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 Experts puzzled by unusual seismic activity linked to earthquake at Mount Athos

Experts puzzled by unusual seismic activity linked to earthquake at Mount Athos

A flurry of unusual seismic activity, centered offshore near Mount Athos, home to ancient Orthodox monasteries, has scientists puzzled and on high alert....

75-year-old in serious condition after being hit during charity bike race

75-year-old in serious condition after being hit during charity bike race

A 75-year-old man is in serious condition after he was struck by a bicycle during a charity cycling race in Ormidia on Saturday....

Quick-thinking officer pulls elderly woman and caregiver from burning apartment

Quick-thinking officer pulls elderly woman and caregiver from burning apartment

A Game and Fauna Service patrol officer is being praised for rescuing two people from a burning apartment early Friday in Larnaca....

“The right time is coming and it will come soon,” vows Greek Foreign Minister regarding Crete-Cyprus power link

“The right time is coming and it will come soon,” vows Greek Foreign Minister regarding Crete-Cyprus power link

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, stating that it will proceed as planned and “at the right time,” during a recent interview....

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Athos

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mount Athos

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Athos region Saturday afternoon, shaking parts of northern Greece....

27-year-old man found dead after house fire in Ypsonas

27-year-old man found dead after house fire in Ypsonas

A 27-year-old man was found dead Saturday afternoon following a house fire in the Ypsonas area of Limassol....

Fog blankets Limassol’s coastline

Fog blankets Limassol’s coastline

A dense fog rolled over Limassol’s coastal front this week, with residents sharing images of the eerie scene across social media....

24-year-old rescued from sea caves in Ayia Napa after injury

24-year-old rescued from sea caves in Ayia Napa after injury

A 24-year-old British man was rescued Friday after injuring himself in the Sea Caves area of Ayia Napa and becoming unable to reach safety on his own, authorities said....

Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos says he is facing coordinated attacks from a small but organized group with significant interests, but insists he won’t be intimidated....

Police seize dozens of THC, CBD products from Larnaca kiosk

Police seize dozens of THC, CBD products from Larnaca kiosk

Police have seized 83 packages containing substances believed to include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) during a raid on a kiosk in Larnaca, authorities said Saturday....

Free Wi-Fi now available on Protaras beaches

Free Wi-Fi now available on Protaras beaches

Visitors to the beaches of the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality can now access free high-speed wireless internet, the municipality announced this week....

'‘When will that dreadful building be demolished?’'

'‘When will that dreadful building be demolished?’'

Former First Lady and former European Parliament member Androulla Vassiliou has drawn strong criticism after publicly calling for the demolition of APOEL football club’s clubhouse....

Wall in the sea at Kourion raises legal questions and scrutiny of British Bases

Wall in the sea at Kourion raises legal questions and scrutiny of British Bases

A newly constructed wall extending into the sea at Kourion Beach has triggered public backlash and raised serious concerns about violations of coastal protection laws and the role of the British Bases in environmental oversight....

Cyprus and China hail 'excellent' bilateral relations in high-level meeting

Cyprus and China hail 'excellent' bilateral relations in high-level meeting

The “excellent” level of relations between Cyprus and China was underscored Friday during a meeting between House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou and Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, who is visiting the island....

Shots fired at Limassol offices, police hunt motorcycle shooter

Shots fired at Limassol offices, police hunt motorcycle shooter

Limassol police are working hard to solve a brazen shooting incident that took place Thursday night in the heart of the city....

''Not even a water pistol'': Minister sounds alarm as drought threatens Kataklysmos fun

''Not even a water pistol'': Minister sounds alarm as drought threatens Kataklysmos fun

As Cyprus heads into the long Kataklysmos weekend, a time usually marked by beach outings, fairs, and plenty of playful splashing, Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou has a firm message: it’s time to put an end to water fights....

Heads up! Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus

Heads up! Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30, as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines....

Cyprus sets flight path to the future with major airport expansion

Cyprus sets flight path to the future with major airport expansion

Cyprus officially kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports this week, setting the stage for a major upgrade to how people travel in and out of the island....

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....

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