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361. Holy Monday horror as man stabs two women in a pharmacy

A violent knife attack shocked the community of Chloraka in Paphos on Holy Monday morning, when a 35-year-old man reportedly stormed into a local pharmacy and attacked two women....

362. Buffer zone tensions and crossing point deadlocks test peace process

The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...

363. Poisoned Bonelli’s eagle leads to major wildlife and weapons seizure in Paphos

A poisoned Bonelli’s eagle has led authorities to uncover a trove of illegal bird-trapping equipment, banned pesticides, unlicensed firearms, and dozens of protected birds, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man in the Paphos district....

364. Prison or mini-market?

A prison cell in Nicosia turned into a makeshift shop, complete with croissants, cigarettes, coffee, and prepaid phone cards, has landed a chief warden, an inmate, and the inmate’s wife in serious legal trouble....

365. Six killed in NYC helicopter crash, including Siemens executive and family (video)

A sightseeing helicopter ride turned tragic Thursday when a chopper crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan, killing all six people on board — including a senior Siemens executive and his family....

366. 4 years in prison for 23-year-old for sexual abuse of a minor

The Paphos Criminal Court today sentenced a 23-year-old man to four years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor, according to a statement from the Paphos District Court Registry....

367. Turkey says Eastern Mediterranean power cable project cannot proceed

The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday there is no change in its position regarding energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that it views as infringing on Turkish rights and interests....

368. Bus driver tests positive for drugs before school trip

In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....

369. Oroklini detainees to be repatriated, authorities say

Three people arrested in connection with disturbances at an apartment complex in Oroklini, in the Larnaca District, will be repatriated immediately, authorities said Monday....

370. International students rattled as visa crackdown hits Harvard, UCLA and dozens of U.S. campuses

A quiet but unsettling wave of student visa cancellations is rippling through U.S. college campuses, and not even Harvard has been spared. The university recently confirmed that five of its international students, three still enrolled and two recent graduates, had their visas suddenly revoked without explanation....

371. Public Works denies bus shelter scandal as Auditor General probes €61M project

The Department of Public Works has firmly denied allegations of a scandal surrounding the ongoing €61.6 million national bus shelter upgrade project, following accusations raised by AKEL MP Kostas Kosta during a heated session of the Parliamentary Transport Committee....

372. Postal package packed with pot: Pursuit of person pending

Testimony has been obtained against an individual, and a court-issued arrest warrant has been issued for the person, who is now wanted by authorities....

373. Police warn of scam texts demanding payment for traffic fines

Cyprus police are sounding the alarm over a wave of scam messages being sent via social media and mobile phones, claiming recipients must pay fines for alleged traffic violations....

374. Ad executive arrested in occupied north tied to Istanbul mayor probe

The owner of an advertising company based in the occupied north of Cyprus has been arrested in connection with a major corruption investigation in Turkey — one that’s said to be linked to Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu....

375. 23 people rescued in Lesbos shipwreck with an additional seven dead

A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Lesbos has left seven people dead and prompted a large-scale rescue operation....

376. Green light for new four-star hotel in Meneou

A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....

377. Masked gang attacks food delivery driver in Limassol

A 23-year-old food delivery driver was attacked by a group of masked individuals while on his motorbike in Limassol’s Agia Fyla area late Wednesday night, police said....

378. Global operation shuts down dark web child abuse network, arrests in Cyprus

In a major international crackdown, authorities have shut down a dark web website linked to the distribution of child sexual abuse material, involving 38 countries, including Cyprus. ...

379. Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...

380. Cyprus court clears five Israelis in British woman’s rape case

A Cyprus court has acquitted five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in the resort town of Ayia Napa....

381. Audit exposes gaps in Health Ministry’s grant and payment systems

In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...

382. Police using airport cameras to track unpaid traffic fines, raises legal alarm

A controversial system used at Cyprus' airports to track down drivers who fail to collect and pay traffic camera fines is facing legal scrutiny, as lawmakers question whether it operates within the law....

383. Hungarian defendant admits to selling Greek Cypriot land in occupied areas

A Hungarian national has pleaded guilty to illegally advertising and selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, marking the first admission in a high-profile land usurpation case....

384. FBI urges Cyprus to use digital tech in fight against financial crime

Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...

385. Severe storms batter Cyclades, Athens braces for impact

A fierce storm has swept across Greece, leaving parts of the Cyclades Islands underwater and causing chaos in several regions....

386. Welfare Services had contact with Larnaca family but found no prior reports of abuse or exploitation

387. Major truck collision on Nicosia-Limassol highway causes fire and traffic disruption

A serious traffic accident occurred earlier today on the Nicosia-Limassol highway at the Kofinou-Skarinou intersection, involving two trucks....

388. Parents arrested in Larnaca for the alleged abuse of their five children

The police authorities are investigating a highly serious case of child abuse in the Larnaca district....

389. Signs claiming ''British Genocide Base'' appear near Akrotiri, investigation underway

Strange signs reading ''British Genocide Base'' in both English and Greek appeared on roads leading to the Akrotiri British Bases in Cyprus earlier this week, catching the attention of passersby and sparking heated discussion online. ...

390. Welcome home, Panagis!

After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...