CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
18 December, 2025
 

News Stream

Deadly 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, over 600 killed

Deadly 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, over 600 killed

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 622 people and injuring more than 1,500 in one of the country’s deadliest tremors in recent years. ...

''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...

Weather forecast: Sun in charge, clouds filing minor complaints

Weather forecast: Sun in charge, clouds filing minor complaints

A seasonal low-pressure system is still hanging around, making sure the skies stay mostly on their best behavior....

Greece rolls over Cyprus 96-69 in game two of EuroBasket

Greece rolls over Cyprus 96-69 in game two of EuroBasket

Greece extended its perfect start at EuroBasket 2025 with a decisive 96-69 victory over Cyprus on Saturday in front of nearly 8,000 fans....

Protesters take to Akamas to protect nature while festival draws thousands

Protesters take to Akamas to protect nature while festival draws thousands

Environmental and political organizations staged a protest Saturday morning at Agios Georgios in Peyia, voicing concerns over alleged violations in protected areas in Peyia and Akamas....

U.S. blocks Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending U.N. Assembly

U.S. blocks Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending U.N. Assembly

The United States has revoked visas for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 other officials, preventing them from attending next month’s U.N. General Assembly in New York, the State Department confirmed Friday....

Garbage piles up at popular Kritou Terra landmark

Garbage piles up at popular Kritou Terra landmark

Once celebrated as one of the island’s natural jewels, the Kritou Terra waterfalls have now been marred by garbage, sparking strong reactions from locals and visitors alike....

Cyprus reopens grants for used electric vehicles after 30 applications canceled

Cyprus reopens grants for used electric vehicles after 30 applications canceled

Cyprus will reallocate grants for the purchase of used private electric vehicles after 30 applications under the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme were canceled....

Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

Most of Argaka Dam is nearly dry, with its capacity dropping to 1.3% and just 11,000 cubic meters of water remaining, according to Cyprus Weather Enthusiasts....

Cyprus records EU’s lowest rate of people unable to afford proper meals

Cyprus records EU’s lowest rate of people unable to afford proper meals

Cyprus had the lowest share of people in the European Union unable to afford a proper meal in 2024, according to new figures from Eurostat....

Weather forecast: Sunshine in charge, clouds on probation

Weather forecast: Sunshine in charge, clouds on probation

Seasonal low pressure continues its low-key residency, keeping the skies mostly clear while letting clouds drop in for a brief guest appearance....

Over 1,100 Syrian minors leave Cyprus under voluntary repatriation program

Over 1,100 Syrian minors leave Cyprus under voluntary repatriation program

Since December 2024, a total of 1,127 Syrian children and teenagers, aged 4 to 18, have left Cyprus as part of voluntary repatriation programs run by the Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection, according to CNA....

Greek Cypriots’ military zone trial exposes checkpoint chaos in occupied North

Greek Cypriots’ military zone trial exposes checkpoint chaos in occupied North

The ongoing trial of five Greek Cypriots held in the Turkish-occupied north since July 19 for allegedly entering a ''military zone'' has exposed more about checkpoint chaos than the accused offense itself, as witness testimony continues to raise contradictions....

Turkey cuts all economic ties with Israel over Gaza crisis

Turkey cuts all economic ties with Israel over Gaza crisis

Turkey on Friday announced it was severing all economic and trade ties with Israel, citing its ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusing the Israeli government of committing atrocities against Palestinians....

Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Starting September 1, students across Cyprus will be able to get personalized ''Motion'' bus cards that drastically cut the cost of public transport, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced....

U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....

Authorities move against illegal landfilling near Paphos sea caves

Authorities move against illegal landfilling near Paphos sea caves

Authorities are taking legal action against a landowner who began dumping soil on an agricultural plot near the sensitive Sea Caves area, officials said Friday....

Explosion at Aradippou scrap metal site injures three

Explosion at Aradippou scrap metal site injures three

Three people were injured Friday morning when an explosion rocked a metal collection company in the industrial area of Aradippou....

Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

Cigarette butts found at the scene of the Limassol mountain blaze that killed two people will undergo forensic testing, Cyprus’ police chief told lawmakers Friday, as officials clashed over whether the fire should be treated as arson....

57-year-old arrested over property fraud and forgery case

57-year-old arrested over property fraud and forgery case

A 57-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation that includes allegations of property scams, forgery and the use of fake documents, police said Friday....

Weather forecast: Mostly clear, with mountains threatening a sprinkle

Weather forecast: Mostly clear, with mountains threatening a sprinkle

Seasonal low pressure is in charge today, serving up a familiar menu of mostly clear skies with a side of mountain-flavored cloud drama....

Paphos Mayor asked to name universities allegedly selling degrees

Paphos Mayor asked to name universities allegedly selling degrees

Cyprus’ higher education watchdog has asked Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos to formally identify the universities he accused of ''selling degrees''....

Cyprus makes EuroBasket debut, falls to Bosnia and Herzegovina 91-64

Cyprus makes EuroBasket debut, falls to Bosnia and Herzegovina 91-64

The Cyprus national basketball team marked a historic milestone Friday, stepping onto the EuroBasket court for the first time, but came up short against Bosnia and Herzegovina....

Pentemili Beach, landing site of Turkish forces in 1974, to become military museum

Pentemili Beach, landing site of Turkish forces in 1974, to become military museum

Pente Mili Beach, where the Turkish invasion of Cyprus began in 1974, will be transformed into a military museum managed by the Evkaf Administration, authorities said. ...

79-year-old woman dies in Pervolia house fire

79-year-old woman dies in Pervolia house fire

A 79-year-old woman died Thursday after a fire broke out in her home in Pervolia, authorities said....

Cyprus records 182 overdose deaths in two decades

Cyprus records 182 overdose deaths in two decades

A total of 182 people in Cyprus died from drug overdoses between 2004 and 2023, according to new data released by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority....

ATF reports cigarette butts sparked deadly Limassol wildfire

ATF reports cigarette butts sparked deadly Limassol wildfire

Investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded that two discarded cigarette butts sparked the deadly wildfire that swept through the Limassol mountains on July 23–24, 2025, the Cypriot government said Thursday....

Christodoulides honors eight expats for lifelong service to Cyprus (photos)

Christodoulides honors eight expats for lifelong service to Cyprus (photos)

President Nikos Christodoulides rolled out the red carpet at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening, paying tribute to eight Cypriot expatriates whose work abroad has left a lasting mark on their homeland....

Head-on collision near Larnaca airport turns fatal (photos)

Head-on collision near Larnaca airport turns fatal (photos)

A head-on collision on the highway between Kalo Chorio and Larnaca Airport claimed the life of an elderly driver Thursday morning....

Audit office continues probe of birthday bash on protected turtle beach

Audit office continues probe of birthday bash on protected turtle beach

Cyprus’ Audit Service is investigating a controversial concert held in Pegeia during a businessman's birthday party, citing possible negligence by state officials in protecting a sensitive environmental site....

X