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1. No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

Lady’s Mile beach remains free of pollution, according to the Director of the Environment Department, Theodoulos Mesimeris, who addressed recent concerns Sunday following a warning from the British Bases in Akrotiri....

2. Larnaca Police seize cocaine hidden in bathroom furniture (PHOTOS)

Two people were arrested after police discovered cocaine hidden inside a piece of furniture during a drug raid at a Larnaca residence, authorities said....

3. Buzzing with history: Museum in Kato Drys stitches together past and present

Tucked in the mountainous village of Kato Drys, the Bee and Embroidery Museum offers visitors a journey into Cyprus’s rich cultural past, showcasing over 1,000 artifacts in a 300-year-old restored home....

4. Did you see Rihanna in Cyprus last week? Neither did we, but you might’ve thought so

It wasn’t Rihanna who took the stage in Cyprus on May 16, but for over 2,000 fans at EATmosphere in Nicosia, it might as well have been....

5. “Yes, but” diplomacy: The hypocrisy at the heart of our moral collapse

Alongside relentless economic precarity, the erosion and impoverishment of the middle class, environmental and public health crises, and of course the grotesque wars that have returned to Europe and the Middle East with a shocking savagery after decades, the 21st century seems to have ushered in a spiritual backslide, a collapse into the cheap and the populist....

6. Kontides takes silver at World Championship after final-day incident

Pavlos Kontides finished first overall at the World Championship in Qingdao, but an incident during the opening race of the final day dropped him to second place in the final standings....

7. Adidas drone show near the Acropolis triggers legal drama and culture chat (VIDEO)

What happens when Adidas drones buzz near the Acropolis? Apparently, a legal kerfuffle and a lively debate about mixing business with ancient history....

8. EAC Chairman admits project costs overstated, downplays need for tariff hike

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is set to review potential electricity tariff adjustments this week, but EAC Chairman Giorgos Petrou said he does not expect a rate increase will be necessary....

9. Lufthansa flight flew without conscious pilot for 10 minutes, report says

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville was left without an alert pilot for about 10 minutes in February after the co-pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit, according to a report released Thursday by Spanish aviation authorities....

10. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

11. Christodoulides to Erdogan: ''It’s up to us now''

In a rare and unexpected exchange, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday during the European Political Community Summit in Tirana, Albania....

12. Two major roads near completion, set to transform travel across Cyprus (video)

Two key road projects are nearing completion in Cyprus and are expected to significantly improve transport links and everyday life for citizens, especially in rural and mountainous areas. ...

13. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES ITS SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PROMO

Nicosia, 16 May 2025. Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , celebrates its birthday with an unmissable promo....

14. Grigorios Kamperis, Nicholas Argyrou, George Louka and Elias Kokkinos to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

15. Freedom Holding Corp. Reaches $10 Billion Valuation on Record Share Price

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, reached an important milestone as its market capitalization surpassed $10 billion on Wednesday, May 14. ...

16. The Happiness & Well-Being Fair Is Back!

The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...

17. Makariou Avenue set to reopen to all vehicles on weekdays, but not just yet

Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....

18. Limassol man caught with nearly 200 jerrycans of diesel in backyard

What began as a drug probe ended with a discovery that has police scratching their heads, and could be tied to the high price of diesel....

19. Friday forecast: Dusty skies, climbing temps, and a weekend mood swing

Settle in, sky-watchers and weather weirdos. We’ve got a moody atmosphere and a temperature rollercoaster heading into the weekend. ...

20. Cyprus Parliament approves bill for decentralized hospital administration

The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....

21. Agriculture Minister says water plan covers everyone, desalination units coming soon

No region in Cyprus is excluded from the government’s national water management plan, Agriculture Ministry Director General Andreas Grigoriou said Friday, responding to public concerns over the water supply in the Paphos district....

22. Paphos Mayor and 'Father Lucky' have a heated conversation about the renovation of Theoskepasti Square

A new satirical video is drawing laughs across Paphos, imagining a fiery, and fictional, phone call between Mayor Phedon Phedonos and Metropolitan Tychikos, the local Orthodox Church leader, over the renovation of Theoskepasti Square....

23. The quiet city turning into Cyprus’ new investment hotspot

A new skyline is rising in Larnaca, complete with modern high-rises and upscale mixed-use developments....

24. Farm company fined after employee seriously injured on the job

A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....

25. Indian giants Thomas Cook and LTIMindtree launch operations in Cyprus

Two major Indian companies, Thomas Cook India and LTIMindtree, are officially setting up operations in Nicosia, marking a significant step in strengthening business ties between Cyprus and India....

26. ECOMMVERSE by ECOMMBX – An Innovative Digital Platform for Financial Services

With the advancement of technology and growing demands for speed, flexibility, and tailored solutions, the need for new, alternative forms of financial services has become increasingly clear....

27. Cyprus borrowers are back as loan demand soars in 2025

Cyprus banks had a busy first quarter in 2025, handing out €1.24 billion in new loans, as falling interest rates sparked renewed interest in borrowing....

28. Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

29. Marks & Spencer confirms data breach after weeks-long cyber disruption

Marks & Spencer said Monday that some customer data was compromised in a cyberattack that has disrupted its online operations in the U.K. for at least three weeks....

30. Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....