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18 April, 2026
 

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Greece plans social media ban for under-15s starting in 2027

Greece plans social media ban for under-15s starting in 2027

Greece is advocating for a coordinated European approach to limit social media access for younger teens, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urging a bloc-wide rule that would apply to children under 15....

Xylophagou's spud reborn, iconic landmark back on display

Xylophagou's spud reborn, iconic landmark back on display

The well-known potato landmark in Xylofagou has been restored and returned to its original spot after being damaged by severe weather....

Police crackdown on fires and firecrackers finds 13-year-old with knife

Police crackdown on fires and firecrackers finds 13-year-old with knife

Police carried out overnight operations aimed at curbing the use of firecrackers and the lighting of Easter bonfires, responding to multiple incidents across different areas....

Ceasefire declared as Trump claims ‘complete victory’ in Iran war

Ceasefire declared as Trump claims ‘complete victory’ in Iran war

A fragile pause in the Iran war has been declared after 40 days of escalating conflict, with former US president Donald Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire and calling it a “complete victory,” even as violence continues across the region....

On-duty firefighters attacked by youths in Trachoni and Polemidia

On-duty firefighters attacked by youths in Trachoni and Polemidia

Public sector unions have issued a strong denunciation following a series of violent incidents targeting firefighters while on duty....

Windy skies and wandering showers set the tone for Holy Wednesday

Windy skies and wandering showers set the tone for Holy Wednesday

It’s Holy Wednesday, and the atmosphere seems to have its own plans for a bit of pre-Easter theatrics. A weak low-pressure system has wandered into the neighborhood, bringing with it an unsettled mood....

Over 500 school violence incidents recorded in Cyprus during 2024-2025

Over 500 school violence incidents recorded in Cyprus during 2024-2025

A nationwide report on school safety has revealed that 510 incidents of violence were documented across Cyprus during the 2024–2025 academic year....

Cyprus Legal Service exposed over €26 million in uncollected court debts

Cyprus Legal Service exposed over €26 million in uncollected court debts

A newly released audit of Cyprus’s Legal Service for 2023–2024 describes serious inefficiencies in how court-awarded fines and costs are handled, with tens of millions of euros remaining unpaid and systemic weaknesses affecting oversight and enforcement....

Worker jailed for four years over stabbing at migrant centre

Worker jailed for four years over stabbing at migrant centre

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to stabbing a coworker during a workplace dispute last year....

Alcohol and drugs behind 24% of fatal road crashes in Cyprus

Alcohol and drugs behind 24% of fatal road crashes in Cyprus

Alcohol and drug use remain a major factor behind deadly road crashes in Cyprus, accounting for roughly one in four fatal collisions....

Audit finds major flaws in Cyprus welfare benefit system

Audit finds major flaws in Cyprus welfare benefit system

A recent report by the Audit Office has revealed significant weaknesses in how social benefits were administered by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare during 2022 and 2023. ...

Doctor and wife convicted of charging patient for free hospital equipment lose appeal

Doctor and wife convicted of charging patient for free hospital equipment lose appeal

A doctor and his wife have lost their appeal against convictions tied to the sale of medical equipment that should have been provided free to a patient, after the Court of Appeal upheld the original verdict....

Trump’s Iran deadline nears as tensions rise without breakthrough

Trump’s Iran deadline nears as tensions rise without breakthrough

As a deadline set by Donald Trump approaches, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with no clear sign of a diplomatic resolution despite weeks of escalating conflict....

Cyprus leaders call talks constructive, plan late April meeting

Cyprus leaders call talks constructive, plan late April meeting

Statements by the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, before leaving the Presidential Palace for his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman, are seen by experienced observers as deliberate rather than coincidental....

Holy Tuesday forecast: A calmer rhythm for the Great Week

Holy Tuesday forecast: A calmer rhythm for the Great Week

We’re currently caught in an unstable air mass, which means that while your morning might start with a clear blue sky vibe, the clouds are already gathering for their afternoon appearance....

Cyprus taekwondo team wins eight medals at Skopje Open Ramus 2026

Cyprus taekwondo team wins eight medals at Skopje Open Ramus 2026

The Cyprus taekwondo delegation achieved notable success at the Skopje Open Ramus Taekwondo 2026, a ranking tournament held in Skopje, returning with a total of eight medals across multiple age categories....

Fake “Cyprus Police” post circulating online; public urged to stay alert

Fake “Cyprus Police” post circulating online; public urged to stay alert

Authorities are warning the public about a deceptive social media post that falsely claims to be an official announcement from the Cyprus Police....

Drousiotis case deepens as testimony disputes evidence and exposes institutional strain

Drousiotis case deepens as testimony disputes evidence and exposes institutional strain

At the center of the ongoing case surrounding the allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis is the testimony of “Santi,” the woman whose account is considered pivotal to determining the direction of the case. ...

Reservoir levels improve to 33.9% but long-term water concerns remain

Reservoir levels improve to 33.9% but long-term water concerns remain

Water reserves have reached 33.9% of their total capacity, marking an improvement compared to the same period last year, though officials say the situation remains far from secure for the future....

Man caught in the act during suspected home burglary

Man caught in the act during suspected home burglary

A 45-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Monday after police found him inside a residence in Nicosia while responding to a reported break-in....

Hazardous air quality in Cyprus linked to dust, not Middle East conflict

Hazardous air quality in Cyprus linked to dust, not Middle East conflict

Concern has been growing over whether ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could be affecting local air quality. Many people have questioned if harmful substances might be traveling through the atmosphere and mixing with the dust that frequently blankets the island....

Eight months on, Nicosia animal poisoning case remains unresolved

Eight months on, Nicosia animal poisoning case remains unresolved

The Ecologists Movement – Citizens’ Cooperation has publicly condemned what it describes as prolonged inaction by authorities in investigating a serious animal poisoning case in the Idalion area, raising broader concerns about animal welfare enforcement in Cyprus....

Limassol mobile desalination unit begins full operation

Limassol mobile desalination unit begins full operation

A mobile desalination facility at the port of Limassol has now entered full-scale operation, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture. ...

Police uncover molotov cocktails while bonfire and firecracker incidents spread

Police uncover molotov cocktails while bonfire and firecracker incidents spread

Police across Cyprus stepped up patrols and inspections over the past day and night in an effort to curb the use of firecrackers, prevent the lighting of traditional Easter bonfires (“lambratzies”), and reduce youth-related disturbances....

Government approves €250 Easter support for low-income pensioners

Government approves €250 Easter support for low-income pensioners

The government has decided to provide a one-off Easter payment to pensioners with limited income as part of its broader effort to support vulnerable groups....

Holy Monday forecast: A damp start to the Great Week

Holy Monday forecast: A damp start to the Great Week

If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...

National Guard to acquire four Centaur anti-drone systems

National Guard to acquire four Centaur anti-drone systems

An incident earlier this year, in which an Iranian Shahed-136 drone penetrated Cyprus’s air defenses and struck the British base at Akrotiri, exposed weaknesses in the country’s air defense system. ...

Cyprus signals new economic support measures while reinforcing defence capabilities

Cyprus signals new economic support measures while reinforcing defence capabilities

President Nikos Christodoulides has indicated that the government is prepared to introduce additional measures to protect households from the economic effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, while also reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s defence....

Akamas project accused of mismanagement and covering up violations

Akamas project accused of mismanagement and covering up violations

A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....

Cyprus records over 3.1 million short-term rental nights in peak summer 2025

Cyprus records over 3.1 million short-term rental nights in peak summer 2025

Data released by Eurostat shows that Cyprus saw just over 3.1 million overnight stays in short-term rental properties during the third quarter of 2025, covering the peak summer months from July through September. ...

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