The second half of the 1980s can fairly be described as a period of renewal and opening up on many fronts in Cyprus. One of the most significant developments of that era was the creation of the University of Cyprus, which, after years of debate, disagreements, and delays, was finally established in 1989....
Brrr...Cyprus is about to get a serious chill. Meteorologists warn that Monday will likely be the coldest day of the winter so far, with temperatures plunging well below seasonal averages. In the interior, morning lows could dip to around 10°C, while in the mountains, it could drop below freezing....
Your phone asks you one simple question: “Are you dead?” In China, that blunt question has turned into one of the country’s most downloaded paid apps, and it's easy to see why....
The body of former President of the Republic, George Vassiliou, is being laid out for public viewing today at the Church of Hagia Sophia, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m....
A new proposal could give Turkish citizens the right to “citizenship” if they buy property in the occupied areas of Cyprus, according to recent reports. The plan reportedly targets a stock of 20,000 to 25,000 newly built homes, primarily in the town of Trikomo....
Cyprus’ top diplomat has acknowledged that the island had long-standing ties with Russia but said the government has taken decisive action to dismantle those links following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ...
If you’re traveling to Paris from outside Europe, seeing the Louvre’s masterpieces now costs €32 instead of €22, a jump the museum says is necessary to fund renovations, but one that has some visitors fuming....
A sophisticated phone scam that netted hundreds of euros from unsuspecting victims in Athens is a reminder that anyone, anywhere, could fall prey to cyber trickery, Cyprus included. ...
Authorities in western Paphos have ordered a disciplinary investigation after the discovery of a dead sea turtle on a beach in Chloraka, an incident that sparked public outrage and heartbreak among residents and animal lovers....
Shoppers in Cyprus will get a break on everyday essentials for another year, as the government confirmed that zero VAT on a range of basic goods will remain in place throughout 2026....
Authorities are still waiting on DNA results after a man’s body was found in the sea off Cyprus’ southern coast, a discovery that has intensified speculation around the disappearance of a Russian businessman who vanished earlier this month....
A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....
A high-level meeting was convened this week to address mounting concerns over ongoing disruptions to the Information System of Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY)....
Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....
The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday carried out a series of high-level engagements marking the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cyprus, within the framework of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....
After nearly seven years of construction and setbacks, Nicosia’s historic Famagusta Gate has finally reopened, marking a major milestone for the capital’s cultural scene....
Several NATO countries are sending troops to Greenland this week, officially for joint military exercises, but clearly also to make a point, as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking openly about taking control of the Arctic island....
Police in Larnaca are investigating an attempted murder after a 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack late Tuesday in the village of Kiti....
The monthly paychecks of Cyprus’ top officials have been made public, and the numbers reveal a surprise: while the president tops the salary scale on paper, some senior judges actually take home more money....
Deloitte has announced the integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its Omnia, Deloitte’s global cloud-based Audit & Assurance platform, aimed at enhancing the audit and assurance experience, advancing Deloitte’s effort to drive innovation with enhanced technology. ...
Nine consecutive years with Top Employer status for Lidl Cyprus. A path built on consistency, stability and daily choices that place people at the centre....
PwC Cyprus as part of the Cyprus–India AI Impact Pre-Summit, hosted the event “Driving Innovation and Growth”, on Wednesday 14 January, at the PwC Experience Center....
Students of Cypriot schools achieved, this year also, outstanding success in this year’s The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC); an annual competition organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) since 1883. ...
After more than a decade, Cyprus is bringing back the “Work Week” for high school students, a hands-on program designed to give teens a taste of the working world....
Cyprus has issued a stark travel warning for its citizens in Iran, urging them to leave the country immediately amid rising unrest and the risk of regional escalation, a move highlighting how the crisis in Tehran is spilling over beyond its borders....
