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1. Break-in spree reported in Aradippou

Police are investigating a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins reported at businesses in Aradippou in the early hours of Tuesday....

2. How do you solve a problem like Maria? One ‘Xronia Polla’ at a time

If you have a Maria, Mary, Maroula, Panayiota, or Panayiotis in your contacts, consider this your reminder. If you have several, perhaps start sending messages now....

3. Is your takeaway box now illegal? New EU rules begin today

That souvlaki box holding back the grease, the paper wrapped around your burger, and the carton keeping your pizza from turning soggy may look harmless. But some food packaging gets those useful qualities from chemicals that can remain in the environment and the human body for years....

4. Old GSP gets ready to eat, drink and shop as PHC group takes over

The commercial operation of five premises at Nicosia's Old GSP redevelopment has been awarded to Catercom Catering, part of PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Ltd, following a decision by Nicosia Municipality....

5. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

6. Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

Five environmental organisations have issued a public call to President Nikos Christodoulides, urging the Government to make “clear commitments and concrete actions” on biodiversity protection and the management of Cyprus’ Natura 2000 protected areas following continued controversy surrounding the Akamas Peninsula....

7. Thousands already blocked as EU border system enters first day of full rollout

A newly implemented European border control system has already led to thousands of travelers being refused entry, with authorities also flagging hundreds of individuals as potential security risks....

8. EU tax hike could make smoking a luxury, Greece pushes back

Smokers in Europe may soon feel the pinch in their wallets. The European Commission is proposing a massive increase in taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and even e-cigarettes, and Greece is sounding the alarm....

9. No cashiers, no lines: Greece’s first staff-free supermarket opens in Athens

Greece has just welcomed its first fully automated supermarket, where shoppers grab what they need and walk out without interacting with a single cashier....

10. Books, music and French flair: Nicosia Book Fest turns 10

Cyprus’s biggest literary gathering is about to blow out ten candles. The Nicosia Book Fest 2025 kicks off on October 10–12 at Acropolis Park, promising three days of books, talks, art and a touch of French elegance....

11. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

12. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

13. Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale luxury houses and other residential properties in Nicosia, Paphos, and Larnaca....

14. They hung Annita out to dry

What can one say about highways, marinas, ports, and other major projects that either never finish or, when they do, cost multiples and are riddled with unbelievable delays that are never properly accounted for?...

15. New ATMs reach remote corners of Cyprus

If you live in a village or remote area, getting access to cash just got a little easier....

16. Alcohol sales to minors on the rise, and no one seems to be stopping it

More and more teenagers in Cyprus are getting their hands on alcohol, and they’re not hiding it. In the afternoons, groups of underage drinkers are gathering in public parks across the island, bottles in hand, as the sale of alcohol to minors spirals out of control....

17. Akamas for sale?

Nearly two years after serious environmental violations were first reported in the Akamas peninsula, a protected and ecologically sensitive area, illegal activity continues, seemingly without consequences....

18. Consumer Service: Price reductions in 39 product categories

The Consumer Protection Service announces the Consumer Product Price Observatory for November 2024....

19. Cyprus joins World Travel Market in London with 55 exhibitors

Cyprus is present in this year's World Travel Market in London with 55 exhibitors. ...

20. Parents concerned over nicotine pouches freely sold on market

Nicotine pouches, freely available in the market, are causing growing alarm among parents, as reported in an interview with Elena Panagiotopoulou, Director of Pharmaceutical Services, hosted by The Vanguard....

21. Luxury real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a luxury villa in Nicosia as well as other residential real estate in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

22. Top Quality N-ice Pure Ice Cubes Present the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The country’s best Cocktail Festival, now an established institution, returns for its 5th edition, offering a memorable evening with exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars in Cyprus and abroad. ...

23. Luxury properties, residential parcels, for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large houses, residential parcels of land in Nicosia and Paphos, as well as a commercial building in Nicosia with all the amenities....

24. Illegal tobacco smuggling from occupied territories hits new high in Cyprus

Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....

25. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

26. Remembering Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: A Life in Pictures

On May 19, 1994, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis passed away at age 64 after battling cancer, choosing to end treatment on her own terms in her Manhattan apartment on Fifth Avenue surrounded by loved ones....

27. Kiosk owner faces charges for selling fireworks to minors

Criminal charges are pending against a kiosk owner in Cyprus following allegations that fireworks sold to minors ignited a fire in Trimiklini, authorities said....

28. Non-Cypriot candidates vie for spots in local elections

As Cyprus gears up for its self-elections on June 9, the focus remains firmly on candidates vying for municipal councilor, school governor, and mayoral positions, according to a report by Yiannos Ioannou of Kathimerini....

29. Berry bliss awaits you on May 24

The sweet aroma of ripe strawberries will fill the air as Deryneia gears up for the annual Pancyprian Strawberry Festival on Friday, May 24, 2024, starting at 4:45 PM....

30. Cyprus invests €3.2M in 50 green kiosks

Today, Cyprus marked a significant step forward in its environmental efforts with the signing of a contract for the supply and installation of 50 prefabricated Green Kiosks across its mountainous and remote regions. ...