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22 January, 2026
 

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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....

Police Chief pushes for shift reform as unions push back

Police Chief pushes for shift reform as unions push back

A decision to change the working hours of more than 1,000 frontline police officers has triggered a heated political and labor clash, landing squarely in Parliament at a time when concerns over crime and public safety are already running high....

Trump: ''I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force''

Trump: ''I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force''

US President Donald Trump has backed off his confrontation with Europe over Greenland, dropping threats of tariffs and insisting he will not use force to take control of the Arctic island, a sudden change after weeks of pressure that shook NATO and rattled European capitals....

Gusts reach 7 Beaufort in a blustery Thursday mix

Gusts reach 7 Beaufort in a blustery Thursday mix

Strong winds are whipping up the sea and dust is hanging in the air as a complex weather pattern takes hold. Gale-force gusts and rough seas define the day, while rain and snow on the peaks add to the winter mix....

Israel and Cyprus hold talks to finalize agreement on joint offshore natural gas field

Israel and Cyprus hold talks to finalize agreement on joint offshore natural gas field

An Israeli government delegation is expected in Cyprus as part of ongoing efforts to finalize a bilateral agreement governing a shared offshore natural gas reservoir that spans the maritime zones of Israel and Cyprus....

EU allocates €466,400 to strengthen long-term care of Famagusta’s cultural heritage

EU allocates €466,400 to strengthen long-term care of Famagusta’s cultural heritage

The European Union has set aside €466,400 to improve the long-term upkeep of cultural heritage sites in Famagusta, reinforcing its continued involvement in safeguarding the island’s shared historical legacy....

Tax Department to shut down major online platforms for three-day system overhaul

Tax Department to shut down major online platforms for three-day system overhaul

The Tax Department has announced a scheduled interruption to its digital services due to planned system upgrades. ...

Cyprus speeds up prison deportations in bid to flush out illegal migrants

Cyprus speeds up prison deportations in bid to flush out illegal migrants

Cypriot authorities have significantly increased the removal of illegal migrants in recent weeks, as part of a broader effort to regain control over migration flows and ease pressure on the prison system....

Cyprus orders recall of multiple vehicle models over safety concerns

Cyprus orders recall of multiple vehicle models over safety concerns

The Road Transport Department of Cyprus has issued a recall covering six categories of vehicles identified as posing potential safety risks....

Knife-wielding intruder robs elderly couple in rural Larnaca

Knife-wielding intruder robs elderly couple in rural Larnaca

An armed robbery is under investigation after an elderly couple were confronted inside their home in a rural area on Tuesday afternoon....

Cocaine disguised as board games snared on way to Cyprus

Cocaine disguised as board games snared on way to Cyprus

Greek authorities have uncovered a cocaine shipment bound for Cyprus after intercepting two suspicious parcels at Athens International Airport....

Police revolt outside Parliament: ''You cut our hours, you cut our lives''

Police revolt outside Parliament: ''You cut our hours, you cut our lives''

Police officers took their fight from the streets to Parliament on Wednesday, protesting what they call a unilateral and deeply unfair decision by the Chief of Police to change their working hours without consultation....

EU Parliament hits pause on Mercosur trade deal

EU Parliament hits pause on Mercosur trade deal

Just days after sealing a landmark trade deal with South America, the European Parliament has thrown a curveball that could stall or even derail the agreement....

Cyprus invites Erdogan to EU summit, gets a cool reception

Cyprus invites Erdogan to EU summit, gets a cool reception

Cyprus has extended an invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to participate in an informal European Council meeting on the island, or alternatively to send his foreign minister or deputy minister for European affairs, President Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday....

Petrolina, Race Sponsor of the Petrolina 10km Energy race at the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon

Petrolina, Race Sponsor of the Petrolina 10km Energy race at the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon

Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to supporting sport, Petrolina participated in the Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon for the first time. The event took place on Sunday, 18 January 2026, with Petrolina sponsoring the ‘Petrolina 10km Energy Race’....

Politics Blog: Politics, perks, and a presidential siesta

Politics Blog: Politics, perks, and a presidential siesta

Our national prince is under serious pressure, with half the crowd wanting him out of government and the other half insisting he stay at least until the next parliamentary elections....

After 19 years of delays, the Paphos marina is back on the table

After 19 years of delays, the Paphos marina is back on the table

The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...

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