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1. New traffic camera fines take effect in Cyprus starting today

Drivers in Cyprus who ignore traffic lights could soon feel it in their wallets and on their driving record....

2. Shelter meant for emergencies looks more like a hazard than a refuge

Concerns over the state of civil defense shelters in Cyprus have flared after a lawmaker shared shocking footage of a facility in disrepair....

3. Trump’s proxy war moment

President Trump wants to replace Iran’s current regime with a system friendly to the United States, essentially meaning the abandonment of nuclear ambitions and an end to support for satellite regimes that advance Tehran’s theocratic agenda....

4. US Embassy authorizes departure of non-essential staff from Cyprus amid regional tensions

The United States has authorized non-emergency government personnel and family members stationed in Cyprus to leave the island voluntarily, according to an updated travel advisory posted Wednesday morning by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia....

5. UK becomes latest country to send defense support to Cyprus

Britain plans to send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus from potential Iranian attacks, according to the Times newspaper....

6. Iranian drone that hit Akrotiri carried Russian anti-jamming tech

Officials analyzing the wreckage of an Iranian Shahed drone that struck Britain’s RAF base at Akrotiri on Monday have reportedly found a Russian-made Kometa antenna, a discovery that could have major implications for the ongoing Middle East conflict....

7. Legendary Fanny Ardant comes to perform at the Cyprus International Theatre Festival

There are names that instantly open the door to the world of great art. Fanny Ardant is one of them. A legendary French actress and an icon of European cinema and theatre comes to Cyprus as the headliner of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival ...

8. EMPOWER: Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches

A new Erasmus+ initiative, the EMPOWER project (Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches), aims to transform the teaching and learning of Science Education across Europe by equipping teachers with innovative tools and strategies grounded in modelling-based learning approaches....

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

10. Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Athens has deployed some of the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Cyprus in a move aimed at reinforcing the air defense umbrella of the Republic of Cyprus....

11. Paphos airport evacuated amid possible drone threat; U.S. Embassy urges vigilance

Authorities evacuated Paphos International Airport and closed the airspace above the facility Monday after receiving information about a possible incoming drone, as security measures expanded across parts of Cyprus amid rising regional tensions....

12. UK and EU signal united defence after Iranian drone hit at British base

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported what it described as a “suspected drone strike” at around midnight local time (22:00 GMT). Authorities said there were no injuries and only limited damage to facilities. As a precaution, family members based at the installation are being temporarily relocated....

13. Inside Iran’s Shahed drones: The kamikaze weapons behind the Akrotiri attack

While it is still unknown where the Iranian drone that struck the British bases in Akrotiri was launched from, attention is turning toward the weapons system behind the attack and other operations targeting American, Israeli, and Gulf states....

14. Cyprus says it will not join military operations as Middle East war raises regional tensions

Cyprus is closely monitoring the rapidly escalating war in the Middle East while stressing it will not take part in any military operations, President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday, as regional instability edged closer to the island....

15. Reports claim possible drone strike at RAF Akrotiri late Sunday (UPDATE and VIDEO)

Unconfirmed reports emerging on social media late Sunday suggested that Iranian weaponry may have struck the British air facility at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, though authorities have not verified the claims....

16. The state of the republic

In the United States, they’re still trying to figure out what went wrong. Why did the system of checks and balances fail so badly that they ended up with this kind of president and their democracy in such a state? ...

17. ChatGPT now in the business of saving souls?

It seems even priests are getting on the ChatGPT bandwagon, leaving the saving of souls to algorithms; at least that’s the concern of Pope Leo XIV....

18. Cyprus police help FBI in online child exploitation case involving local teen

A U.S. man who groomed and coerced a 15-year-old girl living in Cyprus into sending sexually explicit images has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, authorities said Thursday....

19. Erhurman visits Greek Cypriot school in Rizokarpaso

While President Nikos Christodoulides says he is open to opening a new crossing at Kaimakli, signs of goodwill between the island’s two leaders appear to be gathering pace....

20. U.S.-Europe: Trapped in a ''loveless marriage''

After 13 months of Trump 2.0, after Greenland, the suffocating pressure on Kyiv and the flirtations with Putin, the tariffs and sanctions against Europeans defending the EU’s digital sovereignty, the verdict could be even harsher....

21. Trump delivers longest State of the Union in US history

President Donald Trump set a record Tuesday night, delivering the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history....

22. Because what could possibly go wrong? (video)

A motorcyclist in Latsia apparently decided that sidewalks, bike paths and roads were all part of the same playground, and a new social media video shows just how ''fun'' that can get....

23. Former Norwegian PM Jagland hospitalized after reported suicide attempt

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has reportedly been hospitalized following what local reports describe as a suicide attempt, as Norwegian authorities continue investigating his alleged links to the so-called Epstein files....

24. Cyprus–Qatar ties turn 25, marking quiet partnership that grew into strategic alliance

A diplomatic relationship that began with a single signature in New York has quietly grown into a strategic partnership spanning energy, investment and regional cooperation....

25. World’s largest aircraft carrier sails into Mediterranean amid U.S.-Iran tensions

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has entered the Mediterranean Sea, stoking anxiety as U.S. officials weigh potential military action against Iran, maritime tracking data shows....

26. 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....

27. Ex-Cyprus football chief faces 25 charges including conflict of interest and money laundering

Former president of the Cyprus Football Association (Georgos Koumas) is facing a staggering 25 charges, spanning conflicts of interest, incompatibility with office, and money laundering, tied to activities dating from 2017 through June 2025....

28. Friday forecast: The weather has finally entered its zen era

After all the excitement, a "weak high-pressure system" is finally settling in, which is basically the atmosphere taking a deep, calming breath....

29. One of the largest drug seizures in years with 190kg confiscated

Cyprus authorities have uncovered one of the largest drug consignments seen in recent years, seizing more than 190 kilograms of narcotics during a coordinated operation in Nicosia....

30. Dine, wine & deli at the brand-new Vetrina at The Landmark Nicosia — an absolute must-visit

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is officially announcing the arrival of the brand-new dine, wine & deli Vetrina, which is coming to present guests with treasured moments of refined indulgence from morning until night. ...