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24 January, 2026
 

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Rockslides and fog affect motorways across Cyprus and Troodos Roads, drivers urged to stay alert

Rockslides and fog affect motorways across Cyprus and Troodos Roads, drivers urged to stay alert

Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened caution as hazardous road conditions were reported across several parts of Cyprus on Saturday morning....

Businessmen and alleged gang members arrested in Larnaca organized crime sweep

Businessmen and alleged gang members arrested in Larnaca organized crime sweep

Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....

Barbershop crackdown uncovers immigration and labor violations with fines totaling €26,800

Barbershop crackdown uncovers immigration and labor violations with fines totaling €26,800

A coordinated police and inspection operation in Limassol on Thursday targeted barbershops and other businesses linked to foreign management, uncovering a series of immigration, labor, and licensing violations....

Larnaca on alert again after injured man found in suspected knife attack

Larnaca on alert again after injured man found in suspected knife attack

Authorities in Larnaca are investigating a violent incident after an injured individual was found on Thursday afternoon....

Labour policy and the test of leadership

Labour policy and the test of leadership

The new Minister of Labour, Marinos Mousiouttas, has assumed responsibility for a critical ministry and is now tasked with managing issues that cut across the full breadth of society. He must must confront entrenched guilds and trade unionists, as well as labor organizations and employers, all of whom are deeply involved in labor-related issues....

Comatose patient in critical care after being found on Larnaca General bathroom floor

Comatose patient in critical care after being found on Larnaca General bathroom floor

The family of a 42-year-old woman has formally accused Larnaca General Hospital of major failures in patient care following an incident that left her in a critical condition with a severe brain hemorrhage. ...

Cyprus enters the international pilot training map with new aviation academy

Cyprus enters the international pilot training map with new aviation academy

Wizz Air has officially launched its Pilot Academy in Cyprus, opening a new pathway for aspiring pilots on the island to enter the aviation industry. ...

International protection revoked for Palestinians after Larnaca violence

International protection revoked for Palestinians after Larnaca violence

The Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has withdrawn international protection from a group of Palestinian nationals linked to violent incidents that took place in Larnaca on 17 January, according to information from official sources....

Rare bats spotted in Troodos, a win for Cyprus wildlife (images)

Rare bats spotted in Troodos, a win for Cyprus wildlife (images)

A recent winter survey by the Forestry Department at Troodos National Forest Park spotted a large group of a rare bat species, Rhinolophus euryale, a bat rarely seen in Cyprus. Experts say this is a very positive sign that the species is surviving on the island....

Cyprus made money this summer, and spent a lot of it

Cyprus made money this summer, and spent a lot of it

Cyprus recorded a €653.6 million budget surplus in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary figures released by the Statistical Service, good news for the country’s finances, even if it’s a slimmer cushion than last year....

No mercy on appeal for convicted child abuser

No mercy on appeal for convicted child abuser

Cyprus' Supreme Court has firmly rejected the appeal of a man convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses against a minor, sending a clear message that the prison sentences imposed were not only tough but fully deserved....

Soldiers get guaranteed insurance cover, Parliament calls it the bare minimum

Soldiers get guaranteed insurance cover, Parliament calls it the bare minimum

Parliament unanimously approved a long-overdue measure on Thursday to guarantee insurance coverage for members of the Army of the Republic who are injured or killed while carrying out dangerous duties, a move MPs described as the absolute minimum owed to those defending the country....

Hotels running without full permits get lifeline...but the clock is ticking

Hotels running without full permits get lifeline...but the clock is ticking

Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license, approving a law that allows them to keep their doors open, under strict conditions, while they try to get their paperwork in order....

Friday forecast: A dusty start to a stormy finish

Friday forecast: A dusty start to a stormy finish

If the sky looks a little unfiltered today, you can blame the dust. A weak low-pressure system is currently drifting over the island, bringing a cocktail of haze and clouds that feels a bit indecisive....

Mouflons spotted roaming snowy Troodos mountains (VIDEO)

Mouflons spotted roaming snowy Troodos mountains (VIDEO)

Local wildlife is also making the most of the rare winter conditions, adding an extra layer of wonder to the scene. ...

Paralimni-Deryneia moves forward with Pontian Greek Genocide memorial

Paralimni-Deryneia moves forward with Pontian Greek Genocide memorial

The Municipality of Paralimni–Deryneia has formally opened a public tender for the construction of a new memorial site dedicated to the Genocide of the Pontian Greeks, marking a significant step in commemorating one of the most tragic chapters of Hellenism’s modern history....

Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital back at square one after millions spent and wards condemned

Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital back at square one after millions spent and wards condemned

The Mental Health Nursing Staff Branch of PASYDY has issued a stark warning about the state of Athalassa Hospital, stating that several of its wards have now been officially classified as unfit for use and must be demolished....

Large-scale Police operation underway in Larnaca, 10 arrests so far

Large-scale Police operation underway in Larnaca, 10 arrests so far

Police have launched a wide-ranging operation across Larnaca, resulting in 10 arrests so far, in the wake of last weekend’s violent incident near police headquarters....

Thanasis case: Defense claims accused are being vilified in the media

Thanasis case: Defense claims accused are being vilified in the media

Proceedings connected to the private criminal prosecutions initiated by the family of Thanasis Nikolaou returned on Thursday morning to the Limassol District Court, where procedural issues took center stage. ...

Real Madrid tops Deloitte Football Money League as clubs achieve record €12.4bn revenue

Real Madrid tops Deloitte Football Money League as clubs achieve record €12.4bn revenue

The top 20 revenue generating clubs in world football generated over €12bn in revenue for the first time, according to the 29th edition of the Football Money League published by the Deloitte Sports Business Group. ...

Lidl Cyprus presents its new socioeconomic impact assessment for 2024

Lidl Cyprus presents its new socioeconomic impact assessment for 2024

Lidl Cyprus publishes this year's socioeconomic impact assessment, confirming its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and creating substantial value for the Cypriot economy and society for yet another year....

A new peace club? Trump unveils council that sidesteps the UN

A new peace club? Trump unveils council that sidesteps the UN

Whether Trump’s Peace Council becomes a genuine diplomatic tool or a rival stage to the United Nations remains an open question, but its makeup already sends a signal. ...

Cablenet sets new standards in Mobile Connectivity with the launch of 5G Unlimited Plans

Cablenet sets new standards in Mobile Connectivity with the launch of 5G Unlimited Plans

Cablenet recently unveiled its new 5G Unlimited Plans, marking the first major launch in a series of new-generation products designed to transform the way customers experience mobile connectivity in Cyprus....

Was this the plan all along? U.S., NATO land on minerals and defense framework for Greenland

Was this the plan all along? U.S., NATO land on minerals and defense framework for Greenland

After dialing back earlier threats to seize Greenland by force or impose tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump is now pointing to a broader, long-term framework with NATO allies that would deepen American military, economic, and strategic involvement in the Arctic without changing Greenland’s sovereignty....

Cyprus gets a Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art….kind of

Cyprus gets a Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art….kind of

Forgive my expression, but as the saying goes, “What’s missing for a villager? A tassel with a pearl.” I woke up today to a Facebook notification that SPEL had changed its name from the State Gallery of Contemporary Art to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. ...

ICE detains 5-year-old, stoking outrage in Minnesota schools

ICE detains 5-year-old, stoking outrage in Minnesota schools

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained at least four children from the same Minnesota school district this month, including a 5-year-old boy, raising alarm among parents, educators, and local officials....

Erhürman says Turkish Cypriot approval not needed for Christodoulides’ unilateral measures

Erhürman says Turkish Cypriot approval not needed for Christodoulides’ unilateral measures

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Wednesday that he is not required to approve unilateral measures planned by President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at benefiting Turkish Cypriots, including in the health and economic sectors....

Who’s really behind the €500K school donation?

Who’s really behind the €500K school donation?

Questions over a €500,000 contribution that has dominated public debate in recent days were addressed Wednesday by Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki during a Parliamentary Institutions Committee session on the Independent Social Support Authority....

Cyprus tax reform puts more money back in families’ pockets

Cyprus tax reform puts more money back in families’ pockets

Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform has officially taken effect, and families, workers, and businesses are already feeling the impact. ...

Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....

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