Authorities in Cyprus say support measures are being put in place for a 14-year-old girl who gave birth after an alleged rape, along with her newborn baby, in a case that has deeply concerned the public....
Given that the government itself, in the confusion and panic that followed the release of the now well-known video last January, quietly allowed the narrative of a Russian hybrid attack against the Republic of Cyprus to take hold, the revelation that the material was actually produced by a private intelligence company from neighboring Israel is, in itself, significant....
After months of battling frost, drought and even damaging sea winds, farmers in Cyprus are now facing a new and unwelcome threat: an invasive insect attacking key crops across the island....
After the collapse of a building in Germasogeia last week that left two people dead, authorities in Larnaca are moving quickly, sending teams out from Monday to check buildings that could pose a risk to the public....
The Israeli military has confirmed that a widely circulated photo showing a soldier destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is authentic and says disciplinary action will be taken....
The long-discussed Paphos–Polis road project is facing fresh uncertainty after new bids came in higher than originally estimated, prompting officials to take a closer look before making any final decisions....
NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....
On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown....
Hundreds of buildings across Lefkara are considered dangerous, with many at risk of collapse, local officials warn, raising fresh safety concerns in the wake of a deadly incident in Limassol....
US taxpayer money is being funneled into upgrading key military bases in Cyprus in a move that strengthens the island’s growing role as a safe haven and humanitarian hub in the eastern Mediterranean....
If you were hoping for a dramatic weather event to justify being late for your first meeting of the week, I have bad news. Today’s weak low-pressure system is about as energetic as a broken espresso machine....
Cyprus has announced a commitment of at least €850,000 in humanitarian assistance for Sudan and neighbouring countries in 2026, following its participation in the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin....
Cyprus records one of the highest per-person levels of single-use plastic beverage bottles in the European Union, according to the European Commission’s first assessment of the Single-Use Plastics Directive....
European officials have pushed back against claims that aviation fuel supplies across the EU could run out within six weeks, calling such reports misleading....
The European Union is moving ahead with a new regional firefighting initiative in Cyprus, with officials confirming that a base in Paphos will be ready in time for the 2026 summer wildfire period....
The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the focal point of a rapidly escalating confrontation, with Iran declaring the passage effectively closed following what it describes as continued acts of “piracy” by the United States. ...
Cyprus has introduced legislation that regulates the use of dashboard cameras in vehicles, establishing clear conditions for their installation and operation. ...
Police in Nicosia are examining the circumstances of a late-night road accident involving a car driven by a 16-year-old with six other teenagers as passengers....
Brussels is preparing action on four fronts, working closely with Berlin and Paris, with the goal of keeping energy prices under control across the EU’s 27 member states as concerns grow about a renewed crisis in the Middle East....
Two construction proposals have been filed for the first phase of the long-planned highway linking Paphos with Polis Chrysochous, covering the stretch from Agia Marinouda to Stroumbi. ...
Simon Aykut, who had been serving a five-year prison sentence for illegally exploiting Greek Cypriot properties, has been transferred to Israel. The move was completed on Thursday, according to sources from the Ministry of Justice....
Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....
Price increases have been recorded across a range of everyday goods in Cyprus, with infant formula among the products drawing particular concern from consumers....
