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02 July, 2026
 

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Cypriot youth rank lowest in Europe for happiness, survey finds

Cypriot youth rank lowest in Europe for happiness, survey finds

Cyprus is emerging as the European country where young people report the lowest levels of happiness, according to the 2023/24 European Social Survey (ESS). ...

Schools in Karpasia face 'regime of intimidation,' lawmakers say

Schools in Karpasia face 'regime of intimidation,' lawmakers say

Lawmakers are demanding immediate reforms to support Greek Cypriot schools in the occupied Karpasia region, where educators and students are said to be working under what officials described as a “regime of intimidation.”...

Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....

''Peace is ensured through strength,” Palmas says, defending Cyprus’s military strategy

''Peace is ensured through strength,” Palmas says, defending Cyprus’s military strategy

Cyprus’s defense modernization strategy is centered on upgrading the National Guard’s anti-missile and air defense systems while expanding its use of drones, Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Wednesday. ...

Charalambides Christis fixes milk shelf-life glitch

Charalambides Christis fixes milk shelf-life glitch

Charalambides Christis has confirmed it found and resolved the issue that caused a shorter shelf life in a limited number of its two-liter fresh milk packages....

Cyprus wants in on Gaza rebuild, local companies await clarity

Cyprus wants in on Gaza rebuild, local companies await clarity

Cyprus’ plan to get involved in rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip is still in its early stages, with the government signaling its intention to include Cypriot companies in the massive international reconstruction effort, but without a concrete framework yet in place....

Meet 'Superwood', stronger than steel, lighter than air (almost)

Meet 'Superwood', stronger than steel, lighter than air (almost)

A U.S. startup has created a new kind of wood that’s up to ten times stronger than steel and six times lighter....

€2,000 fine and €8,000 bill, all for a sunset shot

€2,000 fine and €8,000 bill, all for a sunset shot

What was meant to be a picture-perfect sunset in Larnaca turned into a very expensive mistake. A driver who entered the Larnaca Salt Lake last week to capture the evening glow got his car stuck, and when a second car came to the rescue, it got trapped too....

Huge interest in Cyprus branch of Athens University’s medical school

Huge interest in Cyprus branch of Athens University’s medical school

Interest has soared for the medical school of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), which has now officially opened its Cyprus branch in Nicosia. According to Education Minister Dr. Athena Michaelidou, over 300 students have already applied for just 60 available places....

Cyprus to award talented young artists with €10,000 scholarships

Cyprus to award talented young artists with €10,000 scholarships

The Cyprus government will now reward young talent in the fine arts with scholarships of €10,000 each, Education, Sports, and Youth Minister Dr. Athena Michaelidou announced Wednesday....

FRHC stock added to The Motley Fool’s Moneyball portfolio

FRHC stock added to The Motley Fool’s Moneyball portfolio

The shares of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) — a global financial services and technology company and the parent company of the Freedom24 investment platform — have been added to the Moneyball investment portfolio managed by research and investment advisory firm The Motley Fool. Alongside this inclusion, the stock received a “Buy” rating....

Bank of Cyprus Scoops 11 Awards in Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank Rankings

Bank of Cyprus Scoops 11 Awards in Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank Rankings

Bank of Cyprus wins 11 awards, including 2 regional awards, in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards ...

Rescue underway for cars stuck in salt lake, owners face hefty fines (photos)

Rescue underway for cars stuck in salt lake, owners face hefty fines (photos)

Efforts are underway to rescue two vehicles trapped in Larnaca Salt Lake since last Wednesday, city officials confirmed. According to Mayor Andreas Vyras, a company will attempt to free the cars today, and if unsuccessful, will make another attempt on Thursday....

New rocket launchers hit the streets of Cyprus

New rocket launchers hit the streets of Cyprus

In a move that caught Ankara off guard, Cyprus quietly renewed its military arsenal, unveiling two squadrons of Serbian-designed Tamnava rocket launchers during the island’s recent Independence Day celebrations....

Cyprus’ cats make headlines abroad, but the island’s feline problem is serious

Cyprus’ cats make headlines abroad, but the island’s feline problem is serious

Move over Cyprus problem, the island now has another headline-grabbing challenge: its cats. International outlets, including ABC News and the Associated Press, have spotlighted the Mediterranean nation’s unusually high number of felines....

Limassol player among four €100,000 winners as Joker jackpot increases

Limassol player among four €100,000 winners as Joker jackpot increases

A lucky resident of Limassol was among four winners who matched five numbers in Sunday night’s Joker draw, each taking home €100,000. The winning ticket was the only one from Cyprus, while the other three were played in Greece, according to OPAP....

Weather forecast: Temperatures will remain near 'meh' all week

Weather forecast: Temperatures will remain near 'meh' all week

A barely-there "low-pressure system" (which sounds way more dramatic than it is, like a tired intern running the weather office) is currently trying its best to affect the area. It's failing....

''Parliament'' in occupied areas approves two-state plan, ignoring international law

''Parliament'' in occupied areas approves two-state plan, ignoring international law

The self-declared “parliament” in the Turkish-occupied area of northern Cyprus approved a resolution on Tuesday promoting a two-state solution for the island, in a move widely seen as politically timed ahead of upcoming elections....

Blind students refuse unsafe, overcrowded bus to Nicosia school

Blind students refuse unsafe, overcrowded bus to Nicosia school

The Cyprus Organization of the Blind is urging the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to address what it calls the government’s “provocative indifference” toward issues affecting blind students....

Citizen stops illegal dumping attempt by following loaded truck

Citizen stops illegal dumping attempt by following loaded truck

A resident of Strovolos intercepted an attempt to illegally dump materials in a local natural area by tracking a loaded double-cab truck....

When ‘fresh’ milk isn’t so fresh

When ‘fresh’ milk isn’t so fresh

A growing number of Cypriot consumers are reporting that cartons of fresh milk are turning sour days before the expiration date, prompting an uproar and raising questions about quality control in one of the island’s most trusted dairy brands....

One truck, one cable, and a whole lot of chaos

One truck, one cable, and a whole lot of chaos

For more than five hours on Tuesday, much of Cyprus’ public sector went… well, offline. Government websites crashed, Ariadni and Taxisnet went silent, and even post offices and Citizen Service Centers were caught in the digital blackout....

When paying for groceries becomes a crowdfunding campaign

When paying for groceries becomes a crowdfunding campaign

In the U.S., some people aren’t just asking for help with medical bills or emergencies anymore, they’re crowdfunding their groceries. That’s according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan, who says more Americans are turning to online campaigns just to make ends meet....

Trump, Christodoulides discuss Cyprus issue at Gaza summit

Trump, Christodoulides discuss Cyprus issue at Gaza summit

Cyprus made headlines at Monday’s Gaza Summit in Egypt when President Nikos Christodoulides met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines to discuss the ongoing Cyprus issue. ...

€15 for You, €15 for Your Friend! – with JOEY by Bank of Cyprus

€15 for You, €15 for Your Friend! – with JOEY by Bank of Cyprus

Double the fun! Joey is launching the new “Invite Friends” program and gives you the chance to earn €15 for yourself or your child, and €15 for your friend. Double the reward, double the fun!...

EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....

Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....

Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

A coordinated police operation in Limassol uncovered 30 people working illegally at a local business, highlighting ongoing concerns over unregistered labor and worker exploitation in Cyprus....

Tuesday weather: Slightly cloudy, mostly chill

Tuesday weather: Slightly cloudy, mostly chill

A weak low-pressure system is hanging around, probably because it forgot its calendar, or maybe it’s just here to watch us squint at the sky....

Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

President Nikos Christodoulides presented six proposals aimed at supporting security, reconstruction, and humanitarian efforts in Gaza during meetings at the Gaza Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. ...

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