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91. Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed large agricultural fields in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos for sale....

92. The war of the trolls and the President’s kiss

Get ready for the First Nationwide Cyprus War. Of trolls. Political, party, government, and opposition trolls. The armies are preparing and taking up battle positions....

93. Cyprus faces potential controversy over alleged “fake” university degrees, mayor warns

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, warned Thursday that Cyprus could soon face an international controversy over universities allegedly issuing degrees without proper student attendance....

94. 2.7 magnitude earthquake hits Trikomo

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck occupied Trikomo at 20:19 Wednesday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD)....

95. Bench blocks path for the visually impaired in Larnaca city center

A concrete bench placed in the middle of a sidewalk designed to guide visually impaired pedestrians has sparked a mix of outrage, amusement, and online debate about the city’s maintenance....

96. Setting the record straight: A response to a recent open letter

A recent open letter addressed to me and published in "Politis" makes a series of grave accusations against Israel that cannot go unanswered. Silence in the face of falsehoods only allows them to take root....

97. Yelling, crying, and presidential interventions: Thekla’s latest beef

The beef of the week,which apparently involves even the President, is definitely the one between journalist Kousoulos and Thekla (not the Arka one, our own little firecracker). ...

98. Public schools are changing to give every child ''the strength to move forward''

Education Minister Athina Michailidou on Monday announced a package of reforms for the upcoming school year, saying the changes aim to support every student and modernize the public school system....

99. Akamas can’t take more compromises, federation warns

The Federation of Environmental Organizations of Cyprus is urging the government to fully enforce protection measures in the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that the landmark region “cannot withstand further concessions or compromises.”...

100. Complaint over 112 response after fire report near Paphos forest (VIDEO)

A citizen’s Facebook post describing his alarming experience with Cyprus’ emergency number 112 has gone viral, raising questions about public safety protocols and state readiness during the fire season....

101. Cyprus posts third-highest rise in EU greenhouse gas emissions, Eurostat says

Cyprus posted one of the sharpest rises in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union during the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released Friday by Eurostat....

102. Greek Cypriots face another week in occupied Nicosia jail as military trial delayed

Tension remains high in the divided capital as the trial of five Greek Cypriots accused of illegally entering a military zone in the Turkish-occupied north was postponed Thursday to August 21. ...

103. Senegalese diplomat set to lead UN mission in Cyprus

The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. ...

104. Cyprus remembers Helios plane crash 20 years later

Today marks 20 years since the Helios Airways Flight 522 disaster, when a Boeing 737 flying from Larnaca to Prague, with a stop in Athens, crashed in the mountains near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people on board. ...

105. Cyprus sizzles as Lefkara hits near-record 46°C

Cyprus turned into an outdoor oven on Wednesday, with Lefkara clocking an eye-watering 46.1°C, just a whisker below the country’s hottest temperature ever recorded....

106. Cyprus property market sizzles in July

Even though July marks the start of summer holidays for Cypriots, the month delivered a strong push to the property market....

107. American archaeologists bring bronze age history to life

At the ancient site of Kissonerga-Skalia near Paphos, a team of American archaeologists is digging deep into Cyprus’s distant past, and the discoveries are shedding new light on life during the Early to Middle Bronze Age....

108. Wasting water in Larnaca could cost you €150

Washing your car or hosing down your pavement in Larnaca could now cost you more than ever, as authorities roll out stricter water-saving rules to tackle dwindling supplies....

109. Cyprus’ ghost story is suffocating its future

Twenty-two years ago, in April 2003, I crossed a checkpoint for the first time with my mother and grandmother to see their old home in Famagusta....

110. Firestorm in the Palace

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is under growing pressure as criticism mounts over his government’s handling of last month’s deadly fire and the political fallout it has unleashed. ...

111. Gaza's untold truth: What the media won't tell you

In an era of 24/7 news coverage, where every image travels the globe in seconds, the loudest voices are not always the most truthful ones....

112. Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm

A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the island’s divided status....

113. Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....

114. Who said you have to go anywhere to get away?

Your Instagram feed might be serving you postcard after postcard from the Amalfi Coast, Mykonos, or some remote Japanese island that suddenly everyone seems to have discovered....

115. Cyprus approves tender call for first phase of Paphos-Polis highway

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved the call for tenders for the first phase of the Polis Chrysochous–Paphos highway, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said after the meeting....

116. Snake survives wildfire by hiding in cat house

A venomous snake that escaped a wildfire by hiding in a cat house was rescued this week by wildlife handler Giannis Aggelis....

117. Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed the lions and lynxes

A zoo in Denmark is under fire and getting more than a few raised eyebrows after it publicly asked for donations of small pets to feed its larger animals. Yes, you read that right....

118. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

119. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

120. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....