspaper and the current mayor of spreading false and misleading information....

Trump team considers $100,000 payout to every Greenlander

Trump team considers $100,000 payout to every Greenlander

The Trump administration is considering offering as much as $100,000 to every resident of Greenland in a bold and highly controversial push to persuade the Arctic territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States, according to a Reuters report....

No clear signs of AI in leaked video, but who made it and why is still unclear

No clear signs of AI in leaked video, but who made it and why is still unclear

A leaked video that set off a political storm in Cyprus does not show clear signs of being manipulated with artificial intelligence, but major questions remain about who made it, how it was edited, and what context may be missing, according to an investigation released Thursday by Fact Check Cyprus....

Friday forecast: A restless sky takes hold

Friday forecast: A restless sky takes hold

A restless surge of cold air is rolling in, stirring the atmosphere and refusing to stay quiet....

Strong winds prompt yellow weather warning across the island

Strong winds prompt yellow weather warning across the island

The Meteorological Service has announced a yellow-level warning for strong winds, set to take effect on Friday....

Unverified video roils Cyprus as officials cite possible attack on state

Unverified video roils Cyprus as officials cite possible attack on state

Political tensions mounted in Cyprus on Thursday after a controversial video circulated on social media alleging illicit campaign financing linked to President Nikos Christodoulides, prompting demands for explanations, a police complaint by a former minister, and an investigation into what authorities described as possible “hybrid activity” against the Republic....

Inside the opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency (photos)

Inside the opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency (photos)

From the morning hours of Wednesday, January 7, the roads around the Main Stage of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation, where the ceremony was to take place, were closed to the public, with increased security measures by the police ahead of the arrival of foreign officials....

X