The restoration of historic religious buildings is continuing across Cyprus, with conservation work recently completed at the mosque in Koilani, Limassol district, and the Church of Ayia Paraskevi in Palaiosofos, Kyrenia district....
A new day centre for people on the autism spectrum is planned for Strovolos, with President Nikos Christodoulides describing the project as a commitment to human dignity, participation and support for families....
Cyprus is back before the European Union’s highest court over its waste-management record, more than a decade after the last major ruling against the Republic....
Cyprus had 6.9 mammography units for every 100,000 residents in 2024, giving it the second-highest level of availability among EU countries with comparable data, according to figures from Eurostat....
If tomorrow’s lunch plans are still up for debate, here’s a suggestion: gather the family, leave the city behind, and let someone else handle the kitchen....
At least 10,000 people were reportedly recruited into an investment scheme that raised about $8 million by promising to double their money within 50 days through cryptocurrency trading powered by artificial intelligence....
Every year, Europa Donna Cyprus brings people together in Nicosia to walk in support of cancer patients, remember those lost and call for better care. Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 3, its 22nd Pink Silhouette March will begin at the Old GSP, with participants gathering at 5 p.m....
Buying or renting an apartment should come with a few basic assurances: a safe building, reliable utilities, and shared spaces that do not pose a health risk....
The school runs, meals, washing and care don’t stop. But when a mother steps away from paid employment to raise her children, her pension contributions can....
You pay for a coffee, buy something online or send money to a friend abroad. It takes seconds. But behind that everyday transaction lies a bigger question: who controls the systems that keep money moving?...
You save a little more each month, cut back where you can, and watch your house deposit grow. Then you look at property prices again, and the target has moved....
What is arguably the tastiest fashion accessory of the year has recently flown straight into the hearts of lifestyle enthusiasts: Just in time for Paris Fashion Week, Lidl has transformed the all-time classic from its bakery section into a stylish must-have. On a flight to the fashion capital, the grocery retailer welcomed passengers with the “NeckCroissant.” Behind the name lies a classic travel neck pillow designed to look like the iconic Lidl croissant—so realistic that it could easily be mistaken for the original from the bakery section.
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Ankara is standing by its demand that any activity in areas it considers part of Turkey’s continental shelf must receive its authorization, particularly work on the electricity connection between Greece and Cyprus, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI)....
Genikes Insurance is supporting the demanding work of the Cyprus Fire Service once again this year by providing electrolytes and energy bars to assist its members during prolonged and demanding operations.
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The year 2026 marks a particularly symbolic milestone for Coral - Shell Licensee, as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of Shell’s presence in Greece and the opening of the 100th service station bearing the Shell brand outside Greece.
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Cyprus issued 3,385 orders for non-EU citizens to leave in the second quarter of 2026. But there is an important distinction behind that number: an order to leave does not mean someone has actually left....
Today starts off with a little morning cloud cover and isolated rain out in the west and north. But do NOT let that gentle morning fool you! Come afternoon, the whole sky is gonna turn mainly cloudy, bringing local rain, thunderstorms, and actual hail through the mountains, the inland plains, and out west....
With full ceremonial honors and troops marching in precise formation, the Independence Day military parade concluded shortly before noon on Iosif Hadjiosif Avenue, marking 66 years since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960....
Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier....
The electoral cycle, with societies becoming increasingly polarized and divided, makes the situation even more difficult. Entrenched special interests, and their influence over political decisions, make difficult choices even harder to implement....
According to the THE World University Rankings 2027, UNIC ranks joint 1st among Cypriot universities and joint 2nd among Cypriot and Greek universities, retaining its 1st position in Research Quality among the Cypriot and Greek universities...
Bleeding on the cockpit floor as his aircraft plunged, Captain Smit Machchhar managed to unlock the door—giving passengers and crew the chance to stop what Israeli officials describe as an attempt to crash a flydubai jet carrying 174 people....
The United States marked Cyprus’ Independence Day with a message that put the growing relationship between the two countries front and center, highlighting a partnership extending from regional security to classrooms and business opportunities....
On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved seven proposals by the Finance Minister aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, with the new measures carrying a total cost of €70 million....
As Cyprus marks Independence Day on Thursday, people looking for a quieter and more spiritual stop during the holiday can visit a rare Christian relic now being hosted in Aglantzia....
The Sovereign Base Areas Police recorded 80 arrests and carried out more than 700 maritime checks during a series of summer operations targeting busy coastal areas and nearby roads....
And naturally, Cyprus is celebrating in its own particular style: with a military parade, aircraft overhead, National Guard personnel and vehicles rolling through the streets, while the weather looks ready to add a little drama of its own....
