Serious allegations of misconduct and procedural violations have been raised concerning recent hiring decisions at the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, following a complaint submitted by Deputy Mayor of Kritou Terra, Dervis Charalambous....
The United Nations’ senior official in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, met this week with Mukhtars from several villages to discuss issues concerning the buffer zone....
CYGMA, the Cyprus Game Developers Association, was officially established on December 31, marking a new milestone for the country’s evolving game development ecosystem....
The Court of Appeal has upheld a prison sentence imposed on a police officer convicted of indecent assault against a female colleague, rejecting appeals filed by both the defendant and the Attorney General. ...
The French Cypriot School is facing mounting pressure over space, coexistence and public funding questions just as it prepares for its biggest step yet: opening a full high school program in Cyprus by 2027....
The European Union is stepping in to help stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the Turkish Cypriot community, announcing it will provide 500,000 vaccine doses to contain the outbreak and protect livestock....
Cyprus has recorded the third-largest reduction in public debt among European Union countries, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, highlighting the island’s strong fiscal performance....
European Parliament funding for a €2,300 rental space linked to MEP Phidias Panayiotou is raising eyebrows after video footage suggested the property may be more of a private residence than a professional office....
Elon Musk is combining two of his biggest private ventures in a move that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and put it literally out of this world....
A well-known businessman has stepped forward to give testimony in an ongoing police investigation into Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos, shedding new light on complaints of alleged violence and other possible criminal offenses involving the mayor....
The Attorney General on Tuesday urged the public to avoid speculation as authorities continue reviewing a criminal investigation involving Cyprus Football Federation President Giorgos Koumas, saying the process is still ongoing and nearing a conclusion....
A powerful blast followed by a fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a restaurant in central Nicosia, prompting the evacuation of residents from the building but leaving no one injured....
Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....
Police in Nicosia carried out an early-morning, multi-agency operation that led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of firearms, illegal drugs and cash, authorities said on Monday....
A significant share of households in Cyprus continue to face difficulties keeping their homes warm, according to new figures released by Eurostat for 2024....
Cyprus will be represented by two athletes, one man and one woman, at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking the country’s first dual participation at a Winter Games in 12 years, the Cyprus Olympic Committee announced Monday....
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Cyprus’s National Guard after 13.6 kilograms of TNT disappeared during a routine training exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range last Thursday, exposing potential gaps in security protocols and raising the possibility of human error or worse....
Sequins, spotlights and a famous surname are already lighting up the road to Eurovision 2026, with Austria’s public broadcaster unveiling the two faces who will guide Europe through its favorite music spectacle....
Wizz Air, the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, announces a further expansion of its Larnaca base for the Summer 2026 season, introducing a new destination and increasing flight frequencies on 12 existing routes, further enhancing Cyprus’ connectivity with Europe and the wider region....
Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: “European Conference on Sustainable Tourism - Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)”, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026....
Customs officers have pulled the plug on thousands of counterfeit condoms in Famagusta, seizing more than 24,000 knockoffs from a warehouse and a local store....
Several members of the European Parliament have come under scrutiny for failing to fully disclose income from outside jobs, raising questions about transparency and accountability in Brussels....
A seconded (temporarily transferred) employee of Cyprus’ Audit Service says he was pressured, sidelined, and abruptly transferred after expressing support for a new political movement, allegations that are raising broader concerns about political neutrality and constitutional protections inside one of the state’s most sensitive watchdog institutions....
Uncertainty surrounding Cyprus’ biggest energy projects is expected to persist through 2026, as delays at the liquefied natural gas terminal in Vasiliko and mounting complications with the electricity interconnector leave little room for optimism....
Good morning and welcome to a new week (and a new month). A low-pressure system has decided to join us for the Monday morning meeting, bringing a bit of everything....
Costas Gavrielides, a tireless advocate for human rights and equality in Cyprus, passed away yesterday, leaving a deep mark on the island’s social and cultural landscape....
