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31. Paphos Mayor and 'Father Lucky' have a heated conversation about the renovation of Theoskepasti Square

A new satirical video is drawing laughs across Paphos, imagining a fiery, and fictional, phone call between Mayor Phedon Phedonos and Metropolitan Tychikos, the local Orthodox Church leader, over the renovation of Theoskepasti Square....

32. 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. ...

33. Power’s back, but no one knows why it failed

Spain and Portugal are slowly bouncing back from what’s being called one of the biggest blackouts in Europe’s modern history — but no one seems to know exactly why it happened....

34. Cyprus restarts gas project with European aid and floating giant Prometheus

Cyprus is gearing up to revive its biggest energy project, the long-delayed natural gas terminal at Vasilikos, after a rocky period following the exit of a Chinese consortium that had taken the lead. ...

35. Thanasis Nicolaou’s remains placed in monastery ossuary

The remains of Thanasis Nicolaou, a 26-year-old National Guardsman, have been placed in an ossuary at a monastery in Limassol, following coordination with the Metropolis of Limassol....

36. Kykkos monastery’s mega project set to transform Engomi

A major new development is taking shape in Engomi, Nicosia, on land owned by the Kykkos Monastery. The project is one of the largest mixed-use developments Cyprus has seen and is designed to transform the area surrounding the “Agios Prokopios” Metochi into a modern urban center....

37. AEGEAN hosts Open Days for cabin crew members on April 11th and 12th in Athens

AEGEAN seeks new cabin crew members and hosts Open Days on Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th at the Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel. The event offers a great chance to build a new career with the Greek flag carrier. ...

38. Smart meters to help Cyprus households save on energy bills

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with its smart meter rollout, bringing even more households the ability to track and manage their electricity use. ...

39. 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....

40. Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a penthouse in Strovolos, and apartment building in Paralimni as well as other exceptional residential real estate opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta....

41. 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....

42. The Road to Prosperity

Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....

43. Green oasis or business hub? The fight over Nicosia’s State Fair site

The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...

44. The battle over the State Fair site

The Nicosia Municipality is pushing the government to rethink its plans for the State Fair site, with the issue heating up as discussions intensify between local leaders and officials....

45. Is Palodeia the future of higher education in Cyprus?

The University of Limassol (UoL), formerly known as CIIM, is set to relocate from central Limassol to Palodeia, as part of a large-scale, mixed-use development led by real estate firm bbf. ...

46. New Bean Bar opens at the University of Nicosia

47. Huge €380 million development planned by Metropolitan of Limassol

A bold €380 million development project in the Municipality of Amathus and the nearby Agios Athanasios district is set to transform the area, as revealed by the environmental study recently submitted by the Metropolis of Limassol....

48. A green planet with India leading the way

Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. ...

49. Archbishop warns of a return to the Dark Ages and accuses Tychikos of being a puppet

''We must not return to the Dark Ages,'' declared Archbishop George of Cyprus on Friday....

50. From mild cleric to hardliner, the polarizing rise of Paphos’ Metropolitan

The Church of Cyprus is facing internal turmoil, as moral scandals and polarizing views among its clergy create tension within the hierarchy and among the faithful. ...

51. Lidl Cyprus supports the new generation of green entrepreneurs

The 3rd Trade Fair of the MindREset educational environmental programme, which took place on the weekend of January 18 and 19, 2025, at the Metropolis Mall in Larnaca, was successfully materialised....

52. Soak up the sun while you can!

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because change is on the horizon! Today, the skies will play nice, offering partly cloudy weather with a gentle breeze blowing northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....

53. New scandal rocks Church of Cyprus

The Church of Cyprus is facing a fresh wave of scandal, this time involving two clerics accused of unethical behavior. The new allegations have recently come to light,...

54. 2024: A year that seriously damaged Cyprus’s investment reputation

2024 will go down in history as a year that seriously damaged Cyprus’s investment reputation, with the collapse of several high-profile state projects....

55. Asma Assad 'not welcome' in the UK, says Foreign Secretary

The British wife of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Asma Assad, has been confirmed as a sanctioned individual and is "not welcome" in the UK, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. ...

56. Bean Bar brings Christmas magic to life

Christmas time is here again, and Bean Bar invites us to experience the magic of the most beautiful time of the year and to make the true meaning of the holidays come true by supporting children in need....

57. Cyprus-born cleric elected as new Metropolitan of Atlanta

As the result of a recent election, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate has named Bishop Sevastianos of Zela as the new Metropolitan of Atlanta....

58. Acropolis-facing mansion in Athens sparks legal dispute over false sale listing

The family of the late Elias Barbalias, a prominent Greek real estate developer, has denied authorizing the sale of their luxurious mansion overlooking the Acropolis, following a report about its listing earlier this week. ...

59. Bean Bar: Celebrating Christmas by supporting children

Bean Bar is getting in the festive spirit and welcomes the magic of Christmas, our children’s favourite holiday, while supporting the work of Hope for Children....

60. US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....