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IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

Cyprus may be riding high on economic growth, but the message from international watchdogs this week is blunt: slow down the spending, especially on public salaries, or risk unraveling the progress....

Say it isn’t so: The Trump–Elon bromance blows up online

Say it isn’t so: The Trump–Elon bromance blows up online

Say it isn’t so--Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the political-tech power couple that once couldn’t stop praising each other, have officially entered the ugly-breakup phase. And they’re doing it the 2025 way: firing missiles on their own social media platforms....

Sunshine & celebration: A glorious 3-day weekend ahead for Cyprus

Sunshine & celebration: A glorious 3-day weekend ahead for Cyprus

Get ready for a radiant and joy-filled long weekend as Cyprus welcomes the warm embrace of summer and the festive spirit of Kataklysmos, the beloved Flood Festival, rooted in both tradition and celebration....

Cyprus slips into deflation for the first time since 2021

Cyprus slips into deflation for the first time since 2021

Cyprus recorded deflation in May 2025 for the first time in more than four years, with the annual inflation rate turning negative at -0.2%, according to data released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

Tornaritis launches ''Get Up'' movement: Politics, but run like a business

Tornaritis launches ''Get Up'' movement: Politics, but run like a business

Christoforos Tornaritis has unveiled the first glimpse of his new political movement, ''Get Up,'' which promises to ditch traditional politics in favor of what he calls a more professional, business-style approach to running the country....

From I do to I declare: Weddings now come with a bank form

From I do to I declare: Weddings now come with a bank form

Weddings in Cyprus come with dancing, food, and the all-important envelope. But now, it seems those envelopes might need more paperwork than your actual marriage license....

Petrolina participates in a beach clean-up campaign for World Environment Day

Petrolina participates in a beach clean-up campaign for World Environment Day

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Petrolina contributed to a series of beach clean-up activities held on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaka and Limassol,...

COSMOS Insurance organizes a voluntary blood donation in Larnaca.

COSMOS Insurance organizes a voluntary blood donation in Larnaca.

As part of its commitment to social responsibility and ongoing contribution to society, COSMOS Insurance is organizing a voluntary blood donation in collaboration with the Larnaca Blood Donation Center...

Sailing together: US Naval cadets team up with Cyprus Navy

Sailing together: US Naval cadets team up with Cyprus Navy

In a powerful show of friendship and maritime cooperation, the Cyprus Navy welcomed midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy aboard one of its vessels this week, deepening the strategic ties between the two nations....

New U.S. travel ban to block visitors from nearly 20 countries

New U.S. travel ban to block visitors from nearly 20 countries

In a move that echoes one of the most controversial policies of his presidency, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new travel proclamation that blocks or restricts entry into the United States from nearly 20 countries....

The firefighter who refused to stay silent

The firefighter who refused to stay silent

In one of the darkest chapters of modern Greek history, when flames engulfed the seaside town of Mati in July 2018, claiming 104 lives in a matter of hours, it wasn’t just the fire that left scars; it was the lack of response and accountability....

Knife attack in Limassol leaves 23-year-old hospitalized

Knife attack in Limassol leaves 23-year-old hospitalized

Two men of Indian origin were attacked by four others from their community early Wednesday in Limassol. A 23-year-old victim was stabbed and hospitalized in stable condition....

UK firm to conduct accreditation inspection at Ercan Airport

UK firm to conduct accreditation inspection at Ercan Airport

In a televised interview, it was stated that international accreditation procedures for the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport are expected to proceed after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha....

Children in special education can stay in school until age 22

Children in special education can stay in school until age 22

Children in special education programs in Cyprus will now be allowed to remain in school until age 22, President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday, extending the current age limit by one year....

Earthquake strikes in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey

Earthquake strikes in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey

A moderate earthquake was recorded early on Thursday morning, June 5, in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey. ...

Man attacked with pipe and chain in roadside assault

Man attacked with pipe and chain in roadside assault

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the violent assault of a 34-year-old man in Chloraka, police said Thursday....

Hello, heatwave: 37°C and climbing. Summer’s here, ready or not

Hello, heatwave: 37°C and climbing. Summer’s here, ready or not

If you’re reading this with a glass of cold water in one hand and your toes peeking out of flip-flops for the first time this year, you're not alone. The heat has officially arrived, and it’s not pulling any punches....

8 lambs euthanized after seizure near buffer zone

8 lambs euthanized after seizure near buffer zone

Eight lambs found in a truck stopped near the buffer zone were euthanized because their origin could not be verified, authorities said Tuesday....

Paralimni-Deryneia earns most Blue Flags in Cyprus as island celebrates record year for beach quality

Paralimni-Deryneia earns most Blue Flags in Cyprus as island celebrates record year for beach quality

The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....

Fire breaks out in home near Arediou, residents suffer burns (VIDEO)

Fire breaks out in home near Arediou, residents suffer burns (VIDEO)

A fire that broke out Thursday afternoon between the communities of Arediou and Malounda destroyed five metal structures and left several residents with minor burns, officials said....

Cool classrooms just in time for exams

Cool classrooms just in time for exams

Students in Larnaca sitting their Pancyprian exams this year won’t have to sweat, literally....

Paphos municipality wins long-running legal battle over Ibrahim’s Khan project

Paphos municipality wins long-running legal battle over Ibrahim’s Khan project

After nearly a decade in the courts, the Paphos District Court has thrown out a lawsuit filed against the Paphos Municipality by a former tenant of a Turkish Cypriot-owned property....

House Speaker pushes back on claims over spending

House Speaker pushes back on claims over spending

In response to public scrutiny and a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras about parliamentary expenses, House Speaker Annita Dimitriou has stepped in to defend how taxpayer money is being spent, ...

Greece appoints seasoned diplomat as new ambassador to Cyprus

Greece appoints seasoned diplomat as new ambassador to Cyprus

A new chapter begins at the Greek Embassy in Nicosia as veteran diplomat Constantinos Kollias officially takes over as Greece’s new ambassador to Cyprus, succeeding Ioannis Papameletiou, whose term ended after a successful tenure....

Heads-up, drivers: Key route to Larnaca Airport shut for roadworks

Heads-up, drivers: Key route to Larnaca Airport shut for roadworks

Planning a late-night drive to Larnaca Airport? You might want to rethink your route. Sections of the Larnaca–Famagusta and Nicosia–Larnaca motorways will be closed overnight from Wednesday evening, June 4, as road maintenance gets underway near the Rizoelia roundabout in Aradippou....

Trapped property owners finally see the light at the end of the tunnel

Trapped property owners finally see the light at the end of the tunnel

A long-overdue lifeline may finally be on the way for thousands of Cypriots trapped in property nightmares, as a new bill aimed at resolving the issue moves closer to a vote in Parliament....

Cypriots cruise into summer despite rising costs

Cypriots cruise into summer despite rising costs

Despite rising travel costs, Cypriots are going full steam ahead with their summer holiday plans, and this year, cruises are leading the way....

Mercury hits 35°C and it’s only getting hotter

Mercury hits 35°C and it’s only getting hotter

A warm air mass is settling over the region, sending temperatures soaring and the heat isn’t done with us yet....

Kremlin's security shattered as Ukraine targets Russian heartland

Kremlin's security shattered as Ukraine targets Russian heartland

A series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory over the weekend has exposed vulnerabilities in Moscow’s military defenses and dealt a symbolic and strategic blow to the Kremlin’s confidence, just ahead of peace talks in Istanbul....

Audit flags conflict of interest in Parliament’s €77,500 furniture purchase

Audit flags conflict of interest in Parliament’s €77,500 furniture purchase

The architect who recommended a €77,500 furnishing labeled as "artwork" for the House of Representatives also holds a managerial position at the company that supplied the furniture, according to the Audit Service....

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