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1. Trump offers $30B to Iran to ''ditch'' the enrichment

In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....

2. Khamenei says U.S. strike on nuclear sites failed, declares victory over Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the United States struck Tehran’s nuclear facilities but “didn’t achieve much,” dismissing former President Donald Trump’s actions as “showmanship” in the wake of a recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel....

3. Trump, the Brazilians, and the Cyprus Problem

An agreement to end the war in Iran, an agreement between APOEL and the Brazilian investors. All on the same day. Coincidence? I think not....

4. Trump on Israel-Iran ceasefire: ''They don’t know what the F*** they’re doing''

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing them of breaking a ceasefire agreement he had announced just hours earlier and saying the two longtime enemies ''don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.''...

5. Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 25, wounds dozens (VIDEO)

A suicide bomber attacked a packed church on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 60, state media reported....

6. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

7. As Israel bombards Iran, Trump weighs strike that could reshape the Middle East

Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, with both sides locked in a dangerous strategic standoff while awaiting a decision from U.S. President Donald Trump on whether to launch a direct strike against Iran....

8. U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

9. Trump poised for strike on Iran as Israel urges: ‘Finish the job’

President Donald Trump has approved military plans for a potential U.S. strike on Iran, but he has not yet given the green light to carry them out. While the White House is preparing for a possible offensive “in the coming days,” officials say Trump is still hoping that the mere threat of force will push Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions....

10. Four minors held in Limassol beer hall bombing investigation

Four minors have been detained in connection with a bombing at a beer hall in the Zakaki area of Limassol, police said Monday....

11. Cyprus working to repatriate citizens from Israel and Iran

A total of 55 Cypriot citizens, 50 in Israel and five in Iran, have formally requested to be repatriated, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday....

12. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

13. Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

14. Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

In a dramatic and potentially destabilizing turn for the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation inside Iran early Friday morning, striking nuclear and military sites and killing several of Tehran’s top commanders and scientists....

15. Early-morning bomb blast damages café in Nicosia

A bomb exploded outside a café on Piraeus Street early Wednesday, police said....

16. Am I becoming a fan of Elon Musk?

Thursday was a great night. The youngest of my three kids graduated from elementary school. In celebration, we ate the most tender souvlakia Nicosia has to offer, accompanied by a cool hilltop breeze....

17. Kremlin's security shattered as Ukraine targets Russian heartland

A series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory over the weekend has exposed vulnerabilities in Moscow’s military defenses and dealt a symbolic and strategic blow to the Kremlin’s confidence, just ahead of peace talks in Istanbul....

18. Wave of overnight bombings rocks Nicosia and Limassol

Authorities were on high alert Friday after a string of overnight bombings in Nicosia and Limassol, in what appears to be a wave of arson and explosive attacks by criminal elements....

19. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

20. ''Enough is enough'': Protest outside presidential palace slams Cyprus stance on Gaza (Pics)

Chanting ''freedom for Palestine'' and dressed in red to symbolize bloodshed, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Presidential Palace on Monday night, calling out the Cypriot government’s silence over the ongoing devastation in Gaza....

21. ''Never Again'' is a reality for some and a lie for others

Where to begin when speaking of Gaza, a place descending deeper into darkness every day? Where to even start with just this past week alone?...

22. ''They’re happy in Russia'': Cypriot MEP sparks fury over shocking Ukraine comment

In a statement that's shocked many across Europe, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou claimed that Ukrainian children taken by Russian forces during the war were ''happy'' and ''wanted to go to Russia'' -- a comment that has triggered widespread condemnation and gone viral online....

23. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

24. Bomb plot suspect nabbed, he was staying in an Airbnb

Greek police have arrested a 36-year-old man linked to Saturday’s deadly bomb blast outside a bank in Thessaloniki — and it turns out, he was staying in an Airbnb....

25. What’s the deal with the weather this week?!

Ah, Wednesday evening! Okay, so here’s the deal: it’s already 33°C today, right?...

26. Authorities seize dangerous items in multi-agency operation in Trachoni, Ypsonas (PHOTOS)

27. Montblanc: Meisterstück Around the World in 80 days – Year 3

28. Another day, another alleged corruption storm as President slams Auditor’s claims

Once again, Cyprus finds itself in the shadow of controversy, with fresh corruption claims raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. This time, the storm centers around an events venue in Nicosia — and whether the President himself had anything to do with how it got its license....

29. Israeli army leads civilian tours inside occupied Syrian land

In a move sparking international attention, and concern, Israel’s army is leading guided tours for civilians deep into occupied Syrian land, turning former conflict zones into hiking destinations....

30. Cyprus woos Wall Street as bankers back presidential pitch in the U.S.

Cypriot bankers have expressed their satisfaction with President Christodoulides' recent visit to the United States, where he promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment. ...