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16 May, 2026
 

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Lake Paralimni drained for mosquito control despite study linking outbreaks to human activity

Lake Paralimni drained for mosquito control despite study linking outbreaks to human activity

BirdLife Cyprus has criticized the ongoing drainage of Lake Paralimni, warning that the work is taking place during the peak nesting season for protected bird species in the Natura 2000 wetland....

US gas now supplies most of Europe’s LNG imports

US gas now supplies most of Europe’s LNG imports

Europe imported more liquefied natural gas than ever before in 2025, according to a new report from the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). The findings show how LNG has become a central part of the continent’s energy supply after European countries reduced purchases of Russian gas....

New Nicosia café creates jobs and training opportunities for young people on the autism spectrum

New Nicosia café creates jobs and training opportunities for young people on the autism spectrum

Cyprus has launched its first registered social enterprise with the opening of True Heart Café in central Nicosia. ...

Cyprus approves first crematorium in Paphos

Cyprus approves first crematorium in Paphos

Cyprus has granted approval for the country’s first crematorium, with construction expected to begin in September 2026 in Agia Varvara, Paphos....

Freight transport rises in Cyprus as trade and domestic movement pick up

Freight transport rises in Cyprus as trade and domestic movement pick up

Road freight transport in Cyprus increased in the final quarter of 2025, with both domestic and international cargo activity showing steady growth over the year, according to new figures released Friday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

Italy’s Meloni visits Cyprus on Sunday to push for closer strategic ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Cyprus on Sunday, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and turning political goodwill into concrete cooperation plans....

€35.6 million on livestock compensation after foot and mouth outbreak

€35.6 million on livestock compensation after foot and mouth outbreak

Cyprus authorities say they will spend more than €35.6 million compensating livestock farmers and helping them rebuild their herds after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that led to widespread animal culling earlier this year....

Cyprus government hands Larnaka marina and port upgrade to Ports Authority

Cyprus government hands Larnaka marina and port upgrade to Ports Authority

The long-awaited upgrade of the Larnaka marina and port is being handed over to the Cyprus Ports Authority, the government announced on Friday, marking a major shift in how one of the island’s most important coastal redevelopment projects will move forward....

John Josephakis at Green Agenda 2026

John Josephakis at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the island’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading voices in sustainability and innovation....

EAC pays €9 million to Siemens for new Dhekelia generators

EAC pays €9 million to Siemens for new Dhekelia generators

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has begun a major overhaul of Cyprus’ aging power infrastructure, paying German engineering giant Siemens a €9 million advance for the purchase of three new generators for the Dhekelia power station, EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said....

Wizz Air celebrates 22nd birthday with 1,000,000 sets under €22

Wizz Air celebrates 22nd birthday with 1,000,000 sets under €22

Wizz Air is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with one of its biggest promotions ever, offering 1,000,000 seats for under €22 on selected routes across its network for just three days....

Wiz 30 Best Bars Cyprus – Wiz presents the 30 Best Bars in Cyprus

Wiz 30 Best Bars Cyprus – Wiz presents the 30 Best Bars in Cyprus

Wiz Guide presents the "30 Best Bars Cyprus," an evening dedicated to innovation, creativity, and quality in entertainment. On July 6, 2026, Cyprus will host for the first time an institution designed to recognize and reward excellence in hospitality and modern bar culture....

Berengaria Project by bbf: Enters Final Stretch

Berengaria Project by bbf: Enters Final Stretch

bbf: announces that all required planning permits have now been secured for the hotel, luxury villas, townhouses, and residential apartments that form part of the landmark Berengaria development....

No phones allowed: U.S. officials enter China in digital lockdown over spy fears

No phones allowed: U.S. officials enter China in digital lockdown over spy fears

A U.S. government delegation visiting Beijing reportedly left behind one of the most basic tools of modern life, their personal mobile phones, as part of strict cybersecurity precautions designed to prevent surveillance and data collection while in China. ...

The most glamorous Kataklysmos weekend comes to life at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

The most glamorous Kataklysmos weekend comes to life at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

This year’s Kataklysmos long weekend takes on a truly special character at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, where luxury meets the joy of a family seaside escape. Set against a breathtaking coastal backdrop, the award-winning resort offers families and guests of all ages the opportunity to experience an unforgettable Pentecost - Whit Monday (Kataklysmos Escape), filled with moments of relaxation, entertainment and carefree summer living....

Cyprus president tells Greek Parliament reunification talks must resume

Cyprus president tells Greek Parliament reunification talks must resume

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides addressed a special session of the Hellenic Parliament on Thursday, becoming the first Cypriot head of state to speak before Greece’s parliament in 16 years during a period of growing regional instability and renewed discussion around the Cyprus problem....

128 drivers caught speeding in one night across Cyprus

128 drivers caught speeding in one night across Cyprus

Drivers across Cyprus were met with heavy police presence overnight as authorities carried out islandwide patrols aimed at tackling crime, dangerous driving, and boosting public safety....

Cyprus dances into Eurovision final with explosive ''Jalla'' performance

Cyprus dances into Eurovision final with explosive ''Jalla'' performance

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 fever is officially back in Cyprus after Antigoni Buxton powered her way into Saturday’s grand final with an explosive performance of ''Jalla'' during Thursday night’s second semi-final in Vienna....

Friyay forecast: Breezy skies and a splash of weekend sunshine

Friyay forecast: Breezy skies and a splash of weekend sunshine

Friday has arrived wearing a windswept little jacket and carrying a few mischievous clouds across the island. A weak low-pressure system continues to hover nearby, stirring up breezes and the occasional passing shower as Cyprus eases into the weekend....

Road worker fighting for life after being hit on motorway

Road worker fighting for life after being hit on motorway

A 37-year-old driver was arrested after allegedly striking a road worker on the Paphos–Limassol motorway on Thursday morning, leaving the 24-year-old victim fighting for his life in hospital....

Father arrested in occupied north after taking two-year-old child

Father arrested in occupied north after taking two-year-old child

A 26-year-old man who allegedly abducted his two-year-old child in Limassol has reportedly been taken into custody by authorities in the occupied north after the pair were found in Famagusta....

Cyprus joins international crackdown on fake medicine network

Cyprus joins international crackdown on fake medicine network

Cyprus joined an international operation targeting a criminal network accused of selling fake medicines and unlicensed supplements across Europe, according to Eurojust....

US Embassy says farewell to Ambassador Julie Davis

US Embassy says farewell to Ambassador Julie Davis

The US Embassy in Nicosia has publicly thanked outgoing Ambassador Julie S. Davis as she wraps up her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus, describing her tenure as a period when relations between the two countries reached new levels....

Cypriot FBI launches first major organized crime operation

Cypriot FBI launches first major organized crime operation

What sources are calling the first operation of the “Cypriot FBI” took place today during a police crackdown on organized crime. Three people were arrested and authorities issued orders freezing assets worth more than €420,000...

What really happens along Cyprus’ 'Green Line'

What really happens along Cyprus’ 'Green Line'

For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...

Prudently & sparingly

Prudently & sparingly

The fact that the Cypriot economy is showing growth does not mean the government should be handing out money freely to everyone....

Abdulrahman Al Baker at Green Agenda 2026

Abdulrahman Al Baker at Green Agenda 2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the island’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme “Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),” bringing together leading figures from the worlds of sustainability and innovation. ...

Minthis Golf Club Introduces TrackMan™ Technology

Minthis Golf Club Introduces TrackMan™ Technology

Minthis Golf Club continues to redefine its golfing experience with the introduction of TrackMan™, a world-leading performance technology trusted by professionals and enthusiasts worldwide....

Poland’s National Day reception brings ''solidarity''...and pierogi...to old Nicosia

Poland’s National Day reception brings ''solidarity''...and pierogi...to old Nicosia

There are evenings in Nicosia that feel like they belong somewhere between history and a fairytale, and the Polish National Day reception last week at the 1888 Club was one of them....

Cyprus shipping booms as industry hits 25-year high

Cyprus shipping booms as industry hits 25-year high

Cyprus’ shipping industry is reaching new highs, with the country strengthening its position as one of the world’s major maritime hubs at a time when global trade and regional instability continue reshaping international shipping routes....

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