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13 January, 2026
 

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Paphos EOA flooded with reports of unusually high water consumption

Paphos EOA flooded with reports of unusually high water consumption

An increase in water bills reported by residents across the Paphos district has prompted a response from the President of the Paphos District Local Government Organisation (EOA)....

Police warn of dangerous icy roads leading to Troodos

Police warn of dangerous icy roads leading to Troodos

Police have issued a warning to drivers after icy conditions made several mountain roads leading to Troodos extremely dangerous on Tuesday evening....

Let Zelensky put down his “scribble” too, and let’s be done with it

Let Zelensky put down his “scribble” too, and let’s be done with it

I wish to confess the deep emotion that still overwhelms me following the recent patriotic re-emergence of Marios Matsakis. It may have borne little resemblance to the much-celebrated “commando operations” of his illustrious past, those that earned him feverish admiration from reporters of the then-emerging private television channels and elevated him to superhero status....

Drugs hidden in plain sight as authorities seize narcotics-soaked paper sheets

Drugs hidden in plain sight as authorities seize narcotics-soaked paper sheets

Cyprus police have arrested a 68-year-old man in Larnaca district after uncovering a large quantity of paper believed to be infused with narcotic substances....

Snow transforms Cyprus’ mountains overnight

Snow transforms Cyprus’ mountains overnight

Cyprus got a real taste of winter overnight, as snow blanketed mountain and semi-mountain areas, turning familiar villages into postcard scenes straight out of January, the kind that send cameras, drones, and kids straight outside....

Disabled mother still without pension 10 years on, despite court rulings

Disabled mother still without pension 10 years on, despite court rulings

For ten years, a disabled mother of two has been waiting for a disability pension she applied for in 2016, despite court rulings in her favor and official assessments confirming her permanent and serious disability....

1,800 scholarship applications pending after First Lady’s resignation

1,800 scholarship applications pending after First Lady’s resignation

About 1,800 scholarship applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are awaiting review following the resignation of First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides from her post as President of the Independent Social Support Body....

Two people spotted lying on flatbed of moving truck in Limassol

Two people spotted lying on flatbed of moving truck in Limassol

A jaw-dropping scene unfolded on the coastal road of Limassol when two people were spotted lying in the back of a moving small truck, seemingly asleep, in what experts are calling a reckless and illegal act....

European banking chiefs holding high-level talks in Cyprus

European banking chiefs holding high-level talks in Cyprus

Leaders from the European Banking Federation (EBF) are visiting Cyprus today and tomorrow (Jan. 13 and 14) for a series of high-level meetings with government officials and local financial regulators....

Political fallout continues over video linking Christodoulides to campaign funds

Political fallout continues over video linking Christodoulides to campaign funds

Political fallout continues over a video that surfaced on social media allegedly linking President Nikos Christodoulides to opaque fundraising practices during his election campaign....

Cyprus to build new Organized Crime Unit with Greek support

Cyprus to build new Organized Crime Unit with Greek support

Cyprus and Greece are tightening their security ties, with a clear focus on fighting organized crime, managing migration, and bringing policing into the modern age....

Public outrage after video shows turtle slammed to the ground (video)

Public outrage after video shows turtle slammed to the ground (video)

A video that quickly spread online has sparked public outrage and a police investigation after a turtle was found dead in a coastal area of Paphos, with authorities probing possible violations of animal protection laws....

Tuesday weather forecast: Don't bother holding onto your hats; it's officially a bad hair day

Tuesday weather forecast: Don't bother holding onto your hats; it's officially a bad hair day

If you stepped outside this morning and immediately wanted to go back to bed, you are not alone. A low-pressure system combined with a relatively cold air mass is currently parking itself over the island, making sure we all remember what January is supposed to feel like....

Taxi drivers in the Larnaca District announce escalating strike action

Taxi drivers in the Larnaca District announce escalating strike action

Taxi drivers operating in the Larnaca District have announced a series of escalating strike actions, beginning with a four-hour work stoppage on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....

Why young people in Cyprus are stepping back from climate decision-making

Why young people in Cyprus are stepping back from climate decision-making

New research from a European project has found that many young people are staying out of discussions on climate change and the green transition because they feel ignored by political systems and decision-makers....

Cyprus issues expanded infant formula recall over potential health risk for babies

Cyprus issues expanded infant formula recall over potential health risk for babies

The Ministry of Health has expanded an ongoing recall of infant formula products following concerns about possible contamination linked to one of the ingredients used in their production....

Heavy rains deliver biggest boost to Cyprus dams this year (videos)

Heavy rains deliver biggest boost to Cyprus dams this year (videos)

After several days of sustained rainfall across Cyprus, the low-pressure system currently affecting the island has brought the most substantial boost to dam reserves so far this hydrological year....

Kition Ocean plots comeback for Larnaca Port mega-project

Kition Ocean plots comeback for Larnaca Port mega-project

Nineteen months after the termination of the contract, and while procedures are under way for construction works on the redevelopment of the Larnaca marina and port to begin, the Kition Ocean Holdings consortium is attempting to return to the project....

Cyprus marks record-breaking tourism year

Cyprus marks record-breaking tourism year

Cyprus recorded its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, who described the year as a landmark moment for the country’s visitor economy....

Constantinos Savvidis Named CEO of bbf:

Constantinos Savvidis Named CEO of bbf:

Constantinos Savvidis announced his appointment as CEO of bbf: in a LinkedIn post, officially assuming his new role on January 1, 2026....

In Cyprus, cash buys everything...candles, votes, and all

In Cyprus, cash buys everything...candles, votes, and all

Like water flowing through the dams, like the oxygen a person breathes to survive, cash in this country is treated as a matter of life or death for anyone who wants to stay afloat....

Mystery at the Russian Embassy as dead diplomat, missing tycoon raise alarms

Mystery at the Russian Embassy as dead diplomat, missing tycoon raise alarms

Cyprus police are investigating the death of a man inside the Russian Embassy in Nicosia, a case wrapped in diplomatic restrictions and unanswered questions, as a separate search continues for a missing Russian businessman whose disappearance has drawn international attention....

One call away: The President, the contractor, and the ‘girlfriend’ line

One call away: The President, the contractor, and the ‘girlfriend’ line

Apparently, there are ''foreign fingers'' behind all this, from countries that are jealous of us and can’t stomach our cleverness or the fact that we legitimately won the European Presidency. ...

Amid video scandal, Christodoulides launches affordable housing project

Amid video scandal, Christodoulides launches affordable housing project

Amidst the ongoing fallout from the viral video scandal, President Nicos Christodoulides visited Limassol this morning to attend the foundation stone ceremony for the first affordable housing complex in Agios Nikolaos,...

President fires back after adviser quits, hints at scrapping Social Support Agency

President fires back after adviser quits, hints at scrapping Social Support Agency

President Nicos Christodoulides broke his silence Monday following the resignation of Charalambos Charalambous, head of the Presidential Office, calling it ''an act of self-confidence'' and asserting that he has nothing to hide....

Director of President’s office resigns amid fallout from viral video

Director of President’s office resigns amid fallout from viral video

Charalambos Charalambos, director of the president’s politics office, announced his resignation Monday, saying he could no longer serve without his presence being exploited amid attacks on President Nicos Christodoulides. ...

Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ online

Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ online

President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy after posting an image on social media that labels him the ''acting president of Venezuela,'' a move critics say crosses from political showmanship into dangerous territory....

Deadly protests grip Iran as internet blackout enters fourth day (Video)

Deadly protests grip Iran as internet blackout enters fourth day (Video)

Iran entered a third week of nationwide anti-government protests on Monday as a U.S.-based rights group said at least 544 people have been killed, while authorities kept the country largely cut off from the outside world with an ongoing internet blackout....

First Lady quits social support role, citing ‘relentless’ online attacks on her family

First Lady quits social support role, citing ‘relentless’ online attacks on her family

Cyprus’ First Lady, Philippa Karsera, has resigned from the Independent Social Support Agency, saying she and her children were targeted by a wave of online attacks, fake news and defamatory claims that left her no choice but to step aside....

Monday weather report: Stormy skies, cold truths, and the first full week back

Monday weather report: Stormy skies, cold truths, and the first full week back

A low-pressure system has set its sights on us, clouds first, manners last. It’s currently lounging northwest of Cyprus and will drift southeast, dragging along a cold air mass that clearly didn’t RSVP....

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