A severe staffing shortage left just two nurses caring for 15 young patients at the Makarios Hospital pediatric oncology unit on a single night shift this week. ...
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially inaugurated a massive new facility at its campus, marking the largest infrastructure expansion in the prominent research organization’s decades-long history....
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Ministry of Defence have signed a major energy agreement to replace thousands of outdated streetlights across the island's military bases....
Police in Cyprus received 18,409 reports of violence against women between 2021 and the first half of 2026, according to official data presented to parliament on Monday....
The sudden passing of investigative journalist and peace activist Sevgül Uludağ has brought a rare moment of shared grief to a fractured Cyprus. The collective mourning reflects her unique ability to bridge deep-seated communal divisions, a quality that defined her life and now characterizes her memory....
Israel has launched its fifth offshore bidding round to explore for additional natural gas within its economic waters, an initiative aimed at expanding domestic reserves and securing a larger footprint in the regional export market....
A newly installed row of plastic bollards in Limassol has left local motorists and residents questioning the logic of municipal road planning. The flexible red and white posts, positioned directly inside a marked bus lane in front of a passenger shelter, have effectively blocked buses from pulling up to the curb. ...
Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia, and Massimo Giordano, internationally acclaimed Italian tenor, Artistic Director of the Minthis Music Festival and Co-Founder of LaimTee Art, discuss the vision behind Minthis Music Festival 2026, its exceptional artistic programme and its evolution into one of Cyprus’ most refined cultural experiences. ...
ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets have expanded their presence in the Paphos District, by opening a new ALPHAMEGA Express store in Peyia located in close proximity to Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort....
Freedom24, a European subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., has been named a winner in two categories of the 2026 FinTech Awards by Wealth & Finance International, securing recognition both for its position as a pan-European investment platform and for its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework. The distinctions underline the growing relevance of technology-led innovation in European investment services, where scale, speed and regulatory rigour increasingly define market leadership....
Thousands of households across Cyprus lost access to local television stations on Monday following the country's official transition to the new DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard. If your screen is currently blank, the Department of Electronic Communications has outlined the specific steps required to restore your television signal....
With a substantial contribution to the Cyprus Red Cross’ Youth Section, Lidl Cyprus supported, for yet another year, a week filled with experiences, learning and social empowerment for 50 students from all over Cyprus....
Three teenagers are in custody and police are actively searching for a fourth suspect following a violent assault that left a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man fighting for his life in a Nicosia hospital....
The government has submitted a detailed package of six proposals to Brussels in an effort to shield the island’s aviation network from upcoming changes to European state aid regulations....
Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were counting on the usual, predictable summer monotony to ease you into the workweek, the atmosphere has other plans. While the morning starts with the usual routine (clearing away any early mist and patchy low clouds), things get chaotic right around lunchtime....
The Republic of Cyprus has deployed two aerial firefighting aircraft to France to help suppress massive wildfires currently burning through the southern region of the country....
At Stalies Farm on the outskirts of Anogyra, livestock farmer Pantelis Panteli and his family care for 1,100 free-range sheep and goats while also running their family dairy workshop, "To Anoyrkatiko."...
A controversial plan to house young migrants in the Lycavittos neighborhood of the capital has been canceled following intense pushback from local residents....
Reactions and criticism toward the Council of Ministers were caused by the appointment of Christos Mylonopoulos as one of the five criminal investigators who will investigate any offenses arising from what Makarios Drousiotis states in his book "Mafia State," following the relevant findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption....
Since 2020, operating under the name Askon Art Wines, Constantinos Charilaou has produced an incredibly interesting line of premium wines that faithfully capture the identity of the local region....
Iran has entered an extended period of national mourning and public processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The events take place more than four months after his death in late February during joint military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel....
Legal actions by the Republic of Cyprus targeting the development and sale of displaced Greek Cypriot land have drawn sharp criticism from northern business leaders, who warn that judicial enforcement is derailing efforts to rebuild diplomatic relations....
The European Union has launched five massive, multi-billion-euro military initiatives in a coordinated effort to force member states out of their habit of buying weapons independently....
The Ambassador of Japan to Cyprus, Satoshi Iwasaki, who took up his duties in October 2025, spends his free time exploring the island and sharing his experiences and impressions on the embassy's Instagram page, sometimes with more enthusiasm than even the most well-known travel bloggers....
Nikos K. Shacolas, one of the most prominent and visionary figures in the Cypriot business community, has passed away at the age of 98. His death was announced on Thursday morning by the CTC Group, the conglomerate he founded and led for decades....
A Cyprus quarry worker who suffered a shattered shoulder and underwent three major surgeries after a colleague accidentally turned on a conveyor belt has won a total of €95,000 in damages following a successful Supreme Court appeal....
