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31. Dry days ahead as Cyprus faces rainless stretch

The eastern Mediterranean, including Cyprus, is in for an exceptionally dry period from March 10 to March 21, with rainfall expected to be much lower than usual, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)....

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

33. British couple stranded in north Cyprus with twins finally departs

A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....

34. Extraordinary scenes as the sea overflows onto land in Mackenzie (VIDEO)

A rare and dramatic natural event unfolded yesterday in the Mackenzie area of Larnaca, as powerful winds drove seawater far beyond its usual boundary, covering large portions of the beachfront....

35. Strong winds and dust storms batter Limassol, toppling trees and causing damage

Blustery winds and dense dust from the Middle East wreaked havoc in Limassol on Wednesday, causing trees to topple onto vehicles and creating challenging conditions across the district....

36. Cyprus banks hit record high profits despite ECB rate cuts

Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...

37. Global fintech investment falls to seven-year low of $95.6 billion in 2024, but uptick in Q4’24 is a sign of cautious optimism says KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech H2’24

2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95.6 billion of investment globally across 4,639 deals....

38. 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....

39. Greeks call for accountability 2 years after Tempe train tragedy

Two years after one of Greece’s worst railway disasters, the country is still reeling from the February 28, 2023, crash in Tempe, where 57 lives were tragically lost....

40. University of Cyprus study reveals potential advances in cancer treatment

A recent study by researchers at the University of Cyprus (UCY) in collaboration with the University of Oxford has unveiled promising medical applications for cancer and rare genetic disease treatments....

41. Cans For Kids donates over €14,500 in medical equipment to Limassol Hospital

In an act of support for local healthcare, Cans For Kids has donated a state-of-the-art medical device to the neonatal department at Limassol Hospital. ...

42. ''How did this man spend the night under the pier?'' (VIDEO)

Homeless individuals continue to take shelter under the piers of Limassol’s Molos, living in deplorable conditions. ...

43. Calls for action against energy poverty amid tragic deaths

Political parties are urging immediate action against energy poverty following a series of fatal fires caused by unsafe heating conditions....

44. 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....

45. 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....

46. National strategy for eating disorders in development

The Ministry of Health is developing a national strategy to address eating disorders....

47. Prices of everyday essentials surge in January

Consumers felt the pinch in January as the prices of 26 staple products rose, with 11 categories jumping by more than 3%, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Watch. ...

48. 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. ...

49. 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....

50. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

51. 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....

52. Santorini volcano’s ''breathing'' intensifies

Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...

53. 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. ...

54. 2024 global VC investment rises to $368B as investor interest in AI soars

Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...

55. Cyprus catches a chill as the 'freeze' snap arrives!

Oh my God! It’s happening. The much-talked about cold snap has finally descended upon Cyprus, with temperatures set to plummet and sending Cypriots into full-on “I can’t feel my toes” mode. ...

56. Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...

57. Tatar insists on partition

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has reiterated his firm opposition to a federal solution for Cyprus, insisting that the 2017 Crans-Montana negotiations marked the final attempt at reunification under a bizonal, bicommunal federation....

58. Cyprus court halts sale of mortgaged property

In a landmark ruling, the Nicosia District Court has suspended the sale of mortgaged properties, citing illegalities in mortgage agreements....

59. This is Cyprus...

I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....

60. Cyprus and Egypt join forces on major energy projects

The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....