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121. Routine traffic stop ends in not-so-routine drug bust

Is it karma, coincidence, or just plain bad luck? A 35-year-old man in Paphos found himself in serious trouble with the law on Tuesday, all thanks to a routine traffic check that turned out to be anything but routine....

122. Abandoned baby found alive next to trash bins in Alimos (video)

A six-month-old baby was found abandoned next to garbage bins in the Athens suburb of Alimos on Tuesday afternoon, in a heartbreaking discovery by the Greek police....

123. Today's weather brings a taste of summer with a chance of showers

A touch of summer warmth sets the tone today, as inland temperatures climb to 30°C....

124. School bus overturns in Yalousa area, injuring driver and 10 students (VIDEO)

A serious road accident occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Yalousa (known locally as Yenierenkoy), located in the Karpasia peninsula, when a school bus overturned, resulting in injuries to the driver and ten students on board....

125. Pavlos Photiades, Alexandros Charalambides, and Constantinos Hadjigeorgiou to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 is gearing up to support and strengthen the country’s national strategy for a green transition. Taking place on May 19 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia,...

126. Kidnapping attempts in France target families of crypto executives (video)

A terrifying pattern is emerging in France, where families of cryptocurrency executives are being targeted in violent and high-stakes abduction attempts....

127. Cyprus borrowers are back as loan demand soars in 2025

Cyprus banks had a busy first quarter in 2025, handing out €1.24 billion in new loans, as falling interest rates sparked renewed interest in borrowing....

128. 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....

129. 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....

130. Yellow warning issued: Just the Meteorological Service saying 'Good morning!'

Get ready for a wild day of weather! The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for isolated severe thunderstorms this Wednesday, running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ...

131. 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....

132. 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....

133. 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....

134. 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....

135. Protests erupt at Eurovision opening over Israel’s participation

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a rocky start in Basel, Switzerland, as protests erupted against Israel’s participation, casting a shadow over the glitzy Opening Ceremony....

136. 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. ...

137. 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....

138. 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....

139. 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....

140. 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....

141. 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....

142. 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....

143. Rain on the horizon, but nothing to worry about

A gentle low-pressure system is making its way through the region, bringing a change in the weather, but nothing too dramatic....

144. 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....

145. 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....

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

147. 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....

148. In Cyprus, Metsola pledges EU backing on Schengen, peace talks

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reaffirmed the EU body's firm support for Cyprus on Friday during a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia....

149. Cyprus surges in Eurovision odds ahead of 69th song contest

Cyprus has emerged as a surprise contender in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with its entry ''Shh'' by Theo Evan climbing sharply in betting odds just days before the semifinals....

150. Elderly man dies in tractor accident in Sia

An 85-year-old man died Friday after reportedly falling from his tractor while working in his field in the village of Sia, in the Nicosia District, authorities said....