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211. 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....

212. Abbas names Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy

On Saturday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas officially named his trusted ally, Hussein al-Sheikh, as his deputy, setting him up as the most likely successor. ...

213. Christodoulides walks a diplomatic tightrope with high-stakes visit to Israel

President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....

214. 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. ...

215. World leaders and refugees gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

Dignitaries, royalty, and marginalized communities will fill St. Peter’s Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the socially conscious pontiff who led the Catholic Church for more than a decade and died Monday at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure....

216. When the flames start to lick at flesh and the radicalization of young men

What is happening with teenage and young men in our country, and across Europe more broadly? ...

217. The Water Dragon, Christodoulides, and the Easter bonfires

We’ve solved the water crisis, said the President, and just like that, my aunt grabbed the hose and went back to her favorite hobby: watering the dirt and the yard!...

218. 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. ...

219. UAE to gift Cyprus mobile desalination unit for 2025 water needs

A mobile desalination unit from the United Arab Emirates will soon be arriving in Cyprus, and it’s coming free of charge. ...

220. ''He was one of us”: Cyprus mourns Pope Francis

From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...

221. Paphos: Missing tourist's boat found, search continues for man

The boat of a man who went missing in the waters of Chrysochou Bay has been located, though he remains unaccounted for....

222. Foreign-owned hair salons draw scrutiny over operating hours, lack of oversight

The Pancyprian Federation of Hairdressers and Barbers is raising concerns about what it describes as unfair competition from hair salons and barbershops operated by foreign nationals....

223. Media Ethics Committee issues warning to Turkish News Agency for mistranslation of ‘Invaders’ to ‘Turks'

Turkish Cypriot opposition leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday condemned Archbishop Georgios’ Easter message as “provocative” and “divisive,” accusing the Church of Cyprus of overstepping its bounds and complicating efforts toward reunification....

224. 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....

225. Why the U.S.-China trade war matters to Cyprus and Europe

As the United States sharpens its rhetoric against China’s trade practices, reviving a tariff-heavy policy rooted in the Trump years, global markets are once again bracing for impact. ...

226. Six “foreigners” living in Cyprus keep their Easter traditions alive

In a country like Cyprus, long a crossroads of cultures, thousands of people from all corners of the globe have built new lives here....

227. Larnaca Airport chaos as Easter travel meets classic Cyprus ''preparation''

Ah, Easter in Cyprus. A time for candlelight, family meals, and—if you’re flying through Larnaca Airport—plenty of waiting around, confusion, and gritted teeth....

228. The slow erasure of old Nicosia: As gentrification creeps through the old town

I remember one winter afternoon in 2004, sitting beside the Faneromeni church, I think it was February, eating tangerines I’d bought from an elderly street vendor while waiting for two friends. ...

229. Cyprus makes its move in the age of AI

Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....

230. President unveils ''Brain Gain'' campaign and Silicon Valley ties at economic conference

Cyprus is aiming high with a bold economic strategy that puts young people, innovation, and foreign investment at the center of the island’s future....

231. From summer hotspot to all-year hub

Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....

232. U.S. officials in Cyprus for final checks before visa-free travel greenlight

A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...

233. Luxury villas in occupied North selling for millions, but not for the locals

Ultra-luxury villas in the occupied areas of Cyprus are being snapped up for eye-watering prices, with some homes going for as much as £6 million (or over 300 million Turkish lira), particularly in sought-after locations like Kyrenia and Trikomo....

234. Cyprus proves its role as crisis hub in major multinational drill (video)

Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....

235. Two worlds, one journey: Cyprus meets Cambodia

Cyprus and Cambodia may be worlds apart, but they’re finding common ground in a shared mission: to redefine travel, trade, and cultural exchange....

236. ''They’re kissing my ass'': Trump boasts about trade talks (video)

In true Donald Trump fashion, the former U.S. President lit a firestorm overnight, not with policy, but with his words....

237. Oroklini detainees to be repatriated, authorities say

Three people arrested in connection with disturbances at an apartment complex in Oroklini, in the Larnaca District, will be repatriated immediately, authorities said Monday....

238. Turkey irked by Greece–Cyprus power cable plans near Karpathos

239. Postal package packed with pot: Pursuit of person pending

Testimony has been obtained against an individual, and a court-issued arrest warrant has been issued for the person, who is now wanted by authorities....

240. Violent confrontation in Oroklini leaves man seriously injured, infant hospitalized (videos)

A violent confrontation erupted on Saturday at an apartment complex in Oroklini, Larnaca, leaving a foreign man seriously injured and a 9-month-old infant hospitalized as a precaution....