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1. When will the war end

The all-powerful United States is acting without being constrained by the even limited and sometimes perfunctory scruples of the past. It did so last October in Venezuela. It is doing so now in the Middle East....

2. Cyprus ramps up culling  as authorities race to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak

Authorities are intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestock units in the Larnaca district, with thousands of animals either already culled or scheduled for destruction in the coming days....

3. Legendary Fanny Ardant comes to perform at the Cyprus International Theatre Festival

There are names that instantly open the door to the world of great art. Fanny Ardant is one of them. A legendary French actress and an icon of European cinema and theatre comes to Cyprus as the headliner of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival ...

4. From ambition to activation: Organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential, reveals Deloitte’s ''State of AI'' report

The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....

5. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

6. War moves closer as France also sends anti-missile systems and a frigate to Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up security and hosting an increasing international military presence as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, raising fears of a wider regional war just a short distance from the island....

7. Wave of Iranian travelers enters Turkey

Large numbers of Iranian nationals crossed into Turkey on Monday afternoon, according to a Reuters witness, as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified. Several arrivals described growing anxiety in Iran’s capital and long lines forming at fuel stations....

8. Cyprus businesses on alert due to Middle East conflict

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing concern among Cyprus’ business community, prompting local organizations to emphasize caution, careful monitoring, and readiness to respond to any disruptions....

9. Cyprus increases security after drone reaches Akrotiri military base

Cyprus’ security authorities are responding cautiously but with heightened readiness following the downing of an Iranian drone at the British military base in Akrotiri, as officials seek to avoid escalating tensions or creating the impression that the island is directly involved in the widening Middle East conflict....

10. Cyprus says it will not join military operations as Middle East war raises regional tensions

Cyprus is closely monitoring the rapidly escalating war in the Middle East while stressing it will not take part in any military operations, President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday, as regional instability edged closer to the island....

11. Reports claim possible drone strike at RAF Akrotiri late Sunday (UPDATE and VIDEO)

Unconfirmed reports emerging on social media late Sunday suggested that Iranian weaponry may have struck the British air facility at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, though authorities have not verified the claims....

12. 48 flight cancellations hit Cyprus airports amid Middle East war escalation

Dozens of flights were cancelled at Cyprus’ two international airports on Sunday as escalating war in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global aviation, leaving travelers stranded and forcing airlines to halt regional routes....

13. UK says Iranian missiles aimed toward Cyprus were intercepted

Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus during Tehran’s recent retaliatory strikes, according to the UK’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, who said the projectiles were successfully intercepted....

14. Khamenei reportedly killed in massive U.S.-Israel strike on Iran

Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed following an unprecedented joint military assault by the United States and Israel, though Iranian officials insist he remains alive....

15. Paphos Police probe alleged mass euthanasia of dogs at private shelter

Police in Paphos are looking into serious allegations that a private animal shelter unlawfully euthanised large numbers of dogs, following a formal complaint made public by a local municipal councillor....

16. Major study links vegetarian diets to lower risk of multiple cancers

A major international study suggests that swapping meat for vegetables could lower your risk of developing several common cancers, but it’s not a free pass to skip screenings or ignore other health risks....

17. Mock hangings of top politicians shock Limassol carnival crowd

A carnival celebration in Limassol took a dark turn Sunday when a group of masked individuals unfurled threatening banners from a bridge and staged mock hangings of prominent politicians....

18. Cyprus boosts neighborhood policing by 50%, putting more officers on your street

Cyprus is putting more cops on the beat, literally, as the government expands its ''Neighborhood Police Officer'' program by 50%....

19. Paphos man loses nearly €7,000 after scam caller poses as bank employee

A 50-year-old man in Paphos lost €6,860 after falling for a phone scam by someone pretending to be a bank employee, police said....

20. U.S. tells some embassy staff in Israel: Leave now if you want to

The United States is allowing some of its embassy staff and their families to leave Israel, pointing to growing security concerns and warning that the window to exit could narrow quickly....

21. €276 million in electricity never billed to occupied north, audit finds

Here’s a number that makes you blink: €276.1 million. That’s the value of electricity supplied over the years to the occupied areas of Cyprus and never billed or collected, according to a new report by the Audit Office....

22. The lessons of crisis

One could reasonably say the ink has already dried on the Covid-19 crisis. Yet the lessons from it should by now have become second nature to us....

23. €10 million NICU project at Makarios Hospital back on track for 2027 completion

Makarios Hospital is set to gain a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) after the contract for the project was officially awarded....

24. Foot-and-mouth crisis deepens as questions mount over early response

A week into Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease crisis, frustration is rising, and so are the questions....

25. Erhurman visits Greek Cypriot school in Rizokarpaso

While President Nikos Christodoulides says he is open to opening a new crossing at Kaimakli, signs of goodwill between the island’s two leaders appear to be gathering pace....

26. Christodoulides ready to open Kaimakli crossing, if it works for both sides

President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday he is ready to open a new crossing point in Kaimakli, but only as part of a broader package that benefits both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots....

27. EAC workers warn of deepening power crisis and mounting pressure on energy system

Employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will stage a two-hour warning work stoppage on Friday morning, unions announced, escalating pressure on authorities over what they describe as mounting failures in the country’s energy strategy....

28. Because what could possibly go wrong? (video)

A motorcyclist in Latsia apparently decided that sidewalks, bike paths and roads were all part of the same playground, and a new social media video shows just how ''fun'' that can get....

29. Mayor warns outbreak could reach South Nicosia within days

The mayor of newly formed Municipality of South Nicosia – Dali (Lefkosia-Idalio) says it may be only a matter of days before foot-and-mouth disease reaches his municipality unless strict preventive measures hold....

30. Foot-and-mouth cases raise fears for halloumi production

Concern is spreading through the business community following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease in 11 livestock units, a development affecting thousands of animals and raising serious risks for production and the wider market....