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181. Cyprus risks missing entry into U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus risks missing its chance to join the United States Visa Waiver Program this year, despite meeting all technical requirements and securing bilateral agreements....

182. Elderly woman dies after being hit by car on Protaras Avenue

Authorities are investigating the death of an 89-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Paralimni on Friday evening....

183. Cyprus scientist honored with UNESCO–AI Fozan Prize for excellence in cancer research

Dr. Kyriaki Michailidou has been named a laureate of the prestigious UNESCO–AI Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM....

184. Greek heiress dies suddenly in London after insect bite

Marissa Laimou, a 30-year-old Greek shipping heiress, died in her London home after being bitten by an insect, her family said, accusing the National Health Service of failing to provide proper care....

185. Cyprus set to break €8 billion in tax revenue in 2025

Cyprus is on track to rake in more than €8 billion in tax revenue this year, up from €7.4 billion in 2024, a milestone that underscores the Tax Department’s push for better compliance and modernization....

186. Smash Anniversary: Marcos Baghdatis hosts Marat Safin

Cyprus, September 2025 – City of Dreams Mediterranean is preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of the Marcos Baghdatis Tennis Academy with a special event, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, featuring tennis greats who promise to deliver an unforgettable evening for fans....

187. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

188. Wizz Air Celebrates Huge Milestones of 10 Million Passengers in Cyprus and 5 Years of Operations at its Larnaka base With a Day Full of Surprises!

Wizz Air, Cyprus’ market leader airline, celebrated earlier today the milestone of 10 million passengers to and from Cyprus, as well as the 5th anniversary of its base in Larnaka....

189. Have you seen Ella? Daughter appeals for missing mother in Ayia Napa

The daughter of a missing woman is pleading for the public’s help after her mother vanished from Ayia Napa on September 16. Police have also issued an official appeal for information....

190. Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 6th year with star DJ Moguai

The island’s biggest cocktail celebration is back. The Cyprus Cocktail Festival, presented by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes, returns for its sixth consecutive year this October, promising a night of world-class drinks, music, and entertainment....

191. Are we sleepwalking?

I often wonder how people who lived our lives in the 1910s or the 1930s felt. Did they experience the same uncertainty and fear we feel today?...

192. 15-year-old girl found in car with 39-year-old man and drugs

A 15-year-old girl was discovered Thursday morning in a car in Limassol alongside a 39-year-old man and bags of what police say could be illegal drugs, sparking a major investigation....

193. Drama in Nicosia as man arrested with shotgun

Police in Nicosia rushed to a tense scene Thursday afternoon after reports of a man armed with a shotgun inside a building and threatening another person....

194. ''How can I start a family if I can’t afford a home?''

A 28-year-old woman from Larnaca has put into words what many in Cyprus quietly feel: the dream of starting a family is slipping further out of reach, tangled in high rents, low wages, and the lingering wounds of 1974....

195. Aphrodite Hills Resort Launches Cyprus’ First TrackMan™ Range

Aphrodite Hills Resort celebrated on Thursday 4th of September, a new era for golf in Cyprus with the official launch of the island’s first TrackMan™ Range....

196. Christodoulides heads to Canada to court investors

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Toronto this week to showcase Cyprus as a prime destination for international investment, the government said Wednesday....

197. Cyprus sets new record for tourist arrivals in August 2025

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached a record high in August 2025, according to available data from the Statistical Service dating back to 1976, totaling 602,026 arrivals....

198. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....

199. Hunting gun licenses to be revoked for certain convictions

The Ministry of Justice and Public Order has introduced an amendment that broadens the range of crimes that can strip individuals of their right to hold a Category G8 firearm license, which covers hunting rifles....

200. Police probe drug, crime allegations after mayor’s information

Police launched multiple investigations into drug-related and other illegal activities after receiving information earlier this year from Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, authorities said Wednesday....

201. Party says no, Presidency says yes as Christofidou takes over data protection office

The Council of Ministers announced Wednesday that Maria Manolis Christofidou, provincial secretary of GODISY, will take over as Cyprus’ Commissioner for Personal Data Protection....

202. Limassol cop caught running red light

A video making the rounds on social media has caused a stir after it showed a police officer from the Limassol ''Z'' team riding his motorcycle through a red light while other cars had the right of way....

203. Cyprus faces alarming surge in online child abuse content

Police in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a growing number of cases involving child sexual abuse material, with 100 incidents already reported in the first half of 2025 alone. The figure adds to previous years’ troubling numbers: 208 cases in 2024, 203 in 2023, and more than 200 annually since 2021....

204. Pentakomo tech park attracts global investors

The long-discussed Pentakomo Technology Park project is finally showing signs of serious progress, with both Cypriot and foreign investors expressing concrete interest, officials say....

205. Cypriots fill supermarket carts as dining out declines

Supermarkets in Cyprus are thriving, recording strong turnover in 2024 and again this year, while restaurants and catering businesses are struggling with steep losses....

206. Race heats up for Cyprus Banking Association’s top job

After two decades at the helm, Michalis Kammas will step down as general manager of the Cyprus Banking Association by the end of the year, opening the door for a new face to lead the country’s powerful banking lobby....

207. Net metering applications open through year-end, Energy Minister says

Applications for Cyprus’ net metering program for rooftop solar panels will be accepted until the end of the year, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

208. Cyprus schools and educators among winners of European Teaching Innovation Awards

Five initiatives from Cyprus have been recognized in the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Awards, which honor educators and schools across Europe for groundbreaking projects under the Erasmus+ program....

209. Cyprus donors provide life-saving transplants to patients in 35 countries

More than 850 donors registered with the Karaiskakio Foundation have helped provide transplants to patients across 35 countries....

210. Migration official warns of migrant delinquency as irregular arrivals drop 67%

Cyprus’ deputy migration minister said Tuesday that a sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year has been matched by growing concerns over criminal activity by foreign nationals, warning that such behavior will not be tolerated....