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91. Vishy Anand meets young chess talents in Cyprus

Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....

92. Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss, dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and beloved BBC racing commentator, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. His family confirmed that he died peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, with loved ones by his side....

93. Checkmate in Cyprus: Freedom24 brings world-class women’s chess to Nicosia

There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...

94. Norwegian ski jumping team accused of manipulating ski suits to fly farther

Is nothing sacred anymore? You’d think ski jumping would be immune to cheating—after all, how can you manipulate something as straightforward as launching off a ramp?...

95. Theo Evan to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2024 with ''Shh''

After months of anticipation, Cyprus has officially unveiled its Eurovision 2024 entry. Theo Evan will take the stage at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Shh”, which was revealed during the evening news bulletin on CyBC....

96. Egyptian tomatoes sold as Cypriot in Nicosia wholesale market

A batch of tomatoes imported from Egypt was misleadingly labeled as Cypriot and placed in local market crates at a distribution point in Nicosia, sparking an investigation by the Department of Agriculture....

97. Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...

98. Calls for resignation of SHSO board amid growing healthcare concerns

The resignation of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Health Services Organization was demanded today during a Parliamentary Health Committee meeting discussing the 2025 budgets for SHSO and the Health Insurance Organization....

99. Lidl Cyprus celebrates its 15th anniversary with a very special anniversary competition

100. Net-billing to replace net-metering: What you need to know

Cyprus is set to transition from the current net-metering system to net-billing for new residential solar energy systems, with the backing of the European Union....

101. Larnaca Airport vendors dodge 60 cent water price cap

Travelers passing through Larnaca Airport might be surprised to find that while a government-mandated price cap sets the cost of a 500ml bottled water at just 60 cents, actually finding one at that price is a different story....

102. Lidl at its best: 15 years of dynamic presence in Cyprus

Lidl Cyprus celebrates 15 years of presence in the local market this year, a different celebration that shows us the character of the company, but also the reason why it has reached such a high level of preference among the Cypriot public. ...

103. Barbershop battle brews in Nicosia’s old town as Cypriot barbers face extinction

In Nicosia’s Old Town, a quiet battle is playing out—one haircut at a time. On one side are the last five Cypriot barbers still operating in the walled city, clinging to tradition and fearing extinction. ...

104. Nicosia's old GSP transformed into urban park ready for public use

The long-awaited redevelopment of the old GSP site is nearly complete and is set to be handed over to the Nicosia Municipality in March. ...

105. Cyprus climbs UEFA rankings as Pafos FC shines

Cyprus has made significant progress in the UEFA rankings, moving up to 19th place after Pafos FC’s qualification for the next stage of European competition....

106. One in three short-term rental accommodations is illegal

107. Local high school embraces creativity over screens

Palouriotissa High School has embraced an innovative approach to student life after the Ministry of Education's ban on mobile phones in schools....

108. Cypriot Karate athletes triumph in both male and female categories

Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....

109. Cypriot judge banned for score fixing to secure Cyprus an Olympic spot

A top Cypriot rhythmic gymnastics judge has been banned for four years after an investigation found she manipulated scores to help a fellow Cypriot qualify for the Paris Olympics....

110. Old GSP redevelopment nears completion, set to transform Nicosia’s historic centre

The long-anticipated redevelopment of the old GSP stadium in the heart of Nicosia is set to be handed over to the public this month, marking a major step in the revitalization of the capital’s historic centre....

111. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

112. Historic victory for Cypriot tennis at the Davis Cup

With a remarkable victory, Stylianos Christodoulou ended the first day of the Australian Open....

113. Farmers urged to milk opportunities for Halloumi's future

Goat and sheep farmers must work strategically to overcome seasonal challenges and meet growing demands for PDO Halloumi....

114. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shakes US tech and Wall St.

In a major turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Chinese start-up DeepSeek a ''game-changer'' for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), urging the U.S. tech industry to "wake up" in response to the sudden disruption the company has caused. ...

115. Cyprus marks Holocaust remembrance day with solemn event in Nicosia

In a solemn ceremony last night, held at the Melina Mercouri Hall, Cyprus joined the global community in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the six million Jews and millions of others who perished in one of history’s darkest chapters....

116. Cyprus Masters make an impressive splash at international swim competition

The Cyprus Masters Swimming Team made an impressive splash at the Second International Damini Swimming Tournament in Bulgaria, securing a total of 15 golds, 6 silvers, and 1 bronze. ...

117. European Parliament seeks Cypriot administrators

In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....

118. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

119. Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth expands into Cyprus

Cypriot citizens may soon see noticeable changes in their healthcare services following a significant acquisition deal involving PureHealth, an Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company....

120. Cypriot robotics teams earn top honors at international competition

Three robotics teams from Cyprus have brought home prestigious awards from the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Benelux Tournament held in The Hague, Netherlands, on January 19....