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61. Kuwait Embassy in Cyprus marks National Day with high-profile celebration

The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Cyprus marked its 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day with a grand reception at the Hilton Nicosia on February 25, bringing together top Cypriot officials, diplomats, and dignitaries....

62. National strategy for eating disorders in development

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

63. Farmers face devastating crop losses as freezing temps hit hard

Cyprus’ farmers are facing major losses as freezing temperatures from the Coral weather system devastate crops across the island. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has vowed to step in quickly, promising immediate support for those affected....

64. A grain of hope: Varosha ''Mayor'' brings sand to honor refugee's final resting place

The funeral of Pieris Pieri, a respected mathematician and deputy principal of the First Gymnasium of Famagusta, became a powerful moment of bicommunal unity....

65.  Unique protected species in Europe killed at the Mavrokolympos Dam

A month ago, the Ministry of Agriculture announced an environmental disaster: the drainage of the Mavrokolympos dam due to a technical failure that could not be repaired. ...

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

67. Supreme Court delays ruling on citizenship case for children of mixed marriages

The Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its decision on a high-profile citizenship case challenging the government’s policy on children born from mixed marriages....

68. Prices of everyday essentials surge in January

Consumers felt the pinch in January as the prices of 26 staple products rose, with 11 categories jumping by more than 3%, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Watch. ...

69. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

70. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

71. Shocking report of assault in Limassol - ''They were kicking him relentlessly''

A young man was violently assaulted by a group of hooded individuals in a central area of Limassol, while the entire city was celebrating the carnival....

72. Cyprus climbs UEFA rankings as Pafos FC shines

Cyprus has made significant progress in the UEFA rankings, moving up to 19th place after Pafos FC’s qualification for the next stage of European competition....

73. 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....

74. Cyprus strikes energy deals, but ‘Aphrodite’ gas delayed until 2031

Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...

75. Cyprus submits report on gender equality and anti-discrimination measures

The Republic of Cyprus has submitted its 9th Periodic Report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women....

76. 2024 global VC investment rises to $368B as investor interest in AI soars

Global VC investment rose from $349.4 billion across 43,320 deals in 2023 to $368.3 billion across 35,684 deals in 2024 despite a multitude of challenges, including global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, uncertainties associated with a significant number of major elections—...

77. 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....

78. E-Kalathi platform set to revolutionize shopping with real-time price comparison

From the 10th of February this year, supermarkets across Cyprus have been participating in a pilot phase of the e-kalathi electronic platform, with plans to roll it out to consumers by March 4. ...

79. 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....

80. 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. ...

81. 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....

82. 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....

83. Arrest of 58 individuals residing illegally in Cyprus

Yesterday, the Police conducted a large-scale operation aimed at identifying third-country nationals residing illegally in Cyprus....

84. 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....

85. 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....

86. From Greece to the Balkans, Steve Bannon warns of the looming threat of World War III

Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....

87. The Cyprus cabinet's ''romantic'' February 14 meeting

On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to discuss Valentine’s Day – flowers, chocolates, etc. – ...

88. 73-year-old woman and daughter lead family-run sex trafficking ring in Athens

In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...

89. Aid meant for Gaza civilians diverted to Hamas, according to leaked recordings

In a startling turn of events, newly released recordings from early 2024 reveal that humanitarian aid entering Gaza—intended to help civilians—was instead diverted to Hamas leaders. ...

90. 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....