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2311. Man arrested for alleged harassment of minor in Larnaca

A 65-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, after being accused of allegedly harassing a minor in Larnaca. The arrest came after a report was made to the Orokklini Police Station by the young girl, who claimed that she was harassed by the man, a bus driver, on the afternoon of Monday, March 10....

2312. Family business gone wrong as mother and son busted for drugs

A 21-year-old man and his 50-year-old mother found themselves in handcuffs after an unexpected visit from the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) led to the discovery of illegal substances and weapons in their Larnaca home....

2313. Over half of second-hand online sellers are breaking EU consumer laws

A recent sweep by the European Commission and national consumer authorities has revealed that over half of second-hand online traders are not complying with EU consumer protection laws....

2314. Crumbling balconies and falling debris spark safety concerns

A photo of a dangerously unstable apartment building, believed to be in Paphos, has reignited public concern over neglected buildings and the risks they pose....

2315. Retired but still on payroll as doctor gets paid for 10 months after retiring

A retired public sector doctor continued receiving salary and benefits for nearly a year after leaving his post, collecting a total of €65,000 in state funds while working for a private clinic, a parliamentary committee revealed Tuesday....

2316. Who’s really raking it in? A peek at Cyprus’ government salaries

The latest update from the General Accounting Office of the Republic has revealed the salaries of Cyprus’s state officials, effective from January 1, 2025....

2317. A cringe-worthy moment in history

As an American living in Cyprus, I’ve watched my country’s leadership style evolve under Donald Trump, but nothing quite prepared me for the recent Oval Office encounter between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. ...

2318. Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...

2319. UK Minister Stephen Doughty holds key talks in Cyprus ahead of Geneva summit

British Minister of State for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, is in Cyprus today, engaging in a series of important meetings with both sides of the political spectrum....

2320. Eurobank Cyprus: Stronger in 2024, with a net profit of €214mn

Eurobank Cyprus ended 2024 with increased profitability strong capital adequacy and maintained its good loan portfolio quality. The results reaffirm the Bank’s sound performance and resilience, the effective management of challenges in 2024,...

2321. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

2322. Justice for Thanasis: New report expected in 20-year mystery

After two decades of unanswered questions, the long-running case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death is approaching a crucial turning point, with the conclusions of a fresh criminal investigation expected early next week....

2323. Truck removal delayed for 27 days, causing major traffic disruption

A bizarre and frustrating situation has unfolded on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, where a truck, which has been stranded for 27 days after a traffic accident, is only now being removed—causing yet another headache for drivers....

2324. Dusty days, sunny rays sprinkled with spring vibes and sneezes

March is marching in with that sweet spring feeling — warmer days, longer evenings, and... yep, the sneezing squad is officially reporting for duty. If you've got allergies, hang in there — nature's glow-up comes with a little suffer now, bloom later energy....

2325. Passenger numbers at airports exceed 500,000 for the first time in February

For the first time, passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports surpassed the 500,000 mark in February, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same month last year....

2326. Lidl Cyprus celebrates its 15th anniversary with a very special anniversary competition

2327. ECB cuts interest rates by 25 points as inflation eases

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday a fresh interest rate cut, lowering its three key rates by 25 basis points in a bid to support the eurozone economy as inflation gradually eases....

2328. British couple stranded in north Cyprus with twins finally departs

A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....

2329. Too much sun, too much wind, too little strategy.

If there's too much sun, we face energy problems because the solar panels collect more energy than we can store. If it's too cold, we face problems because the system can't handle the increased demand for heating....

2330. Father sentenced to 25 years for attempted murder of his son

A ''criminal court'' in occupied Nicosia has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of his 9-year-old son....

2331. Indian Film Festival Week 2025 to take place in Nicosia

The Indian Film Festival Week 2025 is set to take place from March 5 to March 9 at ARTos House in Nicosia, offering a unique opportunity for Cypriot audiences to experience the depth and creativity of Indian cinema....

2332. Dutch Royals' potato tour spotlights Cyprus-Netherlands agricultural ties

The Dutch royal couple's visit to Cyprus this week may have sparked varied reactions, but their tour of potato plantations in Xylofagou and a packing plant in Liopetri was far from a coincidence....

2333. Cyprus banks hit record high profits despite ECB rate cuts

Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...

2334. Cypriots consume 142.7kg of vegetables per year, data reveals

Cypriots consume a significant amount of vegetables annually, with each individual averaging 142.7 kilograms per year, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service....

2335. Unemployment in Cyprus inches up but remains below EU average

Unemployment in Cyprus ticked up slightly in January 2025, reaching 5.0%, compared to 4.9% the previous month, according to new data from Eurostat. Despite the monthly rise, the overall trend remains positive, with unemployment lower than the 5.3% recorded in January 2024....

2336. Hôtel-Dieu de France expands to Limassol

Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....

2337. Global fintech investment falls to seven-year low of $95.6 billion in 2024, but uptick in Q4’24 is a sign of cautious optimism says KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech H2’24

2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95.6 billion of investment globally across 4,639 deals....

2338. How Cyprus became the secret hub of the global porn industry

When people think of Cyprus, they picture sunny beaches, rich history, and perhaps a financial hub. But what few realize is that the island is also home to some of the world's biggest players in the adult content industry....

2339. Lidl at its best: 15 years of dynamic presence in Cyprus

Lidl Cyprus celebrates 15 years of presence in the local market this year, a different celebration that shows us the character of the company, but also the reason why it has reached such a high level of preference among the Cypriot public. ...

2340. Nearly 100 Deputy Mayors in Cyprus paid to do nothing

Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....