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151. Cyprus faces EU fines over toxic landfills, 12 years and still no cleanup

The European Commission has had enough. Back in 2013, the European Court of Justice found that Cyprus had violated EU waste rules at two landfill sites in Kotsiatis and Vati. ...

152. End of an Era: ERA department stores changing hands for just €1, but there’s more to the story

In a surprising but strategic move, Ermes Department Stores Plc announced that it is selling off all four ERA department stores to Gencom Ltd., and the official sale price is just €1....

153. Chicago’s Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, was elected the 267th pope on Wednesday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church....

154. Cyprus extends breastfeeding work breaks for working mothers to one year post-childbirth

Cyprus’ House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Thursday extending the right for working mothers to take one hour of daily leave for breastfeeding or childcare from nine to twelve months after childbirth or adoption....

155. White smoke, new hope as Vatican welcomes new Pope

A plume of white smoke curling into the Roman sky signaled the moment millions of Catholics around the world were waiting for — the election of a new Pope....

156. Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends aims to help leaders navigate complex workplace tensions

Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends, Turning tensions into triumphs: Helping leaders transform uncertainty into opportunity, explores how workers, managers, executives and organisations are navigating today’s biggest workplace challenges....

157. Parliament debates push for unified transparency portal

A bill aiming to boost government transparency by mandating the publication of all public sector decisions and administrative acts on a single digital platform was discussed Wednesday in Parliament’s Institutions Committee....

158. Trump pushes to 'rebrand' the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf

President Donald Trump is preparing to stir diplomatic waters during his upcoming trip to the Middle East by pushing for a controversial name change: the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf....

159. ''We build relations with countries, not individuals''

In recent days, controversy has stirred over the President of the Republic’s visit to the Israeli Prime Minister, sparked by a specific segment of the public and by AKEL, which seems unable to grasp the geopolitical realities at play. ...

160. New law could let parties spend over €1 million in 2026 elections

Proposed changes to Cyprus’ electoral law, including a significant increase in campaign spending limits for parliamentary candidates, are nearing final approval ahead of the 2026 elections....

161. Greek universities set up shop in Cyprus, but this time, you’ll pay tuition

In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....

162. Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....

163. Israel greenlights full Gaza takeover, sparking fears of escalation

Israel’s government has approved a controversial plan to fully capture the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unknown period of time, an aggressive military move that would drastically expand its ongoing operations and likely deepen international concerns....

164. Altia strengthens its presence with a dynamic participation in REALTYon Expo 2025

165. 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. ...

166. ''A Turkish Ambassador of America in Cyprus'': Anastasiades hits back at ex-U.S. envoy’s claims

Former President Nicos Anastasiades has hit back at the explosive claims made by former U.S. Ambassador John Koenig, questioning both the timing and motive behind the American diplomat’s scathing comments....

167. Cyprus gets back on track with three stalled mega projects

After months of setbacks and stalled progress, three of Cyprus’ biggest public works projects are getting a fresh start. ...

168. Transport Ministry to relaunch electric car grants after public backlash

The Cypriot government is preparing new grant schemes to support the purchase of electric cars, following criticism over its recent decision to scale back an earlier subsidy program due to low uptake....

169. Ex-U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, John Koenig: ''I was right about Anastasiades''

It’s not every day that a former U.S. ambassador publicly unloads on a head of state, but John Koenig, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015, has done just that....

170. Banks extend protection for stranded property buyers until July 2025

Stranded property buyers have been given a fresh lifeline, as Cyprus’ banks have agreed to extend the freeze on property sales and repossessions until the end of July 2025....

171. Schengen within reach, but Cyprus hits the Green Line wall

Cyprus is making steady progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, but major hurdles still stand in the way before it can fully lift border controls with the rest of the European Union. ...

172. ‘They buried our children’: Grief and fury as trial over hotel collapse that killed 35 students grinds on

The trial surrounding the Grand Isias Hotel collapse continues to stir public outrage more than two years after the tragedy, which killed dozens, many of them students and teachers, during the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquake....

173. Why electric vehicle grants are being put on hold

The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...

174. From brain drain to brain gain: Cyprus rolls out incentives to bring talent home

The Cypriot government has approved a plan to offer tax breaks to citizens working abroad in a bid to reverse the country’s “brain drain,” a government spokesperson said Wednesday....

175. Cyprus foreign companies pledge 30% local workforce by 2027

Cyprus has seen undeniable growth in foreign companies, and the economic benefits are clearly outweighing any potential downsides. ...

176. Ayia Napa pharmacies to stay open longer year-round

The long-standing confusion over pharmacy hours in Ayia Napa, especially during the busy tourist months, is finally being cleared up. ...

177. ChatGPT told her the coffee said ‘affair’, so she filed for divorce

In a plot twist worthy of a modern Greek tragedy (or maybe just a very weird rom-com), a woman in Greece has filed for divorce, not after catching her husband cheating, but after ChatGPT told her he might be... by reading their coffee cups....

178. Thanasis’s mother vows to take justice into her own hands

More than 18 years after the mysterious death of army conscript Thanasis Nikolaou, his family is refusing to let his story end in silence....

179. FDA to phase out artificial food dyes, approve natural alternatives

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...

180. Israel’s silence on Pope Francis’ death raises eyebrows

As condolence messages for Pope Francis poured in from world leaders, many noticed something missing, almost complete silence from Israel’s top officials....