POLITICS Fidias Panayiotou says May 2026 parliamentary vote could shape Cyprus’ next president Newsroom Cyprus’ 2026 parliamentary elections are being framed as a turning point for the country’s future, with politician Fidias Panayiotou saying the outcome could even influence who becomes the next president in 2028. READ MORE
Taxi drivers in the Larnaca District announce escalating strike action Four-hour work stoppage planned for 13 January, with 24-hour and open-ended strikes to follow if demands are unmet. Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Why young people in Cyprus are stepping back from climate decision-making New research in Cyprus, Greece and Malta finds structural barriers, not apathy, behind youth disengagement from environmental ... Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Cyprus issues expanded infant formula recall over potential health risk for babies Health Ministry adds NAN Optipro 1 to precautionary withdrawals linked to possible cereulide presence. Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Heavy rains deliver biggest boost to Cyprus dams this year (videos) Three-day storm adds 1.7 million cubic metres, nearly matching December’s total inflow. Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Cyprus marks record-breaking tourism year Deputy Tourism Minister says 2025 was the strongest year on record, with Paphos driving growth and arrivals up more than ... Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Mystery at the Russian Embassy as dead diplomat, missing tycoon raise alarms A man found dead inside the embassy and a high-profile Russian businessman vanished days earlier, police scramble to untangle ... Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Amid video scandal, Christodoulides launches affordable housing project While political turmoil rages, the president pushes forward with KOAG’s plan to build 1,000 new homes, signaling tangible ... Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
President fires back after adviser quits, hints at scrapping Social Support Agency Christodoulides says he has nothing to hide and vows students won’t be left behind amid viral video scandal Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Director of President’s office resigns amid fallout from viral video Charalambos Charalambous steps down from the President’s office, citing misuse of his role to target President Christodoulides ... Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ online A viral social media post shows Trump taking charge in Venezuela, weeks after the U.S. removed Nicolás Maduro without Congress ... Newsroom 12/01/2026 | NEWS
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