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211. Paphos' local planning authority set to greenlight controversial tourist development

The Paphos Local Plan Authority (EOA) is on the verge of approving a contentious tourist development in Latchi, despite confirmed planning violations by the project's Israeli owners — sparking serious questions about the conduct of local authorities....

212. Human trafficking case at Kyrenia Port

"Authorities" in the occupied part of Cyprus have extended the detention of six individuals suspected of human trafficking through the port of Kyrenia....

213. A bleak reflection of our society’s decay

Two men were recently found dead in a workplace, a makeshift apartment where they slept on an inflatable bed. In an effort to ward off the bitter cold, they lit a fukou and left it to burn, and tragically, the noxious fumes led to their deaths....

214. ECHR ruling exposes Cypriot justice failures in gang rape case

A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has exposed serious flaws in the Cypriot justice system regarding a British teenager’s gang rape allegation....

215. Unvaccinated child dies of measles in Texas

A child in West Texas has died from measles, marking the first reported U.S. death from the disease in ten years, according to state health officials....

216. English School Board denies pressure claims, alleges smear campaign

A deepening dispute at the English School in Nicosia has taken another turn, with several board members rejecting allegations made by the headmaster that they pressured him over entrance exam results....

217. Delivery driver attacked and robbed in Kiti

Police are investigating a violent attack on a food delivery driver in Kiti on Thursday night, where six individuals assaulted the man and stole his motorcycle and mobile phone....

218. Supreme Court upholds rejection of citizenship appeal

The Supreme Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by a foreign national challenging the rejection of their Cypriot citizenship application....

219. Cyprus tax reform: A win for families, a challenge for businesses

Cyprus is set to undergo its first major tax reform in over 20 years, with changes expected to align the system with the country’s evolving economic landscape....

220. New protest bill sparks backlash over stricter regulations

The way protests and rallies are conducted in Cyprus is set to change drastically under the proposed Public Assemblies and Parades Law of 2025, which was submitted on Monday to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

221. Two men found dead in Limassol office building

Two men were found dead in their beds inside an office building in the Episkopi area of Limassol on Wednesday morning, with initial police findings suggesting they succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal fire they lit to keep warm....

222. Fintech giants eye Cyprus' small banks in race for European banking licenses

Cyprus’ small banks have become prime targets for global fintech companies and financial institutions, with potential acquisitions aimed at securing a European banking license. ...

223. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

224. Tragic loss of life in Gaza amid freezing conditions

In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....

225. Ombudswoman raises alarm over prolonged stay of unaccompanied minors at Pournara

A total of 27 unaccompanied minors have been stranded at the Pournara Temporary Reception and Accommodation Center for an average of 90 days, despite completing all necessary procedures for their transfer, according to a report by Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection, Maria Stylianou-Lottides....

226. Coral says farewell, and the rain comes to play!

A playful mix of sunshine, sneaky showers, and a touch of frosty mischief, with warmer days tiptoeing closer....

227. 61-year-old arrested for dog abuse in Peyia

Police have arrested a 61-year-old man in connection with a dog abuse case in Peyia....

228. Faulty electrical appliances put Cypriots at risk, watchdog warns

Cyprus is facing a growing safety risk from faulty electrical appliances, with weak market controls and a lack of transparency in investigations into fires and electric shocks, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association....

229. Cyprus Police and Interpol hunt for source of false terror tip

Cypriot police, working alongside Interpol, are searching for the source behind a false tip that led to a dramatic anti-terror operation at Larnaca Airport....

230. Agia Varvara residents demand fair compensation for power surge damages

Residents of Agia Varvara are voicing their frustration after a sudden power surge on January 23 destroyed electrical appliances in their homes....

231. Supreme Court delays ruling on citizenship case for children of mixed marriages

The Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its decision on a high-profile citizenship case challenging the government’s policy on children born from mixed marriages....

232. Supreme Court ruling forces ''haircut'' victims to district courts

The Cyprus Supreme Court has confirmed that cases related to the controversial 2013 ''haircuts'' at Bank of Cyprus and Laiki Bank must be heard by District Courts, not the Administrative Court, according to a statement from the Legal Service. ...

233. Farmers battle brutal frost as ‘Coral’ cold front devastates crops

The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....

234. Pope Francis in critical condition as doctors warn of sepsis risk

Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....

235. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

236. Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

237. Death of Thanasis Nikolaou – Stavrianos’ appeal rejected

The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....

238. Illegal hunting of skylarks in Cyprus

Despite strict regulations prohibiting the hunting of skylarks after February 10, illegal hunting of the endangered birds continues....

239. Cyprus strikes energy deals, but ‘Aphrodite’ gas delayed until 2031

Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...

240. Police officer to stand trial on corruption and fraud charges

A police officer arrested in January on corruption-related charges is now facing legal proceedings after a case was officially registered against him last Tuesday before the District Court....