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181. Woman rescued from sea caves in Famagusta

A woman was rescued Sunday afternoon from the Sea Caves area in Famagusta by crews from the Famagusta Fire Station, according to the Cyprus Fire Service....

182. Four aircraft deployed to battle new fire front in Limassol

A new wildfire has broken out near the Ayios Sylas industrial area in Limassol, prompting an immediate response from firefighting crews....

183. It's a finny thing: Shark spotted off Paphos coast (VIDEO)

A shark captured on video near the coast of Paphos has drawn widespread attention online, prompting public concern but reassurances from authorities....

184. EU lawmakers approve tariff hikes on Russian, Belarusian agricultural imports

The European Parliament voted Thursday to impose higher tariffs on fertilizers and select agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, aiming to curb the bloc’s reliance on imports from the two countries....

185. 57-year-old man reported missing in Nicosia

The Police have released a photograph and the personal details of a 57-year-old man who has been reported missing from his residence in Nicosia, in an effort to gather information that may assist in locating him....

186. Five prison officers remanded over discovery of confidential documents

The Nicosia District Court on Friday ordered the seven-day detention of five Central Prisons officers in connection with the unauthorized removal of confidential prison documents, following their discovery at the home of a fellow officer....

187. Wildfire near Agios Symeon (Avtepe) partially contained as authorities seek military air support (VIDEO)

Crews have managed to bring a wildfire under partial control after it erupted Friday afternoon in the area between Agios Symeon (Avtepe) and Koroveia (Kuruova) in occupied Karpasia, officials confirmed....

188. Cyprus denies conducting migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister says

The Republic of Cyprus does not engage in migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said Wednesday, pushing back on media reports suggesting otherwise....

189. Israeli Embassy’s 'green roof' project at local school ignites heated backlash

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

190. ''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos'' - and other things bishops say when suspended

''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos, I was hoping for a second chance. No, that wasn’t Fidias speaking. Nor was it a contestant on Big Brother. That was former Bishop of Paphos Tychikos, responding to the Synod's decision to suspend him from his duties....

191. Archbishop sends strong message with removal of Paphos Bishop from duties

Archbishop Georgios has sent a strong signal to members of the Holy Synod who act outside the bounds of the Church of Cyprus. ...

192. Cypriots rush to borrow as rates drop, but are banks repeating old mistakes?

As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...

193. All aboard! Cyprus–Lebanon ferry to set sail by Summer 2025

A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch in early summer 2025, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut....

194. Harvard bars international students under Trump policy shift

Cypriot students hoping to study at Harvard University next year will now need to look elsewhere. ...

195. ''He shot me'': Man names alleged killer before dying in Rafina vineyard

In a chilling twist straight out of a crime drama, a 41-year-old man managed to name his alleged killer just moments before dying from a gunshot wound to the head in a vineyard in Rafina, a semi-urban area east of Athens....

196. Beats beyond borders: How Cyprus’ DJs are uniting a divided capital

Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly achieving what decades of diplomacy have not: bringing the island’s two communities together, one party at a time. ...

197. Fake travel agent busted in €160K EuroLeague ticket scam

A 38-year-old woman is behind bars after allegedly swindling more than €160,000 from at least 50 people in a bogus ticket and travel scheme tied to the EuroLeague Final Four basketball tournament in Abu Dhabi....

198. ''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....

199. U.S. to EU: Drop your tariffs or face new trade war, Financial Times reports

In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....

200. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTE – FLY TO SPAIN FROM CYPRUS THIS OCTOBER!

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in the EMEA region , is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new route from Larnaca to Barcelona, Spain, launching this October....

201. It’s Friday morning; sun’s out, sanity’s gone

It’s Friday morning. Even if you don’t have a headache, you have a headache. The sun is already clocked in, ready to make you regret every decision that led to living anywhere south of Scandinavia....

202. Cyprus launches national campaign to combat ‘silent killer’ hypertension

In observance of World Hypertension Day, health leaders in Cyprus have launched a nationwide campaign urging the public to take blood pressure seriously, literally....

203. British Base authorities say Lady’s Mile swimming waters deemed safe

Swimming waters at Lady’s Mile beach are safe for bathing, the British Bases said Tuesday, citing recent test results that show a marked improvement in water quality....

204. Nations cry foul over Israel’s Eurovision public vote win

Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....

205. Boat pursuit off Cape Greco ends in arrest following gunfire

Cypriot authorities arrested one person Wednesday afternoon following a maritime pursuit off the southeastern coast of the island that involved warning shots....

206. King’s Gardens: A Prime Investment in the Heart of Nicosia

207. Increasing Total Housing Supply Is Key to Tackling the Housing Crisis

Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its housing crisis, with property prices on the rise and supply struggling to meet existing demand. ...

208. “Have you ever been to Ukraine?”: MEP Fidias Panayiotou under fire for controversial stance

Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under growing scrutiny for his controversial statements and actions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with critics accusing him of echoing pro-Russian narratives and dodging serious questions....

209. Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....

210. Have we lost our minds? Or worse, our humanity?

A friend called me early this morning and said, ''I’m really starting to hate the world.'' It was the caffeine kick I needed to jolt me wide awake....