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07 April, 2026
 

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Cyprus taekwondo team wins eight medals at Skopje Open Ramus 2026

Cyprus taekwondo team wins eight medals at Skopje Open Ramus 2026

The Cyprus taekwondo delegation achieved notable success at the Skopje Open Ramus Taekwondo 2026, a ranking tournament held in Skopje, returning with a total of eight medals across multiple age categories....

From brookies to missiles and back again

From brookies to missiles and back again

Take something simple and seemingly harmless from everyday life, like the collective obsession with a dessert that, because it spread on TikTok, led to long lines forming outside the branches of a well-known Cypriot bakery. Now compare that with the shocking absence of even basic restraint in the massive military conflict unfolding in our region....

Fake “Cyprus Police” post circulating online; public urged to stay alert

Fake “Cyprus Police” post circulating online; public urged to stay alert

Authorities are warning the public about a deceptive social media post that falsely claims to be an official announcement from the Cyprus Police....

Drousiotis case deepens as testimony disputes evidence and exposes institutional strain

Drousiotis case deepens as testimony disputes evidence and exposes institutional strain

At the center of the ongoing case surrounding the allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis is the testimony of “Santi,” the woman whose account is considered pivotal to determining the direction of the case. ...

Reservoir levels improve to 33.9% but long-term water concerns remain

Reservoir levels improve to 33.9% but long-term water concerns remain

Water reserves have reached 33.9% of their total capacity, marking an improvement compared to the same period last year, though officials say the situation remains far from secure for the future....

Man caught in the act during suspected home burglary

Man caught in the act during suspected home burglary

A 45-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Monday after police found him inside a residence in Nicosia while responding to a reported break-in....

Fuel subsidy falls short at the pump, consumer group says

Fuel subsidy falls short at the pump, consumer group says

A fuel subsidy introduced by the government to ease the burden of rising prices was not fully reflected in what consumers ultimately paid at the pump, according to findings from the Cyprus Consumers Association....

Hazardous air quality in Cyprus linked to dust, not Middle East conflict

Hazardous air quality in Cyprus linked to dust, not Middle East conflict

Concern has been growing over whether ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could be affecting local air quality. Many people have questioned if harmful substances might be traveling through the atmosphere and mixing with the dust that frequently blankets the island....

Eight months on, Nicosia animal poisoning case remains unresolved

Eight months on, Nicosia animal poisoning case remains unresolved

The Ecologists Movement – Citizens’ Cooperation has publicly condemned what it describes as prolonged inaction by authorities in investigating a serious animal poisoning case in the Idalion area, raising broader concerns about animal welfare enforcement in Cyprus....

Limassol mobile desalination unit begins full operation

Limassol mobile desalination unit begins full operation

A mobile desalination facility at the port of Limassol has now entered full-scale operation, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture. ...

Police uncover molotov cocktails while bonfire and firecracker incidents spread

Police uncover molotov cocktails while bonfire and firecracker incidents spread

Police across Cyprus stepped up patrols and inspections over the past day and night in an effort to curb the use of firecrackers, prevent the lighting of traditional Easter bonfires (“lambratzies”), and reduce youth-related disturbances....

Government approves €250 Easter support for low-income pensioners

Government approves €250 Easter support for low-income pensioners

The government has decided to provide a one-off Easter payment to pensioners with limited income as part of its broader effort to support vulnerable groups....

Holy Monday forecast: A damp start to the Great Week

Holy Monday forecast: A damp start to the Great Week

If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...

Refugee turned fry king: The story behind Western Australia’s go-to fish and chip staple

Refugee turned fry king: The story behind Western Australia’s go-to fish and chip staple

For many people across Western Australia, a serving of fish and chips almost always comes with the same familiar companion: thick, golden fries supplied by Choice Chips....

National Guard to acquire four Centaur anti-drone systems

National Guard to acquire four Centaur anti-drone systems

An incident earlier this year, in which an Iranian Shahed-136 drone penetrated Cyprus’s air defenses and struck the British base at Akrotiri, exposed weaknesses in the country’s air defense system. ...

Cyprus signals new economic support measures while reinforcing defence capabilities

Cyprus signals new economic support measures while reinforcing defence capabilities

President Nikos Christodoulides has indicated that the government is prepared to introduce additional measures to protect households from the economic effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, while also reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s defence....

A 27,000-mile ride that redefined one Cypriot’s sense of home (video)

A 27,000-mile ride that redefined one Cypriot’s sense of home (video)

A Greek-Cypriot traveler, Nikos Leontis, spent over a year riding across continents on a motorbike, covering roughly 44,000 kilometers (about 27,000 miles). What began as a demanding overland expedition from Greece and Cyprus into Africa gradually turned into something more meaningful; an exploration of identity and human connection....

Akamas project accused of mismanagement and covering up violations

Akamas project accused of mismanagement and covering up violations

A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....

Cyprus records over 3.1 million short-term rental nights in peak summer 2025

Cyprus records over 3.1 million short-term rental nights in peak summer 2025

Data released by Eurostat shows that Cyprus saw just over 3.1 million overnight stays in short-term rental properties during the third quarter of 2025, covering the peak summer months from July through September. ...

UN increases security presence in Nicosia Buffer Zone after violent incident

UN increases security presence in Nicosia Buffer Zone after violent incident

The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has stepped up its presence in a section of the buffer zone in Nicosia following a disturbance involving thrown stones and firecrackers earlier this week....

Cyprus sees surge in new voter registrations before May elections

Cyprus sees surge in new voter registrations before May elections

Cyprus authorities have received just over 10,000 applications from newly eligible voters ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in May, according to the head of the elections service, Menelaos Vassiliou....

New FMD case found at cattle farm in Geri

New FMD case found at cattle farm in Geri

Authorities in Geri have confirmed a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at a cattle farm located within the already designated infection zone....

Fire in Limassol Police station cells sends seven to hospital, one seriously burned

Fire in Limassol Police station cells sends seven to hospital, one seriously burned

Seven people were treated after a fire broke out in the holding cells at the Limassol Police Directorate....

Inflation picks up in March as price pressures intensify

Inflation picks up in March as price pressures intensify

Inflation rose by 1.2% in March 2026 compared with the same month in 2025....

Cyprus joins race to the Moon with role in NASA’s Artemis Program

Cyprus joins race to the Moon with role in NASA’s Artemis Program

George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, says Cyprus is set to contribute to the NASA Artemis program, a major effort to send humans back to the Moon after more than 50 years....

Friday forecast: A dusty prelude to the Holy Week sprint

Friday forecast: A dusty prelude to the Holy Week sprint

The air is feeling a bit textured this morning, and, for that, you can thank the incoming dust. We’re under the influence of a weak low-pressure system that’s decided to provide some atmospheric grit just in time for the weekend. ...

From ex-monk to internet baking star

From ex-monk to internet baking star

Nektarios Georgiou might have a controversial past, but these days, the monk is winning fans for a very sweet reason: his baking....

Tragic case of 14-year-old Stylianos moves forward in court

Tragic case of 14-year-old Stylianos moves forward in court

The Nicosia District Court has taken a careful middle ground in the heartbreaking case of 14-year-old Stylianos, who died by suicide in 2019 after years of alleged abuse....

Former Supreme Court judge denies shocking rape allegations

Former Supreme Court judge denies shocking rape allegations

A former Supreme Court judge has strongly rejected shocking public accusations linking him to sexual assault, calling them ''vile slander'' and saying he is ready to cooperate fully with authorities....

Probe launched after firecrackers thrown across Nicosia line

Probe launched after firecrackers thrown across Nicosia line

Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....

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