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61. False alarm sparked chaos yesterday in Limassol

After a drone strike on the British base at Akrotiri just past midnight on Sunday and the dangerous escalation of the war the U.S. and Israel launched in Iran on Saturday, Cypriot authorities have been on high alert. A tip about a suspicious object in Lebanese airspace set off a chain reaction yesterday morning....

62. Update on operations at Larnaca and Paphos airports and current air connectivity

In light of recent developments in the region and the resulting flight cancellations worldwide to destinations in the Middle East, as well as cancellations by certain European airlines to Cyprus,...

63. Greek frigates arrive in Cyprus as Athens boosts defensive support (pics)

Two Greek naval frigates arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday morning, completing Athens’ announced military support to the island as regional tensions continue to escalate....

64. US turns to Cyprus to help evacuate Americans from Middle East

The United States has asked Cyprus to assist American citizens seeking to leave conflict-hit countries in the Middle East, as regional tensions continue to escalate, journalist Michalis Ignatiou said Tuesday....

65. UK becomes latest country to send defense support to Cyprus

Britain plans to send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus from potential Iranian attacks, according to the Times newspaper....

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

67. Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

Georgetown University is establishing a branch in Greece in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), according to an application submitted to the Education Ministry for the creation of a university legal entity....

68. 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....

69. Greece sends frigates Kimon and Psara plus F-16s to Cyprus amid drone threat

Greece is deploying two naval frigates and F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus to bolster the island’s defenses following a drone alert that prompted the evacuation of Paphos International Airport and heightened security concerns, officials said Monday....

70. Khamenei’s death sets stage for high-stakes succession

Iran has entered a moment of historic uncertainty following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering an urgent transition process and intensifying questions about the country’s political future and regional stability....

71. Cyprus retail market holds steady despite foot-and-mouth outbreak

Consumers are continuing to shop as usual, with no signs of hesitation or fear following the latest crisis triggered by the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases in 11 livestock units affecting roughly 14,000 animals. ...

72. Business bankruptcies soar 83% in Greece as new startups also rise

Business bankruptcies increased by 83.2% in 2025, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said Thursday....

73. Nicoletta Kolombourda joins Lidl Germany

Lidl Cyprus announces the international development of Nicoletta Kolombourda, who will assume the duties of Chief People Officer in Lidl Germany, the group’s largest market worldwide, as of March 1....

74. 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....

75. Greece pushes EU plan to send rejected migrants to Africa

Greece is advancing a plan to transfer migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected and who cannot be immediately returned to their countries of origin to facilities in Africa, in coordination with Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Denmark....

76. The Junior and Senior School: Pitch Point 2026 debuts successfully

The Junior and Senior School, on 31st January, successfully and proudly hosted Pitch Point 2026, its first-ever entrepreneurship-focused event, bringing together over 70 students from different schools around Cyprus, educators, and industry leaders for an inspiring day of innovation, creativity, and collaboration....

77. EU asylum applications fall sharply in November 2025, Eurostat reports

New data released by the European Union’s statistical agency, Eurostat, indicates a notable decline in asylum requests across the EU in November 2025....

78. Patient stuck 11 hours in Nicosia A&E as audit exposes hospital chaos

A midnight inspection of the General Hospitals of Nicosia and Limassol has exposed shocking gaps in patient care, from long ICU waits to a brand-new €1.5 million CT scanner that hasn’t even been used....

79. Children's charity founder gets 9½-year sentence but can stay out of jail if he pays

The founder of Ark of the World, a well-known charity that runs homes and support programs for vulnerable children and families, has been handed a 9-and-a-half-year prison sentence after an appeals court found him guilty of a string of offenses linked to disciplinary practices inside the group’s facilities....

80. Wednesday forecast: The north Greek wind machine is heading our way

Mother Nature has decided we need a little excitement today. A system from Northern Greece is officially moving in, bringing a moody mix of clouds and the occasional thunderous roar....

81. Tuesday forecast: Greece is sending us a surprise package (postage due: rain)

Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today. She’s bringing us a mix of "Greek drama" from across the sea and a dusty makeover that nobody actually asked for. ...

82. When your salary lasts for only 18 days

In 1984, with Margaret Thatcher as British prime minister, a newly elected Tory MP, Matthew Parris, conducted a Thatcherite-inspired experiment....

83. Israeli ''Tehran'' producer dies suddenly in Greece

The television world is mourning Dana Eden, the Israeli producer and co-creator of the spy drama “Tehran,” who died unexpectedly while in Athens for filming, according to a report in The Times of Israel. She was 52....

84. Ambulance transfers surge from 5,000 to 45,000 in Cyprus with no staff increase

Cyprus’ long-delayed plan to create a National Ambulance Authority returned to the spotlight on Thursday during a session of the Parliamentary Health Committee....

85. 38-year-old loses transplant after emergency flight to Athens cannot be secured

A recent case involving a 38-year-old patient who missed a critical transplant opportunity has reignited public concern over how Cyprus handles emergency medical transfers abroad....

86. 27 countries, one market: Can the EU make it?

The European Union appears determined to win its ''bet'' on strengthening competitiveness amid major geopolitical and geoeconomic shifts....

87. Cyprus among EU’s fastest-rising countries for internet access

Cyprus has recorded one of the strongest improvements in internet access in the European Union over the past decade, according to new Eurostat data on digital economy and society trends in 2025....

88. Aegean Airlines returns to Paphos with new flights to Athens

Good news for travelers and locals alike: Aegean Airlines is returning to Paphos this summer, reconnecting the city with Athens and expanding its presence in Cyprus....

89. Can Europe break free from the U.S.? Leaders clash over economy game plan

Can Europe become more economically competitive and less reliant on the United States? That’s the central question facing European leaders gathering today at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium’s Flemish region, at the invitation of European Council President Antonio Costa....

90. Von der Leyen: ''Made in Europe'' is necessary, but not a blank cheque

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended the strategy of “European preference” (“Made in Europe”) before the plenary session of the European Parliament, stressing that strengthening Europe’s industrial base is a crucial tool for boosting the Union’s competitiveness....