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61. Desalination units targeted for May arrival and operation by June

The Agriculture Ministry is racing against time to balance water supply during the peak demand of the summer months....

62. 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....

63. “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....

64. British Bases warn against swimming at Lady’s Mile due to contaminated water

The British Bases have issued a warning against swimming at Lady’s Mile beach after tests revealed unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria in the seawater....

65. ‘Sharp’ rise in bullying, abuse calls to child helpline

A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....

66. €14 million in unpaid VAT? Gone.

Tensions ran high at the House Audit Committee on Thursday after MPs discovered that ''Blue Ocean,'' a Cyprus-based company linked to Abramovich, was dissolved in 2024 without settling a €14 million VAT bill, a debt that’s been on the books since at least 2010....

67. Routine traffic stop ends in not-so-routine drug bust

Is it karma, coincidence, or just plain bad luck? A 35-year-old man in Paphos found himself in serious trouble with the law on Tuesday, all thanks to a routine traffic check that turned out to be anything but routine....

68. 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....

69. Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cyprus’ national strategy for a Green Transition....

70. Cameroonian man charged in kangaroo dismemberment case

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the dismemberment of a kangaroo by two men in the parking lot of an apartment building in Deryneia....

71. Cypriots worry AI threatens artists’ livelihoods, Eurobarometer survey finds

A majority of Cypriots are concerned that artificial intelligence could harm the livelihoods of artists, according to a Eurobarometer survey published Thursday, reflecting wider European unease about the role of AI in the cultural sector....

72. George Pechlivanoglou, George Petrou, and George Tziortzis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

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

73. The Republic of shrugged shoulders

''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...

74. Weighting for change: Cyprus feels the heavy burden of obesity

Obesity in Cyprus has reached 16.9% of the population, according to the country’s first National Nutrition Survey, released Friday by the Research and Education Institute “Health of the Child.” ...

75. Five arrested in Nicosia after inspections lead to arrests for immigration, labor violations (VIDEO)

Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area....

76. Dispute among bus drivers turns deadly in Astromeritis; 57-year-old held in custody

Investigations are underway following the death of 66-year-old Andreas Michailides, who died Saturday after an altercation outside a local cafe....

77. Four teens arrested after 17-year-old’s tragic death at Paphos school

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Technical School in Paphos, leading to the arrest of four 17-year-olds in connection with the death of their peer. Police are investigating the death as a case of reckless or dangerous behavior that may have led to the fatal outcome....

78. Search continues for missing tourist in Chrysochous Bay

Authorities continue their extensive search for 35-year-old Polish tourist Piotr Mentel, who has been missing since Tuesday, April 22, 2025....

79. Cypriots losing faith in politics, but not in police

Cypriots have made one thing loud and clear: when it comes to politics, their trust is running on empty....

80. Foreign-owned hair salons draw scrutiny over operating hours, lack of oversight

The Pancyprian Federation of Hairdressers and Barbers is raising concerns about what it describes as unfair competition from hair salons and barbershops operated by foreign nationals....

81. Authorities seize dangerous items in multi-agency operation in Trachoni, Ypsonas (PHOTOS)

82. Cyprus moves forward with ambitious plan to revamp waste management

The Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities, including upgrades to the Pentakomo and Kosi Environmental Management Units....

83. Fatal road accident claims life of Michalis Christoforou; 37-year-old arrested

A fatal road accident occurred on Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025, claiming the life of 69-year-old Michalis Christoforou from Agrokipia....

84. Weapons, drugs, and fireworks found in open field in Limassol

An investigation is underway in Limassol following the discovery of a military rifle, drugs, and fireworks in an open area, according to a statement from the Cyprus Police....

85. ''Carrying our Home'': Interactive workshop for families at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and bαhçές histories* of Cyprus, continuing their parallel activities in the context of the Cyprus Insula exhibition, invite you to the second interactive workshop for families on Sunday, 27 April 2025....

86. Paphos Mayor slams delayed autopsy for 62-year-old man

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos on Thursday criticized the Health Ministry and state forensic pathologists over what he described as an unacceptable delay in performing an autopsy on a 62-year-old man who died Wednesday....

87. Cyprus woos Wall Street as bankers back presidential pitch in the U.S.

Cypriot bankers have expressed their satisfaction with President Christodoulides' recent visit to the United States, where he promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment. ...

88. Illegal ''cafés'' in Akamas start to come down

Two illegal cafés in the Akamas peninsula have finally been shut down and partially dismantled, following years of concerns about unregulated activity in one of Cyprus' most ecologically sensitive areas....

89. The East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition Returns!

The heart of the maritime and offshore industry is beating once again in Limassol! The East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition, the premier event for industry professionals, will return for its 11th edition on April 24-25, 2025, at the stunning GrandResort Hotel....

90. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....