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31. Speed cameras near roundabouts: Safety measure or trap?

In what’s becoming a classic Cyprus traffic debate, speed radars popping up near roundabouts have sparked new controversy. Are they strategically placed for safety, or sneakily set up to catch unsuspecting drivers?...

32. Is the lambradja tradition a rite of youth or just lawlessness in disguise?

Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...

33. Larnaca Airport chaos as Easter travel meets classic Cyprus ''preparation''

Ah, Easter in Cyprus. A time for candlelight, family meals, and—if you’re flying through Larnaca Airport—plenty of waiting around, confusion, and gritted teeth....

34. Cyprus to launch post-Easter recruitment drive for 700 National Guard soldiers

The Council of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to recruit 700 contract soldiers for the National Guard....

35. Fowl play: Customs scramble to seize 92 kilos of smuggled chicken

Cyprus Customs officials recently seized over 92 kilograms of chicken, animal offal, and eggs, along with hundreds of duty-free cigarettes, during inspections at Pyla and Agios Dometios....

36. Pharmacist stabbed remains in serious but stable condition

A 33-year-old pharmacist remains in serious but stable condition at Paphos General Hospital after being stabbed in a shocking daylight attack on Monday morning....

37. Poisoned Bonelli’s eagle leads to major wildlife and weapons seizure in Paphos

A poisoned Bonelli’s eagle has led authorities to uncover a trove of illegal bird-trapping equipment, banned pesticides, unlicensed firearms, and dozens of protected birds, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man in the Paphos district....

38. Paphos Mayor slams delayed autopsy for 62-year-old man

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos on Thursday criticized the Health Ministry and state forensic pathologists over what he described as an unacceptable delay in performing an autopsy on a 62-year-old man who died Wednesday....

39. Limassol police officer injured in midnight shovel showdown

Things got unexpectedly medieval in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, when a routine traffic camera check turned into a shovel-wielding showdown....

40. Lawyer files complaint over alleged police abuse of minor

A Larnaca-based attorney has filed a complaint over what he described as the “unlawful arrest and inhumane treatment” of a minor by members of the Larnaca Police Department....

41. National Guard Chief reports 45% drop in accidents in 2024

The National Guard recorded a 45% decrease in accidents in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest number of incidents on record, Chief of the National Guard Georgios Tsitsikostas announced Friday....

42. FBI urges Cyprus to use digital tech in fight against financial crime

Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...

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

44. 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. ...

45. 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: ...

46. 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....

47. 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....

48. 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....

49. 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. ...

50. 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,...

51. 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....

52. 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. ...

53. 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. ...

54. 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....

55. 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....

56. 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....

57. 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....

58. 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....

59. Two men found dead in Limassol office building

Two men were found dead in their beds inside an office building in the Episkopi area of Limassol on Wednesday morning, with initial police findings suggesting they succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal fire they lit to keep warm....

60. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....