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05 July, 2026
 

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Cypriot lamb demand surpasses supermarket forecasts

Cypriot lamb demand surpasses supermarket forecasts

Demand for locally produced meat in Cyprus is rising as Easter approaches, with officials reporting that supply levels remain stable and the market is functioning without shortages....

Konstantinou wins bronze for Cyprus at European Powerlifting Championship

Konstantinou wins bronze for Cyprus at European Powerlifting Championship

Christos Konstantinou delivered a strong and disciplined performance to win a bronze medal at the European Powerlifting Championship held in Malta....

Only 36% of older people in Cyprus say their health is good

Only 36% of older people in Cyprus say their health is good

Data released by Eurostat shows that in 2024, just over a third of people aged 65 and above in Cyprus considered their health to be good or very good, with the overall figure standing at 36.4%....

Cyprus pledges €300,000 aid package to Lebanon

Cyprus pledges €300,000 aid package to Lebanon

Cyprus has pledged €300,000 in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, as the island nation responds to the worsening situation affecting civilians there....

Greek and Turkish Cypriot veterinarians unite to tackle animal diseases

Greek and Turkish Cypriot veterinarians unite to tackle animal diseases

Veterinary professionals from both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have begun a new phase of collaboration aimed at addressing animal health concerns across the island....

Political storm intensifies with Europol probe and claims of cover-up at center of Drousiotis case

Political storm intensifies with Europol probe and claims of cover-up at center of Drousiotis case

A growing political and institutional crisis in Cyprus has intensified following serious allegations by journalist Makarios Drousiotis, with authorities moving swiftly to submit evidence for independent forensic examination while public exchanges between government officials and the journalist deepen divisions....

UN appoints Bangladeshi general as new peacekeeping force commander in Cyprus

UN appoints Bangladeshi general as new peacekeeping force commander in Cyprus

António Guterres has selected Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh to take on the role of Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....

Mass civilian casualties in Lebanon as air strikes hit urban areas

Mass civilian casualties in Lebanon as air strikes hit urban areas

Israeli air raids struck multiple parts of Lebanon in a sudden escalation that has had severe consequences for civilians, killing at least 254 people and injuring more than 1,100, according to emergency services....

Holy Thursday weather forecast: Showers and surprises

Holy Thursday weather forecast: Showers and surprises

A weak low-pressure system is lingering over the island, never quite making up its mind, and determined to keep us all guessing....

Marios Georgiou claims silver at Cairo World Cup

Marios Georgiou claims silver at Cairo World Cup

Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou is set to return home with a silver medal following an outstanding performance at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cairo....

43-year-old woman alleges kidnapping, assault, and sexual abuse; 39-year-old suspect arrested

43-year-old woman alleges kidnapping, assault, and sexual abuse; 39-year-old suspect arrested

A serious criminal investigation is underway following disturbing allegations made by a 43-year-old woman, who claims she was abducted, physically assaulted, and sexually abused over the weekend of April 4-5. ...

''No evidence found'': Papadakis fires back at ''fake message'' allegations and pulls out of election

''No evidence found'': Papadakis fires back at ''fake message'' allegations and pulls out of election

Former MEP Dimitris Papadakis is responding to allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis and presenting the results of examinations conducted on his devices after appointing an independent criminal investigator....

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. ...

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