Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini are presenting the Gastronomos Quality Awards 2026 for the 12th consecutive year—an institution that honors Cypriot gastronomy, the authenticity of local products, and the dedication of producers who create them with passion and respect for tradition....
A renewed warning is being issued to the public in Cyprus after a snake sighting went viral online, sparking debate over safety in rural and forest areas, and how people should react if they come across a viper in the wild....
Cyprus’ economy is continuing to grow strongly, with falling debt and a stabilizing financial system, but new risks linked to regional instability and long-term structural challenges are still hanging over the country, according to a new European report....
Police in Larnaca are investigating the alleged kidnapping of a 22-year-old foreign man after his family received a phone call and messages demanding money for his release, authorities said on Friday....
As wars, political tensions, and concerns over energy security reshape the global landscape, Cyprus is positioning itself not simply as a small island importing fuel but as a potential energy player connecting the Eastern Mediterranean with Europe....
The weather can't quite make up its mind. While sunshine will continue to dominate Cyprus through Monday, the atmosphere remains just unstable enough to throw in the odd afternoon shower or thunderstorm for good measure....
A prehistoric Cypriot ceramic vessel nearly 4,000 years old has been returned to Cyprus after authorities discovered it had been listed in an online auction, the Department of Antiquities said....
Cypriot authorities have completed legal proceedings related to the extradition of seven individuals wanted in connection with an international fraud case involving an estimated €700 million, according to the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus....
Cyprus has been awarded Blue Flags for 56 beaches and two marinas for 2026, recognising locations that meet internationally recognised standards for environmental quality, safety and visitor services....
Two people aged 19 and 17 have been remanded in custody for six days following the reported theft of cash-filled envelopes from a 41-year-old man in Nicosia....
A package addressed to a monastery became one of the more unusual finds during a customs inspection in Limassol that also uncovered 1,440 cannabis-flavoured lollipops and a large quantity of suspected counterfeit goods....
A growing shift in global medicine is seeing more patients travel abroad for life-saving treatments that are either unavailable at home or come at a fraction of the cost, according to an article in Bloomberg....
When most people think of space technology, they imagine rockets, astronauts, and distant planets. But Cyprus’ newest move into the space sector is much closer to home and could one day help firefighters detect disasters faster, farmers use less water, authorities monitor the sea, and scientists better understand the changing climate....
Cypriot households with mortgages and loans may soon feel additional pressure on their monthly budgets after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking its first rate increase since September 2023....
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a strong warning over the Eastern Mediterranean, saying Turkey would respond ''very clearly and very toughly'' if what he described as the rights of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots are violated....
A Greek Cypriot firefighter was arrested on Thursday by authorities in the Pyla buffer zone, during what was described as a routine inspection visit linked to upcoming summer vegetation clearance works, according to CNA....
Naval vessels from Cyprus and Greece carried out coordinated drills off the Larnaca and Limassol coastline on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing ''NIKITIS–DIMITRA 2026'' exercise, in a show of military cooperation that is likely to draw public attention across the island....
The Church of Cyprus on Thursday officially ordained its new Metropolitan of Paphos, Gregory, in a solemn ceremony held at the Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas in Nicosia, marking a major leadership change in one of the island’s most historic dioceses....
Secret meetings in a basement in Istanbul involving members of a so-called ''cell,'' along with the role of a mysterious German man who reportedly lived in a safe house on Governor’s Beach in Cyprus, are among the new details emerging in the high-profile terrorism case now coming to light, according to "K."...
Legal expert Simos Angelides explained the legal framework that allows the Republic of Cyprus to confiscate assets connected to alleged criminal activity, even in cases where there has been no criminal conviction.
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Cyprus is preparing to launch its first National Blood Strategy, a five-year plan designed to strengthen the country's blood system and ensure a reliable supply of safe, high-quality blood for patients....
Melios Pet Centre Ltd has filed a formal complaint alleging a long pattern of misconduct by several government departments and officials, including actions that the company says caused significant financial losses and the death of imported animals....
President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Barcelona on Wednesday for a high-profile cultural and diplomatic visit that mixes religion, art, and European politics all in one trip....
A suspect arrested in connection with a terrorism-related investigation in Cyprus has four children serving in the Republic’s security forces, according to reports by Phileleftheros....
Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos will remain suspended from his duties after the Administrative Court of Appeal rejected his request to temporarily lift his suspension while his broader legal challenge continues....
With the aim of improving Cyprus’ image as an international financial center and showcasing the progress made in the banking sector as well as the wider economy, representatives of Cypriot banks traveled to Brussels. ...
Scientists in the UK have tested a new kind of vaccine in people for the first time, and part of it wasn’t designed by humans at all, but by artificial intelligence....
