A mobile desalination facility at the port of Limassol has now entered full-scale operation, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture. ...
Police across Cyprus stepped up patrols and inspections over the past day and night in an effort to curb the use of firecrackers, prevent the lighting of traditional Easter bonfires (“lambratzies”), and reduce youth-related disturbances....
The government has decided to provide a one-off Easter payment to pensioners with limited income as part of its broader effort to support vulnerable groups....
If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...
For many people across Western Australia, a serving of fish and chips almost always comes with the same familiar companion: thick, golden fries supplied by Choice Chips....
An incident earlier this year, in which an Iranian Shahed-136 drone penetrated Cyprus’s air defenses and struck the British base at Akrotiri, exposed weaknesses in the country’s air defense system. ...
President Nikos Christodoulides has indicated that the government is prepared to introduce additional measures to protect households from the economic effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, while also reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s defence....
A Greek-Cypriot traveler, Nikos Leontis, spent over a year riding across continents on a motorbike, covering roughly 44,000 kilometers (about 27,000 miles). What began as a demanding overland expedition from Greece and Cyprus into Africa gradually turned into something more meaningful; an exploration of identity and human connection....
A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....
Data released by Eurostat shows that Cyprus saw just over 3.1 million overnight stays in short-term rental properties during the third quarter of 2025, covering the peak summer months from July through September. ...
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has stepped up its presence in a section of the buffer zone in Nicosia following a disturbance involving thrown stones and firecrackers earlier this week....
Cyprus authorities have received just over 10,000 applications from newly eligible voters ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in May, according to the head of the elections service, Menelaos Vassiliou....
George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, says Cyprus is set to contribute to the NASA Artemis program, a major effort to send humans back to the Moon after more than 50 years....
The air is feeling a bit textured this morning, and, for that, you can thank the incoming dust. We’re under the influence of a weak low-pressure system that’s decided to provide some atmospheric grit just in time for the weekend. ...
The Nicosia District Court has taken a careful middle ground in the heartbreaking case of 14-year-old Stylianos, who died by suicide in 2019 after years of alleged abuse....
A former Supreme Court judge has strongly rejected shocking public accusations linking him to sexual assault, calling them ''vile slander'' and saying he is ready to cooperate fully with authorities....
Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....
Petrolina supported this year's nationwide 'Adopt a Family for Easter' campaign, organised by the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC). True to its values and commitment to society, the company, with the active involvment of the Petrolina Community, helped support vulnerable families during the Easter period....
A thick wave of African dust sweeping across parts of Greece disrupted flights and darkened skies Wednesday, as authorities warned the same system is expected to reach Cyprus in the coming days....
After months of concern over water reserves, Cyprus received a welcome boost this week as heavy rainfall from Storm Erminio significantly increased inflows into the island’s dams, a development officials say could help ease pressure ahead of the challenging summer season....
A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....
In a fiery evening launch that lit up Florida’s Space Coast, four astronauts blasted off Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, beginning a 10-day journey that will carry them around the moon and back, the first crewed mission to venture into deep lunar space in more than 50 years....
After a night of Erminio’s dramatic thunder and elevated dust levels, you might be waking up to a car that looks like it was dipped in a desert milkshake. The storm system that dominated our April 1st holiday is currently in its final act....
A number of British families have come forward with serious concerns that fertility clinics in occupied Cyprus may have used incorrect sperm or egg donors during IVF treatment, raising questions about oversight and patient safety....
