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18 April, 2026
 

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Yellow warning issued as heavy thunderstorms set to hit Cyprus today

Yellow warning issued as heavy thunderstorms set to hit Cyprus today

Cyprus is set to experience a period of unstable and potentially severe weather, with the Meteorology Department issuing a yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms on Saturday....

Cyprus bolsters firefighting fleet with Black Hawk helicopter deal

Cyprus bolsters firefighting fleet with Black Hawk helicopter deal

The Ministry of Defence has finalized a leasing deal for four Black Hawk helicopters to strengthen Cyprus’ firefighting capacity ahead of the 2026 wildfire season....

Invest Cyprus participates in roundtable event in New York

Invest Cyprus participates in roundtable event in New York

Invest Cyprus participated yesterday, 19 March 2026, in New York in a breakfast roundtable event organised in collaboration with FT Locations and fDi Intelligence, marking the second event in the series following the launch of the collaboration in London last month. ...

Book Your Stay Now for an Unforgettable Easter of Authentic Hospitality and Tradition at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Book Your Stay Now for an Unforgettable Easter of Authentic Hospitality and Tradition at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

This Easter, the award-winning, five-star Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos invites guests to experience a truly radiant celebration, where Cypriot tradition meets authentic hospitality and refined elegance....

University of Cyprus racing to launch first English-language undergraduate program in 2026

University of Cyprus racing to launch first English-language undergraduate program in 2026

The University of Cyprus is working against the clock to offer its first English-language undergraduate program starting with the 2026 academic year. ...

Action star Chuck Norris dies at 86

Action star Chuck Norris dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the 86-year-old martial artist and action movie star, has died following a sudden medical emergency in Hawaii, his family confirmed on social media Thursday....

Toyota Cyprus Holds 16th Annual ''Dream Car Contest'' for Young Artists

Toyota Cyprus Holds 16th Annual ''Dream Car Contest'' for Young Artists

For the 16th consecutive year, Toyota Cyprus took part in the global Toyota Dream Car Art Contest 2026, a painting competition organized by Toyota Motor Corporation for children up to 15 years old. This year’s theme was ''Your Dream Car.''...

Lidl Cyprus launches ''World of Needs'': Strategic re-orientation of the Non-Food range

Lidl Cyprus launches ''World of Needs'': Strategic re-orientation of the Non-Food range

The aim is to intuitively guide consumers through six clear thematic worlds, establishing Lidl as a leader in categories such as household goods, tools, toys, fashion, sports, and leisure....

Fuel prices set to rise again as war-driven costs mount

Fuel prices set to rise again as war-driven costs mount

Another jump in fuel prices appears inevitable for Cyprus, the head of the island’s gas station association warned Thursday, as global tensions continue to push energy costs higher....

Cypriot-flagged ship stranded in Gulf

Cypriot-flagged ship stranded in Gulf

A Cypriot-flagged ship remains stranded in the Arabian Gulf as authorities in Cyprus closely monitor escalating tensions in the region, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hatzimanoli said Thursday....

Cyprus police warn lack of phone surveillance is a ''big problem''

Cyprus police warn lack of phone surveillance is a ''big problem''

''We were jealous,'' said former Assistant Chief of Police Christoforos Mavrommatis, describing how Cypriot investigators have been left behind while foreign police use phone monitoring to track suspects in real time....

Dead dolphin found on Faros beach prompts investigation

Dead dolphin found on Faros beach prompts investigation

The discovery of a dead dolphin washed ashore at Faros beach caused concern among morning visitors on Friday, after the animal was spotted lying along the coastline by members of the public....

Cyprus urged to prepare for economic fallout from Iran tensions

Cyprus urged to prepare for economic fallout from Iran tensions

Cyprus may soon start feeling the economic fallout from rising tensions involving Iran, with the country’s Fiscal Council warning that global developments could translate into higher prices and fresh pressure on households and businesses at home....

Friday forecast: Wet, windy, and white on the peaks

Friday forecast: Wet, windy, and white on the peaks

The weekend has arrived with an unstable agenda as a new disturbance from the west takes over. While the morning might start with just a few clouds in the west and north, don’t be fooled. ...

Ancient Cypriot jug returns home after online auction intervention

Ancient Cypriot jug returns home after online auction intervention

A rare Cypriot antiquity dating back nearly 2,700 years has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom, marking another important step in the ongoing effort to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural heritage....

Government considers reopening housing relief scheme

Government considers reopening housing relief scheme

The government is considering reopening the “Rent in Exchange for Installment” housing scheme for a limited period of a few months, as pressure grows to address ongoing foreclosure issues affecting borrowers....

80-year-old caught transporting 200 liters of fuel at checkpoint crossing

80-year-old caught transporting 200 liters of fuel at checkpoint crossing

Authorities at the Agios Dometios checkpoint intercepted an elderly driver transporting a significant quantity of fuel during routine inspections on March 19, 2026....

Livestock vaccination campaign moves to second phase following first-dose rollout

Livestock vaccination campaign moves to second phase following first-dose rollout

Veterinary authorities report steady progress in efforts to contain the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with no new cases recorded and the number of affected livestock units holding at 42....

Gunfire targets two homes in Ayia Napa

Gunfire targets two homes in Ayia Napa

Authorities in the Famagusta district are looking into a shooting incident that targeted two residences in Ayia Napa during the early hours of Thursday....

Cyprus’ new Archaeological Museum pushed to 2029 opening

Cyprus’ new Archaeological Museum pushed to 2029 opening

Cyprus’ long-awaited new archaeological museum is now expected to open its doors in 2029, a timeline that is already sparking both excitement and frustration as lawmakers toured the massive construction site in Nicosia on Thursday....

Police examine leaked medical report linked to suspended Paphos mayor

Police examine leaked medical report linked to suspended Paphos mayor

Police are reviewing a medical report that surfaced online this week and is reportedly linked to the wife of suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos, as authorities assess whether the material constitutes new evidence in an already examined case....

Fake GESY message costs victim over €10,000 in new online scam

Fake GESY message costs victim over €10,000 in new online scam

Police in Limassol are investigating a new case of online fraud after scammers posing as representatives of Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY) allegedly tricked a man into handing over his banking details, resulting in losses of more than €10,000....

Limassol shifts into marathon mode as Registration Center opens

Limassol shifts into marathon mode as Registration Center opens

Limassol is officially moving into marathon rhythm, with the registration center for this year’s Limassol Marathon now open ahead of race weekend....

Delivery driver beaten and robbed during order in Limassol, police investigate

Delivery driver beaten and robbed during order in Limassol, police investigate

Police in Limassol are investigating the robbery of a 22-year-old food delivery driver who was attacked while carrying out an order on Wednesday afternoon....

Thursday forecast: A 'dusty with a chance of hail' kind of day

Thursday forecast: A 'dusty with a chance of hail' kind of day

If the air feels a bit chewy this morning, you can blame a low-pressure system currently sitting over northern Egypt. It’s funneling a steady stream of suspended dust our way, and according to the charts, this gritty uninvited guest isn't planning on checking out until Friday evening....

Former Police official says “Cypriot FBI” plan has been ready for a decade

Former Police official says “Cypriot FBI” plan has been ready for a decade

The creation of a specialized unit to combat organized crime, commonly referred to as the “Cypriot FBI,” had already been fully designed about ten years ago, according to former Assistant Chief of Police Christoforos Mavrommatis....

Phedonos faces allegations of rape and sexual abuse

Phedonos faces allegations of rape and sexual abuse

The suspended mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, is expected to face a formal indictment in the coming days in connection with a rape investigation that has been examined by authorities. ...

Cyprus requires all organizations to accept digital documents via ''Digital Citizen'' app

Cyprus requires all organizations to accept digital documents via ''Digital Citizen'' app

All organizations in Cyprus are required to accept official documents presented through the government’s “Digital Citizen” mobile application during in-person interactions with the public....

Laouris says blocking budget could justify leaving public workers unpaid

Laouris says blocking budget could justify leaving public workers unpaid

A candidate associated with the Direct Democracy movement says he would be prepared to block the government’s budget if he believed a critical issue was at stake, even if that meant state employees temporarily going without pay....

Municipality under fire after attempt to permanently hire seasonal workers, including relatives

Municipality under fire after attempt to permanently hire seasonal workers, including relatives

The majority of the Polis Chrysochous municipal council is facing mounting pressure from the Interior Ministry, and potentially the courts, following allegations that officials attempted to quietly secure permanent positions for 17 seasonal workers through questionable procedures....

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