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31. Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

Cyprus has ramped up its national security measures in recent days, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging missile strikes, concern is growing across the Eastern Mediterranean region, prompting heightened alert levels on the island....

32. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

33. Drunk driver collides with motorcycle, allegedly threatens rider

Police are investigating a traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle that occurred Friday evening in the Deryneia area....

34. SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....

35. Quad bike destroyed by fire in Ayia Napa

A four-wheeled motorcycle was completely destroyed by fire early Monday in Ayia Napa, police said....

36. Police seize dozens of THC, CBD products from Larnaca kiosk

Police have seized 83 packages containing substances believed to include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) during a raid on a kiosk in Larnaca, authorities said Saturday....

37. The firefighter who refused to stay silent

In one of the darkest chapters of modern Greek history, when flames engulfed the seaside town of Mati in July 2018, claiming 104 lives in a matter of hours, it wasn’t just the fire that left scars; it was the lack of response and accountability....

38. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

39. Driving instructors hit the brakes on exam delays

It’s not every day you see a convoy of driving school vehicles pulling up to government buildings in protest, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday as frustrated driving school instructors took their complaints to the Ministry of Transport. ...

40. What’s really going on here?

Members of the press enjoy certain privileges. At the same time, they bear real responsibilities....

41. Cyprus sides with Israel in EU rift over Gaza aid access

Cyprus has drawn criticism for breaking ranks with most of the EU by opposing a Dutch-led push to review the EU’s political and economic ties with Israel over its ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza....

42. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTE – FLY TO SPAIN FROM CYPRUS THIS OCTOBER!

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in the EMEA region , is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new route from Larnaca to Barcelona, Spain, launching this October....

43. Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....

44. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

45. Do smart meters cause problems with electrical appliances?

Recent reports of household appliances catching fire following the installation of smart meters by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have raised concerns among the public....

46. Cypriot mother arrested in Greece after kids found with burn marks

A disturbing case involving a 32-year-old woman originally from Cyprus has rocked the city of Larissa in Greece after her two young children were found with what appear to be cigarette burns on their bodies....

47. 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....

48. 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....

49. EU Court rules Commission broke transparency laws by withholding Von der Leyen’s Pfizer vaccine texts

The European Union’s top court has overturned a decision by the European Commission to withhold text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, ruling Wednesday that no “plausible explanation” was given for denying access....

50. Netanyahu pushes to wean country off U.S. aid

In what could mark a turning point in Israeli defense policy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawmakers that Israel should begin to reduce its dependency on U.S. military aid, a financial lifeline that has long been seen as a cornerstone of the alliance between Washington and Jerusalem....

51. Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....

52. Cyprus’ classrooms are changing, and so is the country

If it's true that compulsory education reflects the society of the future, then Cyprus is on the cusp of transformation, shaped by its ''new Cypriots'': children of migrant families who grow up speaking many languages, far more than those traditionally spoken on the island....

53. Trump pushes to 'rebrand' the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf

President Donald Trump is preparing to stir diplomatic waters during his upcoming trip to the Middle East by pushing for a controversial name change: the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf....

54. ''We build relations with countries, not individuals''

In recent days, controversy has stirred over the President of the Republic’s visit to the Israeli Prime Minister, sparked by a specific segment of the public and by AKEL, which seems unable to grasp the geopolitical realities at play. ...

55. They knew but didn't warn the public

Even after lives were lost and families shattered, Cyprus’ Road Transport Department failed to properly inform the public about the dangers of defective Takata airbags....

56. George Demosthenous, Maria Panayiotou, Michalis Persianis to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....

57. April Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 11/04/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

58. Cyprus foreign companies pledge 30% local workforce by 2027

Cyprus has seen undeniable growth in foreign companies, and the economic benefits are clearly outweighing any potential downsides. ...

59. Another glitch in the system: Nicosia speed cameras just for show since 2022

In what can only be described as yet another comically predictable twist in Cyprus’ long-running traffic camera saga, it turns out that two speed cameras on Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia have been completely out of service since October 2022....

60. Cyprus makes its move in the age of AI

Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....