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61. New traffic camera fines take effect in Cyprus starting today

Drivers in Cyprus who ignore traffic lights could soon feel it in their wallets and on their driving record....

62. Police issue 121 traffic citations in overnight nationwide enforcement operation

Police across Cyprus carried out a large coordinated enforcement operation overnight, resulting in 121 traffic violation reports as authorities intensified efforts to maintain public order and prevent serious criminal activity....

63. What might China be thinking?

It would be fascinating to know what leaders in Beijing are thinking as the war in the Middle East unfolds. China has shown that it sees itself as a systemic player and dislikes international turbulence that threatens the global economy as well as its own. ...

64. Parliament bans age discrimination in vehicle insurance

Cyprus’ House of Representatives has approved new legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from refusing vehicle coverage solely on the basis of a driver’s age. ...

65. Middle East war pushes oil and gas prices higher, raising fears for consumers

The war in the Middle East is shaking the global energy market and pushing fuel prices higher, raising concerns that ordinary consumers, especially in Europe, will soon feel the impact....

66. Trump’s proxy war moment

President Trump wants to replace Iran’s current regime with a system friendly to the United States, essentially meaning the abandonment of nuclear ambitions and an end to support for satellite regimes that advance Tehran’s theocratic agenda....

67. Nationwide inspection of shelters underway as government launches mobile emergency alerts

Authorities in Cyprus have begun nationwide inspections of civil defense shelters to assess their current condition and readiness in case they are needed during an emergency....

68. ''Esso Safe Vision'' program reveals need for greater driver vision checks across Cyprus

The first phase of the innovative corporate social responsibility program “Esso Safe Vision” by eWise Cyprus Ltd, the Esso Branded Supplier, has concluded with significant and practical results. ...

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

70. Khamenei’s wife succumbs to injuries days after military strikes

Iranian media reported Monday that the wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died after being critically injured during recent US–Israeli strikes....

71. Iranian general warns of “intense” missile strikes on Cyprus (video)

A senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that Cyprus could face heavy missile attacks, citing what he described as a growing United States military presence on the island, according to Khabar Fouri....

72. Fuel sales in Cyprus jump 11.2% in January as stocks fall

Petroleum product sales in Cyprus rose sharply in January 2026, even as stock levels fell markedly, according to the latest figures released by the Statistical Service....

73. Seven arrested in overnight police sweep across Cyprus

A large-scale police operation carried out across Cyprus overnight led to seven arrests, dozens of traffic fines, and hundreds of spot checks as authorities stepped up efforts to curb crime and reassure the public....

74. Cyprus inflation drops by more than half to 1.2% in January

Cyprus recorded a notable easing of inflation at the start of 2026, placing it among the European Union’s lowest-inflation economies, according to newly released figures from Eurostat....

75. 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....

76. 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....

77. Presumption of innocence is not a political shield

The presumption of innocence has become little more than salt water for gargling in the mouths of our politicians, a convenient rinse to wash away their reluctance to rise to the occasion....

78. Cyprus stands out as EU services imports reach €3.5 trillion

In 2024, European Union countries imported a massive €3.47 trillion worth of services from non-EU partners, according to new Eurostat data....

79. Cyprus executes most of 2025 budget as revenues trail borrowing drop

Cyprus carried out most of its 2025 state budget as planned, according to a Treasury report released Tuesday. The government collected about 87% of the revenue it had budgeted and spent roughly 92% of what it had planned....

80. Driver attacked by youths after wrong turn in Erimi

A 31-year-old man reported being attacked by a group of youths in Erimi on Friday night after he inadvertently drove into a dead-end street where they had gathered....

81. Petrolina at the forefront of technology, youth innovation and education

Demonstrating its longstanding support for education and the promotion of learning and innovation, Petrolina participated in the 4th Youth Tech Festival, held on the 7th of February at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol....

82. Road closures set as Limassol’s carnival parade takes over city Sunday

Costumes are coming out of closets, glitter is flying off shelves, and anticipation is building across Limassol as the island’s most flamboyant celebration shifts into high gear this weekend with its biggest parade of the season....

83. Cyprus nears EU average in road safety as fatalities continue to decline

Cyprus performed close to the European Union average in road safety last year, according to the latest findings from the European Commission....

84. Ignore a siren, pay €3,000, or face jail

Drivers who hesitate to move for sirens could be costing lives, and police are warning the public that the law is clear: when an emergency vehicle approaches, you must make way immediately....

85. Exclusive Preview Presentation of the New Porsche Cayenne Electric in Cyprus

An exclusive preview presentation of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric took place on February 11th at the Destination Porsche Limassol showroom....

86. Supermarket sales surge as shoppers keep spending

Cyprus’ supermarket sector closed out 2025 on a strong note, underscoring its resilience even in a fiercely competitive market....

87. Mirror, mirror on the wall....

Even though aesthetics is often contrasted with morality, taste is, of course, personal. That’s why the first thing worth noting is the unfortunate and painfully awkward reaction of around forty public figures “from the world of letters and culture” who, through a letter to RIK, demanded the song and its music video be deleted and withdrawn....

88. Trump to tax foreign-made ships and rebuild U.S. maritime power

The Trump administration on Tuesday rolled out a sweeping maritime plan aimed at reasserting U.S. dominance in shipping and reducing reliance on foreign-built vessels. ...

89. Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning screen legend, dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor celebrated for a long career playing steely, often hard-edged characters in some of Hollywood’s most acclaimed films, has died at the age of 95....

90. 26-year-old student dies after scooter collision in Limassol

A 26-year-old woman has died following a traffic collision involving an electric scooter in Limassol....