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61. Greek jets intercept drone, US Embassy locked down for safety (update)

Two Greek F-16 fighter jets intercepted a drone before it entered Cypriot airspace, government sources said Wednesday, in the latest sign of how rising regional tensions are increasingly affecting the island....

62. US turns to Cyprus to help evacuate Americans from Middle East

The United States has asked Cyprus to assist American citizens seeking to leave conflict-hit countries in the Middle East, as regional tensions continue to escalate, journalist Michalis Ignatiou said Tuesday....

63. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

64. Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

Georgetown University is establishing a branch in Greece in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), according to an application submitted to the Education Ministry for the creation of a university legal entity....

65. Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Athens has deployed some of the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Cyprus in a move aimed at reinforcing the air defense umbrella of the Republic of Cyprus....

66. Children's charity founder gets 9½-year sentence but can stay out of jail if he pays

The founder of Ark of the World, a well-known charity that runs homes and support programs for vulnerable children and families, has been handed a 9-and-a-half-year prison sentence after an appeals court found him guilty of a string of offenses linked to disciplinary practices inside the group’s facilities....

67. When your salary lasts for only 18 days

In 1984, with Margaret Thatcher as British prime minister, a newly elected Tory MP, Matthew Parris, conducted a Thatcherite-inspired experiment....

68. Israeli ''Tehran'' producer dies suddenly in Greece

The television world is mourning Dana Eden, the Israeli producer and co-creator of the spy drama “Tehran,” who died unexpectedly while in Athens for filming, according to a report in The Times of Israel. She was 52....

69. 38-year-old loses transplant after emergency flight to Athens cannot be secured

A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....

70. Aegean Airlines returns to Paphos with new flights to Athens

Good news for travelers and locals alike: Aegean Airlines is returning to Paphos this summer, reconnecting the city with Athens and expanding its presence in Cyprus....

71. The month of scandals that shook Cyprus

It started with an assault allegation. It ended with resignations, suspended mayors, police probes, leaked videos, and a political system scrambling to contain the damage....

72. New twist in Greek espionage case as ‘Shadow figure’ believed to be a woman

A new and unexpected twist has emerged in the espionage case that has shaken Greece’s armed forces, following the arrest of a top-ranking Air Force officer accused of selling state secrets....

73. Windows into the past: Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique genetic time capsule

Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....

74. Greece, Turkey and the mind of Donald Trump

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...

75. Bank of Cyprus shares surge to 15-year high

When the investment fund Lone Star Funds “courted” Bank of Cyprus in the summer of 2022, offering just under €2 per share, well above its market price at the time, it clearly saw potential. ...

76. Why Greek and Cypriot police are coordinating more closely

In early December, Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis visited Cyprus, accompanied by senior officers from Greece’s Organized Crime Division (DAOE). ...

77. Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....

78. Cocaine disguised as board games snared on way to Cyprus

Greek authorities have uncovered a cocaine shipment bound for Cyprus after intercepting two suspicious parcels at Athens International Airport....

79. How Vassiliou founded the University of Cyprus...against all odds

The second half of the 1980s can fairly be described as a period of renewal and opening up on many fronts in Cyprus. One of the most significant developments of that era was the creation of the University of Cyprus, which, after years of debate, disagreements, and delays, was finally established in 1989....

80. Phone scam in Athens used equipment hidden in car trunk

A sophisticated phone scam that netted hundreds of euros from unsuspecting victims in Athens is a reminder that anyone, anywhere, could fall prey to cyber trickery, Cyprus included. ...

81. MP Nikos Sykas waives parliamentary immunity as investigation presses on

DISY MP Nikos Sykas announced on Saturday that he is voluntarily waiving his parliamentary immunity, saying he wants the investigation into allegations of violence to move forward “freely and without delay.”...

82. A Nicosia mansion finds new life in the heart of the city

In the heart of Nicosia, just steps from the iconic Venetian walls, stands one of the city’s most distinctive architectural gems....

83. UN sees ''new window'' on Cyprus problem after years of stalemate

After years of deadlock and the longest freeze in peace talks Cyprus has ever seen, the United Nations says something has shifted, cautiously, but noticeably....

84. Assault complaint against MP Sykas withdrawn, but legal action continues

A complaint filed against MP Nikos Sykas has been withdrawn by his partner just days after it was submitted, according to information from judicial sources. ...

85. Scientific Symposium of the School of Medicine of European University Cyprus in View of the Cyprus EU Presidency 2026

A major scientific symposium focusing on cardiovascular health will be held on 8 January 2026 at the Presidential Palace, under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Cyprus....

86. Even in Cyprus’s Dead Zone, life finds a way to be cultivated

In Evrychou, located inside the Dead Zone, has remained untouched by pesticides, fertilizers, or modern agricultural intervention....

87. NATO and EU wary while Cyprus prepares to take EU Presidency

NATO and European Union officials are expressing concern ahead of Cyprus taking over the rotating presidency of the EU Council in January, amid fears that long-standing tensions with Turkey could complicate Europe’s defense agenda at a critical moment....

88. Israelis are flying out in record numbers, and Cyprus is their go-to gateway

Flights from Israel to Cyprus are reaching eye-catching levels this year, placing the island at the heart of a major surge in regional air travel, and making it the most connected destination from Israeli airports worldwide....

89. Russian official warns Cyprus over support for Ukraine

A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has sharply criticized Cyprus for aligning itself with the European Union’s post-2022 policy toward Russia, warning that actions taken against Russian interests will provoke a response....

90. Nicosia becomes the nerve center of a new Eastern Med defense axis

Just hours after their leaders wrapped up a high-level summit, the military chiefs of Greece, Cyprus and Israel quietly moved things from talk to action, signing a new joint defense plan that, for the first time, zeroes in on drones, electronic warfare and next-generation threats in the Eastern Mediterranean....