ARTS & CULTURE One sculpture bears the name ''Lycurgus'', while archaeologists believe the statues may once have decorated a luxurious villa near Caesarea. Photo credit: @AntiquitiesEN Facebook Ancient marble statues discovered in Roman-era winepress in Israel Newsroom Ancient marble sculptures dating back around 1,700 years have been uncovered near Binyamina during archaeological work linked to a major transport infrastructure project. READ MORE
False alarm sparked chaos yesterday in Limassol F-16s scrambled after suspected drone triggers panic, locals say heightened tension fueled fear more than reality 05/03/2026 | NEWS
Shelter meant for emergencies looks more like a hazard than a refuge Flooded, trash-filled facility raises urgent questions about civil defense readiness. Newsroom 05/03/2026 | NEWS
Middle East war pushes oil and gas prices higher, raising fears for consumers Energy costs surge as supply fears grow, with Europe likely to feel the pinch and households bracing for higher fuel and ... Newsroom 05/03/2026 | NEWS
Cypriots packing emergency backpacks Civil Protection and Civil Defense have issued announcements reminding the public to remain alert following the drone attack ... 05/03/2026 | NEWS
Thursday forecast: Sunshine now, showers later...the weather can’t quite decide Pleasant and mostly clear conditions today, with only a small chance of cheeky afternoon showers. Newsroom 05/03/2026 | NEWS
Municipality of Nicosia launches municipal citizens registry Residents are invited to register to receive municipal updates and emergency alerts. Newsroom 04/03/2026 | NEWS
Nationwide inspection of shelters underway as government launches mobile emergency alerts Authorities begin checks on 2,500 civil defence shelters across the island to assess readiness and safety. Newsroom 04/03/2026 | NEWS
Government to test nationwide emergency mobile alert system tonight Government will send a test message to all mobile phones at 7 p.m. as part of a new public safety warning system. Newsroom 04/03/2026 | NEWS
''Esso Safe Vision'' program reveals need for greater driver vision checks across Cyprus Press Release 04/03/2026 | NEWS
Update on operations at Larnaca and Paphos airports and current air connectivity 65 flights operating at Larnaca and 38 at Paphos, with 66 cancellations recorded across both airports. Press Release 04/03/2026 | NEWS
![A man rides a bicycle past a Civil Defense vehicle in Akrotiri village, located near RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus that was hit by a drone early Monday. [Yiannis Kourtoglou/Reuters]](assets/modules/wnp/articles/202603/27746/images/s_akrotiri_village.jpg)
