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31. 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Cyprus

A moderate earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday afternoon, shaking parts of the island but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries....

32. Larnaca’s skyline set to rise with new twin towers project

Larnaca is about to get a major facelift as plans move forward for a new luxury residential project featuring two soaring 20-storey buildings....

33. Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

A fire broke out on a boat near Larnaca Marina on Sunday afternoon, sending up thick plumes of smoke, but you wouldn’t know it from the relaxed mood on the beach just a few hundred meters away....

34. Larnaca apartment severely damaged in early morning fire

An early morning fire caused extensive damage to an apartment in Larnaca on Sunday, prompting a large response from local fire crews....

35. Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

36. Larnaca on the rise as new homes fuel real estate boom

Larnaca is quickly becoming one of Cyprus’ hottest property markets, with demand and prices for newly built homes climbing sharply in early 2025....

37. No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....

38. Stranded young tourists evacuated aboard luxury liner Crown Iris, escorted by Israeli Navy

A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....

39. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

40. Foreign Ministry repatriates 22 Cypriots from Israel and Iran

A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....

41. Smart meters continue to roll out across Cyprus

The Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) is picking up the pace with its smart meter rollout, announcing that from Tuesday, installations will expand to more neighborhoods in all districts of the island....

42. U.S. planes in Cyprus for civilian evacuations, not military ops, officials say

Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed Wednesday that American military transport planes are stationed in Cyprus, but stressed they are not here for combat missions....

43. Police officers suspended after sex in patrol car captured on video

Two police officers have been suspended following the circulation of a video appearing to show sexual activity taking place inside a patrol car, police said Monday....

44. Larnaca's steamiest patrol yet caught on camera

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, a viral video making the rounds on Cypriot social media appears to show two people getting intimately acquainted in the front seat of a police patrol car, and yes, it’s exactly as wild as it sounds....

45. Cyprus scores a global win…then trips over its own diplomatic shoelaces

After the meeting with Biden, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly a home run, we were treated to what’s being billed as another major political development, ...

46. Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

47. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

48. Possible missile activity reportedly seen from Cyprus

A Facebook post shared late Friday in the “Weather Enthusiasts of Cyprus” group drew attention after several users described seeing what they believed to be possible missile activity over the eastern Mediterranean....

49. Arrest made five years after supermarket theft

A 44-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of goods worth €181,000 from a supermarket in the Larnaca district between 2020 and 2021, police said....

50. Flights canceled, US and European flights rerouted to Cyprus

Flights between Israel and Cyprus were canceled on Friday, and planes from Europe and the U.S. were rerouted to Larnaca and Paphos airports after Israel launched a major overnight strike on Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region....

51. New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Center of the European University Cyprus....

52. SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....

53. Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale luxury houses and other residential properties in Nicosia, Paphos, and Larnaca....

54. Car stolen after being left running outside kiosk in Nicosia

Police in Nicosia are investigating the theft of a car that was left parked with the keys in the ignition, while authorities in Larnaca are probing a separate case involving the theft of cash and personal items from a parked vehicle....

55. 75-year-old in serious condition after being hit during charity bike race

A 75-year-old man is in serious condition after he was struck by a bicycle during a charity cycling race in Ormidia on Saturday....

56. Quick-thinking officer pulls elderly woman and caregiver from burning apartment

A Game and Fauna Service patrol officer is being praised for rescuing two people from a burning apartment early Friday in Larnaca....

57. Police seize dozens of THC, CBD products from Larnaca kiosk

Police have seized 83 packages containing substances believed to include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) during a raid on a kiosk in Larnaca, authorities said Saturday....

58. Heads up! Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30, as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines....

59. New EU rules mean less compensation for travelers

If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, hoping your flight goes smoothly, here’s something to keep in mind: the EU just agreed on new rules that cut the amount airlines have to pay passengers when flights are delayed....

60. COSMOS Insurance organizes a voluntary blood donation in Larnaca.

As part of its commitment to social responsibility and ongoing contribution to society, COSMOS Insurance is organizing a voluntary blood donation in collaboration with the Larnaca Blood Donation Center...