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09 April, 2026
 

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Marios Georgiou claims silver at Cairo World Cup

Marios Georgiou claims silver at Cairo World Cup

Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou is set to return home with a silver medal following an outstanding performance at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cairo....

Europe’s energy shock is Cyprus’ opportunity

Europe’s energy shock is Cyprus’ opportunity

The crisis triggered in Europe by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands as the most severe since the 1970s. It was driven largely by Europe’s heavy dependence on Russian natural gas, which disrupted about 45% of demand....

43-year-old woman alleges kidnapping, assault, and sexual abuse; 39-year-old suspect arrested

43-year-old woman alleges kidnapping, assault, and sexual abuse; 39-year-old suspect arrested

A serious criminal investigation is underway following disturbing allegations made by a 43-year-old woman, who claims she was abducted, physically assaulted, and sexually abused over the weekend of April 4-5. ...

''No evidence found'': Papadakis fires back at ''fake message'' allegations and pulls out of election

''No evidence found'': Papadakis fires back at ''fake message'' allegations and pulls out of election

Former MEP Dimitris Papadakis is responding to allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis and presenting the results of examinations conducted on his devices after appointing an independent criminal investigator....

Greece plans social media ban for under-15s starting in 2027

Greece plans social media ban for under-15s starting in 2027

Greece is advocating for a coordinated European approach to limit social media access for younger teens, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urging a bloc-wide rule that would apply to children under 15....

Xylophagou's spud reborn, iconic landmark back on display

Xylophagou's spud reborn, iconic landmark back on display

The well-known potato landmark in Xylofagou has been restored and returned to its original spot after being damaged by severe weather....

Police crackdown on fires and firecrackers finds 13-year-old with knife

Police crackdown on fires and firecrackers finds 13-year-old with knife

Police carried out overnight operations aimed at curbing the use of firecrackers and the lighting of Easter bonfires, responding to multiple incidents across different areas....

Most households in Cyprus say they’re struggling to get by

Most households in Cyprus say they’re struggling to get by

A large majority of households in Cyprus are dealing with financial strain, according to a 2026 consumer behavior survey....

Ceasefire declared as Trump claims ‘complete victory’ in Iran war

Ceasefire declared as Trump claims ‘complete victory’ in Iran war

A fragile pause in the Iran war has been declared after 40 days of escalating conflict, with former US president Donald Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire and calling it a “complete victory,” even as violence continues across the region....

On-duty firefighters attacked by youths in Trachoni and Polemidia

On-duty firefighters attacked by youths in Trachoni and Polemidia

Public sector unions have issued a strong denunciation following a series of violent incidents targeting firefighters while on duty....

EU faces €459 billion budget gap while member states clash over spending priorities

EU faces €459 billion budget gap while member states clash over spending priorities

The European Commission has placed the 27 member states before what it calls a “fiscal trilemma,” centered on the new European budget under discussion for the seven-year period 2028–2034, which is dividing partners during the energy crisis....

Windy skies and wandering showers set the tone for Holy Wednesday

Windy skies and wandering showers set the tone for Holy Wednesday

It’s Holy Wednesday, and the atmosphere seems to have its own plans for a bit of pre-Easter theatrics. A weak low-pressure system has wandered into the neighborhood, bringing with it an unsettled mood....

New law allows unlicensed leisure venues to become legal

New law allows unlicensed leisure venues to become legal

Parliament has approved a new legal framework that regulates how leisure venues are licensed and operated, replacing older legislation and expanding oversight....

Enough is enough

Enough is enough

What Mr. Makarios Drousiotis alleges is enough on its own to shake any state to its core, if it is true. But even if it is not, the same kind of reckoning should still take place. These are not isolated incidents. They are the latest link in a chain of events that, fairly or unfairly, has eroded every sense of institutional credibility in Cyprus....

Over 500 school violence incidents recorded in Cyprus during 2024-2025

Over 500 school violence incidents recorded in Cyprus during 2024-2025

A nationwide report on school safety has revealed that 510 incidents of violence were documented across Cyprus during the 2024–2025 academic year....

Cyprus Legal Service exposed over €26 million in uncollected court debts

Cyprus Legal Service exposed over €26 million in uncollected court debts

A newly released audit of Cyprus’s Legal Service for 2023–2024 describes serious inefficiencies in how court-awarded fines and costs are handled, with tens of millions of euros remaining unpaid and systemic weaknesses affecting oversight and enforcement....

Worker jailed for four years over stabbing at migrant centre

Worker jailed for four years over stabbing at migrant centre

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to stabbing a coworker during a workplace dispute last year....

Alcohol and drugs behind 24% of fatal road crashes in Cyprus

Alcohol and drugs behind 24% of fatal road crashes in Cyprus

Alcohol and drug use remain a major factor behind deadly road crashes in Cyprus, accounting for roughly one in four fatal collisions....

Audit finds major flaws in Cyprus welfare benefit system

Audit finds major flaws in Cyprus welfare benefit system

A recent report by the Audit Office has revealed significant weaknesses in how social benefits were administered by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare during 2022 and 2023. ...

Doctor and wife convicted of charging patient for free hospital equipment lose appeal

Doctor and wife convicted of charging patient for free hospital equipment lose appeal

A doctor and his wife have lost their appeal against convictions tied to the sale of medical equipment that should have been provided free to a patient, after the Court of Appeal upheld the original verdict....

Trump’s Iran deadline nears as tensions rise without breakthrough

Trump’s Iran deadline nears as tensions rise without breakthrough

As a deadline set by Donald Trump approaches, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with no clear sign of a diplomatic resolution despite weeks of escalating conflict....

Cyprus leaders call talks constructive, plan late April meeting

Cyprus leaders call talks constructive, plan late April meeting

Statements by the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, before leaving the Presidential Palace for his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman, are seen by experienced observers as deliberate rather than coincidental....

Cyprus Tax Key Dates 2026: A practical guide for Businesses and Individuals

Cyprus Tax Key Dates 2026: A practical guide for Businesses and Individuals

Staying on top of tax obligations in Cyprus requires careful planning and timely action, particularly within an evolving regulatory environment....

Holy Tuesday forecast: A calmer rhythm for the Great Week

Holy Tuesday forecast: A calmer rhythm for the Great Week

We’re currently caught in an unstable air mass, which means that while your morning might start with a clear blue sky vibe, the clouds are already gathering for their afternoon appearance....

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....

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