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181. Paphos-Polis ''killer road'' to become four-lane highway after years of delays

The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....

182. 2024 global VC investment rises to $368B as investor interest in AI soars

Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...

183. Green oasis or business hub? The fight over Nicosia’s State Fair site

The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...

184. FT: Chinese warships near Sydney spark tension

The Australian navy is closely monitoring a Chinese naval task group sailing 150 nautical miles east of Sydney—the furthest south the Chinese navy has ventured along Australia’s east coast. ...

185. Limassol’s beloved Aris Club temporarily shuttered amid Heroes’ Square revamp

For nearly a century, the Aris Limassol Club has been a staple of the city’s culture—not just as a historic association, but as a beloved tavern serving up some of the best meze in town. ...

186. Investigations continue into tragic fire that killed family

Authorities in Limassol are continuing their investigation into the devastating house fire that claimed the lives of a **family of five** last Saturday....

187. Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou brings her ''Muses'' to Paris

Renowned Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou is once again taking her art to the international stage. ...

188. The battle over the State Fair site

The Nicosia Municipality is pushing the government to rethink its plans for the State Fair site, with the issue heating up as discussions intensify between local leaders and officials....

189. EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

190. Monday blues: Even the weather doesn't feel like trying

If you thought dragging yourself out of bed this morning was tough, brace yourself—the weather seems to be feeling just as moody. Weak low pressure is hovering over the area, much like your will to start the week, and things are only getting gloomier. ...

191. The White House’s Valentine’s Day post that stole hearts (and possibly visas)

Valentine’s Day is typically a time for chocolates, flowers, and sweet nothings whispered over candlelit dinners....

192. TOYOTA - Statement on Takata Airbag Recalls

193. Bizarre paramilitary group in Cyprus under investigation

A strange and alarming case has emerged in Cyprus, where authorities are investigating a shadowy group that claims to operate under its own legal and military codes, disregarding the authority of the state....

194. Large plots of farmland for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large plots of farmland in various areas of Nicosia, Limassol Larnaca and Paphos....

195. DiCarlo’s visit to Cyprus paves the way for Geneva Conference on Cyprus issue

The two-day visit of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, marked a significant step in the UN’s efforts to organize an international conference on the Cyprus issue, set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, ...

196. Groundbreaking cancer study by Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

Researchers from CING have published a new study in Cancers, offering significant insights for the accurate staging and early detection of multiple myeloma....

197. 'Patriots for Europe' cry ''Make Europe great again'' at rally

In Madrid, far-right leaders from across Europe gathered to rally against the European Union and endorse shared goals inspired by President Trump’s influence....

198. Tala's haven of hope: Friends' Hospice unveils newly renovated palliative care center

A heartwarming story of community spirit and unwavering dedication has culminated in the unveiling of the newly renovated Friends' Hospice in Tala....

199. Call for integrated support system for gifted children

Despo Michaelidou, the Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights in Cyprus, has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to supporting gifted children....

200. HIO records over 4,000 visits to the ''Patient's Guide''

More than 4,000 people visited the "Patient's Guide" website between the beginning of November and the end of January....

201. Huge €380 million development planned by Metropolitan of Limassol

A bold €380 million development project in the Municipality of Amathus and the nearby Agios Athanasios district is set to transform the area, as revealed by the environmental study recently submitted by the Metropolis of Limassol....

202. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

203. €8 million and counting as Crete-Cyprus interconnector delays pile up

The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Crete and Cyprus is facing mounting financial pressure, with delays already adding at least €8 million in extra costs....

204. Cyprus' energy landscape shifts as ENI, Total, and Kogas withdraw from blocks

The energy landscape of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is set for a major shift as the French-Italian-Korean consortium of Total, ENI, and Kogas prepares to exit Blocks 2, 3, and 9 at the end of January....

205. Cancer a leading cause of death in Cyprus

Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in Cyprus, with an average of around 4,000 new cases and 1,560 deaths each year over the past five years, according to the latest data shared by the Oncology Nursing Section of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association....

206. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

207. Old GSP redevelopment nears completion, set to transform Nicosia’s historic centre

The long-anticipated redevelopment of the old GSP stadium in the heart of Nicosia is set to be handed over to the public this month, marking a major step in the revitalization of the capital’s historic centre....

208. Organs of abused child donated after tragic death

Early Tuesday morning, doctors at Pagni Hospital in Heraklion completed the organ retrieval procedure for little Angelos, the boy who was declared brain dead after suffering severe abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner....

209. United against cancer as the nation commits to care and hope

President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the state's responsibility to provide high-quality healthcare for cancer patients....

210. President Christodoulides met today with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides met earlier today at the Presidential Palace with Colin Stewart, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus....