Search

1. Fairy tales about benefits and other wild stories

Certain catchy lies continue to circulate in our public discourse. Lies that, no matter what, simply refuse to die....

2. French MEP calls for return of Statue of Liberty, citing US departure from its values

French MEP Raphael Glucksmann has stirred controversy by suggesting that the United States should return the Statue of Liberty to France....

3. A bleak reflection of our society’s decay

Two men were recently found dead in a workplace, a makeshift apartment where they slept on an inflatable bed. In an effort to ward off the bitter cold, they lit a fukou and left it to burn, and tragically, the noxious fumes led to their deaths....

4. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

5. Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....

6. 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....

7. Shops to close early amid clashing protests

Shops in Limassol are expected to close early this evening as the city braces for two simultaneous demonstrations, one by the far-right party ELAM and another against fascism. ...

8. Trump addresses national challenges in First White House interview (VIDEOS)

In his first television interview since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump offered a wide-ranging assessment of national issues, asserting that America's challenges are "all solvable" and emphasizing the unity of the Republican congressional caucus....

9. 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....

10. Affordability, Urbanization, and Sustainability: How Real Estate in Cyprus, Greece, and Romania Will Evolve by 2029

The next five years will redefine the real estate markets of Cyprus, Greece, and Romania....

11. Mr. George’s story: A struggle for respect and equality in Cyprus

A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....

12. Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...

13. Trump's bold 'Day One' agenda: Immigration, gender policies, and foreign relations

President-elect Donald Trump has set an ambitious agenda for his first day in office, outlining policy goals on issues from immigration to energy and international relations. ...

14. Trump declares victory: ''God spared me to save the country''

Donald Trump has done it again. Not only is he back in the White House, but he’s also making history as the first former president to win a second, non-consecutive term....

15. Will we choose unity or division?

Today, as Americans head to the polls, I find myself reflecting on what my country means to me, even from my home here in Cyprus. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona (a largely Republican-leaning state), to a Filipino mother and an American father with British roots, ...

16. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...

17. Trump: Migrants who murder have 'bad genes'

Former President Donald Trump suggested that some migrants in the U.S. who have committed murder may be predisposed to violence, saying it's "in their genes." ...

18. VP candidates' mics turned off over migration dispute

Vice presidential debates were held last night, but a notable incident occurred when microphones were muted during a heated exchange over migration....

19. Politics Blog: Mr. ''Never surrender'' and Donald Trump

In the first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the standout moment was when the former President claimed that illegal immigrants are eating Americans' cats, dogs, and basically all pets...

20. Trump on migrants: ''They're eating dogs!''

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed in a lively debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, with the November election just weeks away. ...

21. Harris attacks Trump’s record and leadership style

In their second presidential debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed at The National Constitution Center on Tuesday night. ...

22. New prison to be built by 2027, Menoyia to be dedicated to minors

The construction of a new Central Prison building, set for completion in 2027, and the conversion of the Menoyia facilities into a detention center for children were approved by the Cabinet, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis announced Wednesday evening....

23. Wealthy flee high-tax nations for new havens like Cyprus

A significant wave of wealthy individuals is migrating from high-tax countries, a trend expected to peak this year. ...

24. Cyprus and Germany stress need for EU solidarity on migration

Real solidarity and equitable burden-sharing among European Union member states are essential for managing migration flows, Lars Castellucci, Deputy Chairman of the Interior Committee of the German Bundestag, said during a visit to Cyprus on Thursday....

25. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

26. Cyprus repatriates 181 illegal residents in latest immigration efforts

In the ongoing efforts to manage immigration, Cyprus saw 181 third-country nationals voluntarily or forcibly repatriated to their home countries over......

27. Protesters rally against police brutality and bias

A peaceful demonstration unfolded Saturday at noon in Eleftheria Square, driven by the African Community in Cyprus and bolstered by allied organizations. ...

28. We are all responsible

Eleven people crammed into one apartment, each paying between 150 to 200 euros in rent, all to live stacked together in appalling conditions. ...

29. Cyprus faces migration crisis amid infrastructure strain

Cyprus is facing a mounting migration crisis as data obtained by K on Thursday reveals a surge in illegal immigrant arrivals, straining the government's resources and raising concerns about a humanitarian emergency....

30. Lebanon to Cyprus: $3000 per person for the deadly journey

The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...