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1. From water woes to bank bets, here are the stories to follow

2. The great souvla debate and other political absurdities

A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...

3. Drugs, violence, and fear as Cyprus schools face growing crisis

Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....

4. Water we waiting for? Government unveils €8 million plan to combat water scarcity

The Cabinet has approved an emergency state grant of €8 million for one year to help local governments and communities reduce water supply network losses....

5. Church tells priests to keep it holy on Holy Saturday

The Church of Cyprus has issued an unusual directive ahead of Holy Saturday, reminding priests that they are not auditioning for a dance competition during the ''Anasta O Theos'' hymn....

6. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

7. Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

A shocking discovery was made in Paphos when municipal workers, responding to a welfare case, found thousands of Cyprus pounds stuffed in garbage bags inside a home where a woman had been living in squalor. Alongside the money, pieces of jewelry were also uncovered....

8. Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...

9. EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

10. Ancient Alexandria crumbles as rising seas threaten its future

Alexandria, Egypt’s historic port city, is facing an escalating crisis due to climate-driven coastal erosion and rising sea levels....

11. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

12. Cyprus faces uncertain future as electricity link with Greece stalls

The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...

13. Calls for action against energy poverty amid tragic deaths

Political parties are urging immediate action against energy poverty following a series of fatal fires caused by unsafe heating conditions....

14. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

15. 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....

16. Major coastal erosion along the Kiti to Agios Theodoros shoreline

Environment FEO Cyprus (OPOK) is sounding the alarm over the escalating issue of coastal erosion along the shoreline from Kiti to Agios Theodoros....

17. This is Cyprus...

I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....

18. Struggling families at risk of losing homes on government-granted land

Low-income households that received state-owned land to build their first homes now face the real threat of losing their properties to lenders, according to a damning report by the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus....

19. Modernist landmark in Nicosia faces demolition

The demolition of yet another modernist landmark in Cyprus has reignited concerns over the preservation of the island’s architectural heritage. ...

20. Drifting 17 kilometers nonstop on ice: A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Taycan

A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...

21. Implement a national strategy for people with autism, says Demetriou

Annita Demetriou, emphasized the need for a strengthened national strategy supporting individuals with autism....

22. Car distributors exploiting drivers with fees on airbag recalls

Lawmakers are taking aim at two car distributors accused of charging administrative fees for replacing recalled airbags, calling the practice ''obscene'' and ''exploitative.''...

23. Fear in Santorini as quakes continue – Schools closed, residents try to flee

Fear and uncertainty have gripped the residents of Santorini after a series of earthquakes rocked the island, prompting local authorities to close schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. ...

24. The decay of Limni Pier: A forgotten landmark in Paphos (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Limni Pier, located on the coast near Polis Chrysochous, is a relic of Cyprus’s industrial past....

25. Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....

26. Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices. To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....

27. Cyprus left high and dry over dam failure

The Mavrokolympos dam has finally been emptied, leaving behind not just a dry reservoir but also a flood of frustration among Cypriots. The drastic measure was taken to address a technical failure,...

28. Mavrokolympos Dam must be emptied to find solution

The Department of Water Development has explored alternative ways to repair damage to the Mavrokolympos Dam, but a feasible solution remains elusive....

29. payabl. partners with Limassol Municipality to uplift the community this festive season

payabl., a leading European financial technology provider, announced its partnership with the Limassol Municipality to support the Social Market initiative, ...

30. Berlin sounds alarm over Golan Heights expansion push

Germany has urged Israel to abandon its proposal to significantly increase the population in the Golan Heights, a territory internationally recognized as part of Syria but currently under Israeli control....