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04 February, 2026
 

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Cypriot researchers develop new strategy to break through aggressive tumors

Cypriot researchers develop new strategy to break through aggressive tumors

The breakthrough comes from the Institute’s Department of Genetic, Therapeutic and Ultrastructural Pathology of Cancer, led by Professor Dr. Fotios Bekris. ...

Mobile firefighting units delivered to mountain communities in Limassol and Larnaca

Mobile firefighting units delivered to mountain communities in Limassol and Larnaca

Two mobile firefighting units were handed over on Tuesday in Skarinou to serve communities in the mountainous regions of Limassol and Larnaca, following a joint initiative by the Lions Clubs of Cyprus and Greece....

Nepotism allegations raised over public sector appointments in Polis Chrysochous

Nepotism allegations raised over public sector appointments in Polis Chrysochous

Serious allegations of misconduct and procedural violations have been raised concerning recent hiring decisions at the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, following a complaint submitted by Deputy Mayor of Kritou Terra, Dervis Charalambous....

Khassim Diagne meets mukhtars to discuss Buffer Zone issues

Khassim Diagne meets mukhtars to discuss Buffer Zone issues

The United Nations’ senior official in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, met this week with Mukhtars from several villages to discuss issues concerning the buffer zone....

CYGMA officially established to unite and advance the game development industry in Cyprus

CYGMA officially established to unite and advance the game development industry in Cyprus

CYGMA, the Cyprus Game Developers Association, was officially established on December 31, marking a new milestone for the country’s evolving game development ecosystem....

Court of Appeal upholds jail sentence for police officer convicted of indecent assault

Court of Appeal upholds jail sentence for police officer convicted of indecent assault

The Court of Appeal has upheld a prison sentence imposed on a police officer convicted of indecent assault against a female colleague, rejecting appeals filed by both the defendant and the Attorney General. ...

French Cypriot school expansion puts pressure on space and planning

French Cypriot school expansion puts pressure on space and planning

The French Cypriot School is facing mounting pressure over space, coexistence and public funding questions just as it prepares for its biggest step yet: opening a full high school program in Cyprus by 2027....

KEDIPES seals €361m loan management deal with Themis

KEDIPES seals €361m loan management deal with Themis

KEDIPES has signed a new deal to manage a loan portfolio worth €361 million, teaming up once again with Themis Portfolio Management....

EU sends 500,000 vaccines to curb foot-and-mouth disease in occupied Cyprus

EU sends 500,000 vaccines to curb foot-and-mouth disease in occupied Cyprus

The European Union is stepping in to help stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the Turkish Cypriot community, announcing it will provide 500,000 vaccine doses to contain the outbreak and protect livestock....

Cyprus debt drops faster than almost anywhere else in Europe

Cyprus debt drops faster than almost anywhere else in Europe

Cyprus has recorded the third-largest reduction in public debt among European Union countries, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, highlighting the island’s strong fiscal performance....

MEP’s €2,300 ''office'' looks more like a home

MEP’s €2,300 ''office'' looks more like a home

European Parliament funding for a €2,300 rental space linked to MEP Phidias Panayiotou is raising eyebrows after video footage suggested the property may be more of a private residence than a professional office....

Elon Musk takes AI to space, merges xAI with SpaceX

Elon Musk takes AI to space, merges xAI with SpaceX

Elon Musk is combining two of his biggest private ventures in a move that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and put it literally out of this world....

Businessman breaks silence on Paphos mayor's alleged abuse

Businessman breaks silence on Paphos mayor's alleged abuse

A well-known businessman has stepped forward to give testimony in an ongoing police investigation into Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos, shedding new light on complaints of alleged violence and other possible criminal offenses involving the mayor....

Attorney General asks for restraint as review of Koumas case nears end

Attorney General asks for restraint as review of Koumas case nears end

The Attorney General on Tuesday urged the public to avoid speculation as authorities continue reviewing a criminal investigation involving Cyprus Football Federation President Giorgos Koumas, saying the process is still ongoing and nearing a conclusion....

Early-morning explosion at restaurant in central Nicosia (photos)

Early-morning explosion at restaurant in central Nicosia (photos)

A powerful blast followed by a fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a restaurant in central Nicosia, prompting the evacuation of residents from the building but leaving no one injured....

Tuesday, February 3rd: Bring your own camel (and a windbreaker)

Tuesday, February 3rd: Bring your own camel (and a windbreaker)

Dense dust is currently suspended in the atmosphere, giving everything a distinct sepia filter....

Cyprus takes lead in €2.8m Mediterranean ‘Bee Economy’ project

Cyprus takes lead in €2.8m Mediterranean ‘Bee Economy’ project

Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....

Three arrested in Nicosia after Police discover weapons, drugs and cash

Three arrested in Nicosia after Police discover weapons, drugs and cash

Police in Nicosia carried out an early-morning, multi-agency operation that led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of firearms, illegal drugs and cash, authorities said on Monday....

Nearly one in seven Cypriots struggle to keep homes warm

Nearly one in seven Cypriots struggle to keep homes warm

A significant share of households in Cyprus continue to face difficulties keeping their homes warm, according to new figures released by Eurostat for 2024....

Cyprus sends two skiers to Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, first dual entry in 12 years

Cyprus sends two skiers to Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, first dual entry in 12 years

Cyprus will be represented by two athletes, one man and one woman, at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking the country’s first dual participation at a Winter Games in 12 years, the Cyprus Olympic Committee announced Monday....

Cyta posts €85 million profit as digital infrastructure investments accelerate

Cyta posts €85 million profit as digital infrastructure investments accelerate

Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....

Middle East consortium eyes Cyprus tech hub

Middle East consortium eyes Cyprus tech hub

A consortium of companies from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates has submitted a bid to develop Cyprus’s Pentedakomo Science and Technology Park, signaling strong international interest in the island’s tech and innovation sector....

Flu A hits hard across Cyprus as winter viruses circulate

Flu A hits hard across Cyprus as winter viruses circulate

Flu A is running high across Cyprus this winter, with other viruses such as RSV and adenovirus also circulating, health experts say....

Coincidence? I think not!

Coincidence? I think not!

The recent leak of a maliciously edited video featuring one of former President Nikos Anastasiadis’s most successful ministers, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has left Cyprus buzzing, and not for the usual reasons. ...

Key questions remain after disappearance of TNT

Key questions remain after disappearance of TNT

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Cyprus’s National Guard after 13.6 kilograms of TNT disappeared during a routine training exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range last Thursday, exposing potential gaps in security protocols and raising the possibility of human error or worse....

Where the heart of Cypriot archaeology still beats

Where the heart of Cypriot archaeology still beats

The Cyprus Museum, built in 1908–1909, has spent the past 117 years safeguarding some of the island’s most important archaeological finds, drawn from hundreds of excavation sites across Cyprus. ...

Eurovision 2026 brings the glam with Victoria Swarovski at the mic

Eurovision 2026 brings the glam with Victoria Swarovski at the mic

Sequins, spotlights and a famous surname are already lighting up the road to Eurovision 2026, with Austria’s public broadcaster unveiling the two faces who will guide Europe through its favorite music spectacle....

Wizz Air announces new route

Wizz Air announces new route

Wizz Air, the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, announces a further expansion of its Larnaca base for the Summer 2026 season, introducing a new destination and increasing flight frequencies on 12 existing routes, further enhancing Cyprus’ connectivity with Europe and the wider region....

Shoppers beware: e-Kalathi may be making supermarkets look cheaper than they are

Shoppers beware: e-Kalathi may be making supermarkets look cheaper than they are

A tool meant to help Cypriot shoppers save money may be leading them astray, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association warned Monday....

The Tourism of Tomorrow at the Heart of Europe

The Tourism of Tomorrow at the Heart of Europe

Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: “European Conference on Sustainable Tourism - Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)”, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026....

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