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30 April, 2026
 

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In the trenches

In the trenches

This is what you’d call real beef. It didn’t just erupt out of nowhere. It’s the result of many incidents piling up until the glass finally overflowed....

EU finalises decade-long effort to overhaul cross-border social security rules

EU finalises decade-long effort to overhaul cross-border social security rules

A major step has been taken in updating how social security systems are coordinated across the European Union, following approval by member state ambassadors of a provisional deal negotiated with the European Parliament....

Suspected head of people smuggling ring arrested

Suspected head of people smuggling ring arrested

Police have detained a suspect believed to be leading an organized group involved in arranging unlawful entry for foreign nationals into Cyprus....

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa welcomes the summer season with a fully open lifestyle destination experience

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa welcomes the summer season with a fully open lifestyle destination experience

Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is delighted to announce the official launch of the summer season, unveiling a fully operational destination where luxury, gastronomy, wellness, and lifestyle come together in perfect harmony....

€1,000 fines for drivers who refuse to move cars after minor crashes

€1,000 fines for drivers who refuse to move cars after minor crashes

Drivers in Cyprus who refuse to move their vehicles after minor traffic accidents could soon face fines of up to €1,000 under a tougher new law aimed at reducing traffic congestion and roadside standstills....

17-year-old Olga Mikhailina: ‘This is the greatest victory of my life!’

17-year-old Olga Mikhailina: ‘This is the greatest victory of my life!’

The Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel from 28 March to 16 April, sparked a huge surge of interest in chess in Cyprus. For 20 days in the tournament’s fan zone, dozens of children and teenagers chatted with the stars, attended lectures and took part in masterclasses. World chess legend Boris Gelfand gave a simultaneous exhibition on 20 boards. Only 17-year-old Olga Mikhailina managed to beat a participant in the 2012 World Championship match. ...

University of Nicosia opens Athens campus

University of Nicosia opens Athens campus

The University of Nicosia officially opened its new Athens campus on Thursday, with the leaders of both Cyprus and Greece describing the move as more than just an academic expansion, but also a strengthening of the long-standing ties between the two countries....

Cyprus preparing to make speed camera vans easier to spot

Cyprus preparing to make speed camera vans easier to spot

Drivers in Cyprus may soon start seeing flashing beacons on mobile speed camera vans after parliament approved a controversial change aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to prevention....

Supreme Court rejects Polish investor’s appeal over 2013 bank ''haircut'' losses

Supreme Court rejects Polish investor’s appeal over 2013 bank ''haircut'' losses

Cyprus’ Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a Polish woman who sought compensation from the Republic of Cyprus over losses she suffered during the 2013 banking crisis, bringing a long-running legal fight over deposit “haircuts” to a close....

Anger and debate in Israel over return of Shimon Aykut after Cyprus conviction

Anger and debate in Israel over return of Shimon Aykut after Cyprus conviction

Reactions in Israel have been sharply critical following the return of Shimon (Simon) Aykut from Cyprus after he was convicted of unlawfully exploiting Greek Cypriot property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island....

Overcrowding crisis at Athalassa Hospital forces patients to sleep on the floor

Overcrowding crisis at Athalassa Hospital forces patients to sleep on the floor

Mental health patients are being forced to sleep on mattresses placed on the floor at Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, according to a serious warning issued Thursday by the mental health nursing branch of the PASYDY....

More than 600 minors sought asylum in Cyprus in 2025, EU data shows

More than 600 minors sought asylum in Cyprus in 2025, EU data shows

More than 600 minors applied for asylum in Cyprus in 2025, according to new figures released by Eurostat, highlighting how children continue to make up a significant share of people seeking protection across Europe....

Finance Ministry reopens ‘Mortgage to Rent’ scheme for vulnerable homeowners

Finance Ministry reopens ‘Mortgage to Rent’ scheme for vulnerable homeowners

A new window is reopening for Cyprus’ “Mortgage to Rent” scheme, with the Finance Ministry announcing that applications will once again be accepted for vulnerable borrowers struggling with non-performing loans tied to their primary homes....

Long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway opens to traffic today, Thursday

Long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway opens to traffic today, Thursday

After years of construction and delays, drivers heading toward Cyprus’ mountain regions will finally get a smoother ride starting Thursday afternoon, as the long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway officially opens to traffic....

Thursday weather: The 'don't put away your umbrella just yet' bulletin

Thursday weather: The 'don't put away your umbrella just yet' bulletin

Buckle up, buttercups! Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody. We’ve got a weak low-pressure system hanging around today, but don't let its lack of confidence fool you. It’s bringing some friends later....

Workplace accidents in Cyprus drop by nearly half over a decade

Workplace accidents in Cyprus drop by nearly half over a decade

Workplace safety in Cyprus has improved considerably over the past decade, according to Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushiouttas....

Health minister says patients must be at the center of Cyprus healthcare system

Health minister says patients must be at the center of Cyprus healthcare system

Cyprus is placing increasing emphasis on a healthcare model that puts patients at the center of care, not only as recipients of treatment but as participants in decisions that affect them....

Cyprus weighs fate of rare livestock breeds as foot-and-mouth cases climb to 108

Cyprus weighs fate of rare livestock breeds as foot-and-mouth cases climb to 108

A decision on how to handle rare livestock breeds affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Nicosia and Larnaca is expected within days, as authorities continue efforts to control the outbreak and assess its impact on the agricultural sector....

Turkey examines natural gas pipeline linking occupied north to mainland Turkey

Turkey examines natural gas pipeline linking occupied north to mainland Turkey

Turkey’s energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, has confirmed that Ankara is examining the construction of a natural gas pipeline in the occupied part of Cyprus. ...

Police warn of new scam involving handwritten notes on cars

Police warn of new scam involving handwritten notes on cars

Authorities are alerting the public to a recently reported scam targeting vehicle owners....

Woman targeted in street harassment incident by known figure in Limassol

Woman targeted in street harassment incident by known figure in Limassol

A woman in Limassol has reported a new incident involving harassment and verbal abuse by a man already known locally for approaching people to ask for money....

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Dubai and Cyprus from 1st of May

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Dubai and Cyprus from 1st of May

Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Dubai starting 1st of May, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and one of the world’s most vibrant and popular destinations. Flights will initially operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, as part of the current summer schedule. ...

US challenges EU protection of feta in move that could also concern Cyprus

US challenges EU protection of feta in move that could also concern Cyprus

The United States has taken aim at European rules protecting products such as Greek feta cheese, arguing that the EU’s system for protected food names unfairly blocks American producers from selling their goods in international markets....

EU issues final warning to Cyprus over delayed aviation climate rules

EU issues final warning to Cyprus over delayed aviation climate rules

The European Commission has issued a formal "reasoned opinion" to Cyprus, marking a final legal warning over the government's failure to transpose critical EU aviation climate laws....

Cyprus asked to assist in new international money laundering probe

Cyprus asked to assist in new international money laundering probe

According to international media, Bangladesh’s effort to recover assets allegedly laundered abroad by major business groups directly implicates Cyprus, which has received formal Mutual Legal Assistance Requests (MLARs) from Dhaka regarding the S Alam Group....

Authorities order recall of frozen cuttlefish over unsafe cadmium levels

Authorities order recall of frozen cuttlefish over unsafe cadmium levels

Cyprus health authorities have ordered an immediate recall of two batches of frozen cuttlefish after tests found unsafe levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in the product....

Late night shooting in occupied Famagusta leads to 14 arrests

Late night shooting in occupied Famagusta leads to 14 arrests

Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....

European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

European countries are quietly rewriting how they describe Cyprus in travel warnings, in what appears to be a diplomatic win for Nicosia....

First ladies, influencers and flying priests: Another perfectly normal week in Cyprus

First ladies, influencers and flying priests: Another perfectly normal week in Cyprus

Since yesterday, I’ve been scrolling through social media watching people lose their minds over the promotion and appointment of the First Lady to a new government position carrying an A15 salary scale. ...

US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....

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