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31. Lidl Cyprus marks one year of dynamic presence at Neon Mall of Pafos

32. EU wants €67 million back from Cyprus gas project, sparking political fight

A multibillion-euro project meant to bring natural gas to Cyprus has been thrown into turmoil, after the European Commission demanded the return of €67 million in funding over alleged irregularities in how the contract was awarded. ...

33. Horse accident at Nicosia racetrack kills 67-year-old man

A 67-year-old man has died after being struck by a runaway horse at the Agios Dometios Hippodrome in Nicosia, police said Thursday....

34. Man found dead on sailboat near Protaras after losing consciousness

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that an Israeli man was found dead on a sailboat near the Protaras coastline....

35. Russia accused of election interference in Moldova as Kremlin claims NATO threat

A secret Russian-backed network is attempting to disrupt Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, while Moscow has accused the European Union of plotting to “occupy” the country....

36. Limassol men lose €30,000 in online investment scam

Police in Limassol are investigating a new online fraud case in which two men, aged 63 and 66, were tricked out of a total of €30,050....

37. Cyprus banks fined hundreds of thousands for unfair loan terms

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has hit the two largest banks in the country with hefty fines for using illegal or unfair terms in their loan agreements, warning that thousands of borrowers may be affected....

38. 10-year-old in Limassol approached by stranger claiming to know mother

Authorities said a 10-year-old student was approached by an unknown individual who offered to give him a ride home....

39. Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

Cyprus’s economy is expected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, with unemployment dropping to 4.6% and inflation easing to 1%, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday in its latest projections....

40. Cypriot tycoon sets sail with Armani’s yacht designs

Cypriot entrepreneur Kostas Cleanthos, known locally for his acquisition of the country’s leading newspaper, Phileleftheros, and internationally for founding global trading platform XM, is charting a new course, this time on the high seas....

41. EIF and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to Cypriot SMEs and start-ups

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses....

42. Cemetery horror as 30 cats found dead in suspected poisoning (video)

A grim discovery at Sfalangiotissa cemetery has left animal lovers in Limassol reeling. On Saturday, September 20, nearly 30 cats were found dead, with foam at their mouths and injuries suggesting deliberate poisoning....

43. Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....

44. Domestic worker detained for alleged sexual abuse of child

Police have detained a 24-year-old domestic worker in connection with a sexual abuse case involving a minor, authorities said Monday....

45. Lidl launches international campaign ''Lidl. More to Value.'' with a clear message to the people

Today, Lidl launches its first international brand campaign in 31 European countries under the claim “Lidl. More to Value.”. This campaign is more than just an advertising message - it is a promise and an emotional bridge to our customers....

46. Man accused of scamming €76K from Paphos apartment rentals

Police in Paphos have arrested a 33-year-old man accused of siphoning off more than €76,000 in rental income from apartments he was supposed to manage on behalf of their owner....

47. Man arrested over assault on mobile camera operator

A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Brinks camera operator and causing damage to equipment, police said....

48. Elderly woman dies after being hit by car on Protaras Avenue

Authorities are investigating the death of an 89-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Paralimni on Friday evening....

49. Police detain 16 migrants, arrest 9 in human trafficking bust

Cypriot police intercepted 16 irregular migrants, including eight minors, in the village of Peristerona on Thursday evening, while arresting nine people suspected of aiding human trafficking....

50. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

51. Wizz Air Celebrates Huge Milestones of 10 Million Passengers in Cyprus and 5 Years of Operations at its Larnaka base With a Day Full of Surprises!

Wizz Air, Cyprus’ market leader airline, celebrated earlier today the milestone of 10 million passengers to and from Cyprus, as well as the 5th anniversary of its base in Larnaka....

52. Weather forecast: Mostly clear skies, occasional “why is it so hot?” moments

A seasonal low-pressure system has decided to make an appearance, and it brought a friend: very strong northerly winds later tonight. ...

53. 15-year-old girl found in car with 39-year-old man and drugs

A 15-year-old girl was discovered Thursday morning in a car in Limassol alongside a 39-year-old man and bags of what police say could be illegal drugs, sparking a major investigation....

54. Drama in Nicosia as man arrested with shotgun

Police in Nicosia rushed to a tense scene Thursday afternoon after reports of a man armed with a shotgun inside a building and threatening another person....

55. YMCA for Trump, £150 Billion for the U.K. (video)

President Donald Trump wrapped up his whirlwind second state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday with a mix of politics, pomp, and a surprise musical moment that had onlookers grinning....

56. Christodoulides heads to Canada to court investors

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Toronto this week to showcase Cyprus as a prime destination for international investment, the government said Wednesday....

57. Cyprus laws shielded Limassol resident from Interpol arrest

The arrest of Russian-born businessman Igor Grechuskin in Bulgaria is stirring fresh debate in Cyprus, where the man once lived and reportedly held a Cypriot passport. ...

58. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....

59. Police probe drug, crime allegations after mayor’s information

Police launched multiple investigations into drug-related and other illegal activities after receiving information earlier this year from Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, authorities said Wednesday....

60. Cyprus faces alarming surge in online child abuse content

Police in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a growing number of cases involving child sexual abuse material, with 100 incidents already reported in the first half of 2025 alone. The figure adds to previous years’ troubling numbers: 208 cases in 2024, 203 in 2023, and more than 200 annually since 2021....