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1951. No ''Shhh'' for Cyprus, Eurovision dream ends in the semis

Cyprus' Eurovision hopes were dashed on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland, as Theo Evan's electric performance of ''Shhh'' couldn’t quite crack the top ten in a fiercely competitive semi-final....

1952. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou faces backlash over Moscow visit

Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....

1953. UCy student dorms at Berengaria site moving full speed ahead

Construction is in full swing on the University of Cyprus’ new student dorms in Kato Polemidia, Limassol, right where the old British ''Berengaria'' settlement used to be....

1954. Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

1955. Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....

1956. Trump’s jet, Nikaros’ flex, and the Kalavasos bridge that came up short

The story made global headlines. Qatar (yes, those damn Qataris again, always meddling, always targeting our spotless, pure-as-snow leaders) is reportedly planning to gift Trump a plane. ...

1957. Lidl Cyprus contributes to the financial support of consumers with Lidl Plus

The company is upgrading its consumer experience with its digital loyalty programme, through which users can save up to €1,700....

1958. Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cyprus’ national strategy for a Green Transition....

1959. The Petal Drift adorns the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

The Wall Gallery continues its work with dedication on the exterior of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....

1960. Agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large aagricultural plots in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Larnaca that are ideal as investments....

1961. May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 09/05/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

1962. May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 02/05/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

1963. Netanyahu pushes to wean country off U.S. aid

In what could mark a turning point in Israeli defense policy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawmakers that Israel should begin to reduce its dependency on U.S. military aid, a financial lifeline that has long been seen as a cornerstone of the alliance between Washington and Jerusalem....

1964. Fix the roads, save lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

1965. Cyprus, US step up military ties in high level visit

Cyprus is stepping up its military partnership with the United States following a high-level visit by National Guard Chief Lt. Gen. George Tsitsikostas....

1966. Mild weather ahead with a chance of afternoon showers. Nothing to hold you back this week.

All quiet on the weather front today. Just a weak low-pressure system in the area, nothing to worry about....

1967. Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....

1968. Three deaths, one house, and a trail of questions

Something didn’t sit right. Three members of a wealthy family in Elliniko died one after the other, mother, daughter, and son, all within just 13 days. Now, Greece’s Homicide Squad is trying to unravel the eerie mystery that has left more questions than answers....

1969. Cyprus will join schengen in 2026, says President

Cyprus is setting its sights on joining the Schengen Zone by 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday, pledging that all the necessary groundwork will be wrapped up by the end of next year....

1970. Kato Pyrgos goes green as Cyprus’ first eco-community takes root

Kato Pyrgos Tilliria is about to make history as Cyprus’ very first green community , and if all goes to plan, it could become a national model for how outlying areas can live cleaner, greener, and cheaper....

1971. Nip, tuck… and anime? What's behind Cyprus’ cosmetic surgery boom

Gone are the days when plastic surgery was just for the rich and famous. In Cyprus, cosmetic procedures have gone mainstream, and business is booming. ...

1972. Cyprus meets Cambodia: A bridge to bold business ventures

For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....

1973. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

1974. Cyprus faces EU fines over toxic landfills, 12 years and still no cleanup

The European Commission has had enough. Back in 2013, the European Court of Justice found that Cyprus had violated EU waste rules at two landfill sites in Kotsiatis and Vati. ...

1975. Limassol contractor held in fatal fall, alleged cover-up at construction site

A 43-year-old construction contractor in the Germasogeia area of Limassol has been placed in police custody for two days following a fatal workplace accident that left a worker dead....

1976. Fire destroys 300 hay bales at Aradippou farm

A fire broke out near a farm in Aradippou on Saturday afternoon, destroying 300 hay bales and prompting an extended response from the Fire Service....

1977. Animal Party Cyprus urges action to protect donkeys in Karpasia

The Animal Party Cyprus is urging bicommunal technical committees to take action to protect donkeys in the Karpasia Peninsula, citing growing concerns over their safety and welfare in the island’s occupied north....

1978. Christodoulides tackles energy prices, demographic crisis, and declares Cyprus set to join Schengen

President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....

1979. Elderly man in Attica accidentally discards €20,000 in recycling bin

A remarkable incident unfolded in Attica when a 69-year-old man accidentally threw away €20,000 in a recycling bin....

1980. Cyprus reports 38 new cases of metastatic breast cancer each year