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871. Cyprus among EU countries lagging in gender budgeting initiatives

Cyprus stands out as one of only three European Union (EU) member states currently lacking a gender budgeting framework, alongside Estonia and Lithuania....

872. Tragic loss of life in Gaza amid freezing conditions

In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....

873. Cypriots slow to embrace digital ID cards

Demand for digital identity cards (eIDs) in Cyprus has fallen short of expectations since the program's launch in January 2025....

874. The Palestinian State that almost was, according to Ehud Olmert

Speaking in a yet-to-be-aired BBC documentary Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October, Olmert described his proposal as a historic opportunity for peace. ...

875. Faulty electrical appliances put Cypriots at risk, watchdog warns

Cyprus is facing a growing safety risk from faulty electrical appliances, with weak market controls and a lack of transparency in investigations into fires and electric shocks, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association....

876. 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....

877. Tracing the footsteps of women in Cyprus: Movements, Struggles & Feminisms

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation in collaboration with the bahçes histories* of Cyprus, invites you to a walk about feminism movements, activism and the struggles of women in Cyprus, on Saturday 8 March 2025 in the walled town of Nicosia....

878. Cyprus International Theatre Festival is back with unforgettable performances!

After a highly successful first season in 2024, hosting artists such as John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, and Ivan Vyrypaev, the Cyprus International Theatre Festival (CITF) is returning...

879. Warmer days ahead after record-breaking cold

Brrr, Cyprus! If you thought last night felt extra chilly, you weren’t imagining things. It was officially the coldest night in over 40 years, shattering the previous record of -3.3°C set in 1985. ...

880.  Unique protected species in Europe killed at the Mavrokolympos Dam

A month ago, the Ministry of Agriculture announced an environmental disaster: the drainage of the Mavrokolympos dam due to a technical failure that could not be repaired. ...

881. WhatsApp subject to strictest EU platform rules

WhatsApp is now among the online platforms required to comply with the European Union’s most stringent transparency regulations....

882. Supreme Court delays ruling on citizenship case for children of mixed marriages

The Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its decision on a high-profile citizenship case challenging the government’s policy on children born from mixed marriages....

883. 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....

884. New investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large commercial and residential plot in Peyia, houses and other residential and agricultural land in Nicosia, Larnaca and Ammochostos....

885. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

886. Pope Francis in critical condition as doctors warn of sepsis risk

Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....

887. Strong public support for donkey adoption campaign

The Taskent Nature Park’s Donkey Adoption Campaign has received overwhelming public backing, raising €8,500 within just a day....

888. Cypriots are eating more fish, but getting pickier about its source

Cypriots are eating more fish and seafood than ever before, according to a new report on European food trends. But while the trend is on the rise, many people are becoming more selective about what they put on their plates — and their choices are being influenced by cost, sustainability, and food transparency....

889. Authorities on high alert as 'Coral' weather phenomenon threatens power grid

Authorities are on high alert today as the "Coral" weather phenomenon intensifies....

890. Over €42,000 in uncovered payments issued in January

In January 2025, a total of €42,062 worth of bounced cheques were issued in Cyprus....

891. Growing interest in medical schools prompts accreditation guidelines

The increasing interest in establishing medical schools in Cyprus has led the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education to outline key requirements for their operation....

892. Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...

893. Tatar insists on partition

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has reiterated his firm opposition to a federal solution for Cyprus, insisting that the 2017 Crans-Montana negotiations marked the final attempt at reunification under a bizonal, bicommunal federation....

894. Cyprus court halts sale of mortgaged property

In a landmark ruling, the Nicosia District Court has suspended the sale of mortgaged properties, citing illegalities in mortgage agreements....

895. One in three short-term rental accommodations is illegal

896. Turkish Cypriot teachers protest delayed salaries and discrimination

Turkish Cypriot teachers in the government-controlled area of Cyprus are voicing their frustration over delayed salaries, diminished social rights, and lack of support from their unions....

897. Body found in Nicosia, police investigate suspicious death

Nicosia police were alerted early on Tuesday, February 18, after a body was discovered in the capital at a construction site. The call came at around 5:20 a.m., prompting immediate response from authorities....

898. Local high school embraces creativity over screens

Palouriotissa High School has embraced an innovative approach to student life after the Ministry of Education's ban on mobile phones in schools....

899. Turkey renews its call for a two-state solution in Cyprus

Turkey has once again pushed its demand for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue....

900. Cyprus protests Pakistan’s statements on occupied areas

The Republic of Cyprus has lodged an official complaint in response to remarks made by the Pakistani Prime Minister....