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1. EAC ramps up smart meter rollout

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with the nationwide rollout of smart electricity meters this May, aiming to help households and other consumers monitor and reduce their power use....

2. Apartments take the lead in Cyprus property market boom

Apartments were the standout performers in Cyprus' real estate market in 2024, taking the lead in both sales volume and overall value, according to a detailed analysis by Landbank Analytics....

3. Police fire shots during chase of wanted men; One suspect still at large

Police arrested two men Saturday afternoon following a car chase in Paphos, during which officers fired their service weapons. A third suspect, a 39-year-old man wanted in connection with murder and robbery, remains at large....

4. Syrian asylum seeker killed in Peyia work accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man seeking a better life in Cyprus died in a tragic work accident on Wednesday afternoon while doing his job in Peyia, Paphos....

5. 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....

6. Police seek 18-year-old after violent attack on elderly women in Paphos

Authorities are investigating a violent assault that left an elderly woman seriously injured in Paphos on Monday....

7. PwC Cyprus: The Cypriot real estate market maintained its momentum in 2024

PwC Cyprus presents its annual report on the Cypriot real estate market, outlining the main developments and trends of the sector during 2024, through detailed analysis and the use of extensive databases as well as the firm’s sectoral expertise....

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

9. Police detain 21 in nationwide immigration sweeps

Authorities in Cyprus detained 21 people of various nationalities on Sunday for residing illegally in the country, police said....

10. Nicosia nabs top spot in Cyprus's priciest property sales for March

Nicosia topped the charts in March with the most expensive property sale in Cyprus, a whopping €29.3 million office transaction in the central district of Agioi Omologites, according to property data firm Ask Wire....

11. Desalination units loaded up and headed to Cyprus

In a timely boost to Cyprus’s water woes, the United Arab Emirates has begun shipping 15 mobile desalination units to the island, after a swift deal struck between the two countries....

12. 50% of recyclables in Koshi are landfilled

50% of recyclable products sent to Koshi are being landfilled in the cell at the factory there, while recyclables from Limassol and Paphos, at least in recent months, are being exported abroad for management....

13. 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. ...

14. New fast-track clinic to speed up care at Paphos General Hospital

A new Rapid Response Clinic is set to launch at Paphos General Hospital this June, offering faster care to patients with less urgent needs and aiming to ease pressure on the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department....

15. Raw sewage on tourist beach blamed on ''criminal'' mismanagement

A sewage leak at one of Paphos’ busiest coastal areas has sparked outrage, and the president of the Paphos District Local Government Organization (EOA) isn’t holding back....

16.  Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, as well as other residential properties in Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....

17. Mayor Phedonos calls out reckless parking, and he's not holding back

It’s a scene we’ve all seen before – someone thinking they’re above the rules and parking wherever they feel like it. But this time, the mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, wasn’t about to let it slide....

18. Four teens arrested after 17-year-old’s tragic death at Paphos school

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Technical School in Paphos, leading to the arrest of four 17-year-olds in connection with the death of their peer. Police are investigating the death as a case of reckless or dangerous behavior that may have led to the fatal outcome....

19. Search for missing tourist in Chrysochou Bay suspended

Authorities have suspended the search for a 35-year-old tourist missing since Tuesday in the waters off Chrysochou Bay, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Larnaca said Friday....

20. Limassol and Paphos first to receive UAE mobile desalination units

Cyprus is bringing in some high-tech help from the desert to beat the heat and the drought. President Nicos Christodoulides announced that mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be brought in to cover the island’s water needs for 2025....

21. Alleged harassment of 5-year-old girl sparks outrage in Paphos

A community in the Paphos district has been left shaken after reports emerged of the alleged sexual harassment of a five-year-old girl. The disturbing incident is said to have taken place on Easter Monday and reportedly happened in the presence of others....

22. Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....

23. 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....

24. A tourist is missing in the sea off Paphos

The Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) and the Port Police were mobilized after information that a person is missing in a maritime area of Paphos....

25. Tourism win, housing headache as Airbnbs boom in Cyprus

With over 12,000 short-term rentals currently in operation (and counting), Cyprus has become a hotspot for travelers seeking more flexible and often cheaper accommodation than traditional hotels. ...

26. Faith, fire, and flaounes as Cyprus comes together for Pascha

Orthodox Easter, the highlight of the liturgical year for the Greek Orthodox world, holds an even greater significance in Cyprus than in neighboring Greece....

27. Akamas for sale?

Nearly two years after serious environmental violations were first reported in the Akamas peninsula, a protected and ecologically sensitive area, illegal activity continues, seemingly without consequences....

28. Kathikas brings back the Passion: A village’s Good Friday tradition lives on

The mountain village of Kathikas in the Paphos district is once again bringing history and faith to life tonight, Good Friday, as locals prepare to take part in a powerful and moving reenactment of Christ’s path to Golgotha, a tradition that’s now been going strong for nearly half a century....

29. Cyprus moves forward with ambitious plan to revamp waste management

The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....

30. Four dead in 24 hours, as Cyprus roads turn deadly

It’s been a grim 24 hours on Cyprus’s roads, as four people, each with their own story and life ahead of them, were killed in separate road collisions. The accidents, all within a short window of time, have left families grieving and authorities scrambling for answers....