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931. 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....

932. Cyprus' social welfare services under fire amid rising failures and tragic cases

Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services (SWS) are facing deep-rooted problems that have been simmering for years, and these issues are now putting vulnerable people at serious risk....

933. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

934. German woman accused of illegally handling Greek Cypriot property challenges arrest procedures

A German real estate agent accused of illegally dealing in Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas has challenged the legality of her arrest and search....

935. Cyprus sees decline in asylum appeals but spike from high-risk nations

Cyprus recorded a notable 22% decrease in the number of new appeals by asylum seekers in 2024, according to the Legal Service's annual statistical report....

936. 12,000 citizenship applications stuck in limbo amid processing delays

A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....

937. Time’s up! Parliament rejects President’s push to scrap traffic light timers

Cypriot MPs on Thursday pushed back against President Nikos Christodoulides’ attempt to scrap a recently passed law that would have made countdown timers mandatory at traffic lights....

938. 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....

939. Millions spent, promises made—but children still suffer in silence

''What’s the goal here? To have food on the table for a day or two, or to ensure there's always food on the table?''...

940. 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. ...

941. 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....

942. Ex-Volunteer Commissioner admits to using fake diplomas to secure job

Former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis admitted in court on Wednesday to using forged academic diplomas to secure his position....

943. 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. ...

944. From the 51st state to 50 shades of cloudy

After briefly considering a life under American sunshine (thanks to yesterday’s April Fool’s gag), Cyprus wakes up today to a more ''European'' forecast—complete with unpredictable weather, moody clouds, and just enough rain to remind us we’re still in the Mediterranean, not Miami....

945. 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....

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

947. Building on farm of alleged child abuser destroyed in fire

The fire department was placed on high alert after a fire erupted in a livestock unit in the Larnaca district at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31....

948. Poaching plot: Hunters had hounds hunt hares (PHOTO)

A serious case of hare poaching during the training of hunting dogs was reported Friday morning by members of the Game and Wildlife Service...

949. 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....

950. 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....

951. FBI delivers money laundering report on Cyprus. So what happens now?

After nine months of collaboration between the U.S. team and Cypriot authorities, the long-awaited FBI report on money laundering and sanctions evasion has finally reached the government. ...

952. 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....

953. 190,000 unpaid traffic fines as deadline looms on March 31st

With the deadline fast approaching, a staggering 190,000 unpaid traffic fines remain unsettled under Cyprus' photocertification system. Drivers have until Monday, March 31, to pay, or they will face criminal prosecution without further delay, ...

954. 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: ...

955. 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....

956. EU tells citizens to stock up on food and essentials

The European Union is urging people to keep at least three days’ worth of food, water, and basic supplies in case of a crisis. The warning comes as Europe faces growing security risks, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, rising tensions with other global powers, and threats to critical infrastructure....

957. Greek trafficking ring repurposed seized boats to smuggle migrants

Greek authorities have uncovered a human trafficking network that repurposed seized boats for smuggling migrants, exposing a shocking loophole in maritime enforcement....

958. 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....

959. Teenager fights for life on ventilator after meningitis diagnosis

A 17-year-old student is in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Nicosia General Hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis....

960. 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). ...