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31. Germasogeia building collapse leaves one dead, several injured

Part of a two-story apartment building collapsed in Germasogeia shortly before 13:30 on Holy Saturday, triggering a major emergency response with reports of trapped individuals and multiple injuries....

32. Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real estate fund targeting 25% net IRR. Here's why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it....

33. New law allows unlicensed leisure venues to become legal

Parliament has approved a new legal framework that regulates how leisure venues are licensed and operated, replacing older legislation and expanding oversight....

34. Reservoir levels improve to 33.9% but long-term water concerns remain

Water reserves have reached 33.9% of their total capacity, marking an improvement compared to the same period last year, though officials say the situation remains far from secure for the future....

35. Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

Cyprus is aiming to begin producing natural gas from offshore reserves between late 2027 and early 2028, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. ...

36. UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The strategic partnership between the University of Nicosia, UNIC Athens, and Purdue University aims to create a powerful link between Europe and the United States in higher education, research and innovation....

37. Cyprus’ new Archaeological Museum pushed to 2029 opening

Cyprus’ long-awaited new archaeological museum is now expected to open its doors in 2029, a timeline that is already sparking both excitement and frustration as lawmakers toured the massive construction site in Nicosia on Thursday....

38. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

39. Tech entrepreneur uses AI to create personalised cancer vaccine for his dog

A technology entrepreneur in Australia has helped develop a personalised cancer vaccine for his dog using artificial intelligence, an experiment that researchers say could point toward new approaches for treating cancer in people....

40. Xylofagou potato statue to cost €2,000 to repair after storm damage (video)

The well-known potato statue in the village of Xylofagou will require about €2,000 in repairs after being knocked down by severe winds over the weekend....

41. Deep-sea test clears key hurdle for Greece-Cyprus power link

Nexans has announced the successful completion of a critical sea trial for the submarine power cables that will be used in the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the planned electricity link between Greece and Cyprus. ...

42. Cyprus dams drop to 21% capacity as officials hope for March rains

Water levels in Cyprus’ dams remain worryingly low, with reservoirs across the island now just 21% full, according to the Water Development Department....

43. Cyprus’ ''safe'' shelters are anything but

The organized creation of public shelters in Cyprus began in 1999, when legislation was introduced requiring that public buildings include underground spaces that could serve as shelters in emergencies. ...

44. Cypriots packing emergency backpacks

It took a little more than 24 hours for the flames of war that Israel and the US ignited in the Middle East to reach Cyprus. Before midnight on Sunday, when the British Air Force base in Akrotiri was hit by a drone, any talk of war shelters, ...

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

46. Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Athens has deployed some of the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Cyprus in a move aimed at reinforcing the air defense umbrella of the Republic of Cyprus....

47. 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....

48. Cyprus soap opera ends: Everyone’s innocent, again

We’ve reached the finale of one of the longest-running soap operas on our little island. The much-ballyhooed, shocking, twist-filled telenovela titled Al Jazeera, or as it’s sometimes called, This is Cyprus,...

49. 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....

50. Cyprus scrambles to get back €67 million EU cash for stalled LNG project

Cyprus is taking steps to recover €67 million in European Union funding for the long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vasilikos, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou told lawmakers Tuesday....

51. €1.2bn to rearm the Cyprus National Guard

The approval of the Republic of Cyprus’ application to participate in the EU’s SAFE regulation (Security Action for Europe) opens a new chapter in the National Guard’s armaments program, the largest since its establishment. ...

52. New generators for Dhekelia now expected in 2030

Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....

53. Key questions remain after disappearance of TNT

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Cyprus’s National Guard after 13.6 kilograms of TNT disappeared during a routine training exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range last Thursday, exposing potential gaps in security protocols and raising the possibility of human error or worse....

54. 13 kilos of TNT go missing during military drill

Cyprus’ Defense Ministry and Police are on high alert following the disappearance of 13 kilograms (30 pounds) of TNT explosives during a military engineering exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range....

55. From cement to furniture, Cyprus industry had a strong end of year

Cyprus factories were busier than usual in November, and the numbers show it....

56. Deadly Trikala factory explosion traced to long-term propane leak

Greek fire authorities have concluded that a prolonged propane gas leak was the primary cause of the fatal explosion at the “Violanta” food production facility in the Trikala regional unit, an incident that claimed the lives of five female workers....

57. Cyprus becomes India’s gateway to Europe as landmark trade deal takes effect

A fresh momentum is taking hold in Cyprus-India commercial relations, thanks to the free trade agreement recently finalized between the European Union and India. The deal promises lower tariffs on European products and smoother access to the vast Indian market....

58. Deadly explosion and fire at biscuit factory in Greece; Three dead, two still missing

A devastating explosion followed by a major fire tore through a food-processing factory in Trikala in the early hours of Monday, leaving three female employees dead, two still missing, and eight others hospitalized....

59. Hotels running without full permits get lifeline...but the clock is ticking

Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license, approving a law that allows them to keep their doors open, under strict conditions, while they try to get their paperwork in order....

60. Nicosia's Famagusta Gate reopens after seven years

After nearly seven years of restoration, Nicosia’s iconic Famagusta Gate is finally open to the public, offering a glimpse into the city’s rich history while stepping firmly into its modern cultural life....