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211. US Embassy authorizes departure of non-essential staff from Cyprus amid regional tensions

The United States has authorized non-emergency government personnel and family members stationed in Cyprus to leave the island voluntarily, according to an updated travel advisory posted Wednesday morning by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia....

212. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

213. OPEN CALL 10 Years Anniversary (2016-2026)

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is planning a new series of activities/events to mark the 10th anniversary of the FANEROMENI 26 Arts Festival (2016-2026) and issues an OPEN CALL to young artists, groups, and creators to submit their proposals....

214. War moves closer as France also sends anti-missile systems and a frigate to Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up security and hosting an increasing international military presence as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, raising fears of a wider regional war just a short distance from the island....

215. India–Cyprus business summit goes ahead despite regional tensions

Even as regional tensions disrupted travel plans and kept many participants away, the India–Cyprus Business & Investment Summit 2026 moved forward Tuesday in Nicosia, underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries and a shared push to turn diplomacy into business opportunities....

216. Paphos airport evacuated amid possible drone threat; U.S. Embassy urges vigilance

Authorities evacuated Paphos International Airport and closed the airspace above the facility Monday after receiving information about a possible incoming drone, as security measures expanded across parts of Cyprus amid rising regional tensions....

217. Cattle vaccinations completed in 3-kilometer zone as foot-and-mouth response ramps up

Authorities have completed the vaccination of cattle within a three-kilometer radius of infected farms as Cyprus moves swiftly to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the Agriculture Ministry said Friday....

218. More than 360,000 surgeries since GeSY launched

With the participation of policymakers, academics, experts from Cyprus and abroad, healthcare professionals and service providers, a major health conference organized by the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) kicked off Thursday afternoon in Nicosia....

219. Can Cyprus future-proof its healthcare system? Experts gather to rethink the rules

The big question on the table Thursday afternoon was simple but urgent: how does Cyprus build a healthcare system that can survive the next decade, financially, technologically and humanly?...

220. UNIC recognized among the PRME Champions Cohort for 2026-2027

The University of Nicosia is proud to announce its selection as a PRME Champion for the 2026-2027 cohort, joining a distinguished global group of 50 PRME Signatory Members recognized for exemplary commitment to advancing responsible management education and accelerating institutional transformation aligned with the Seven Principles of PRME....

221. Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards – 24th Ceremony

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host one of the most anticipated nights on Cyprus’ social calendar: the 24th Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards, honoring the “Best of the Year” for 2025....

222. Christodoulides ready to open Kaimakli crossing, if it works for both sides

President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday he is ready to open a new crossing point in Kaimakli, but only as part of a broader package that benefits both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots....

223. Mayor warns outbreak could reach South Nicosia within days

The mayor of newly formed Municipality of South Nicosia – Dali (Lefkosia-Idalio) says it may be only a matter of days before foot-and-mouth disease reaches his municipality unless strict preventive measures hold....

224. Cyprus MPs hear first-hand accounts from freed Ukrainian prisoners

Cypriot lawmakers met on Tuesday with a visiting Ukrainian delegation of former prisoners of war, reaffirming Nicosia’s continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia....

225. Cyprus–Qatar ties turn 25, marking quiet partnership that grew into strategic alliance

A diplomatic relationship that began with a single signature in New York has quietly grown into a strategic partnership spanning energy, investment and regional cooperation....

226. Dangerous matters

It is now final. Everyone in this country is clean, incorruptible, and spotless. That is the impression being conveyed to society. And this is exactly where the complete erosion of trust in institutions and the rule of law begins, and not without reason....

227. Authorities cull 260 cattle as origin of foot-and-mouth outbreak remains under investigation

Authorities have imposed strict emergency measures around a cattle farm in Livadia, Larnaca, after laboratory tests confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in five animals, triggering a 21-day quarantine across the surrounding livestock area....

228. Nicosia tells Europe: cities know what people actually need

Ever wondered who actually fixes the potholes, deals with housing shortages, or scrambles during a heatwave? City halls do. And this week, Europe’s capital city mayors came together to remind Brussels of exactly that....

229. Outrage grows over Latchi hotel permit, authorities face criticism

What once could be dismissed as a whiff of scandal has now become a full-blown controversy in Latchi, with the local Planning Authority in Paphos accused of acting as a “state within a state” in the approval of a hotel project that has repeatedly sidestepped the law....

230. One of the largest drug seizures in years with 190kg confiscated

Cyprus authorities have uncovered one of the largest drug consignments seen in recent years, seizing more than 190 kilograms of narcotics during a coordinated operation in Nicosia....

231. With the support of Lidl Cyprus, 42.900€ were raised from the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society's Love Dinner

With absolute success and great participation, the anniversary charity Love Dinner "Under the Lights of Love" was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel, on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of service of the "Arodaphnousa" Palliative Care Centre....

232. Dine, wine & deli at the brand-new Vetrina at The Landmark Nicosia — an absolute must-visit

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is officially announcing the arrival of the brand-new dine, wine & deli Vetrina, which is coming to present guests with treasured moments of refined indulgence from morning until night. ...

233. Patient stuck 11 hours in Nicosia A&E as audit exposes hospital chaos

A midnight inspection of the General Hospitals of Nicosia and Limassol has exposed shocking gaps in patient care, from long ICU waits to a brand-new €1.5 million CT scanner that hasn’t even been used....

234. EAC crews rush to restore power as severe weather causes multiple faults

Electricity Authority of Cyprus crews have been mobilized across the island as severe weather continues to trigger repeated power network faults, according to the organization’s spokesperson, Christina Papadopoulou....

235. Exclusive Preview Presentation of the New Porsche Cayenne Electric in Cyprus

An exclusive preview presentation of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric took place on February 11th at the Destination Porsche Limassol showroom....

236. Nicosia prepares for influx of 30,000 visitors during EU Council Presidency

About 30,000 international visitors are expected to arrive in Nicosia as Cyprus takes on the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, a figure that highlights both the scale of the event and its global reach. ...

237. Legal Service to appeal Syllouris-Tziovanis acquittal, accuse court errors

The Legal Service is taking aim at the controversial acquittal of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP Christakis Tziovanis, announcing it will appeal the decision of the Nicosia Criminal Court. ...

238.  BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026: The Premier Defence and Security Event Returns to Nicosia

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. are pleased to announce the organization of the International Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition, "BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026."...

239. Supermarket sales surge as shoppers keep spending

Cyprus’ supermarket sector closed out 2025 on a strong note, underscoring its resilience even in a fiercely competitive market....

240. Man found dead at Nicosia construction site

A man was found dead on Monday afternoon at a construction site in Nicosia, prompting an investigation by authorities into a possible workplace accident....