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271. €14 million in unpaid VAT? Gone.

Tensions ran high at the House Audit Committee on Thursday after MPs discovered that ''Blue Ocean,'' a Cyprus-based company linked to Abramovich, was dissolved in 2024 without settling a €14 million VAT bill, a debt that’s been on the books since at least 2010....

272. Fix the roads, save lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

273. May 8th is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

May 8th marks a significant day for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, celebrating the dedication of millions of volunteers who selflessly provide aid in times of crisis....

274. Masked men on motorbikes target food couriers in back-to-back nighttime assaults

Two delivery drivers were attacked within an hour on Tuesday night in separate incidents in the Limassol District, police said....

275. Cyprus fuel prices raise eyebrows and questions

If you feel like you’re paying more at the pump lately, you’re not imagining it....

276. They knew but didn't warn the public

Even after lives were lost and families shattered, Cyprus’ Road Transport Department failed to properly inform the public about the dangers of defective Takata airbags....

277. Momentum for green cities begins where the pavement ends

We are still thousands of tree plantings away from being able to say that urban greenery in our bleak concrete jungles is even remotely satisfactory, respectable, or capable of meeting the ever-growing demands of the climate crisis. ...

278. Desalination units loaded up and headed to Cyprus

In a timely boost to Cyprus’s water woes, the United Arab Emirates has begun shipping 15 mobile desalination units to the island, after a swift deal struck between the two countries....

279. Dispute among bus drivers turns deadly in Astromeritis; 57-year-old held in custody

Investigations are underway following the death of 66-year-old Andreas Michailides, who died Saturday after an altercation outside a local cafe....

280. Four teens arrested after 17-year-old’s tragic death at Paphos school

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Technical School in Paphos, leading to the arrest of four 17-year-olds in connection with the death of their peer. Police are investigating the death as a case of reckless or dangerous behavior that may have led to the fatal outcome....

281. Apple ditches China for India to dodge Trump’s tariffs

Apple is planning a major shakeup in how, and where, it makes iPhones for the U.S. market. Starting as early as next year, the tech giant wants all iPhones sold in America to be assembled in India, instead of China. The reason? Tariffs. ...

282. Why electric vehicle grants are being put on hold

The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...

283. Lost in translation? Larnaca parking sign charged English speakers triple the fine

In what might be the most expensive translation error in town, a parking sign outside the Larnaca Municipal Market had English-speaking drivers sweating over a €25 fine, while Greek readers strolled off with a warning of just €8....

284. A tourist is missing in the sea off Paphos

The Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) and the Port Police were mobilized after information that a person is missing in a maritime area of Paphos....

285. Another glitch in the system: Nicosia speed cameras just for show since 2022

In what can only be described as yet another comically predictable twist in Cyprus’ long-running traffic camera saga, it turns out that two speed cameras on Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia have been completely out of service since October 2022....

286. Tragedy in Strovolos as lambratzia celebration turns deadly

What was meant to be a night of celebration and firelight turned tragic in Strovolos on Holy Saturday, when a 22-year-old man lost his life during preparations for the traditional Easter bonfire, known as the lambratzia....

287. Four dead in 24 hours, as Cyprus roads turn deadly

It’s been a grim 24 hours on Cyprus’s roads, as four people, each with their own story and life ahead of them, were killed in separate road collisions. The accidents, all within a short window of time, have left families grieving and authorities scrambling for answers....

288. Workplace accident in Limassol leaves 60-year-old in critical condition

A 60-year-old man is in critical condition following a workplace accident Tuesday morning at a construction site in Limassol....

289. April Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 04/04/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

290. Cypriot Gen Z rethinks alcohol: A sobriety shift or economic reality?

Cyprus's Generation Z is at the heart of a global shift in drinking habits, and local experts suggest the trend is taking root on the island as well....

291. Six killed in NYC helicopter crash, including Siemens executive and family (video)

A sightseeing helicopter ride turned tragic Thursday when a chopper crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan, killing all six people on board — including a senior Siemens executive and his family....

292. Bus driver tests positive for drugs before school trip

In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....

293. Scientists bring Dire wolf back to life after 12,000 years

For centuries, the dire wolf was relegated to the pages of fantasy novels and the ancient bones of North America....

294. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

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

296. Sleepy but hopeful: Wind, dust & rain roll in. But hey, there's a holiday tomorrow!

Oh no, sleepyheads! We lost an hour of snooze time thanks to daylight saving time, but don’t worry, there’s a holiday tomorrow, so the universe is making it up to us! ...

297. Suspended ex-Commissioner still paid thousands while awaiting trial

By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....

298. FIDE Grand Prix tournament in Nicosia ended in victory for Anna Muzychuk

On the evening of March 24th, the fourth stage of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's Grand Prix ended at the Hilton Hotel in the capital of Cyprus. ...

299. Ancient Greek statues were once vibrantly colored, not white

For centuries, the world has admired the pristine white marble statues of ancient Greece, believing them to embody classical perfection....

300. It's a new chapter for the revamped Byzantine Museum of Nicosia

The much-awaited renovation of the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, which first opened its doors in 1982, is finally complete. ...