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1. The Happiness & Well-Being Fair Is Back!

The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...

2. Makariou Avenue set to reopen to all vehicles on weekdays, but not just yet

Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....

3. EU to fund expansion of Nicosia’s Pedieos Linear Park

The European Union will provide approximately €4.4 million to fund the expansion of the Pedieos Linear Park, the European Commission announced....

4. 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....

5. Agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large aagricultural plots in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Larnaca that are ideal as investments....

6. First Pandora and New Balance stores open in Cyprus

Cyprus shoppers have something new to be excited about, the country’s first-ever Pandora Jewellery and New Balance stores are opening at Nicosia Mall. ...

7. Scammers hijack parking machines with fake QR codes

A new scam is making the rounds in Limassol, with fraudsters tricking unsuspecting drivers by slapping fake QR codes on parking ticket machines in municipal car parks....

8. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

9. 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. ...

10. Five arrested in Nicosia after inspections lead to arrests for immigration, labor violations (VIDEO)

Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area....

11. Cypriot dancer sets new world record for glasses balanced on head (VIDEO)

Cypriot dancer Dinos Kkantis has once again etched his name in the Guinness World Records, this time by balancing an astonishing 468 glasses on his head during a performance organized by the Municipality of Aradippou....

12. 6.2 magnitude quake shakes Istanbul

Istanbul was rocked by a powerful earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, shaking buildings and nerves across Turkey’s largest city. The 6.2 magnitude tremor struck just before 1pm local time and was felt across several provinces, triggering panic but—thankfully—no major damage or injuries so far....

13. 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....

14. Foreign-owned hair salons draw scrutiny over operating hours, lack of oversight

The Pancyprian Federation of Hairdressers and Barbers is raising concerns about what it describes as unfair competition from hair salons and barbershops operated by foreign nationals....

15. Authorities seize dangerous items in multi-agency operation in Trachoni, Ypsonas (PHOTOS)

16. Larnaca introduces inclusive playground equipment for children with disabilities

Children with disabilities in Larnaca now have new, accessible playground equipment to enjoy, following an uplifting community event last Saturday at Pavlou Melas Park....

17. Residential plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale an exceptional selection of residential plots in Nicosia, Paphos, and Famagusta....

18. Illegal ''cafés'' in Akamas start to come down

Two illegal cafés in the Akamas peninsula have finally been shut down and partially dismantled, following years of concerns about unregulated activity in one of Cyprus' most ecologically sensitive areas....

19. Korantina Homes: A Commitment to Preserving the Culture and History of Our Land

Korantina Homes, a group firmly committed to the principles of social responsibility and deeply aware of the value of Cyprus’ cultural heritage, has announced its active support for the Akamas Municipality’s initiative to build an Archaeological Museum in the area of Agios Georgios in Pegeia, an area of significant historical and archaeological importance....

20. The Power of Collaboration: A Step Forward for the Protection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal Monachus Monachus

On March 29, 2025, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Agios Georgios, Paphos, hosted a significant event titled "Mediterranean Seal: An iconic species of the Mediterranean – Past, Present and Future." ...

21. The East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition Returns!

The heart of the maritime and offshore industry is beating once again in Limassol! The East Med Marine & Offshore Exhibition, the premier event for industry professionals, will return for its 11th edition on April 24-25, 2025, at the stunning GrandResort Hotel....

22. Nicosia Mayor: No plans to cancel U of Cyprus lease for Faneromeni school

The lease agreement allowing the University of Cyprus to use the historic Faneromeni School building will not be canceled, Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos confirmed to K on Monday, dismissing speculation about a potential change of plans....

23. 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 for investment and owner occupancy in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, and Famagusta....

24. Cyprus bets on students to revitalize Old Nicosia, but at what cost?

Once overshadowed by controversy over unregistered universities—a scandal that drew scrutiny from Brussels—Cyprus has quietly reinvented itself as a rising destination for students across Europe. ...

25. The great souvla debate and other political absurdities

A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...

26. Zouhouri Square in Larnaca transforms into a magical Ice Age adventure

A unique experience is now unfolding in the heart of Larnaca, as Zouhouri Square undergoes a stunning transformation into an Ice Age-themed display....

27. Nicosia Mayor sounds alarm over city's financial crisis

Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, has raised the alarm over the capital’s financial situation, warning that without immediate state support, the municipality will struggle to meet its obligations. ...

28.  What’s behind the increase in waste and property taxes in Engomi?

Nicosia’s Mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, explained the decision to increase waste and property taxes in Engomi....

29. Storm uproots tree, bringing down EAC power lines (PHOTOS)

Severe weather conditions have been affecting the Paphos district since Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds....

30. Hidden fortune found in squalid Paphos home

A shocking discovery was made in Paphos when municipal workers, responding to a welfare case, found thousands of Cyprus pounds stuffed in garbage bags inside a home where a woman had been living in squalor. Alongside the money, pieces of jewelry were also uncovered....