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511. ‘Charming viper’ caught on camera offers glimpse of snake’s calm demeanor (VIDEO)

A recent video published by the local group mycyprus.cy has captured a striking encounter with a large viper native to Cyprus....

512. Tehran denies Cyprus mediation claim as EU monitors Iran-Israel tensions

Iran has publicly rejected claims by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay messages to Israel, a denial included in a recent European External Action Service (EEAS) newsletter circulated to all 27 EU member states....

513. ''Being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong. It’s hard because you’re doing it right.'' -Glennon Doyle

If we consider the 2008 financial crash as the starting point of a grim era, one where the term "crisis" became a permanent fixture in the daily news and has since never really left, not even for five years at a stretch....

514. Shepherd attacked after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot

A troubling incident has emerged from the Karpasia (Karpaz) Peninsula, where a local shepherd was reportedly assaulted after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot. ...

515. Cyprus vows to stand by refugees in today's global reality

Despite increasing strain on national infrastructure, Cyprus remains committed to protecting people fleeing war, violence and persecution, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection said Thursday in a statement marking World Refugee Day....

516. Odysseas Michaelides alleges political persecution over claims against president

Former Auditor General and now leader of the ALMA political movement, Odysseas Michaelides, says he's the target of a political conspiracy aimed at silencing him for publicly criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides....

517. Nissan’s next-gen driver assist tech could ease daily commute in Cyprus

Ever been stuck in traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, crawling along at a snail’s pace, wishing your car could just take over? By 2027, that might not be such a far-fetched dream....

518. Trump to decide on Iran strikes within two weeks as conflict escalates

President Donald Trump is expected to decide on potential military strikes against Iran within two weeks, the White House said Wednesday, amid ongoing regional tensions....

519. No place like home as Israelis flee uncertainty, sail back from Cyprus

More than 1,600 Israeli nationals boarded the Crown Iris cruise ship from the port of Limassol on Thursday in a large-scale repatriation effort aimed at getting citizens back home amid rising regional tensions....

520. Sun, sweat, and slight sea swells: Your weekend weather forecast

A classic seasonal low-pressure system has plopped itself over the region, which in normal-human terms means: the heat’s here, and it’s not in a rush to leave....

521. Foreign Ministry repatriates 22 Cypriots from Israel and Iran

A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....

522. U.S. planes in Cyprus for civilian evacuations, not military ops, officials say

Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed Wednesday that American military transport planes are stationed in Cyprus, but stressed they are not here for combat missions....

523. Minthis Music Festival 2025: Culture in Full Bloom in Cyprus

Where nature meets human creativity and Cyprus' highlands stretch out beneath open skies, the Minthis Music Festival is ready to return....

524. Iran denies sending message to Israel via Cyprus amid rising tensions

Cyprus has found itself in the middle of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, after President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay ''some messages'' to the Israeli government...

525. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

526. Nicosia activates crisis response as Israel-Iran tensions escalate

In response to the latest Middle East crisis sparked by Israel’s missile strikes on Iran, Nicosia is sticking to its long-held stance that Cyprus serves as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

527. 70,000 units of blood collected annually from voluntary donors in Cyprus

Cyprus collects about 70,000 units of blood each year through voluntary donations, placing the country among the top in Europe in meeting its national blood supply needs, the Ministry of Health said Friday....

528. High temperatures

It’s around ten in the morning and there’s not a trace of shade anywhere. The sun is scalding, striking the concrete hard and bouncing back with even greater fury. I regret not bringing my straw hat....

529. Cyprus's role in Middle East crisis is ‘strictly humanitarian,’ says Christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Saturday that the Republic of Cyprus is maintaining a strictly humanitarian stance amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the government steps up diplomatic engagement and internal security measures....

530. Cyprus activates emergency council as Middle East tensions explode

Cyprus is stepping up emergency measures following Israel’s military strike on Iran, with President Nikos Christodoulides convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council on Friday afternoon, officials confirmed....

531. Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

In a dramatic and potentially destabilizing turn for the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation inside Iran early Friday morning, striking nuclear and military sites and killing several of Tehran’s top commanders and scientists....

532. Cyprus landowners denied justice for 29 years in property rights violation

Cyprus’ Ombudsman has called for immediate action to resolve a 29-year violation of private property rights in the village of Tris Elies, where a water reservoir has stood on private land without the owner’s consent, permits, or compensation since 1996....

533. Attorney General rejects request by Thanasis's family to pursue criminal charges

The Legal Service will not pursue criminal charges in the case of murdered National Guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou, prompting sharp criticism from his mother, Adriana Nikolaou, who accused Cypriot institutions of perpetuating a cover-up....

534. ECtHR orders €18,000 payout to Cypriot company over Famagusta property claim

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ordered Turkey to pay €18,000 in damages and legal fees to Cypriot company K.V. Mediterranean Tours Ltd., over delays in handling a property claim in the fenced-off area of Famagusta....

535. From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

536. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

537. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

538. Israeli Embassy event pulled from Nicosia school after public outcry

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

539. 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....

540. ''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...