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1. Roof collapses at abandoned house in Larnaca

Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon after the roof of an abandoned house collapsed in Larnaca, triggering a large-scale search operation to make sure nobody was trapped inside....

2. Talking past the real issue

Mr. Uriel Kurtz said that besides the beauty of the landscape and the island’s proximity to Israel, he was also drawn to the fact that we Cypriots speak English. As a European citizen, he explained, he could live and invest anywhere in the EU. What made Cyprus attractive to him was that he could communicate in English without having to learn the local language....

3. Cracks, fear and uncertainty as residents await court decision

Dozens of residents living in the Seagate apartment building in Limassol’s tourist area are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will soon be forced to leave their homes, after authorities moved forward Wednesday with a request to evacuate and demolish the aging building....

4. Former Dianellios school site in Larnaca set for major comeback

More than 10 years after the former Dianellios Technical School in Larnaca shut its doors, the site is expected to come back to life in the coming years....

5. Explosive sea drone off Greece sparks fears of war creeping into Mediterranean

The discovery of a Ukrainian-designed sea drone packed with explosives off the Greek island of Lefkada is raising alarm in Athens over the possibility that the war in Ukraine could be expanding beyond the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean....

6. Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....

7. Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....

8. Hundreds of unsafe buildings put Lefkara residents at risk

Hundreds of buildings across Lefkara are considered dangerous, with many at risk of collapse, local officials warn, raising fresh safety concerns in the wake of a deadly incident in Limassol....

9. The island is drowning in concrete

In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....

10. Higher pay, higher recruitment age, and service extended to 57 for contract military

The Council of Ministers approved a package of measures affecting Cyprus’s contract soldiers (SYOP) during its meeting on Tuesday, announcing changes aimed at strengthening staffing levels and improving incentives within the National Guard....

11. Karavas Municipality condemns demolition of former mayor’s mansion in occupied Cyprus

The Municipality of Karavas has issued a strong condemnation over what it describes as a continuing campaign of demolitions targeting historic Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied town of Karavas....

12. New law penalizes illegal garbage dumpers up to €40,000

Cyprus’ parliament has approved tougher fines for waste-related offenses, hoping steeper penalties will help curb the growing problem of illegal landfills, though many lawmakers warned that higher fines alone will not clean up the mess....

13. Parents demand new schools as Larnaca classrooms overflow

Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....

14. Audit uncovers illegally buried construction waste next to Evrychou high school

A stretch of land next to the Evrychou Gymnasium has effectively been turned into an illegal dumping ground for construction waste, according to a damning report by Cyprus’ auditor general....

15. From free to for sale

What was meant as a green gift to struggling households in Cyprus has, ironically, turned into an online marketplace....

16. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

17. Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....

18. Sentence looms for sergeant in commando’s tragic death

A military court in Nicosia will announce the sentence next Monday for a sergeant found guilty in the tragic death of 27-year-old commando Panagiotis Gianniou, who drowned during a training exercise in June 2022....

19. '‘When will that dreadful building be demolished?’'

Former First Lady and former European Parliament member Androulla Vassiliou has drawn strong criticism after publicly calling for the demolition of APOEL football club’s clubhouse....

20. Black Lives Matter mural demolished amid Republican pressure (VIDEO)

Construction crews began dismantling Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on Monday, March 10, following Republican threats to cut the city’s transportation funding unless the site was renamed....

21. Larnaca’s landmark ‘Land of Tomorrow’ project set to break ground

Larnaca’s waterfront is set for a major transformation, as construction on the ambitious Land of Tomorrow project is set to begin in the coming months, with a total investment exceeding €800 million....

22. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

23. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

24. Modernist landmark in Nicosia faces demolition

The demolition of yet another modernist landmark in Cyprus has reignited concerns over the preservation of the island’s architectural heritage. ...

25. High-rise towers to replace historic KEAN factory in Limassol

26. Another historic building in Nicosia demolished (VIDEO)

27. Paphos EOA demands demolition of illegal Latchi tourist complex

The Paphos Provincial Self-Government Organization (EOA) has filed a lawsuit to stop illegal construction at a tourist apartment complex in Latchi....

28. Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...

29. City engineers investigate balcony collapse in Neapolis

The Limassol Municipality has issued warnings to 400 buildings for necessary repairs, with 130 of them officially declared dangerous....

30. First affordable housing block for refugees in Cyprus to be ready in 20 months

In 20 months, the first apartment building under the government’s "KtiZO" Plan in the Apostolos Andreas Housing Settlement in Latsia will be completed....