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391. Car fire destroys five vehicles in Limassol apartment block

A blaze that broke out in the early hours of Thursday in the Agia Fyla area of Limassol destroyed five vehicles, damaged two others, and caused structural damage to an apartment building....

392. Warning! Fake government officials calling to steal your money

Authorities are urging the public to stay alert as a wave of phone scams involving individuals impersonating government officials continues to sweep across Cyprus....

393. Trump to decide on Iran strikes within two weeks as conflict escalates

President Donald Trump is expected to decide on potential military strikes against Iran within two weeks, the White House said Wednesday, amid ongoing regional tensions....

394. Lakatamia land reserved for school sits idle since 1996

Nearly three decades after land was reserved for a new school in Lakatamia, the property remains untouched, prompting fierce criticism from lawmakers who say the state has violated landowners' rights and failed to act transparently....

395. Illegal camping in forests could cost you...big time

Authorities are urging the public to think twice before pitching a tent in the forest this summer, especially in places like the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that unauthorized camping isn't just bad for the environment; it could land you in serious legal trouble....

396. Government officials go green with new fleet of 31 electric cars

State officials in Cyprus will soon be driving electric, as 31 EVs are being added to the government fleet....

397. U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

398. Trump poised for strike on Iran as Israel urges: ‘Finish the job’

President Donald Trump has approved military plans for a potential U.S. strike on Iran, but he has not yet given the green light to carry them out. While the White House is preparing for a possible offensive “in the coming days,” officials say Trump is still hoping that the mere threat of force will push Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions....

399. Cabinet looks to end decades-long debate on multiple pensions

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an amended bill on retirement benefits for state officials, moving one step closer to resolving a public issue debated for over 40 years....

400. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

401. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

402. Foreign Ministry repatriates 22 Cypriots from Israel and Iran

A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....

403. U.S. planes in Cyprus for civilian evacuations, not military ops, officials say

Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed Wednesday that American military transport planes are stationed in Cyprus, but stressed they are not here for combat missions....

404. Police officers suspended after sex in patrol car captured on video

Two police officers have been suspended following the circulation of a video appearing to show sexual activity taking place inside a patrol car, police said Monday....

405. Denmark deploys robotic sailboats for Baltic and North Sea surveillance

Denmark’s military has launched a trial using four uncrewed robotic sailboats, called “Voyagers,” to boost surveillance in the Baltic and North Seas amid rising maritime tensions. ...

406. Larnaca's steamiest patrol yet caught on camera

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, a viral video making the rounds on Cypriot social media appears to show two people getting intimately acquainted in the front seat of a police patrol car, and yes, it’s exactly as wild as it sounds....

407. Man loses €17,000 after falling for fake fine payment link

A 55-year-old man in Paphos is the latest victim of an online scam that cost him a staggering €17,000 after he clicked on what appeared to be a routine government fine notification....

408. Nurse arrested in Famagusta after patient alleges indecent assault

A nurse working at a health center in the free province of Famagusta has been arrested in connection with an alleged indecent assault on a male patient, authorities said....

409. Water breakthrough in Paphos as lifeline found underground

As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally....

410. Cyprus bunkers: Where the real danger might be the flying office chair

With the situation between Iran and Israel growing more tense by the day, Cypriot authorities have been reminding the public to be ''prepared'' just in case the island gets accidentally (or intentionally) caught in the crossfire....

411. Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

When Phedon Phedonos launched a fresh offensive from Paphos last month, accusing certain Cyprus-based forex companies of laundering dirty money and warning that the Cypriot economy was veering dangerously close to a “casino model,” it sent ripples through Nicosia....

412. Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

Cyprus has ramped up its national security measures in recent days, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging missile strikes, concern is growing across the Eastern Mediterranean region, prompting heightened alert levels on the island....

413. Bollywood, bots, and big bucks as Cyprus becomes India’s new business and movie hub

In a major boost to Cyprus’s economy and international standing, two Indian companies have officially announced their expansion into the country, with more than 20 others reportedly exploring similar moves....

414. Foreign fishing boat fined and escorted out of Cyprus waters

A foreign fishing boat was caught operating illegally in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Sunday, triggering a coordinated response by the Port and Maritime Police and a police helicopter....

415. Prostate cancer on the rise among men in Cyprus

Prostate cancer is on the rise in Cyprus, with nearly 10,000 men diagnosed over the past two decades, according to figures released by the Cyprus Cancer Archive....

416. ''Aphrodite(s)'' Theater and dance Performance -Yasemin Collective

The group Yasemin Collective will open the doors of Faneromeni25 Arts Festival on Thursday 26 June with the theatre and dance performance "Aphrodite(s)"....

417. Iran denies sending message to Israel via Cyprus amid rising tensions

Cyprus has found itself in the middle of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, after President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday that Tehran asked Nicosia to relay ''some messages'' to the Israeli government...

418. Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

419. ECB poised for fall rate decision as growth, tariffs, and inflation weigh in

The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%....

420. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....