Cypriots may still be paying ''satisfactory'' prices for water today, but the country is increasingly feeling the consequences of years of delayed planning and underinvestment in its water system, according to the head of Nicosia’s regional administration organization....
In the ongoing story surrounding the cruise ship ''MV Hondius,'' where cases of Hantavirus have been reported, a Greek passenger has now been transferred to Athens and placed in precautionary quarantine, Greek authorities said Monday....
A body discovered Monday in a rural area of eastern Paphos was identified as a 79-year-old man who had been reported missing since May 8, police said, bringing a days-long search operation to a tragic end....
The Israeli ambassador to Cyprus has pushed back against what he described as growing rhetoric portraying Israeli investments and the presence of Israelis on the island in a negative light, warning that such language risks fueling harmful stereotypes....
We are trading the 'May winter' for some proper pre-summer sizzle, thanks to a high-pressure system that really means business. Temperatures are hitting 32°C inland today, so if you’re heading back to the office, the air conditioning is about to become your best friend....
The European Parliament has approved a reform allowing female Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to temporarily delegate their voting rights during pregnancy and after giving birth, in what officials described as a major step towards greater gender equality and work-life balance within EU institutions....
Authorities are being urged to investigate a serious suspected wildlife poisoning incident in Agioi Trimithias after more than 23 dead hedgehogs and several dead hooded crows were discovered near residential areas and cultivated farmland....
A man was carried on the bonnet of a speeding car for nearly two kilometres after a collision on the Larnaca Airport motorway on May 6, according to footage and testimony published by RoadReportCY....
Cyprus’ electricity network is struggling to keep pace with demand for new solar and battery projects, according to fresh figures released by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus Distribution System Operator....
Five environmental organisations have issued a public call to President Nikos Christodoulides, urging the Government to make “clear commitments and concrete actions” on biodiversity protection and the management of Cyprus’ Natura 2000 protected areas following continued controversy surrounding the Akamas Peninsula....
Cyprus had 24,890 people registered under the EU’s temporary protection program for those displaced by the war in Ukraine at the end of March 2026, according to new figures released by Eurostat....
Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have created a new genetic testing method that is improving the way doctors identify inherited diseases during IVF treatment, according to an announcement from the institute....
Patients in Cyprus wait more than 500 days on average to receive access to new medicines, placing the country among the slowest in Europe, according to speakers at a conference in Nicosia focused on pharmaceutical innovation and patient care....
A 45-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca International Airport on Friday in connection with an alleged online apartment rental scam that police say targeted multiple people looking for housing....
Former Cypriot MEP and doctor Eleni Theocharous has sparked fresh debate over Cyprus’s solar energy system after accusing authorities and energy officials of misleading the public about the benefits of household photovoltaics....
Greek authorities are investigating a potentially serious security incident after a naval drone discovered off the island of Lefkada was reportedly found carrying possible explosive material, according to Greek media reports and security sources....
Cyprus Airways is proud to announce that it has been recognised as the Fastest Growing Airline in Western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International Airport....
President Nikos Christodoulides is trying to shift a long-standing mindset in Cyprus: that technical schools are not a “second option" but a real and important path for students’ futures....
Sir David Attenborough says he has been ''completely overwhelmed'' by birthday messages from around the world as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday, marking a rare milestone for one of the world’s most recognizable natural history broadcasters....
Professor Kostas Gouliamos, former Rector of the European University Cyprus, has been invited by the Greek Teachers’ Federation (DOE) to participate as a speaker at a scientific two-day conference titled “Artificial Intelligence as an Educational and Social Challenge: Critiques, Approaches, Expectations and Practices.”...
The number of people in prisons across the European Union rose again in 2024, continuing a post-pandemic upward trend that has now reversed years of gradual decline....
Plans to redevelop the long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district have triggered intense public debate, as proposals linked to an Israeli investor move through Cyprus’s planning system....
After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....
A classified CIA assessment delivered to the US government this week has concluded that Iran could withstand a US naval blockade for at least three to four months before facing more serious economic strain, according to multiple US officials cited by The Washington Post....
Eurobank reported a profit of €103 million in Cyprus during the first three months of 2026, even as earnings on the island fell compared to last year amid lower European interest rates and growing international uncertainty....
The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....
With its opening on May 1st, MERAVIA – Leonardo Limited Edition marks a new chapter for Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean in Northern Greece, strategically strengthening the company’s presence within the Greek hospitality market....
Happy Friday! The weak high-pressure system is finally acting like a proper host, and it seems Mother Nature has officially retired her winter wardrobe....
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....
Eleven countries are running deficits above 3%, with Romania, Poland, Belgium and France posting the weakest figures. Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Portugal remain among the surplus countries....
