DEFENCE Cyprus orders second patrol ship from Israel Apostolos Tomaras The agreement to acquire a second offshore patrol vessel is simply the implementation of the original plan to strengthen the National Guard’s Naval Command with modern surface vessels. READ MORE
Domestic violence reports rise in Cyprus as police panic button sees first emergency use Cases increased in 2025 but stayed below 4,000, as authorities credit greater trust in police and new support tools. Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Ankara air crash investigation leads to detention of Cypriot flight attendant Flight attendant questioned by Turkish counterterrorism authorities in connection with the crash of a plane carrying a Libyan ... Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Paphos EOA flooded with reports of unusually high water consumption Officials say hidden leaks are a frequent cause of unexpectedly high water bills Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Police warn of dangerous icy roads leading to Troodos Freezing temperatures have left vehicles stranded and made mountain routes hazardous for drivers. Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Drugs hidden in plain sight as authorities seize narcotics-soaked paper sheets Nearly 1,000 drug-infused paper sheets confiscated in Larnaca. Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Snow transforms Cyprus’ mountains overnight Troodos, Agros and nearby villages wake up to winter scenes as cold snap grips the island. Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Disabled mother still without pension 10 years on, despite court rulings Bureaucratic delays and legal missteps leave a mother of two in limbo as the state is ordered to act, again Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
1,800 scholarship applications pending after First Lady’s resignation Managing Committee urges uninterrupted processing of applications, emphasizes transparency and safeguards for eligible students ... Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Two people spotted lying on flatbed of moving truck in Limassol Video shows one person sprawled and another dangling limbs off the side, highlighting a dangerous and illegal stunt on city ... Newsroom 13/01/2026 | NEWS
Political fallout continues over video linking Christodoulides to campaign funds Resignations, investigations and party clashes keep tensions high as Cyprus reels from leaked footage. Apostolos Tomaras 13/01/2026 | NEWS
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