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31. Cyprus hosts Macron–Mitsotakis summit as Iran war continues

Cyprus hosted a high-stakes trilateral summit Monday as French President Emmanuel Macron, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides met to discuss the widening war involving Iran and its growing impact on the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe....

32. Warships gather around Cyprus as Macron meets Christodoulides in Paphos

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on Monday for high-level talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as European allies step up military support for the island following last week’s drone attack....

33. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

34. OPEN CALL 10 Years Anniversary (2016-2026)

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is planning a new series of activities/events to mark the 10th anniversary of the FANEROMENI 26 Arts Festival (2016-2026) and issues an OPEN CALL to young artists, groups, and creators to submit their proposals....

35. India–Cyprus business summit goes ahead despite regional tensions

Even as regional tensions disrupted travel plans and kept many participants away, the India–Cyprus Business & Investment Summit 2026 moved forward Tuesday in Nicosia, underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries and a shared push to turn diplomacy into business opportunities....

36. Mock hangings of top politicians shock Limassol carnival crowd

A carnival celebration in Limassol took a dark turn Sunday when a group of masked individuals unfurled threatening banners from a bridge and staged mock hangings of prominent politicians....

37. Cyprus technical committees hold UK retreat to build trust

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives stepped away from the island last week for a rare, behind-the-scenes meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation on everyday issues that affect people on both sides....

38. The Junior and Senior School: Pitch Point 2026 debuts successfully

The Junior and Senior School, on 31st January, successfully and proudly hosted Pitch Point 2026, its first-ever entrepreneurship-focused event, bringing together over 70 students from different schools around Cyprus, educators, and industry leaders for an inspiring day of innovation, creativity, and collaboration....

39. Kapopoulos Fine Arts Presents Contemporary Art Auction in Nicosia

Kapopoulos Fine Arts is pleased to announce its upcoming Contemporary Art Auction, taking place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 19:00 at Nicosia Gallery (43 Stasikratous Street). ...

40. The Washington conference on Greece and Cyprus

The role of Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean and their cooperation with the US in promoting a number of common interests, and dealing with common threats, was highlighted during this year’s annual conference in Washington organized by Kathimerini English Edition, the Hellenic American Leadership Council and the Delphi Economic Forum....

41. Cyprus in DC: Kombos pushes security, EU, and regional ties

Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....

42. India marks its 77th Republic Day with a celebration in Nicosia

Monday night at the newly refurbished Landmark Hotel, India’s 77th Republic Day came alive in Cyprus with a mix of diplomacy, culture, and a little bit of sparkle. ...

43. Why doesn’t Troodos have good food?

Although I could offer a few answers to the question, I honestly still wonder why this has been the case, consistently, in Troodos....

44. Real Madrid tops Deloitte Football Money League as clubs achieve record €12.4bn revenue

The top 20 revenue generating clubs in world football generated over €12bn in revenue for the first time, according to the 29th edition of the Football Money League published by the Deloitte Sports Business Group. ...

45. The diplomatic footprint of ceremony

The President of the Republic engaged today in a marathon of meetings, just hours before the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency. These meetings were rich in symbolism and carried a clear diplomatic imprint, setting the tone for the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency...

46. A moment of pride...and pressure...as Cyprus assumes EU presidency

Cyprus officially takes the reins of the European Union presidency this month, and Wednesday’s opening ceremony in Nicosia marks the island’s formal entry into one of Brussels’ most demanding leadership roles, at a time when Europe is facing wars on its borders, political strain, and big questions about its future....

47. After years of stalemate, Cyprus forces the world to pay attention again

After years of diplomatic fatigue and cautious optimism, the Cyprus problem roared back into international focus in 2025, with not one but two expanded UN-led conferences and a flurry of moves that put the island firmly back on the global political map....

48. Akamas roads could do more harm than good, environment watchdog warns

The road works in Akamas are not just unfinished; they may be actively putting the area at risk....

49. Menelaos Menelaou: Shift in Cyprus talks hints at single-state framework

After years of deadlock, the UN’s call to Security Council resolutions could finally reboot Cyprus talks, hinting at a federal settlement, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaou says....

50. GSI takes center stage at Cyprus-Greece-Israel Jerusalem Summit

Cyprus, Greece and Israel took another step toward closer coordination on Monday, reaffirming their strategic partnership during a trilateral summit held in Jerusalem against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressures in the Eastern Mediterranean ....

51. Cyprus’ legendary Berengaria Hotel set to rise again in Troodos Mountains

Nestled high in the Troodos mountains, Berengaria isn’t just any hotel; it’s a memory, a symbol, a touchstone of Cyprus’ history of luxury hospitality. ...

52. Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint with UAE and France agreements

Cyprus has signed two strategic agreements, one with the United Arab Emirates and another with France, within just 24 hours, an unusual diplomatic double that officials say marks a shift from symbolic partnerships to deals built around concrete action....

53. Winter rains revive Kakopetria’s Vateris trail

After weeks of rainfall, nature is putting on a quiet but striking show in Kakopetria, with fresh winter colors and flowing water turning heads across social media in recent days....

54. Five officials charged in Nikolaou case as family pursues justice

Five people are set to appear before the Limassol District Court on Tuesday morning as the long-running case over the death of 26-year-old soldier Thanasis Nikolaou moves into a new phase, nearly two decades after he was found dead under the Alassa bridge in 2005....

55. Stablecoins on the rise: Bridging crypto chaos and traditional finance

Stablecoin promises to bring together the best of both worlds: the efficiency of blockchain and the benefits of decentralized finance, paired with the trust inherent in traditional currencies....

56. U.S. ambassador to Turkey flags Cyprus as regional ''abscess''

Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, told Kathimerini in an interview with Manolis Kostidis that Cyprus must be included in any broader effort to stabilize the Eastern Mediterranean, saying “you cannot have an abscess in the middle of an otherwise healthy body.”...

57. Heavy rains fail to rescue Cyprus reservoirs from record low levels

Since the start of October, inflows have totaled just 295,000 cubic meters, the lowest in the past ten years for this time of year....

58. In Muslim-majority Turkey, Pope Leo presses Erdogan to be a ''source of stability''

Pope Leo XIV opened his first foreign trip on Thursday by choosing a destination loaded with symbolism: Turkey, a predominantly Muslim country sitting at the crossroads of some of the world’s biggest conflicts....

59. Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visit, set to pray with Patriarch Bartholomew in Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV commenced his first international trip as pontiff on Thursday, arriving in Ankara, Turkey, before continuing a six-day journey that will also take him to Lebanon. ...

60. Winter Olympics flame lit in Olympia, begins its journey to Italy

The Olympic flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games was lit this week in Olympia, the very place where the ancient Games began more than 2,700 years ago....