DIPLOMACY ‘The sky’s the limit’: Christodoulides touts U.S. ties as Trump shares interview Newsroom President Nikos Christodoulides says Cyprus has never been closer to the United States—and an interview setting out that message has received a boost from Donald Trump himself. READ MORE
Cyprus has already seized more cocaine this year than in all of 2025 With five months still to go, police have confiscated 83 kilos of cocaine, while hashish seizures have surged and a new ... Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Calling in sick under the microscope as government targets abuse in public sector Justice Minister says unions will be called in for talks in September, but both sides insist genuinely sick workers should ... Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
More than 4,200 apply for mortgage-to-rent scheme as deadline extended Hundreds rushed to apply in the final days, prompting authorities to give struggling homeowners until Sept. 30 to submit ... Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Ever wonder where your tax money goes? In 2025, nearly €1 billion went to health alone, while millions were paid to universities, municipalities, bus companies, ... Hector Georgiou 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Reshuffle drama went down to the wire as parties fought for influence Last-minute pressure changed Christodoulides’ plans, with DIKO emerging stronger, EDEK holding on and more DISY-linked figures ... Oriana Papantoniou 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Oil prices tumble, but when will Cyprus drivers feel it at the pump? Brent has fallen more than 12% this week as hopes grow for progress over the Strait of Hormuz, but cheaper crude does not ... Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Family holiday in Limassol ends in tragedy after swimmer disappears at sea A 34-year-old Jerusalem man was found by a motorized paraglider after relatives spent about two hours searching the water ... Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
Wednesday wind-down: Inland highs settle to a breathing-room 38°C Low cloud patches return tonight as a stable, comfortable stretch takes over through Saturday. Newsroom 05/08/2026 | NEWS
''Raptors for LIFE'' launches to protect Cyprus’ endangered birds of prey EU-backed project brings together six organisations to combat poisoning, electrocution and other major threats. Newsroom 04/08/2026 | NEWS
Christodoulides unveils new Cabinet in reshuffle Four new ministers and deputy ministers appointed. Newsroom 04/08/2026 | NEWS
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