CRIME Government says planning and financing work will continue alongside preparations for the new facility. File photo Unsplash New Central Prison to be built in Agios Sozomenos, not Mathiatis Newsroom The new Central Prison complex will be built in Agios Sozomenos, Nicosia district, after the government ruled against proceeding with the previously selected site at Mathiatis. READ MORE
Seven dead, 23 missing after ferry capsizes off Kyrenia Rescuers have pulled 237 people to safety after the passenger ferry ran into trouble shortly after leaving Kyrenia for Turkey. ... Newsroom 30/08/2026 | NEWS
Limassol life: Sea views, city buzz—and ''Monaco'' prices, almost Living costs are 25.4% higher than in Nicosia once rent is included, with a central three-bedroom apartment averaging €2,317 ... Panayiotis Rougalas 30/08/2026 | NEWS
Cyprus leaders have until September 18 to show talks are going somewhere Weekly meetings could produce a new crossing and pave the way for a wider UN conference before the end of the year. Yiannis Ioannou 30/08/2026 | NEWS
Long summers, short school days: Is Cyprus ready for an education shake-up? Education Minister says school hours and the academic calendar are up for discussion as teacher evaluations and special ... Oriana Papantoniou 30/08/2026 | NEWS
Is Cyprus backing away from the cable meant to cut electricity bills? French investment has failed to ease Nicosia’s concerns, with some officials now looking to Israeli gas instead. Apostolos Tomaras 30/08/2026 | NEWS
Limassol loses one of its great characters: Dimis Mavropoulos dies at 76 The rally legend, Carnival King and classic-car collector died at Konnos Bay while trying to save the boat he loved. Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides 29/08/2026 | NEWS
Boats destroyed in wild weather off Cape Greco, people reported missing At least two people have been pulled from the sea as helicopters and emergency crews continue a major rescue operation in ... Newsroom 29/08/2026 | NEWS
Telegraph: UK fears Chinese-owned resort could be used to monitor RAF Akrotiri Intelligence and military sources point to the resort’s proximity to the British base. Newsroom 29/08/2026 | NEWS
Waterspout spotted off Larnaca as thunderstorms sweep Cyprus (video) Severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain and hail to parts of Cyprus. Newsroom 29/08/2026 | NEWS
Three arrested over alleged contract killing plans in Cyprus Police operation in Larnaca and Famagusta follows Europol intelligence. Newsroom 29/08/2026 | NEWS
