CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
20 August, 2025
 

News Stream

The right to disconnect

The right to disconnect

For a necessary and profoundly human break from the frenzied rhythms of daily life, in an era where the eight-hour workday and basic labor rights have withered into a quaint, romantic anecdote from another time....

Celebrating Summer in Kato Drys

Celebrating Summer in Kato Drys

On Sunday, August 3, get ready for a unique summer event at the enchanting Christoudia Winery in Kato Drys! ...

11-year-old girl hospitalized after bicycle collision with car

11-year-old girl hospitalized after bicycle collision with car

An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after the electric bicycle she was riding collided with a car in a village in the Nicosia district, authorities said Saturday....

Tens of thousands of cars still have dangerous airbags, Transport Dept warns

Tens of thousands of cars still have dangerous airbags, Transport Dept warns

With the clock ticking toward an October deadline, Cyprus officials are urging drivers to act fast: nearly 40% of vehicles recalled for dangerous airbags have yet to be fixed....

Pieros the turtle makes a splashy return to the sea

Pieros the turtle makes a splashy return to the sea

Children squealed with delight, and adults looked on with smiles as Pieros, a rescued green sea turtle, was gently released back into the sea on Thursday, capping off a feel-good moment along the Larnaca coast....

Public raises €1.2 million for Limassol fire victims

Public raises €1.2 million for Limassol fire victims

Accountant General of the Republic of Cyprus Andreas Antoniades told CNA that approximately 1.2 million euro had been donated by the 30th of July in the bank account opened by the government at the Central Bank of Cyprus to collect donations for the victims of the Limassol wildfire. ...

Macron expected in Cyprus for historic visit by year's end

Macron expected in Cyprus for historic visit by year's end

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Cyprus before the end of the year in what’s being described as a landmark visit set to boost ties between the two countries, the Cypriot presidency said Friday....

Politics blog: Buckets, bribes, and black hoods

Politics blog: Buckets, bribes, and black hoods

There was a big protest yesterday along Limassol’s seafront. Makes sense; our beaches are still (hopefully) among the few places left in Cyprus that we probably won’t manage to burn down… Though, with this country, you can never be too sure....

Larnaca businessman survives bike-path shooting, gunman still on the run

Larnaca businessman survives bike-path shooting, gunman still on the run

A 47-year-old well-known businessman from Larnaca narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday, after a gunman opened fire on him while he was cycling along a remote stretch of road in Aradippou....

End of an era as KEAN factory to be replaced by urban high rises

End of an era as KEAN factory to be replaced by urban high rises

One of Cyprus’s most iconic factories is shutting down. After nearly 70 years in the heart of Limassol, the historic KEAN factory will officially wrap up operations at its current site by 2026, marking the end of an era for the local soft drink producer....

Locked up for visiting their land: Cyprus slams occupied north over 'political arrests'

Locked up for visiting their land: Cyprus slams occupied north over 'political arrests'

The Cyprus government on Thursday strongly condemned the decision by Turkish Cypriot authorities to keep a Greek Cypriot couple in custody for three more months, calling it a ''premeditated abduction'' and a blow to ongoing efforts to rebuild trust on the divided island....

Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

Police sweep in old Nicosia uncovers weapons and illegal residents

Police sweep in old Nicosia uncovers weapons and illegal residents

Police are stepping up their presence inside the walled city of Nicosia, aiming to boost safety and public confidence with more visible patrols and on-the-spot checks....

We’ve done it, folks! Friday and August have arrived hand in hand!

We’ve done it, folks! Friday and August have arrived hand in hand!

Well, beloved readers, we’ve limped, crawled, and possibly melted our way to Friday. And not just any Friday: It’s August 1st....

Looking for a fun summer event? Halloumi Festival comes to Droushia August 1

Looking for a fun summer event? Halloumi Festival comes to Droushia August 1

Looking for something cool to do in the summer heat? Head to the Halloumi Festival in Droushia on August 1 and celebrate the heart and soul of Cyprus....

Protesters in Limassol demand accountability after deadly wildfire

Protesters in Limassol demand accountability after deadly wildfire

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Limassol on Thursday evening to demand accountability for last week’s deadly wildfire in the mountain region that killed two people....

Five-vehicle pileup reported on Nicosia-Palaichori Road

Five-vehicle pileup reported on Nicosia-Palaichori Road

A multi-vehicle collision involving five separate vehicles took place on Thursday afternoon on the Nicosia-Palaichori road....

Seven individuals to face charges in death of Thanasis Nicolaou

Seven individuals to face charges in death of Thanasis Nicolaou

Private criminal prosecutions related to the death of Thanasis Nicolaou will be filed next week at the Limassol District Court....

Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides reclaims world No. 1 in sailing

Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides reclaims world No. 1 in sailing

Cyprus is celebrating once again as Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the World Sailing rankings for the Laser (ILCA7) class....

When trolls howl, democracy trembles

When trolls howl, democracy trembles

The President called for harsh criticism of the State’s handling of events, and he was absolutely right to do so. Only through harsh criticism can there be any improvement in managing the next disaster. Spot on, our young Nikos. ...

Cyprus' oldest iron age palace comes to light in Amathus

Cyprus' oldest iron age palace comes to light in Amathus

Archaeologists digging at the ancient site of Amathus have uncovered what is now considered the oldest known Iron Age palace in Cyprus, dating back to the late 9th century BC....

Viper caught near Limassol hospital (video)

Viper caught near Limassol hospital (video)

After a brief break from live snake-catching broadcasts, well-known reptile rescuer Yannis Angelis made a dramatic return on Tuesday evening, sharing footage of a tense rescue in Polemidia, just a stone’s throw from Limassol General Hospital....

Biker opens fire on cyclist in Larnaca industrial zone

Biker opens fire on cyclist in Larnaca industrial zone

A dramatic manhunt is underway in the Dromolaxia Industrial Area after a man riding a bicycle was shot at multiple times by an armed motorcyclist on Wednesday morning in what police are treating as an attempted murder....

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches the new Shell GO+ campaign starring Shell stations, Michalis Sofokleous and Herodotos Miltiadous

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches the new Shell GO+ campaign starring Shell stations, Michalis Sofokleous and Herodotos Miltiadous

Coral Cyprus, the official licensee of Shell in Cyprus, is launching a new humorous digital campaign for the Shell GO+ rewards app. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, now is the time, because every transaction brings you closer to points, gifts, contests and exclusive perks....

Unique gifts with Lidl Plus!

Unique gifts with Lidl Plus!

At Lidl Cyprus, every summer is another opportunity to say “thank you” to the people who trust it every day. ...

Too little, too late: Larnakos closes for crash probe amid public fury (pics)

Too little, too late: Larnakos closes for crash probe amid public fury (pics)

Larnakos Avenue was closed in both directions early Wednesday morning as police reconstructed a deadly crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou earlier this week, an incident that’s ignited public fury over long-ignored warnings about illegal street racing....

''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....

Held over a blue envelope: Five Greek Cypriots face 'court' in occupied north

Held over a blue envelope: Five Greek Cypriots face 'court' in occupied north

Five Greek Cypriots detained in the Turkish-occupied north are expected to appear in a so-called "court" in Trikomo today, as controversy swirls around the charges and conditions of their detention....

Breaking news: Thermometer loses interest, drops a whole degree

Breaking news: Thermometer loses interest, drops a whole degree

Yesterday was 37°C, today is a sizzling 36°C. That’s right, a whole degree cooler! So yes, write home to momma: “Dear Mom, it’s hot. It was hot yesterday. It will be hot tomorrow. Send ice cubes.”...

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou loses trademark fight against charity site

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou loses trademark fight against charity site

EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou lost his appeal in a trademark dispute against Easyfundraising, a U.K. platform that raises money for charities through online shopping....

X