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1. Egypt says it is ready to help defend Saudi Arabia

Egypt says it is ready to help defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, but what that help would involve, and whether Egyptian forces will be sent, remains undecided....

2. Want more babies? Make family life easier

Before parents can think about having another child, there is a more immediate question: Who will look after the children while they work?...

3. The illusion of ''cheap fuel''

The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....

4. Nicosia honours Cypriot-born former USC president Max Nikias

A book presentation in Nicosia has celebrated the life and achievements of C. L. Max Nikias, the Cypriot academic who rose to lead the University of Southern California (USC), one of the leading universities in the United States....

5. A different kind of Saturday traffic: 23 boats set sail for peace

Anyone looking out to sea between Larnaca and Ayia Napa on Saturday may find a little more to watch than the usual horizon....

6. Artificial intelligence at the heart of a new global power struggle

The global struggle for power in artificial intelligence, and its implications for work, the economy, innovation and geopolitics, took centre stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, held on Wednesday, October 14, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. This year’s theme was “AI Wars – Challenging the Balance of Power: Life, Work, Country, Region”....

7. Hold the burger: Paphos’ new fries spot makes potatoes the main event

The fries have had enough of being the sidekick. In Paphos, a new delivery-only venture is giving them top billing, no burger required....

8. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

9. Client Experience: Building stronger businesses through better relationships

Client expectations continue to evolve across every industry....

10. Max Nikias: ''Where you begin does not determine how far you can go''

From a small village in Cyprus to the presidency of one of the leading universities in the United States, Chrysostomos Loizos Nikias, better known as C.L. Max Nikias, has followed a path connecting science with leadership and education with innovation....

11. Limassol to launch campaign encouraging more people to use public transport

The government plans to encourage more people to use buses as part of efforts to tackle severe traffic congestion in Limassol, with the Transport Ministry preparing a public information campaign and reviewing existing services to identify where improvements are needed....

12. Riyadh airport shut until Saturday as disruption spreads across Gulf routes

Riyadh’s international airport is expected to remain closed until Saturday, Oct. 17, following deadly Houthi attacks, as airlines cancel services and the disruption spreads beyond the Saudi capital....

13. Three cyclists robbed in 80 minutes in Limassol

Three people riding bicycles through Limassol were robbed in the space of 80 minutes early Tuesday, with one woman knocked to the ground as attackers snatched her bag....

14. Riyadh airport shuts after attack, disrupting flights

Saudi Arabia’s main airport in Riyadh suspended operations Saturday after an attack left several people injured, disrupting flights and forcing travelers to reconsider their plans....

15. Cyprus Airways Launches Multilingual Website, Making Travel More Accessible to International Passengers

Cyprus Airways has launched a multilingual version of its website, making its digital travel experience more accessible to customers across its growing international network....

16. Heavy rain hits Nicosia as yellow storm warning takes effect (video)

Nicosia’s afternoon has taken a wet turn, with heavy rain falling in the capital as a yellow thunderstorm warning comes into effect—just in time to complicate school pickups and the drive home....

17. Police target distracted driving in new road safety campaign

The Police has joined a new pan-European road safety campaign aimed at tackling driver distraction, with enforcement checks taking place across the island from October 5 to 11....

18. From Slovenia, with love

I certainly don’t have the luxury of traveling for food—choosing my trips around restaurants I want to visit or making the discovery of local dishes and flavors the main reason for going. Still, whenever I travel, I try to book at least one restaurant to sample during my stay....

19. 100,000 vehicles a day squeeze through Limassol’s overloaded bypass

For anyone who has watched the minutes tick away in Limassol traffic, the problem needs little explaining. Getting to work, dropping children at school or making an appointment can mean building your day around the queue....

20. Cyprus set to receive €992 million from the RRF

Sept. 18 marked Cyprus’ final step in submitting requests to the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with the last milestones submitted under the plan approved back in 2021....

21. Kapopoulos Fine Arts: 20 Years of Contemporary Art Auctions in Limassol

Kapopoulos Fine Arts announces an anniversary auction marking 20 years of presence and activity in the art world. The auction will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 19:00, at the AJAX Hotel in Limassol, inviting collectors, art enthusiasts, and the general public to a special evening dedicated to contemporary and modern art. ...

22. Sunday lunch called. It wants you out of the city

If tomorrow’s lunch plans are still up for debate, here’s a suggestion: gather the family, leave the city behind, and let someone else handle the kitchen....

23. 5 things you may not know about Cyprus’ independence

Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier....

24. Faneromeni Avenue is getting a makeover, but drivers will need new habits

Faneromeni Avenue is being redesigned to make room for cyclists and pedestrians, but drivers may need a little time, and perhaps a little patience, to get used to it....

25. Holguin: ''The window of opportunity is gradually closing''

Cyprus may be watching another opportunity for progress slip away—not because the United Nations has stopped trying, but because the two sides are still unwilling to take the political decisions needed to move forward....

26. C. L. Max Nikias presents his book 'American Trojan' in Nicosia

The historic Pancyprian Gymnasium will host the presentation of the memoirs of an immigrant, tracing the rise of USC and the renewal of American higher education. ...

27. Two hurdles remain in Cyprus’ path to Schengen

Two obstacles, linked to two of Cyprus’ ''political specificities,'' stand in the way of the island’s full accession to the Schengen area: the unresolved Cyprus problem and the presence of the British Bases....

28. As Ambassador Anolik prepares to leave, he shares one last story of Cyprus and Israel

Aphrodite and King David may sound like unlikely travelling companions. One belongs to the mythology and shores of Cyprus; the other to the history and faith of the Jewish people....

29. €21 million Pedieos river plan gives walkers and cyclists their own lanes

Anyone who has walked along the Pedieos while a bicycle approaches from behind knows the little dance: one person moves left, the other moves right, and both briefly wonder who is supposed to go where....

30. Hate loud passengers and feet on bus seats? Around the world, bad manners can cost you

For some people, the worst part of taking the bus is not waiting at the stop or sitting in traffic. It is the passenger who treats the entire bus like their private living room....