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1. Welfare Services had contact with Larnaca family but found no prior reports of abuse or exploitation

2. Cyprus Customs returns stolen ancient coins to Department of Antiquities

In a significant step toward preserving Cyprus' rich cultural heritage, the Customs Department recently handed over two ancient coins to the Department of Antiquities. ...

3. Welcome home, Panagis!

After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...

4. Eurobank’s €1.3B move creates Cyprus’ largest bank

Eurobank Group’s €1.3 billion investment in Hellenic Bank is set to reshape Cyprus' banking landscape, creating the country’s largest financial institution with total assets of €27.5 billion....

5. 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: ...

6. Drugs, violence, and fear as Cyprus schools face growing crisis

Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....

7. Foxes roam central Nicosia, sparking curiosity and concern

Foxes have been spotted in central Nicosia, raising both interest and concern among residents. ...

8. Teenager fights for life on ventilator after meningitis diagnosis

A 17-year-old student is in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Nicosia General Hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis....

9. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

10. Vishy Anand meets young chess talents in Cyprus

Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and FIDE Deputy President, held a simultaneous exhibition game in Nicosia with 19 children and teenagers living in Cyprus....

11. Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

More than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics....

12. Bollywood magic comes to Cyprus: A celebration of Indian cinema

Lights, camera, action—Indian cinema is making its mark in Cyprus! The High Commission of India in Nicosia is rolling out a special Indian Film Festival, bringing some of Bollywood’s most inspiring, heartwarming, and action-packed films to Limassol and Nicosia....

13. AnimaWings launches direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest

The rapidly expanding Romanian airline, AnimaWings, has launched direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest....

14. Deloitte Cyprus is honoured to continue contributing to the future of the Cyprus business landscape

Deloitte Cyprus is honoured that its Partner, George Pantelides, Consultative Businesses Leader and Chief Strategy Officer, will be taking office as the Chairman of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) for the next term....

15. Appointment of Natasa Pilides as Chief Executive Officer of Med Enegrywise Ltd

Med Energywise Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, is pleased to announce the appointment of Natasa Pilides as its Chief Executive Officer....

16. Questions mount after 14-year-old's tragic fall from Trilogy Tower

The tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of the Trilogy complex in Limassol has left many questions unanswered, sparking intense investigations by law enforcement since early Thursday morning. ...

17. Mysterious death in Omonia: A 'Fifty Shades' game gone wrong?

A chilling scene straight out of a thriller unfolded on Thursday afternoon when a young American man was found dead in an apartment on Kolokynthous Street, Omonia,...

18. Man found dead, with hands and feet bound, and a bag over his head

A man was found dead in the Omonia area of Athens, inside the apartment where he was temporarily staying....

19. Swedish man to testify against lawyer and officer who helped him escape

A 49-year-old Swedish man who managed to escape from a Larnaca clinic last December will now become a key witness for the prosecution in the trial of two individuals accused of helping him flee. ...

20. Over €1.2 billion in Russian assets frozen in Cyprus amid ongoing sanctions

In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...

21. Thanasis' mother claims ex-coroner is key to cover-up

In a heart-wrenching update to the case of Thanasis Nikolaou, his mother, Adriana, made shocking allegations of a cover-up surrounding her son’s death, which she insists still remains unsolved. ...

22. Black Lives Matter mural demolished amid Republican pressure (VIDEO)

Construction crews began dismantling Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on Monday, March 10, following Republican threats to cut the city’s transportation funding unless the site was renamed....

23. Family business gone wrong as mother and son busted for drugs

A 21-year-old man and his 50-year-old mother found themselves in handcuffs after an unexpected visit from the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) led to the discovery of illegal substances and weapons in their Larnaca home....

24. Multiple power outages at Nicosia-Kyrenia District Court

The recurring power outages experienced on Monday at the Nicosia-Keryneia District Court have once again emphasized the inadequacy of court buildings in Nicosia and the urgent need for new judicial facilities in the capital....

25. Seven arrested in Ormideia illegal employment raid

Seven people were arrested on Thursday in Ormideia following a joint police operation by the British Bases and the Republic of Cyprus, targeting modern slavery, illegal immigration, and unlawful employment....

26. Fire ravages three-story home in Egkomi, nearby residents evacuated (video)

A fire broke out late Tuesday night in a three-story wooden house in Egkomi, causing extensive damage and prompting the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents....

27. Molotov cocktails, fires, and tear gas in Athens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The center of Athens turned into a battleground as hooded individuals began throwing Molotov cocktails....

28. Pavlos Kontides named 'Man of the Year' at 23rd awards ceremony

The spotlight was on Cypriot sailing champion Pavlos Kontides on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as he was awarded the prestigious Man of the Year title at the 23rd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony....

29. Youth clash on Larnaca's Makarios Avenue, sparks police hunt

A chaotic scene unfolded on Makarios Avenue in Larnaca on the night of Wednesday, February 26, when a confrontation broke out among a group of young men. According to police reports, the incident involved individuals of Arab origin....

30. New protest bill sparks backlash over stricter regulations

The way protests and rallies are conducted in Cyprus is set to change drastically under the proposed Public Assemblies and Parades Law of 2025, which was submitted on Monday to the House Legal Affairs Committee....