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61. 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. ...

62. 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....

63. Enjoy Easter with the most EPIC offers – €200 discount on smartphones at Epic!

Will you finally get the smartphone you’ve been dreaming of this Easter? Epic gives you the chance to get it with €0 upfront and a €200 discount with the 5G Unlimited Max Plus plan, all with an amazingly low monthly fee....

64. 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. ...

65. Hollywood icon, Val Kilmer, dead at 65

Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has passed away at 65 due to pneumonia. His daughter, Mercedes, confirmed the news, noting that Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2014, undergoing chemotherapy and a trachea surgery that impacted his speech and breathing....

66. Rossini’s Stabat Mater to stir hearts in Nicosia and Limassol

As Cyprus prepares for Holy Week, a musical masterpiece is set to take center stage, offering audiences a deeply moving experience....

67. 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....

68. Unlock your digital identity: The 'Digital Citizen' app now available for teens over 14

The "Digital Citizen" application is now accessible to individuals aged 14 and above....

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

70. Big pharma challenges EU over wastewater treatment costs

A legal battle is unfolding between the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the European Union over who should bear the financial burden of urban wastewater treatment....

71. New health bill ensures no more prescriptions from non-GESY doctors

The House of Representatives approved an urgent amendment to the General Healthcare System on Thursday afternoon, with 37 votes in favor and 3 against....

72. Cyprus Parliament rejects new dog welfare regulations

In a surprising move, Cyprus' Parliament has voted to reject the ''Animal Protection and Welfare (Keeping Dogs for Private Non-Commercial Purposes) Regulations of 2022.''...

73. Trash, lies, and box files: Busted by his own dumping

You’d think that if someone were to illegally dump a load of office junk in a field, they’d at least have the foresight to remove the labels with their name on them. But no, apparently, some people like to leave a calling card....

74. Cyprus bets on students to revitalize Old Nicosia, but at what cost?

Once overshadowed by controversy over unregistered universities—a scandal that drew scrutiny from Brussels—Cyprus has quietly reinvented itself as a rising destination for students across Europe. ...

75. Eurobank’s €1.3B move creates Cyprus’ largest bank

Eurobank Group’s €1.3 billion investment in Hellenic Bank is set to reshape Cyprus' banking landscape, creating the country’s largest financial institution with total assets of €27.5 billion....

76. The great souvla debate and other political absurdities

A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...

77. Grate news: Cyprus sets firm limits on blended halloumi

The Cyprus Dairy Producers’ Association has welcomed a new government decree that sets limits on the amount of blended halloumi cheese allowed in production....

78. Free themed tours of Nicosia

The Nicosia Tourism Board announced on Wednesday the return of its popular free thematic tours, running from March 29 until the end of December 2025....

79. Wait...what?

Well, here’s something you don’t hear every day, Donald Trump being compared to Constantine the Great. Yes, that Constantine. The Roman emperor who legalized Christianity, founded Constantinople, and basically shaped the course of Western civilization....

80. More snakes in cities this year? Experts say yes

If you thought last year’s snake sightings were bad, experts say this year could be even worse. With Cyprus facing its third dry season in a row, higher temperatures and less rainfall are forcing snakes to seek cooler, damper hiding spots, often in residential areas....

81. Drugs, violence, and fear as Cyprus schools face growing crisis

Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....

82. Suspended ex-Commissioner still paid thousands while awaiting trial

By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....

83. FIDE Grand Prix tournament in Nicosia ended in victory for Anna Muzychuk

On the evening of March 24th, the fourth stage of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's Grand Prix ended at the Hilton Hotel in the capital of Cyprus. ...

84. Turkey seeks explanation from Greece over chants during parade

Turkey has formally requested an explanation from Greece on March 25 regarding chants made by some Greek military personnel during a military parade in Athens....

85. Double cabins, photovoltaic cuts, and a never-ending trial: Cyprus' comedy of errors

We’ve had comical escapes, photovoltaic cutoffs, electricity from the occupied areas, a paramilitary group that refuses to acknowledge the state, and poor Giannakis managing to postpone his trial 18 times (yes, eighteen). ...

86. Cypriot official accuses Government of hindering solar power for fossil fuel interests

In a heated exchange over Cyprus' energy policies, Kyriacos Hadjiyiannis, the president of the House Energy Committee, has stirred controversy by suggesting that the government’s stance on solar energy might be driven by a hidden agenda....

87. Church tells priests to keep it holy on Holy Saturday

The Church of Cyprus has issued an unusual directive ahead of Holy Saturday, reminding priests that they are not auditioning for a dance competition during the ''Anasta O Theos'' hymn....

88. Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

89. Cyprus honors Greek Independence Day with pride and purpose (photos)

With a strong sense of national pride, Cyprus celebrated the anniversary of Greece’s War of Independence on Tuesday with a grand student parade in Nicosia....

90. Concerns raised over dog training decree in protected Natura 2000 areas

The Office of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare has called on the Game and Wildlife Service to immediately revoke the Decree concerning the 13 protected areas within the Natura 2000 Network....