Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis pushed back Thursday against growing criticism from residents and community leaders, who say authorities were too slow and disorganized in responding to the wildfires that swept through mountain villages this week, killing two people and destroying homes....
A fast-moving wildfire ripped through parts of Souni late Wednesday night, destroying homes and forcing a frantic effort to evacuate a local dog sanctuary as flames edged dangerously close to the area....
What began as a quiet night in the mountain village of Lofou turned into a scene from a disaster movie, as police and National Guard forces launched a dramatic overnight rescue to save dozens of residents trapped by wildfire....
The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....
Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....
I’m the Law Commissioner, and I’ll call the Chief of Police. That’s what Ms. Louiza Zannetou allegedly said after struggling to blow into the breathalyzer machine, which, as she later explained, was due to asthma. ...
Malaria, eradicated in Greece since 1974, remains eliminated despite annual imported cases, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported....
A worsening water crisis in Afghanistan’s capital is pushing families to the brink, as rapid population growth, climate change, and decades of groundwater overuse drain Kabul’s fragile water supply, aid groups warn....
Firefighting crews battled blazes in two districts of Cyprus on Wednesday, as flames tore through dry riverbeds and hillsides, forcing evacuations and drawing in aircraft support, including from the British Bases....
Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....
For 23 years, teacher Eleni Foka stood as a quiet pillar of resistance in the Turkish-occupied village of Ayia Triada, where she educated the children of those who refused to abandon their homes after the 1974 invasion....
Fifty-one years after the coup and the invasion. Half a century has passed, and the island remains divided, its northern part still under Turkish occupation, while the landscape changes drastically....
The company is preparing a festive experience filled with surprises and competitions for its visitors, marking the first birthday of its third store in the greater Paphos area....
Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...
In yet another online scam that’s been plaguing the country, a 53-year-old man in Cyprus was tricked into sending more than €434,000 to what he believed were cryptocurrency investments, only to discover he had fallen victim to fraud....
With Cyprus baking under extreme heat, the government has issued a midday suspension of outdoor work in a bid to protect workers from dangerous conditions....
Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....
There’s no yellow flag fluttering today, just a bold, blazing orange warning from the Meteorological Department, signaling extreme heat across the region. The alert is in effect from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m....
The gradual production of desalinated water from mobile units provided by the United Arab Emirates has begun successfully, Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced Tuesday....
A 54-year-old woman was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when her vehicle veered off the Nicosia–Kambos road and plunged into a ravine near the entrance of Kambos village, authorities said....
Beachgoers in the popular Protaras resort area can expect an upgrade to their seaside experience as the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia begins installing 72 ultra-modern showers across 18 local beaches....
The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....
Authorities have closed a section of Makariou Avenue in Nicosia after part of a building under renovation collapsed, causing scaffolding to fall onto the road....
Five foreign nationals were found guilty Monday by the Larnaca Criminal Court for their role in an international sham marriage ring that helped dozens of non-EU nationals gain illegal entry and residency in Cyprus....
Someone will shout. Someone else will mock, bully, or record a video “for laughs.” These incidents are no longer isolated. They’ve become part of a disturbing new reality in our schools. But behind every such moment, there’s a silent cry, for attention, for help....
Through a creative cooking seminar that was materialised at the Lidl Food Academy in Nicosia, media representatives and Influencers had the opportunity to experience firsthand the delicious quality and authentic origin of GALPO products, Lidl Cyprus' private label....
A woman accused of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, a respected Polish academic, has denied any involvement in the killing, claiming it was her current partner who acted alone and without her knowledge....
