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1. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Mandria

Bean Bar has opened a new pop-up store within the Alphamega Hypermarket of Mandria in Paphos, vigorously continuing its strategic expansion plan. This marks the brand’s 22nd store and the second in Paphos district, following the opening of a pop-up store at the American University of Beirut....

2. Cyprus warns of a growing counterfeit halloumi flood from Latin America

Cyprus’s Environmental Movement has warned that halloumi could face increased competition from counterfeit products if the EU moves forward with the Mercosur trade agreement without stronger protections for geographical indications....

3. Four heavyweights battle for Paphos marina megaproject

Four investors have officially thrown their hats into the ring for the long-awaited Paphos marina, a project the government hopes will finally turn the Potima area of Kissonerga into a major yachting hub in the eastern Mediterranean....

4. After 25 years, EU moves ahead with massive South America trade deal

After 25 years of tough, stop-and-go negotiations, EU countries on Friday moved closer to sealing a massive trade deal with South America, an agreement that could reshape markets for Cypriot farmers, food producers, and exporters....

5. Maduro in U.S. custody as world reacts to shock arrest

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered a fast-moving international crisis, with world leaders sharply divided and emergency diplomatic talks now underway....

6. Eight holiday dining spots in Cyprus to make your Christmas and New Year sparkle

The holiday season in Cyprus is all about cozy gatherings, laughter, and, of course, delicious food. If you’re looking to step out of the kitchen this Christmas or New Year, these eight restaurants across Limassol, Nicosia, and Paphos promise festive dinners that hit all the right notes....

7. New Bean Bar store opens at the Mall of Cyprus

Another store is added to the beloved Bean Bar chain, which has been established as a reference point for coffee lovers all around Cyprus....

8. Bean Bar offers brunch and delicious food options that stand out

Bean Bar offers some delicious surprises to satisfy every taste preference. The new, updated menu available at the chain’s two flagship stores on Makariou Avenue in Nicosia and Kolonakiou Avenue in Limassol stands out for its unique flavours and high-quality ingredients. ...

9. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Kamares

Bean Bar continues to expand its presence in the Cypriot market, sending its good… vibes to even more areas across Cyprus. ...

10. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....

11. Malaria’s shadow lingers as Greece faces imported case threat

Malaria, eradicated in Greece since 1974, remains eliminated despite annual imported cases, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported....

12. Fewer kids getting vaccinated worldwide, experts warn Cyprus not immune

Fewer children around the world are getting vaccinated, and health experts say that’s putting millions of young lives at risk, even in countries like Cyprus, where coverage is still high....

13. Phedon Phedonos sounds the alarm: Drugs in schools, fake degrees on the rise

In a fiery new round of revelations, Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Faidonos has raised the alarm over what he says is rampant drug trafficking in Cyprus’ schools and an emerging academic scandal he calls the new ''Golden Degrees.''...

14. Paphos Mayor accuses police of breach and political cover-up

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has launched a scathing attack on the chief of police, accusing him of breaking a promise, compromising his safety, and politicizing law enforcement, all while raising the alarm on alleged money laundering in Cyprus by Latin American drug cartels....

15. Cyprus, caught in drug cartel crossfire, says Paphos Mayor

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made explosive claims that Cyprus is now part of an international money laundering network used by Latin American drug cartels....

16. Global VC investment rises in Q1’25 on back of record-setting $40 billion Open AI deal, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse

Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....

17. New Bean Bar opens in Larnaca

Bean Bar is expanding its presence in the market, spreading its unique… vibes to more and more areas across Cyprus. ...

18. Did you see Rihanna in Cyprus last week? Neither did we, but you might’ve thought so

It wasn’t Rihanna who took the stage in Cyprus on May 16, but for over 2,000 fans at EATmosphere in Nicosia, it might as well have been....

19. An American Pope but not Trump's

When I heard the news that the new pope was American, I was stunned....

20. As white smoke rose, Cyprus was there too

On Thursday afternoon, just like the day before, thousands of faithful from around the world filled St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican and the streets surrounding it, ...

21. 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....

22. ''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. ...

23. Cyprus sees investment boom as foreign companies flock to the island

The investment scene in Cyprus is off to a strong start in 2025, with foreign investors showing increased enthusiasm for setting up businesses on the island....

24. 73-year-old woman and daughter lead family-run sex trafficking ring in Athens

In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...

25. New Bean Bar opens at the University of Nicosia

26. EU eyes embassy staff cuts to refocus on strategic regions

The European Union is considering reducing staff at many of its embassies to refocus resources on strategically important regions, a move sparking concerns about its global influence, particularly in Africa and Latin America. ...

27. 200 foreign companies and 1,200 new jobs in Cyprus in six months

Cyprus is experiencing a surge in foreign investment, with approximately 200 international companies establishing operations in the country during the first half of the year. ...

28. Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...

29. Will we choose unity or division?

Today, as Americans head to the polls, I find myself reflecting on what my country means to me, even from my home here in Cyprus. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona (a largely Republican-leaning state), to a Filipino mother and an American father with British roots, ...

30. Trump accuses Democrats of dismissing his voters as ‘garbage’ in Wisconsin rally

Dressed as a sanitation worker and stepping into the cab of a garbage truck, former President Donald Trump took aim at Democrats on Wednesday......