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271. New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, a bill designed to elevate the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy and strengthen partnerships with countries in the region, including Cyprus....

272. EAC Chairman admits project costs overstated, downplays need for tariff hike

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is set to review potential electricity tariff adjustments this week, but EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said he does not expect a rate increase will be necessary....

273. Lufthansa flight flew without conscious pilot for 10 minutes, report says

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville was left without an alert pilot for about 10 minutes in February after the co-pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit, according to a report released Thursday by Spanish aviation authorities....

274. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...

275. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

276. University of Limassol Inaugurates Department of Psychology, Marking a Milestone in Academic Excellence

The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly announced the official inauguration of its Department of Psychology during a distinguished ceremony held at the Elias Beach Hotel in Limassol....

277. Michelin-star chef Kazuyuki Tanaka takes over Cap St. Georges for two-night culinary showcase

Cap St. Georges Hotel & Resort is set to welcome the renowned Michelin-starred chef Kazuyuki Tanaka for the highly anticipated Sky Stars Culinary event on the 30th and 31st of May....

278. Andreas Neocleous, Omiros Pissarides, Eirini Hadjisavva, and Marios Tannousis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

279. Christodoulides to Erdogan: ''It’s up to us now''

In a rare and unexpected exchange, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday during the European Political Community Summit in Tirana, Albania....

280. New brand identity: CRIVIT on the way to becoming the strongest movement brand in Europe

The CRIVIT brand presents the launch of the first international omnichannel campaign, "FIND YOUR MOVE". The campaign brings the joy of movement to TV screens, social media, and Lidl stores in over 30 countries. ...

281. Kangaroo killing case: Three arraigned, two more still wanted

Three people were arraigned on Friday before the Famagusta District Court in connection with the disturbing case of a kangaroo being butchered in an apartment parking lot....

282. Two major roads near completion, set to transform travel across Cyprus (video)

Two key road projects are nearing completion in Cyprus and are expected to significantly improve transport links and everyday life for citizens, especially in rural and mountainous areas. ...

283. Bestselling Cypriot-Australian poet launches her short story collection THE MOTHER MUST DIE in Cyprus

Award-winning poet Koraly Dimitriadis is touring Europe and spending much of her time in Cyprus to perform her poetry from her books Love and Fck Poems (also in Greek), Just Give Me The Pills, and She's Not Normal, as well as new poetry never before performed....

284. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES ITS SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PROMO

Nicosia, 16 May 2025. Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , celebrates its birthday with an unmissable promo....

285. Grigorios Kamperis, Nicholas Argyrou, George Louka and Elias Kokkinos to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

286. Freedom Holding Corp. Reaches $10 Billion Valuation on Record Share Price

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, reached an important milestone as its market capitalization surpassed $10 billion on Wednesday, May 14. ...

287. Lifesaving help at the push of a button for vulnerable seniors

Elderly people living alone or far from their families will soon have access to round-the-clock emergency help and emotional support,...

288. The Happiness & Well-Being Fair Is Back!

The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...

289. Major win for borrowers as court orders banks to stop using abusive loan terms

Thousands of borrowers across Cyprus could soon see fairer treatment from banks, thanks to a landmark court decision banning the use of abusive clauses in loan contracts....

290. Makariou Avenue set to reopen to all vehicles on weekdays, but not just yet

Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....

291. Limassol man caught with nearly 200 jerrycans of diesel in backyard

What began as a drug probe ended with a discovery that has police scratching their heads, and could be tied to the high price of diesel....

292. Friday forecast: Dusty skies, climbing temps, and a weekend mood swing

Settle in, sky-watchers and weather weirdos. We’ve got a moody atmosphere and a temperature rollercoaster heading into the weekend. ...

293. Cyprus Parliament approves bill for decentralized hospital administration

The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....

294. Agriculture Minister says water plan covers everyone, desalination units coming soon

No region in Cyprus is excluded from the government’s national water management plan, Agriculture Ministry Director General Andreas Grigoriou said Friday, responding to public concerns over the water supply in the Paphos district....

295. EU to fund expansion of Nicosia’s Pedieos Linear Park

The European Union will provide approximately €4.4 million to fund the expansion of the Pedieos Linear Park, the European Commission announced....

296. Paphos Mayor and 'Father Lucky' have a heated conversation about the renovation of Theoskepasti Square

A new satirical video is drawing laughs across Paphos, imagining a fiery, and fictional, phone call between Mayor Phedon Phedonos and Metropolitan Tychikos, the local Orthodox Church leader, over the renovation of Theoskepasti Square....

297. ‘Sharp’ rise in bullying, abuse calls to child helpline

A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....

298. The quiet city turning into Cyprus’ new investment hotspot

A new skyline is rising in Larnaca, complete with modern high-rises and upscale mixed-use developments....

299. Farm company fined after employee seriously injured on the job

A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....

300. €14 million in unpaid VAT? Gone.

Tensions ran high at the House Audit Committee on Thursday after MPs discovered that ''Blue Ocean,'' a Cyprus-based company linked to Abramovich, was dissolved in 2024 without settling a €14 million VAT bill, a debt that’s been on the books since at least 2010....