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2551. SkyUp™ launches direct flights from Poland to Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria

SkyUp (U5) is expanding its route network by launching direct flights from Poland to popular holiday destinations in Southern Europe. Starting May 27, 2025, travelers from Warsaw and Katowice will be able to fly nonstop to Heraklion (Crete, Greece), Larnaca (Cyprus), and Burgas (Bulgaria)....

2552. Cyprus sides with Israel in EU rift over Gaza aid access

Cyprus has drawn criticism for breaking ranks with most of the EU by opposing a Dutch-led push to review the EU’s political and economic ties with Israel over its ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza....

2553. Desalination lifeline arrives from UAE as island braces for summer drought

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....

2554. Cyprus slips in Blue Flag rankings but holds firm on coastal quality

Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....

2555. Protein cookies recalled in Cyprus over undeclared allergen

The Ministry of Health has announced a recall of certain protein cookies after undeclared gluten was found in the product, posing a potential risk to individuals with gluten intolerance, allergies or celiac disease....

2556. Virtual reconstruction reveals Parthenon’s interior was dark and awe-inspiring

A new 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon shows that the ancient Athenian temple’s interior was much darker than previously thought, designed to inspire awe and reverence....

2557. EU lawmakers approve tariff hikes on Russian, Belarusian agricultural imports

The European Parliament voted Thursday to impose higher tariffs on fertilizers and select agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, aiming to curb the bloc’s reliance on imports from the two countries....

2558. Five prison officers remanded over discovery of confidential documents

The Nicosia District Court on Friday ordered the seven-day detention of five Central Prisons officers in connection with the unauthorized removal of confidential prison documents, following their discovery at the home of a fellow officer....

2559. Israeli Embassy’s 'green roof' project at local school ignites heated backlash

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

2560. Archbishop sends strong message with removal of Paphos Bishop from duties

Archbishop Georgios has sent a strong signal to members of the Holy Synod who act outside the bounds of the Church of Cyprus. ...

2561. Cypriots rush to borrow as rates drop, but are banks repeating old mistakes?

As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...

2562. ''He shot me'': Man names alleged killer before dying in Rafina vineyard

In a chilling twist straight out of a crime drama, a 41-year-old man managed to name his alleged killer just moments before dying from a gunshot wound to the head in a vineyard in Rafina, a semi-urban area east of Athens....

2563. Beats beyond borders: How Cyprus’ DJs are uniting a divided capital

Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly achieving what decades of diplomacy have not: bringing the island’s two communities together, one party at a time. ...

2564. Fake travel agent busted in €160K EuroLeague ticket scam

A 38-year-old woman is behind bars after allegedly swindling more than €160,000 from at least 50 people in a bogus ticket and travel scheme tied to the EuroLeague Final Four basketball tournament in Abu Dhabi....

2565. U.S. to EU: Drop your tariffs or face new trade war, Financial Times reports

In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....

2566. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTE – FLY TO SPAIN FROM CYPRUS THIS OCTOBER!

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in the EMEA region , is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new route from Larnaca to Barcelona, Spain, launching this October....

2567. Cyprus launches national campaign to combat ‘silent killer’ hypertension

In observance of World Hypertension Day, health leaders in Cyprus have launched a nationwide campaign urging the public to take blood pressure seriously, literally....

2568. Nations cry foul over Israel’s Eurovision public vote win

Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....

2569. King’s Gardens: A Prime Investment in the Heart of Nicosia

2570. Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....

2571. Have we lost our minds? Or worse, our humanity?

A friend called me early this morning and said, ''I’m really starting to hate the world.'' It was the caffeine kick I needed to jolt me wide awake....

2572. Meat and coffee prices climb as eggs and oil cool off

If your grocery bill still feels heavy, you're not imagining it, especially if your basket includes meat or a bag of Cyprus coffee....

2573. Christodoulides calls on Cypriots abroad to come home, ‘Cyprus needs your talent’

President Nikos Christodoulides has issued a heartfelt invitation to Cypriots living abroad: come home and help build the future of Cyprus....

2574. Crete earthquake shakes the region, tremors felt in Cyprus

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Crete early Thursday morning, shaking large parts of Greece and even being felt in areas of Cyprus. Fortunately, despite the strength of the tremor, there are no reports of serious damage or injuries....

2575. Turkish Academy grants observer status to breakaway state in north

The Turkish Academy has granted observer status to the so-called turkish republic of northern cyprus (trnc), according to Turkish media reports, marking what they describe as “yet another new status” for the breakaway entity....

2576. Desalination units targeted for May arrival and operation by June

The Agriculture Ministry is racing against time to balance water supply during the peak demand of the summer months....

2577. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

2578. Tatar demands opening of Lympia-Louroujina crossing as work ramps up

Construction is moving forward on the Turkish side for a new crossing point in the Lympia-Louroujina area, with Turkish Cypriot officials urging Cypriot residents to pressure the government to open the barrier....

2579. Trump calls Springsteen ''dumb as a rock''

Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump are locked in a transatlantic war of words, and things are getting personal....

2580. EU to welcome Turkey into defense programs despite Greek, Cypriot opposition

Despite strong objections from Greece and Cyprus, the European Union is moving forward with plans to involve Turkey in new European defense programs...