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91. DISY offices damaged in act of vandalism considered 'an assault on democracy'

The Democratic Rally (DISY) and the Cypriot government strongly condemned an incident of vandalism at the party’s headquarters on Pindarou Street, with both labeling the act as an attack on democratic values....

92. 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....

93. Cameroonian man charged in kangaroo dismemberment case

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the dismemberment of a kangaroo by two men in the parking lot of an apartment building in Deryneia....

94. Two Hungarians jailed for selling homes on occupied land

Two Hungarian nationals were sentenced to prison on Friday for their involvement in advertising and promoting the sale of homes on Greek Cypriot land in the occupied territories....

95. Spate of overnight attacks in Limassol leaves two injured, delivery driver robbed

Limassol saw a troubling string of violent incidents overnight, with three separate attacks reported in less than four hours, leaving two men injured and a third, an on-duty delivery driver, robbed of his electric bike....

96. Did it escape or was it stolen? Investigation continues into dismembered kangaroo

A disturbing case in Deryneia involving the dismemberment of a kangaroo has horrified the public and prompted a deeper police investigation into how the animal ended up in the hands of two men, and whether it was stolen, purchased, or already dead....

97. Alcohol sales to minors on the rise, and no one seems to be stopping it

More and more teenagers in Cyprus are getting their hands on alcohol, and they’re not hiding it. In the afternoons, groups of underage drinkers are gathering in public parks across the island, bottles in hand, as the sale of alcohol to minors spirals out of control....

98. Syrian asylum seeker killed in Peyia work accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man seeking a better life in Cyprus died in a tragic work accident on Wednesday afternoon while doing his job in Peyia, Paphos....

99. Man arrested after chopped kangaroo found in parking lot

A 36-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police discovered the butchered remains of a kangaroo in a residential parking area in the Famagusta district, authorities said....

100. Bomb plot suspect nabbed, he was staying in an Airbnb

Greek police have arrested a 36-year-old man linked to Saturday’s deadly bomb blast outside a bank in Thessaloniki — and it turns out, he was staying in an Airbnb....

101. Fatal workplace accident at Limassol construction site

A fatal workplace accident occurred today, Wednesday (07/05), in Limassol....

102. Cyprus taken to EU court (again) over dangerous, unfinished landfills

The European Commission has decided to drag Cyprus back to the European Court of Justice, this time over a long-standing failure to clean up two problematic landfills that have been sitting idle but unsafe for years....

103. Police bust Land Registry corruption ring

A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....

104. Explosions near Limassol Port spark fireworks investigation (VIDEO)

Authorities in Limassol were placed on high alert late Tuesday night after a series of explosions and a fire broke out near the city’s port area, prompting an immediate response from police and fire services....

105. Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....

106. Police intercept migrant boat off Cape Greco; One arrested

Authorities located 21 migrants from Syria off the coast of Cape Greco early Monday and arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of smuggling them....

107. Greek universities set up shop in Cyprus, but this time, you’ll pay tuition

In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....

108. Brutal killing of Yannis Argyros: 19 stab wounds, drugs, and a café full of clues

The murder of 45-year-old Yannis Argyros has shocked Cyprus, with authorities revealing the victim was stabbed 19 times in a savage attack that has led to the arrest of two people....

109. Scammers hijack parking machines with fake QR codes

A new scam is making the rounds in Limassol, with fraudsters tricking unsuspecting drivers by slapping fake QR codes on parking ticket machines in municipal car parks....

110. Police seek 18-year-old after violent attack on elderly women in Paphos

Authorities are investigating a violent assault that left an elderly woman seriously injured in Paphos on Monday....

111. Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....

112. Union condemns threats against Turkish Cypriot journalist exposing corruption and organized crime in occupied Cyprus

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has raised alarm over death threats made against journalist Aysemden Akin, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Bugun Kibris, following her investigative reporting into corruption and criminal networks tied to occupied Cyprus and Turkey....

113. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

114. Police detain 21 in nationwide immigration sweeps

Authorities in Cyprus detained 21 people of various nationalities on Sunday for residing illegally in the country, police said....

115. Cyprus avoids water cuts, but your bill might take a hit

Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....

116. Missing 82-year-old man found safe in Limassol

An 82-year-old man who had been reported missing Friday afternoon was found safe later that evening with the help of a citizen, police said....

117. Woman killed in explosion at Thessaloniki parking lot

A 38-year-old woman who was seriously injured in an explosion early this morning in central Thessaloniki has died from her injuries....

118. Cyprus hits employers with massive €156,000 in fines over illegal employment

Authorities in Cyprus have fined 24 employers a total of €156,000 and filed charges after discovering 34 foreign nationals working illegally during a week-long immigration enforcement campaign....

119. Passenger arrested after disruption on flight from Gatwick to Larnaca

A passenger was arrested after causing a disturbance on an EasyJet flight from Gatwick to Larnaca on Thursday night, prompting the airline to return the aircraft to the U.K. without passengers, authorities said....

120. 82-year-old man reported missing in Limassol