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451. Missing 82-year-old man found safe in Limassol

An 82-year-old man who had been reported missing Friday afternoon was found safe later that evening with the help of a citizen, police said....

452. Woman killed in explosion at Thessaloniki parking lot

A 38-year-old woman who was seriously injured in an explosion early this morning in central Thessaloniki has died from her injuries....

453. Cyprus hits employers with massive €156,000 in fines over illegal employment

Authorities in Cyprus have fined 24 employers a total of €156,000 and filed charges after discovering 34 foreign nationals working illegally during a week-long immigration enforcement campaign....

454. Turkish Cypriots tell Erdogan 'no' to political Islam

Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots marched through occupied Nicosia on Friday to protest what they call Ankara’s imposition of political Islam and interference in their secular way of life, ahead of an expected visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....

455. Protest outside Presidential Palace against President’s visit to Israel

A protest outside the Presidential Palace on Friday afternoon called for President Nikos Christodoulides to cancel his planned trip to Israel, citing international legal concerns and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ...

456. Passenger arrested after disruption on flight from Gatwick to Larnaca

A passenger was arrested after causing a disturbance on an EasyJet flight from Gatwick to Larnaca on Thursday night, prompting the airline to return the aircraft to the U.K. without passengers, authorities said....

457. 82-year-old man reported missing in Limassol

458. Humanitarian ship bound for Gaza reportedly hit by Israeli drone strike in international waters (VIDEO)

A ship owned by a Cypriot company helped extinguish a fire on a vessel carrying humanitarian aid and activists that was reportedly struck by drones in international waters off Malta, a Cypriot rescue official said Friday....

459. Cyprus Police helicopter returns from firefighting mission in Israel

A Cyprus Police helicopter returned to Larnaca Airport on Friday evening after assisting Israeli authorities in battling wildfires....

460. Momentum for green cities begins where the pavement ends

We are still thousands of tree plantings away from being able to say that urban greenery in our bleak concrete jungles is even remotely satisfactory, respectable, or capable of meeting the ever-growing demands of the climate crisis. ...

461. Weighting for change: Cyprus feels the heavy burden of obesity

Obesity in Cyprus has reached 16.9% of the population, according to the country’s first National Nutrition Survey, released Friday by the Research and Education Institute “Health of the Child.” ...

462. Nicosia nabs top spot in Cyprus's priciest property sales for March

Nicosia topped the charts in March with the most expensive property sale in Cyprus, a whopping €29.3 million office transaction in the central district of Agioi Omologites, according to property data firm Ask Wire....

463. Stone age surprise in Akamas as discovery shakes up island's prehistoric history

It turns out Akamas wasn’t the quiet backwater of ancient Cyprus after all. A new archaeological dig in the northwest part of the peninsula has unearthed artifacts so significant, they’re already changing the narrative on Cyprus’ early prehistory and could change how future development unfolds in the area....

464. TEKNOFEST lands in Turkish-occupied north

Aviation, drones, and digital dreams took over the old Ercan Airport in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus on Wednesday as TEKNOFEST, a major technology and aviation festival organized by Turkey, officially opened its doors for the first time on the island....

465. Rain drenches Cyprus, Makarios Stadium now a mini lake

Well, that escalated quickly. One minute we were sweating through the dust, the next we were watching a full-blown thunderstorm take over Cyprus, and wow, did it deliver...

466. Jumbo eyes Larnaca and Protaras for future expansion, but no timeline yet

Retail giant Jumbo has confirmed its interest in opening two new stores in Cyprus, one in Larnaca and another in Protaras, but clarified that there’s no set plan or timeframe at this stage. ...

467. Christodoulides to woo Cypriot talent abroad at London ‘Brain Gain’ event

President Nikos Christodoulides is inviting Cypriots living in the UK to a special event in London on Wednesday, May 21, as part of the government’s "Brain Gain" initiative....

468. Altia: Successful Annual Business Lunch with Real Estate Partners

Altia’s annual business lunch with real estate partners was successfully held on April 29, 2025, in Nicosia. ...

469. East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition 2025: Another Milestone for Cyprus’ Shipping Industry

The 11th East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition, organized by Fameline Holding Group under the auspices of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping and coordinated by Thoosa Events, concluded successfully at the GrandResort in Limassol....

470. Cyprus first to lend a hand as Israel battles devastating wildfires

As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...

471. Freedom24 makes waves in thrilling winter regatta finale

On the 27th of April in Limassol Marina the final stage of the Fareast 28R Cyprus Winter Grand Prix regatta came to an end. The fastest team was the Estonian Clean Energy team led by former European and World Champion Mati Sepp....

472. Desalination units loaded up and headed to Cyprus

In a timely boost to Cyprus’s water woes, the United Arab Emirates has begun shipping 15 mobile desalination units to the island, after a swift deal struck between the two countries....

473. ''If we keep going like this, no one will have a better life in Europe,'' Finnish minister

Finland’s Interior Minister Marie Radanen didn’t mince words when speaking about Europe’s migration challenges, warning that the current path could lead to a breakdown of the very future so many seek here....

474. US Ambassador to Cyprus gets powerful Ukraine role, and that’s good news for Cyprus

In a move that shows just how much trust Washington has in her, US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis has just been handed a second, extremely high-stakes job: America’s top diplomat in war-torn Ukraine....

475. Wait...it’s Friday? The weather's just as confused as we are

Good Sunday, everyone...wait, no… Monday? Actually, it’s Friday. If you're still disoriented from Thursday’s midweek holiday and feeling like you’ve time-travelled into next week, rest assured: Cyprus is right there with you. ...

476. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

477. Trump is my friend, says Erdogan, as he backs two-state solution for Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, praised former U.S. President Donald Trump as a close ally, and signaled growing defense and economic cooperation with Italy, during a press briefing on his return flight from Rome....

478. 50% of recyclables in Koshi are landfilled

50% of recyclable products sent to Koshi are being landfilled in the cell at the factory there, while recyclables from Limassol and Paphos, at least in recent months, are being exported abroad for management....

479. Echinococcus detected in dogs in Kampos, lawmakers warn

Lawmakers on Wednesday were briefed on cases of echinococcus detected in dogs in the Kampos Tsakkistras area, prompting warnings for livestock farmers and dog trainers to take extra precautions....

480. Till fraud do us part: Woman wanted in sham marriage cases extradited to Cyprus

A woman wanted in connection with a series of sham marriages linked to human trafficking was extradited from the United Kingdom to Cyprus early Tuesday, authorities said....