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17 April, 2026
 

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The Mediterranean mud-bath: Nature’s free spa day is here

The Mediterranean mud-bath: Nature’s free spa day is here

If you woke up today feeling like you’re living inside a vintage photograph, you aren’t dreaming. That golden haze isn't a fancy camera filter; it’s just the atmosphere deciding to get a little "elevated" with its mineral content....

Cyprus raises scooter age limit from 14 to 17

Cyprus raises scooter age limit from 14 to 17

Cyprus is tightening its rules on electric scooters and other personal micro-mobility devices, with Parliament approving a higher minimum age and new safety requirements....

Memorial run planned in Limassol for 27-year-old Dex

Memorial run planned in Limassol for 27-year-old Dex

A memorial run will be held this Sunday in Limassol to honor the life of Dex, a 27-year-old Nigerian man who tragically lost his life in the recent apartment building collapse in Germasogeia....

Drousiotis releases new messages and audio, disputing Police claims that Sandy fabricated evidence

Drousiotis releases new messages and audio, disputing Police claims that Sandy fabricated evidence

Makarios Drousiotis has escalated his public intervention in the controversial “Sandy” case by releasing new messages and audio material, while strongly criticizing the handling of the investigation by Cypriot authorities....

Gaza as a riviera and… Iran as Texas

Gaza as a riviera and… Iran as Texas

The map of the Middle East is being redrawn. The Gulf states are in shock and looking for new alliances, uneasy about relying on what used to be called the American umbrella. ...

Cyprus public sector workforce edges above 55,000 in March 2026

Cyprus public sector workforce edges above 55,000 in March 2026

In March 2026, the number of people employed by the Cypriot government rose slightly above 55,000, reaching a total of 55,367....

Survey shows strong Turkish Cypriot backing for federal Cyprus settlement

Survey shows strong Turkish Cypriot backing for federal Cyprus settlement

A March 2026 survey by the Centre for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies (CMIRS) offers a snapshot of attitudes among Turkish Cypriots regarding a possible settlement of the Cyprus problem....

Cyprus backs EU defence push as SAFE funding expands across Europe

Cyprus backs EU defence push as SAFE funding expands across Europe

Europe’s push to strengthen its defence capabilities gathered further momentum this week, as new funding approvals under the EU’s SAFE instrument were confirmed, an initiative that Cyprus has placed high on its agenda during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

Cyprus population set to rise until 2060 before long-term decline

Cyprus population set to rise until 2060 before long-term decline

Cyprus is forecast to see its population rise over the next several decades before eventually entering a period of decline later in the century, based on projections released by Eurostat....

Foot-and-mouth outbreak enters new stage after first pig infection

Foot-and-mouth outbreak enters new stage after first pig infection

The discovery of the virus in a pig unit is changing the situation and raising new concerns about how foot-and-mouth disease may develop. So far, 84 units have been infected, with 63 in the Larnaca district and 21 in the Nicosia district...

Armored vehicles withdrawn as calm returns to Pergamos buffer zone

Armored vehicles withdrawn as calm returns to Pergamos buffer zone

A sense of calm has returned to the buffer zone in Pergamos on Thursday, following heightened tensions in the area a day earlier. ...

Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus ahead of schedule

Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus ahead of schedule

20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel resort in Cyprus, with one round remaining....

Cyprus sets 15 as minimum age for social media accounts

Cyprus sets 15 as minimum age for social media accounts

Cyprus is moving to set stricter rules on young people’s access to social media, establishing 15 as the minimum age for opening and keeping an account....

Thursday weather forecast: Dusty skies and rising clouds signal a turn in the weather

Thursday weather forecast: Dusty skies and rising clouds signal a turn in the weather

The atmosphere is beginning to shift, with a low-pressure system slowly edging into the region and bringing with it a familiar companion: dust....

Cyprus water reserves recover, but supply risks still loom

Cyprus water reserves recover, but supply risks still loom

Cyprus’s water reserves show some improvement compared with last year, but concerns about long-term supply have not disappeared....

Nightclub altercation in Larnaca leads to attempted murder arrest

Nightclub altercation in Larnaca leads to attempted murder arrest

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case involving a 19-year-old in Larnaca, stemming from an incident that took place last Sunday....

ECB says interest rates played a key role in curbing inflation across the euro area

ECB says interest rates played a key role in curbing inflation across the euro area

The European Central Bank (ECB) says monetary policy in the euro area was highly effective during the tightening cycle of 2022 to 2023. ...

Foot-and-mouth disease cases rise to 75 as vaccination efforts expand

Foot-and-mouth disease cases rise to 75 as vaccination efforts expand

Veterinary authorities have identified five new cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, adding to the growing number of affected livestock units. ...

EU move brings displaced Cypriots’ property rights into focus

EU move brings displaced Cypriots’ property rights into focus

A new development in the European Parliament marks a significant step forward for displaced people from Cyprus, as their property rights are now formally acknowledged within discussions on future EU funding....

This time, let’s measure corruption

This time, let’s measure corruption

Corruption in a state carries real costs. It slows growth, erodes trust, and ultimately weakens the quality of democracy citizens experience....

Hundreds of unsafe buildings identified in Nicosia, four face imminent evacuation

Hundreds of unsafe buildings identified in Nicosia, four face imminent evacuation

Authorities in Nicosia have classified 268 buildings as hazardous, with four cases considered urgent enough to require evacuation in the immediate future, according to the District Local Government Organisation (EOA)....

Bus driver seriously injured in passenger attack

Bus driver seriously injured in passenger attack

A bus driver remains hospitalized with serious injuries after being assaulted by a passenger last Sunday. Medical staff are expected to carry out an MRI scan to better evaluate his condition....

Evgenii Tiapkin at Freedom Inside 2026: the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform

Evgenii Tiapkin at Freedom Inside 2026: the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform

Freedom24 Executive Director Evgenii Tiapkin took the Main Stage at Freedom Inside in Astana on April 9 with a presentation on the European market and the development of the Freedom24 platform....

Cyprus keeps fuel prices among EU’s lowest despite ongoing cost pressures

Cyprus keeps fuel prices among EU’s lowest despite ongoing cost pressures

Cyprus continues to rank among the European Union countries with relatively lower fuel costs, according to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos....

Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real estate fund targeting 25% net IRR. Here's why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it....

Government dismisses claims of cut-off, guarantees housing for collapse victims

Government dismisses claims of cut-off, guarantees housing for collapse victims

Civil Defence has confirmed that 18 residents displaced by the collapse of a residential building in Germasogeia were immediately relocated to hotel accommodation arranged by the State, pushing back on claims that government support had been discontinued....

Tourism slump hits Famagusta as April hotel occupancy drops by 40%

Tourism slump hits Famagusta as April hotel occupancy drops by 40%

Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....

Wednesday weather bulletin: A warm spell with a cloudy curtain

Wednesday weather bulletin: A warm spell with a cloudy curtain

A brief spell of high pressure is giving Cyprus a calm and warm pause, but it’s the kind that feels temporary, like a quiet interlude before the next act begins....

Cyprus prepares for record-breaking number of candidates in May elections

Cyprus prepares for record-breaking number of candidates in May elections

Officials are preparing for what could be the most crowded parliamentary race in the country’s recent history, with expectations that the number of candidates in the upcoming May 24 elections will surpass previous records....

Greek Cypriot sentenced to two months by Turkish Cypriot ''court'' over drug case

Greek Cypriot sentenced to two months by Turkish Cypriot ''court'' over drug case

A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to two months in prison by a ''court'' in the occupied Nicosia after being found in possession of drugs at a crossing point....

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