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91. Limassol carnival reigns supreme as Cyprus celebrates in style (images and video)

Cyprus came alive on Sunday as Carnival celebrations filled the streets with colour, music, and endless revelry – with Limassol once again stealing the show. ...

92. Garbage piles up at green point – ''Overwhelmed by stench''

Shocking images of pollution from an area in Paphos have surfaced, sparking sadness and disappointment as they highlight a lack of environmental awareness and disregard for the consequences....

93. English School Board denies pressure claims, alleges smear campaign

A deepening dispute at the English School in Nicosia has taken another turn, with several board members rejecting allegations made by the headmaster that they pressured him over entrance exam results....

94. ''How did this man spend the night under the pier?'' (VIDEO)

Homeless individuals continue to take shelter under the piers of Limassol’s Molos, living in deplorable conditions. ...

95. Youth clash on Larnaca's Makarios Avenue, sparks police hunt

A chaotic scene unfolded on Makarios Avenue in Larnaca on the night of Wednesday, February 26, when a confrontation broke out among a group of young men. According to police reports, the incident involved individuals of Arab origin....

96. Cyprus Police and Interpol hunt for source of false terror tip

Cypriot police, working alongside Interpol, are searching for the source behind a false tip that led to a dramatic anti-terror operation at Larnaca Airport....

97. Terror alert at Larnaca Airport as security forces scramble after tip-off (video)

A security alert was issued at Larnaca Airport on Monday morning after authorities received information that a suspected terrorist was aboard an incoming flight from Moldova....

98. Farmers battle brutal frost as ‘Coral’ cold front devastates crops

The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....

99. 73-year-old woman and daughter lead family-run sex trafficking ring in Athens

In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...

100. Four new types of branches at the Bank of Cyprus

Bank of Cyprus branches are entering a new era, with the bank having moved to modernise the operational model of its network with four types of branches....

101. Winter wonderland in Troodos after a fresh blanket of snow

If you woke up this morning, glanced at the mountains, and thought, "Did I teleport to Switzerland overnight?"—you’re not alone! ...

102. Another historic building in Nicosia demolished (VIDEO)

103. Dozens of dead animals discovered in Meniko, authorities investigating

In a disturbing incident, dozens of dead animals were discovered in the village of Meniko, prompting swift action from the Ministry of Agriculture. Minister Maria Panayiotou condemned the incident, describing it as "disgusting" in a post on X (formerly Twitter)....

104. Eddie the dog continues his recovery after Paphos abuse incident (video)

The investigation into the disturbing case of dog abuse in Paphos is still ongoing, following the discovery of Eddie, a dog found abandoned in a rubbish bin on January 16. ...

105. Nicosia protest demands justice for Tempi tragedy (VIDEO)

On January 26th, the streets of Nicosia resonated with chants of anger and demands for accountability as protesters gathered to decry what they called a "state murder and megaton cover-up." ...

106. Mohamed Salem case: Acquitted on naturalisation charges

The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....

107. Sweden moves to strip citizenship for national security threats

Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...

108. Trump Jr. heads to Greenland as dad hopes to buy it (again)

Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Greenland on Tuesday, following his father’s renewed calls to make the autonomous Arctic territory a part of the United States....

109. Legendary Olympian and Holocaust survivor Ágnes Keleti passes away at 103

Born Ágnes Klein on January 9, 1921, in Budapest, she began her gymnastics training at the age of 4 and became the Hungarian National Champion by 16....

110. Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....

111. Occupied territories grant new 'citizenships' in 2024

The "government" announced today that an additional 133 individuals were granted "citizenship," bringing the total number of citizens to 4,431 for the period from January 1 to December 28, 2024....

112. Troodos blanketed in snow offers a magical escape for the holidays

The magic of Christmas has lingered in the Troodos Mountains, where snowfall that began on Christmas Day has continued to blanket the region in white. As of Sunday, the snow has reached a depth of 15 centimeters, drawing locals and visitors to marvel at the breathtaking winter scenery....

113. Santa-clad bikers bring holiday joy to Makarios Hospital

For the ninth consecutive Christmas Eve, the rumble of engines echoed through the streets of Nicosia, but it wasn’t just another biker parade, it was the Chopper Club Cyprus on a heartfelt mission to spread joy....

114. Troodos gets its White Christmas, thanks to ''Elena''

It looks like the holiday classic "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" got a real-life rendition in Troodos this year, as the mountain region woke up to a snowy wonderland late on Christmas Day. ...

115. Finland’s schools lead the charge against fake news, starting young

In Finland, teaching children how to spot fake news begins as early as preschool, and by the time students reach middle school, they’re adept at analyzing media with a critical eye. ...

116. Budget passed, now it’s time for gifts, Santa suits, and a holiday twirl (pics and video)

After days of intense discussions, debates, and bill votes, Cyprus' MPs finally got a well-deserved break to celebrate the holiday season in style....

117. Prisoner freed by CNN news crew turns out to be Assad regime torturer

In a bizarre twist that reads like a thriller, a recent CNN report went viral for helping to free a Syrian prisoner — but the man they rescued turned out to be not just any detainee. He was a notorious member of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reportedly involved in torturing civilians....

118. Young vandals cause damage at Larnaca schools

Larnaca schools are facing an ongoing challenge with vandalism, following a series of incidents on Friday, December 13, that left schools in the city damaged....

119. Stella Michaelidou, AIDS NGO president, arrested in alleged €122K fraud case

Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....

120. Charity President arrested in €120,000 fraud case

Police have arrested a 66-year-old woman, the president of an NGO supporting patients with a specific disease, over allegations of financial fraud exceeding €120,000. The arrest took place on the evening of Monday, December 9, following a court warrant....