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16 April, 2026
 

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Secrets, speeding, and selective outrage

Secrets, speeding, and selective outrage

Mrs. Aristotelous—not Christiana, Anna—has made her way into the headlines more than once in recent years. Some of the rumors were so nasty, I personally chose to ignore them as ''too bad to be true.''...

KPMG in Cyprus ignites innovation with the 2025 Summer ''Business Game''

KPMG in Cyprus ignites innovation with the 2025 Summer ''Business Game''

On 25 June 2025, KPMG in Cyprus turned its Nicosia offices into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit with the 8th annual Business Game....

Bean Bar takes summer to the next level with four 100% fresh fruit juices

Bean Bar takes summer to the next level with four 100% fresh fruit juices

The temperature is rising and so is the positive mood. And since summer means joy, beautiful moments and relaxation, Bean Bar is a staple of the sunny season yet again this year, bringing coolness, freshness and positive vibes....

Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

Trump demands Netanyahu's corruption trial be dropped, calls it a 'witch hunt'

Trump demands Netanyahu's corruption trial be dropped, calls it a 'witch hunt'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the “immediate” cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, slamming the case as a “witch hunt” against a man he described as a national hero....

41°C highs prompt yellow weather warning

41°C highs prompt yellow weather warning

A yellow weather warning is in place today as temperatures climb to a blistering 41°C inland....

Fire near Limassol port under control (VIDEO)

Fire near Limassol port under control (VIDEO)

Firefighting teams are working to extinguish a blaze that broke out this afternoon near the Limassol port....

Tanker driver killed in Limassol crash

Tanker driver killed in Limassol crash

A 74-year-old tanker truck driver was killed Wednesday when his vehicle overturned on the Karvounas–Amiantos road, police said....

Limassol Police find drugs, axe, and knife during traffic stop

Limassol Police find drugs, axe, and knife during traffic stop

Two men, ages 27 and 31, were arrested Tuesday night in Limassol on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a felony, drug offenses, illegal possession of weapons, and assaulting police officers....

Two men arrested in Nicosia after seeking bulletproof vests, police say

Two men arrested in Nicosia after seeking bulletproof vests, police say

Police arrested two men in Nicosia after they were spotted trying to buy bulletproof vests, raising suspicions and prompting a coordinated operation, authorities said Wednesday....

Cyprus launches €2.5M plan to support electric and hybrid vehicle buyers

Cyprus launches €2.5M plan to support electric and hybrid vehicle buyers

The Cabinet has approved the government’s new €2.5 million subsidy scheme aimed at supporting the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles in Cyprus....

Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....

Nicosia unveils €100 million plan to fix traffic chaos and modernize the capital

Nicosia unveils €100 million plan to fix traffic chaos and modernize the capital

Nicosia is aiming for a major transformation, with over €100 million in urban and traffic upgrades on the table, as the capital struggles with decades-old road designs, mounting traffic, and growing frustration among residents....

Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...

Israeli ambassador calls on public figures to clearly condemn hate speech in Cyprus

Israeli ambassador calls on public figures to clearly condemn hate speech in Cyprus

Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus issued a strong statement on Wednesday, voicing concern over what he described as a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse on the island in recent days....

Trump raises eyebrows by sharing NATO chief's praise for Iran strikes

Trump raises eyebrows by sharing NATO chief's praise for Iran strikes

Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy Tuesday by publicly posting what appeared to be private messages from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, praising him for his military strikes on Iran and tough stance on defense spending....

Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....

17 repatriation flights leave Cyprus today to help Israelis get home

17 repatriation flights leave Cyprus today to help Israelis get home

Cyprus is once again playing a key role in the region, with 17 special repatriation flights scheduled on Wednesday to help transport Israeli nationals back home, as tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East....

Are you really here for the weather… or just for our banter?

Are you really here for the weather… or just for our banter?

The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....

Toxic fungus tied to ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ yields promising leukemia drug

Toxic fungus tied to ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ yields promising leukemia drug

A fungus once feared as the source of the so-called “Pharaoh’s Curse” has been transformed into a potential treatment for leukemia, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania....

Cyprus opens electricity market to competition on October 1st

Cyprus opens electricity market to competition on October 1st

Cyprus is preparing to open its long-awaited competitive electricity market, with officials hopeful the move will finally bring down energy costs for households and businesses....

More injuries reported from faulty Takata airbags

More injuries reported from faulty Takata airbags

Two more people have reportedly been injured by defective Takata airbags, with both cases now making their way through the courts....

Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

Trump on Israel-Iran ceasefire: ''They don’t know what the F*** they’re doing''

Trump on Israel-Iran ceasefire: ''They don’t know what the F*** they’re doing''

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing them of breaking a ceasefire agreement he had announced just hours earlier and saying the two longtime enemies ''don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.''...

‘Charming viper’ caught on camera offers glimpse of snake’s calm demeanor (VIDEO)

‘Charming viper’ caught on camera offers glimpse of snake’s calm demeanor (VIDEO)

A recent video published by the local group mycyprus.cy has captured a striking encounter with a large viper native to Cyprus....

Arrests in Cyprus and Greece expose possible Iranian-linked espionage network

Arrests in Cyprus and Greece expose possible Iranian-linked espionage network

Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have uncovered what appears to be an Iranian-backed spying network operating in both countries, with two Azerbaijani nationals arrested on espionage charges....

Trump touts Israel-Iran ceasefire as vindication of U.S. airstrikes

Trump touts Israel-Iran ceasefire as vindication of U.S. airstrikes

President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, framing the tentative agreement as a direct result of his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....

Clear skies and hot lies: Summer’s in full sass mode

Clear skies and hot lies: Summer’s in full sass mode

Today’s weather is playing it cool, or rather, hot, with mostly clear skies and not much drama overhead. ...

Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

Cyprus offers support as wildfire rages in Chios

Cyprus has expressed readiness to assist Greece in battling a large wildfire on the island of Chios, authorities said Monday....

Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 25, wounds dozens (VIDEO)

Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 25, wounds dozens (VIDEO)

A suicide bomber attacked a packed church on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 60, state media reported....

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