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391. Pavlos Kontides named 'Man of the Year' at 23rd awards ceremony

The spotlight was on Cypriot sailing champion Pavlos Kontides on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as he was awarded the prestigious Man of the Year title at the 23rd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony....

392. Pentakomo project poses no threat to Mediterranean monk seal

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has clarified that the project in Pentakomo does not impact the Mediterranean monk seal or its resting habitat....

393. Larnaca’s landmark ‘Land of Tomorrow’ project set to break ground

Larnaca’s waterfront is set for a major transformation, as construction on the ambitious Land of Tomorrow project is set to begin in the coming months, with a total investment exceeding €800 million....

394. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

395. 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....

396. 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....

397. National strategy for eating disorders in development

The Ministry of Health is developing a national strategy to address eating disorders....

398. 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. ...

399. 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....

400. 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. ...

401. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

402. 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. ...

403. 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....

404. Cypriot businesses set their sights on the U.S.

For the first time, a Cypriot business delegation will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit and SelectUSA Tech Summit, two major investment events in the United States aimed at companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market....

405. 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....

406. Death of Thanasis Nikolaou – Stavrianos’ appeal rejected

The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....

407. The top ideas from the educational environmental program Mind REset 2024-2025 were honored.

The 4rth mind REset environmental educational programme concluded in an inspiring, dynamic and innovative awards ceremony on Wednesday, February 19 at the Royal Hall in Nicosia....

408. Concerns grow over high-rise construction near historic Famagusta Gate

The Association of Cyprus Archaeologists has voiced strong concerns over the Nicosia Municipality's plans to permit the construction of high-rise buildings near Famagusta Gate, ...

409. Santorini volcano’s ''breathing'' intensifies

Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...

410. Ancient Greek artifacts to return after decades abroad

Eleven ancient Greek artifacts, including a marble funerary relief and a Roman-era ring depicting Poseidon are set to return to Greece after a repatriation ceremony in Manhattan on February 25, officials said....

411. Paphos-Polis ''killer road'' to become four-lane highway after years of delays

The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....

412. Bank of Cyprus cancels plan to sell JCC Payment Systems

The process for the sale of JCC Payment Systems has been halted, bringing an end to the deal between JCC and Euronet that had been under consideration since the summer of 2024....

413. Government announces minimum wage increase for hotel workers

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....

414. 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....

415. 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....

416. 30-year-old arrested in Paphos arson attack that left family injured

A 30-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning in connection with a violent arson attack that took place last week in Paphos, injuring several members of a family....

417. Cyprus and Egypt join forces on major energy projects

The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....

418. 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....

419. Cyprus scores above EU average in Life Satisfaction Survey

A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....

420. 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....