A massive power outage swept across parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, grounding flights, halting public transportation, and disrupting daily life for millions....
A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....
The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....
Stranded property buyers have been given a fresh lifeline, as Cyprus’ banks have agreed to extend the freeze on property sales and repossessions until the end of July 2025....
On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas officially named his trusted ally, Hussein al-Sheikh, as his deputy, setting him up as the most likely successor. ...
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place on 19 May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, will focus on strengthening Cyprus' commitment to the Green Transition and sustainable development....
It’s a scene we’ve all seen before – someone thinking they’re above the rules and parking wherever they feel like it. But this time, the mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, wasn’t about to let it slide....
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Technical School in Paphos, leading to the arrest of four 17-year-olds in connection with the death of their peer. Police are investigating the death as a case of reckless or dangerous behavior that may have led to the fatal outcome....
As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion, community empowerment, and local sports, Libertex, part of the Libertex Group and one of the leading online brokers, visited the Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team during a special training session held in the team’s home court....
President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....
Large hotel groups across Cyprus are seriously looking into installing their own small desalination plants as a way to secure enough water during the island’s scorching, dry summers....
Cyprus is making steady progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, but major hurdles still stand in the way before it can fully lift border controls with the rest of the European Union. ...
The trial surrounding the Grand Isias Hotel collapse continues to stir public outrage more than two years after the tragedy, which killed dozens, many of them students and teachers, during the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquake....
Dignitaries, royalty, and marginalized communities will fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the socially conscious pontiff who led the Catholic Church for more than a decade and died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure....
A passenger arriving from Switzerland was forced to pay more than €29,000 at Larnaca Airport after customs officers found two undeclared luxury watches valued at over €100,000 in his luggage....
Authorities have suspended the search for a 35-year-old tourist missing since Tuesday in the waters off Chrysochou Bay, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Larnaca said Friday....
A massive blunt-nosed viper was spotted in the Choirokoitia area, according to Cypriot snake handler Giannis Aggeli, who described it as the largest he has ever seen....
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Ecuador, causing damage to buildings near the epicenter but resulting in no reported injuries....
Cyprus is facing an escalating water crisis, and while desalination plants are often touted as the solution, an expert warns that this may not be enough to solve the island's long-term water problems....
Cyprus has posted the second-largest government surplus in the European Union for 2024, tying with Ireland and just behind Denmark, according to new data released by Eurostat on Tuesday....
We’ve all been there: you're traveling in another country, and suddenly, you need to see a doctor. But what if the doctor doesn’t know your medical history? ...
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is currently in Belgrade, where he’s meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss several important issues. ...
In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....
A 77-year-old man in Cyprus has been left devastated after falling victim to a sophisticated online scam that cost him a staggering €142,000, police said on Friday....
If you’ve noticed pork prices creeping up lately, you’re not imagining things. But according to the head of Cyprus’ Retail Trade Association, Marios Antoniou, it has nothing to do with the upcoming launch of e-Kalathi, the state’s digital price comparison tool....
