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1. Modern archaeologists follow 19th-century trail to revisit Cyprus’ earliest explorations

Archaeologists working along the rugged coast of Akamas have uncovered new evidence of Cyprus’ role as a vital maritime and religious hub during antiquity, following the completion of the 2025 excavation season at Agios Georgios, Pegeia....

2. UN sees ''new window'' on Cyprus problem after years of stalemate

After years of deadlock and the longest freeze in peace talks Cyprus has ever seen, the United Nations says something has shifted, cautiously, but noticeably....

3. Bi-communal team to begin restoration of two churches in occupied areas

Restoration work will begin in the coming weeks on two historic churches in the villages of Sygkrasi and Lefka, both considered important landmarks of Cyprus’s cultural and religious heritage....

4. Cyprus opens 16 heritage sites for free visits this weekend

History buffs and curious families will get a rare chance to explore Cyprus’ rich past this weekend...for free....

5. Protesters take to Akamas to protect nature while festival draws thousands

Environmental and political organizations staged a protest Saturday morning at Agios Georgios in Peyia, voicing concerns over alleged violations in protected areas in Peyia and Akamas....

6. EU-funded project restores Kanakaria church in occupied Cyprus

Conservation work has been completed at the monastery and church of Panagia Kanakaria in Lythrangomi, in Turkish-occupied Karpasia....

7. Seven ancient monuments damaged in Limassol wildfires

Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....

8. Kostas Kadis, Byron Ioannou, Antonia Theodosiou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, taking place on 19 May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, will focus on strengthening Cyprus' commitment to the Green Transition and sustainable development....

9. Government hourly workers say they're fed up, and they want a raise

It’s official: Cyprus’ hourly government employees are tired of feeling like second-class citizens in their own departments....

10. Free themed tours of Nicosia

The Nicosia Tourism Board announced on Wednesday the return of its popular free thematic tours, running from March 29 until the end of December 2025....

11. 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. ...

12. 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, ...

13. Cyprus steps up to protect religious minorities in the Middle East

In a region undergoing profound structural changes and historic power realignments, the Republic of Cyprus is not just observing the shifting dynamics, but actively seeking a role for itself in shaping the future....

14. How Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrates life beyond death

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient Mexican tradition that bridges the gap between life and death. ...

15. Pyramid climbing dog thrills social media users

A dog that climbed a pyramid in Egypt has become a viral sensation on social media....

16. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

17. Cyprus submits commandaria for UNESCO cultural status

Cyprus has officially submitted its candidacy to register Commandaria, a historic sweet wine, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced....

18. Choirokoitia archaeological site in urgent need of modernization

For many years, even before independence, Cyprus Tourism and the relevant authorities have relied heavily on the "sun and sea" model, which has significantly influenced how......

19. The conclusion of Aydin Dikmen's artifact saga

The case involving Aydin Dikmen, the Turkish antiquities thief, reached its conclusion on Tuesday, June 6th, as the Munich Court of Appeal ruled on the return of remaining artifacts:...

20. 60 Cyprus relics to be repatriated from Germany

The long-running case involving Turkish antiquities smuggler Aydin Dikmen reached its conclusion Tuesday with an agreement signed for the repatriation of 24 ecclesiastical relics and 36 prehistoric and other antiquities to Cyprus by June 20....

21. Koumis praises Larnaca's tourism milestone with new brand

Larnaca’s new brand identity was presented on Friday aimed at attracting more tourism to the coastal town....

22. Cape Aspro and Petra tou Romiou proposed for UNESCO listing

Cyprus’ Environment Commissioner, Antonia Theodosiou, suggested a joint effort by the communities of Pissouri and Kouklia, for the inclusion of the wider area between the two communities......

23. 30,000-year-old mammoth bones found in Austria

Hundreds of mammoth bones have been uncovered in an Austrian wine cellar, in a discovery labelled an ''archaeological sensation.''...

24. First black astronaut nominee fulfils space dream after 60 years

Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on Sunday....

25. Saints Sergios & Bacchus church rises from devastation

Out of the ruins and devastation, the small church of Saints Sergios and Bacchus, in the Karpas peninsula, east of Neta village in Turkish occupied......

26. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list

27. Nicosia's boutique hotel scene flourishes amid tourism surge

Seeking accommodation in a hotel in Nicosia for February, the search yields 22 options. Narrowing the search by distance from the city center results in fewer choices, yet still satisfactory. Twelve boutique units, primarily small boutique hotels, emerge from the search on booking.com....

28. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

29. Limassol's Lambousa reimagined in digital splendor

In 1955, the Lambousa set sail from Perama, Piraeus, Greece, eventually becoming a symbol of Cyprus' fishing tradition....

30. EVKAF director claims increasing attacks on mosques in free areas

The director general of the EVKAF, Ibrahim Bender, has raised concerns over the increasing number of attacks targeting mosques in the free areas. ...