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1. Woman gives birth in hospital restroom after arriving with abdominal pain

A woman gave birth in the restroom of a private hospital in Nicosia after arriving with abdominal pain and waiting to be seen by a doctor, according to hospital officials....

2. She came back to say thank you...20 years later

Two decades ago, an 8-year-old British girl named Sophie arrived in Cyprus for a sunny holiday with her family. But what should have been a carefree vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when she collapsed shortly after landing....

3. €100 ER fee only for tourists, not GESY patients

Patients covered by Cyprus’s national health system (GESY) and other approved groups will not be affected by the recently announced €100 advance fee for Accident and Emergency Department (A\&E) visits, health officials confirmed on Tuesday....

4. China’s BYD rolls into Cyprus with big EV plans

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is officially driving into the Cypriot market, and it’s coming in full throttle....

5. EU probes major porn sites over child safety concerns

The European Union has opened formal investigations into four major pornography websites (Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos) over alleged failures to protect minors from exposure to adult content, the European Commission announced Tuesday....

6. Global VC investment rises in Q1’25 on back of record-setting $40 billion Open AI deal, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse

Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....

7. Half of teens wish the internet didn’t exist, survey finds

Nearly half of teenagers say they’d rather grow up in a world without the internet, according to a new UK study highlighting the growing concerns young people have about the impact of social media on their mental health....

8. UAE records highest May temperature in 20 years at 50.4°C

The United Arab Emirates recorded its highest May temperature in two decades on Saturday, with the mercury hitting 50.4 degrees Celsius (122.7 degrees Fahrenheit) in Al Shawamekh, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi....

9. Protein cookies recalled in Cyprus over undeclared allergen

The Ministry of Health has announced a recall of certain protein cookies after undeclared gluten was found in the product, posing a potential risk to individuals with gluten intolerance, allergies or celiac disease....

10. Cyprus launches national campaign to combat ‘silent killer’ hypertension

In observance of World Hypertension Day, health leaders in Cyprus have launched a nationwide campaign urging the public to take blood pressure seriously, literally....

11. British Base authorities say Lady’s Mile swimming waters deemed safe

Swimming waters at Lady’s Mile beach are safe for bathing, the British Bases said Tuesday, citing recent test results that show a marked improvement in water quality....

12. King’s Gardens: A Prime Investment in the Heart of Nicosia

13. Christodoulides calls on Cypriots abroad to come home, ‘Cyprus needs your talent’

President Nikos Christodoulides has issued a heartfelt invitation to Cypriots living abroad: come home and help build the future of Cyprus....

14. Lidl brings Youth Camp for girls to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025TM

Lidl is empowering the next generation of women with new pan-European football and health focused program for young women. The program is organised by Lidl as part of the official partnership with UEFA Women’s EURO and in collaboration with WePlayStrong....

15. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

16. Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Big promises are starting to take shape, and this time, it’s the kids who stand to benefit most....

17. The untold story behind the killing of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus

The tangled story behind the 1974 assassination of U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies in Cyprus takes center stage in 'Invisible Conspiracy', the latest book by journalist and researcher Andreas Hatzikyriakos....

18. COVID-19 resurgence alarms Asia as cases soar in Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond

A fresh wave of COVID-19 is spreading through parts of Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand, prompting health authorities to renew warnings as infections and hospitalizations rise....

19. Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office on Sunday....

20. “Yes, but” diplomacy: The hypocrisy at the heart of our moral collapse

Alongside relentless economic precarity, the erosion and impoverishment of the middle class, environmental and public health crises, and of course the grotesque wars that have returned to Europe and the Middle East with a shocking savagery after decades, the 21st century seems to have ushered in a spiritual backslide, a collapse into the cheap and the populist....

21. British Bases warn against swimming at Lady’s Mile due to contaminated water

The British Bases have issued a warning against swimming at Lady’s Mile beach after tests revealed unsafe levels of enterococci bacteria in the seawater....

22. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...

23. University of Limassol Inaugurates Department of Psychology, Marking a Milestone in Academic Excellence

The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly announced the official inauguration of its Department of Psychology during a distinguished ceremony held at the Elias Beach Hotel in Limassol....

24. Lifesaving help at the push of a button for vulnerable seniors

Elderly people living alone or far from their families will soon have access to round-the-clock emergency help and emotional support,...

25. The Happiness & Well-Being Fair Is Back!

The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...

26. Cyprus Parliament approves bill for decentralized hospital administration

The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....

27. Farm company fined after employee seriously injured on the job

A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....

28. Abandoned baby found alive next to trash bins in Alimos (video)

A six-month-old baby was found abandoned next to garbage bins in the Athens suburb of Alimos on Tuesday afternoon, in a heartbreaking discovery by the Greek police....

29. Cyprus borrowers are back as loan demand soars in 2025

Cyprus banks had a busy first quarter in 2025, handing out €1.24 billion in new loans, as falling interest rates sparked renewed interest in borrowing....

30. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou faces backlash over Moscow visit

Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....