Despite never missing a payment, Elena Yasemidou is on the brink of losing her home. She's a victim, she says, of bureaucratic neglect and heartless inflexibility....
Cyprus is set to have three systemic banks again after Alpha Bank Cyprus signed a final agreement to acquire most of AstroBank’s assets and liabilities. The deal was officially signed Tuesday, June 24, 2025....
Two men, ages 27 and 31, were arrested Tuesday night in Limassol on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a felony, drug offenses, illegal possession of weapons, and assaulting police officers....
Police arrested two men in Nicosia after they were spotted trying to buy bulletproof vests, raising suspicions and prompting a coordinated operation, authorities said Wednesday....
The Cabinet has approved the government’s new €2.5 million subsidy scheme aimed at supporting the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles in Cyprus....
A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....
Nicosia is aiming for a major transformation, with over €100 million in urban and traffic upgrades on the table, as the capital struggles with decades-old road designs, mounting traffic, and growing frustration among residents....
Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus issued a strong statement on Wednesday, voicing concern over what he described as a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse on the island in recent days....
Former U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy Tuesday by publicly posting what appeared to be private messages from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, praising him for his military strikes on Iran and tough stance on defense spending....
A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....
Cyprus is once again playing a key role in the region, with 17 special repatriation flights scheduled on Wednesday to help transport Israeli nationals back home, as tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East....
The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....
A fungus once feared as the source of the so-called “Pharaoh’s Curse” has been transformed into a potential treatment for leukemia, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania....
Cyprus is preparing to open its long-awaited competitive electricity market, with officials hopeful the move will finally bring down energy costs for households and businesses....
Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing them of breaking a ceasefire agreement he had announced just hours earlier and saying the two longtime enemies ''don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.''...
TechIsland is proud to announce that BrainRocket, a global company creating innovative end-to-end tech products, has joined as one of the association’s esteemed Donors....
During last week in Paris, AEGEAN has been named the ''Best Regional Airline in Europe'' at the prestigious World Airline Awards 2025 for the 14th consecutive year and 15th time overall in its 26 years of operation, highlighting the continuing trust and preference of the passengers, as recognized through the International Airline Rating Organization Survey. ...
Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have uncovered what appears to be an Iranian-backed spying network operating in both countries, with two Azerbaijani nationals arrested on espionage charges....
President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he called a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Israel and Iran, framing the tentative agreement as a direct result of his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....
A suicide bomber attacked a packed church on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 60, state media reported....
