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16 June, 2026
 

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Woman jailed for six months over 'laughing gas' possession and illegal stay

Woman jailed for six months over 'laughing gas' possession and illegal stay

A 25-year-old woman has been sentenced to six months in prison after the Famagusta District Court found her guilty of possessing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, and remaining in Cyprus without legal status....

PASYKAF calls on men to make cancer screening a priority

PASYKAF calls on men to make cancer screening a priority

A new awareness campaign focusing on men's cancers has been launched by PASYKAF ahead of Father's Day on June 21, encouraging men to take a more active role in monitoring their health and seeking medical advice when needed....

Could factory and winery tours become Cyprus' next tourism trend?

Could factory and winery tours become Cyprus' next tourism trend?

Industrial tourism, which allows visitors to explore working production facilities and learn how goods are made, is gaining attention as a way to expand tourism offerings beyond traditional attractions. Experiences can range from tours of wineries and food producers to visits to agricultural operations and manufacturing sites....

Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on mine clearance effort

Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on mine clearance effort

The agreement between Washington and Tehran has increased expectations that commercial shipping and energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz can resume without disruption. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that oil shipments from both directions would continue, helping calm fears of supply shortages in global markets....

Lidl Better Living Days travel across Cyprus with practical ideas for healthy eating and a better life

Lidl Better Living Days travel across Cyprus with practical ideas for healthy eating and a better life

Lidl Cyprus presents Lidl Better Living Days, a new summer experience that travels to selected stores across Cyprus. This initiative brings the wider public together with free experiential activities, with the sole aim of promoting healthy eating, physical exercise and overall well-being in our everyday lives....

Work reimagined: Gen Z and millennials prioritise wellbeing and skills in an AI -driven world

Work reimagined: Gen Z and millennials prioritise wellbeing and skills in an AI -driven world

As Gen Zs and millennials move deeper into adulthood and leadership, they are reshaping how progress at work is defined, often prioritising stability, skills, and wellbeing before advancement, according to the results of Deloitte Global’s annual Gen Z and Millennial Survey. Now in its 15th year, the research draws on responses from more than 22,500 Gen Zs and millennials across 44 countries, alongside qualitative insights from business leaders....

Traffic fines can be delivered anywhere, police say

Traffic fines can be delivered anywhere, police say

The Cyprus Police have issued a clarification on the delivery of traffic fines, following public discussion about how and where notices can be served....

School-area road barriers removed after criticism in Limassol

School-area road barriers removed after criticism in Limassol

The Municipality of Limassol has removed a series of bollards installed on Thekla Lysioti Street following public complaints and ongoing discussions over the implementation of transport projects in the city....

Summer cinema returns to Faneromeni with free screenings in Nicosia

Summer cinema returns to Faneromeni with free screenings in Nicosia

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is bringing back its open-air summer cinema programme as part of the FANEROMENI26 Arts Festival, offering free film screenings for audiences of all ages throughout July and August in central Nicosia...

Terra Cypria accuses authorities of failing to protect Lady’s Mile beach

Terra Cypria accuses authorities of failing to protect Lady’s Mile beach

Environmental organisation Terra Cypria has accused authorities of failing to properly protect Lady’s Mile beach, saying commercial activity and insufficient enforcement are damaging one of Cyprus’ important nesting sites for sea turtles....

Anastasiades linked to seven potential offences in Mafia State findings

Anastasiades linked to seven potential offences in Mafia State findings

Former president Nicos Anastasiades is linked to seven potential offences in the findings of Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption following its investigation into allegations contained in the book Mafia State...

Politics Blog: Mafia state, Nikaros and the Cyprus problem

Politics Blog: Mafia state, Nikaros and the Cyprus problem

The report on the so-called ''Mafia State'' affair and everything related to former President Nicos Anastasiades was released today. The evidence file exceeded 3,000 pages, ...

What’s next for Cyprus? Christodoulides weighs in on homes, bills and the peace process

What’s next for Cyprus? Christodoulides weighs in on homes, bills and the peace process

In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini Managing Editor Thanasis Photiou, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke about everything from the Cyprus issue and his political standing after the parliamentary elections to the cost-of-living pressures facing households, housing, natural gas revenues, and even the much-discussed traditional Indian waistcoats he wore during his recent visit to India....

New traffic message signs set to go live

New traffic message signs set to go live

Variable Message Signs (VMS) have been installed in Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos and are now waiting for connection to the electricity grid before becoming operational....

Cyprus leads the world in voluntary blood donations

Cyprus leads the world in voluntary blood donations

Cyprus has been named the world leader in voluntary unpaid blood donation when measured against population size, according to the Ministry of Health....

Cyprus Presidency secures opening of first EU accession chapters for Ukraine

Cyprus Presidency secures opening of first EU accession chapters for Ukraine

Ukraine has reached a significant stage in its bid to join the European Union after the opening of the first cluster of accession negotiation chapters during the 2nd EU-Ukraine Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg....

Tuesday weather: A brief pause before summer turns up the dial

Tuesday weather: A brief pause before summer turns up the dial

A weak low-pressure system continues to linger over the region, though it is doing little to disrupt what is shaping up to be a largely sunny and increasingly warm week across Cyprus....

74 new traffic cams to go up across Cyprus, but it's not what you think

74 new traffic cams to go up across Cyprus, but it's not what you think

A full-scale rollout of 74 new traffic cameras is currently underway, forming the main system for collecting data to manage and monitor road traffic....

EU keeps flight compensation rules in place after 13-year deal

EU keeps flight compensation rules in place after 13-year deal

After more than a decade of negotiations, a long-running dispute over air passenger rights in the European Union is expected to finally conclude today in Brussels, with an agreement on updating the rules for air travelers....

New clues emerge in Cyprus terror case involving explosive stronger than TNT

New clues emerge in Cyprus terror case involving explosive stronger than TNT

New revealing details have emerged in the case of Palestinians arrested in Cyprus and Greece, who are accused of involvement with Hamas and of planning bomb attacks against Israeli targets. ...

A German expat’s view of Cyprus is going viral—and it’s raising questions

A German expat’s view of Cyprus is going viral—and it’s raising questions

''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....

Petrolina Supports the Expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus

Petrolina Supports the Expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus

As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and support for initiatives that promote health and well-being, Petrolina has contributed to the expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus by sponsoring and adopting one of the four rooms in the House’s new extension....

€3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

€3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

Cypriots who regularly shop from online platforms like Temu, Shein, and other non-EU retailers may soon notice higher prices at checkout or delivery after the EU approved new customs rules affecting small parcels....

Norwegian royal stepson jailed for rape

Norwegian royal stepson jailed for rape

The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other offenses and sentenced to four years in prison in a ruling issued by an Oslo court on Monday....

€125m road shock: Paphos–Polis project faces €50m cost jump and uncertain future

€125m road shock: Paphos–Polis project faces €50m cost jump and uncertain future

Any hopes that the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project would get back on track have now faded following the opening of new tenders, which have driven the cost sharply upward. The lowest bid submitted has pushed the price of the project to €124,850,000 (excluding VAT), up from the €73 million plus VAT for which the contract had originally been awarded to the Greek construction company INTRAKAT....

Paphos–Limassol tunnel closed during the day until Friday

Paphos–Limassol tunnel closed during the day until Friday

Drivers travelling between Paphos and Limassol this week are being advised to allow extra time for their journey, as the Paphos–Limassol motorway tunnel heading towards Limassol will remain closed during daytime hours due to maintenance works....

Disability benefits in Cyprus set to rise after 20 years

Disability benefits in Cyprus set to rise after 20 years

Disability benefits in Cyprus are set to go up for the first time in years after the government announced plans for across-the-board increases for both existing and new beneficiaries....

Mayor slams ''shameful'' conditions at Kato Paphos fishing village area

Mayor slams ''shameful'' conditions at Kato Paphos fishing village area

The mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onesiforou, has expressed strong anger over the condition of the Minoos area in Kato Paphos, also known as the Fishing Village, describing it as an “image of abandonment” that damages both the city and its tourist reputation....

Vision String Quartet Brings Dynamic Chamber Music to Minthis

Vision String Quartet Brings Dynamic Chamber Music to Minthis

On 10 July, the internationally acclaimed Vision String Quartet takes the stage at the Minthis Music Festival 2026, presenting its bold and dynamic approach to chamber music, with appearances at major international festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, inviting audiences to an experience full of energy and immediacy....

Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....

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