Stress is a natural response of the body to challenges or pressure. However, when it is prolonged, it leads to increased levels of cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone.”...
Although the crisis facing Cyprus's tourism sector may have ultimately ended on a positive note, with last-minute bookings coming to the rescue, tensions within the Deputy Ministry of Tourism were running high at the time. According to information we have received, employees were on the verge of revolt and strike action. ...
A National Guard soldier was taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while carrying out cleaning duties near a sentry post in the Faneromeni area on Thursday....
A representative of licensed funeral homes in Cyprus has alleged that some funeral businesses arrange death certificates without medical examinations, potentially allowing relatives to access assets or transfer property after a person's death....
Cyprus is preparing to transfer responsibility for managing jointly owned buildings to District Local Government Organisations (DLGOs) from 1 January 2029, under proposed reforms intended to address longstanding problems affecting apartment blocks and other shared properties....
In an interview with Kathimerini Greece conducted by Alexis Papachelas, British Museum board chairman George Osborne said he remains optimistic that a long-running dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures can still be resolved through a shared arrangement that would see the 5th-century BC artefacts displayed in both Athens and London....
A 40-year-old woman is in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital after receiving an intravenous preparation intended for delivery through the digestive system, according to reports published on Thursday....
Some evenings deserve more than “shall we order the usual?” Whether there’s a birthday to celebrate, a date to impress or simply a good appetite to reward, Nicosia has plenty of places worth making plans for....
The sewage bill has arrived. The sewerage system has not. Residents in Polis Chrysochous are challenging higher charges for a project whose construction is now expected to begin in 2027, leaving property owners paying more before work gets underway....
Mounjaro is joining GESY’s covered medicines from Thursday, opening a clearer route to treatment for eligible adults with type 2 diabetes or obesity. But its inclusion does not mean anyone seeking to lose weight can get it through the health system....
The magic of the festive season meets the luxury of exceptional hospitality! This Christmas and New Year, treat yourself and your loved ones to something truly special: precious moments together in a magical setting by the sea.
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Cyprus is pushing for a December discussion on its entry into the Schengen travel zone, with President Nikos Christodoulides in Brussels on Thursday for European Council meetings and talks with fellow EU leaders....
Eight bidders, €180 million and one second chance for Cyprus’ failed gas terminal. The government is trying again to finish Vasiliko, a project meant to help bring down electricity costs that has instead become a costly lesson in delays....
For someone living on a €508 pension, another €256 a month could make a difference at the supermarket, when the electricity bill arrives or when it is time to fill the heating tank....
The U.S. Embassy in Athens has a new person at the helm, and unlike his high-profile predecessor, he is a career diplomat who already knows the political fault lines of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey....
A low-pressure system centred over Rhodes, accompanied by a series of weather fronts, is moving southeast and is expected to affect the area until tomorrow morning, bringing unsettled conditions before the weather begins to improve....
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have caused disruption across Limassol and Paphos, with electricity faults, flooded roads, rockfalls and reduced visibility reported as severe weather sweeps across Cyprus....
Educational standards on the island faced intense scrutiny this week as parliamentary leaders and academic experts grappled with alarming international test scores showing that a significant majority of local students struggle with basic reading skills....
The US-China rivalry, warnings about Europe falling behind, and the possibility of a major war took center stage in remarks by Nina Schick and Max Nikias, as well as the discussion at Digital Agenda Cyprus 2026....
A new electric vehicle brand has entered the Cypriot market, with Chinese automaker Linktour Automotive introducing its Alumi model to local consumers. CHR Prime Vehicles Ltd is the brand’s official representative in Cyprus....
Cyprus’s long-delayed Vasilikos LNG terminal could become operational by 2030, but finding a reliable contractor and resolving technical, financial and legal challenges remain key hurdles. Eight companies have expressed interest in completing the project, which stalled after the collapse of the contract with Chinese consortium CPP-METRON....
Professor Loizos Loizou has been recognised at this year’s Digital Agenda Cyprus conference for his role in developing specialist cancer care for children in Cyprus, where reported cure rates have reached approximately 82%....
Frustration over rising rents, traffic congestion and government inaction is fueling attacks on food delivery workers in Cyprus, with racism turning vulnerable migrants into easy targets. Addressing the root causes requires stronger government action, better regulation and anti-racism education....
The body of a British national that was reported missing from the mortuary at Nicosia General Hospital has been found, ending the search that prompted police and other relevant authorities to intervene....
Shuli Davidovich has officially taken up her post as Israel’s new ambassador to Cyprus, expressing her commitment to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries....
The much-publicized EU “mutual assistance clause” remains limited in scope, despite Nicosia’s ambitious push and President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to convince European partners that “the time has come for the EU’s strategic autonomy.” ...
