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Medicine linked Cyprus and Israel long before diplomacy

Medicine linked Cyprus and Israel long before diplomacy

The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....

Cyprus celebrates bronze as Vera Tugolukova reaches European Cup podium

Cyprus celebrates bronze as Vera Tugolukova reaches European Cup podium

Cyprus celebrated an important achievement in rhythmic gymnastics as Vera Tugolukova secured a bronze medal in the ball final at the 2026 European Cup in Baku....

The illusion of cancer prevention

The illusion of cancer prevention

“Grand, empty words…” cry out the “witnesses” of harsh cancer, along with all their relatives, whenever they hear talk about cancer prevention. At those infamous, “sinful” gala dinners, dignitaries and others loudly proclaim that prevention is the primary goal, yet no one explains how such prevention can actually be achieved....

People with intellectual disabilities demand equal access to voting rights

People with intellectual disabilities demand equal access to voting rights

Advocacy groups representing people with intellectual disabilities are calling for changes to ensure they can fully take part in elections and public life....

Air conditioning to be ready in schools before summer exams

Air conditioning to be ready in schools before summer exams

Air conditioning installation in schools is advancing ahead of the summer season, with authorities aiming to complete key phases in time for student exams and extend coverage across all education levels by 2026....

Europe debates energy aid as families fear new spike in bills

Europe debates energy aid as families fear new spike in bills

As tensions linked to the conflict in Iran continue to shake global energy markets, European finance ministers gathered in Brussels on Monday facing a question many Cypriots already know too well: how do you help people cope with rising costs without blowing a hole in state finances?...

MEP admits he did not read EU budget, says he was ''in Cyprus'' during debate

MEP admits he did not read EU budget, says he was ''in Cyprus'' during debate

Fidias Panayiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament, has sparked controversy after openly admitting in a televised interview that he did not read the European Union’s budget, saying he simply ''didn’t have time because he was in Cyprus.''...

Four ambulances torched in suspected arson attack in Paphos

Four ambulances torched in suspected arson attack in Paphos

Police in Paphos are investigating what appears to be a deliberate arson attack after four ambulances parked outside a clinic in Geroskipou were set on fire overnight....

Turkey pulls ahead as regional leader in renewable energy race

Turkey pulls ahead as regional leader in renewable energy race

Turkey is rapidly positioning itself as one of the region’s biggest renewable energy players, with experts saying the country is now outpacing parts of Europe in battery storage development and clean energy growth....

Athalassa Hospital says all patients currently have beds

Athalassa Hospital says all patients currently have beds

Athalassa Hospital said Monday that there are currently no patients without beds at the facility, after concerns were raised last week over reports that some people had been forced to sleep on the floor because of overcrowding....

Snow in May? Troodos wakes up to rare spring snowfall

Snow in May? Troodos wakes up to rare spring snowfall

Just when many in Cyprus had packed away winter for good and started planning beach trips and barbecues, Troodos woke up looking more like January than May....

Monday's May atmospheric shakeup

Monday's May atmospheric shakeup

Mother Nature clearly woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. We have a cold air mass and a low-pressure system tag-teaming the region, which basically means Monday is being a bit of a bully....

European Medicines Agency sets up vaccine advisory group to tackle hesitancy

European Medicines Agency sets up vaccine advisory group to tackle hesitancy

The European Medicines Agency has created a new expert advisory group focused on vaccines and vaccination practices, aiming to address public hesitation and strengthen trust in immunization....

Parliamentary candidate arrested after alleged assault at football match

Parliamentary candidate arrested after alleged assault at football match

A violent incident disrupted a local football match in Cyprus late Saturday, leading to the arrest of a 38-year-old man who is reportedly a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections....

€454m CAP plan and new funding calls target young farmers and rural development

€454m CAP plan and new funding calls target young farmers and rural development

Cyprus is rolling out a mix of funding programs, infrastructure projects, and market reforms aimed at strengthening rural communities and supporting farmers, according to the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....

Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

Explosion at elderly couple’s home in Paphos linked to military grenade

Explosion at elderly couple’s home in Paphos linked to military grenade

An explosion late last night struck the residence of an elderly couple in Paphos, damaging parts of the property but causing no reported injuries....

Cyprus among EU countries with highest weekend work rates

Cyprus among EU countries with highest weekend work rates

About one in five workers in the European Union worked weekends in 2025, according to new figures from Eurostat, with Cyprus recording one of the highest shares....

EU fish stocks improve, but fishing industry still under strain

EU fish stocks improve, but fishing industry still under strain

A decade-long review by the European Commission paints a mixed picture of how Europe manages its fish and seafood supply, with some environmental gains but continuing challenges for the industry and policymakers....

ECHR rules Cyprus breached property rights over unused expropriated land in Limassol

ECHR rules Cyprus breached property rights over unused expropriated land in Limassol

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cyprus violated the property rights of ten individuals in a case concerning land expropriated in Limassol in 1976....

Green Agenda Cyprus Summit - ''Transition as a Responsibility (not a trend)''

Green Agenda Cyprus Summit - ''Transition as a Responsibility (not a trend)''

The largest sustainability and green development conference in Cyprus is returning to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, with a broader and more urgent agenda than ever before....

Medical negligence, 11-hour ER waits and ambulance shortages in Cyprus

Medical negligence, 11-hour ER waits and ambulance shortages in Cyprus

Long waits in emergency rooms, medication mix-ups, ambulance shortages, and allegations of medical negligence were among dozens of complaints filed by patients in March with the Patients’ Rights Observatory of the Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations....

Foot-and-mouth vaccination showing results as spread slows, Cyprus expert says

Foot-and-mouth vaccination showing results as spread slows, Cyprus expert says

Cyprus is seeing early signs that its vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is working, with the spread of the virus now showing clear signs of slowing, a senior official said Thursday....

Fidias Panayiotou says May 2026 parliamentary vote could shape Cyprus’ next president

Fidias Panayiotou says May 2026 parliamentary vote could shape Cyprus’ next president

Cyprus’ 2026 parliamentary elections are being framed as a turning point for the country’s future, with politician Fidias Panayiotou saying the outcome could even influence who becomes the next president in 2028....

Today's weather forecast: The great May mood swing

Today's weather forecast: The great May mood swing

Grab your sunglasses, then grab your coat, and maybe a snack. It’s going to be a busy few days in the atmosphere. We’re starting with a gentle low-pressure ''hug,'' but by Sunday, a cold air mass is moving in to officially ruin the garden party....

Cyprus records 17.1% at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025

Cyprus records 17.1% at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025

Data released by Eurostat shows that in 2025, 17.1% of Cyprus’s population faced the risk of poverty or social exclusion....

UK raises terror threat level to severe after antisemitic attack in London

UK raises terror threat level to severe after antisemitic attack in London

The UK’s official terrorism threat level has been raised to severe following a violent antisemitic incident in Golders Green, alongside mounting concerns about extremist activity....

Four arrested in fake migrant entry permit scheme

Four arrested in fake migrant entry permit scheme

Police have arrested four people in connection with an alleged operation that provided forged entry permits to foreign nationals. ...

In the trenches

In the trenches

This is what you’d call real beef. It didn’t just erupt out of nowhere. It’s the result of many incidents piling up until the glass finally overflowed....

EU finalises decade-long effort to overhaul cross-border social security rules

EU finalises decade-long effort to overhaul cross-border social security rules

A major step has been taken in updating how social security systems are coordinated across the European Union, following approval by member state ambassadors of a provisional deal negotiated with the European Parliament....

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