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421. Cyprus improves corruption ranking, but challenges remain

Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....

422. Severe storms devastate occupied Karpasia

Heavy rain and hailstorms wreaked havoc across several occupied villages in Karpasia, causing significant damage to homes, outbuildings, and paddocks in Yialousa, Agios Andronicos, Agia Triada, and Melanagra....

423. Audit office wants big changes to land program for low-income families

The Audit Office has called for a major revision of the Land Allocation Plan for low-income families....

424. Drifting 17 kilometers nonstop on ice: A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Taycan

A few days ago, the Porsche Experience team in Lapland set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: ...

425. Bomb threats target schools across Cyprus, police launch investigation

Schools across Cyprus were placed on high alert Tuesday morning after receiving threatening messages about bomb threats, prompting an immediate police response. ...

426. Removal of dangerous chemicals from Astrasol begun

The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....

427. Hotels cannot retain guest ID copies, Commissioner warns

428. Multiple pensions on their last leg

With public statements from both Parliament and the Presidential Palace setting high expectations from the outset, the issue of multiple pensions for state officials is now reaching its decisive phase....

429. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

430. Millions spent, little progress: How Government failures derailed the Paphos-Polis road project

The Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has become a financial and legal mess, with millions already spent but little to show for it. Delays, contract disputes, and a legal loophole are holding up the project’s completion,...

431. Faulty airbags, political theatrics, and a President playing Messi

The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically everyone—good luck finding a family without at least one problematic vehicle) are refusing to shoulder the extra costs....

432. Trump sanctions ICC in defense of Netanyahu

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), blasting its actions as ''illegal and unjustifiable'' after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant....

433. Cyprus unemployment drops 10.6% in a year

The number of unemployed people in Cyprus saw a significant drop in January 2025, with official figures showing a 10.6% decrease compared to the same time last year....

434. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

435. Winter wonderland in Troodos after a fresh blanket of snow

If you woke up this morning, glanced at the mountains, and thought, "Did I teleport to Switzerland overnight?"—you’re not alone! ...

436. Weed wipeout as authorities seize 1,450 cannabis products

More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....

437. Greek Defense Minister Dendias in Cyprus to strengthen military ties

Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, is in Cyprus on Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings, including talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas....

438. €8 million and counting as Crete-Cyprus interconnector delays pile up

The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Crete and Cyprus is facing mounting financial pressure, with delays already adding at least €8 million in extra costs....

439. Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

440. EU warns of strong response to possible US tariffs

The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....

441. Tesla recalls cars in Cyprus over faulty Takata airbags

Tesla has issued a recall for 26 vehicles in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags, raising concerns for local owners of the electric car brand....

442. Tragic irony as father of crash victim receives recall notice for fatal vehicle

The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgallis, who lost her life in a car accident last October, was devastated to receive a recall notice for the very vehicle in which she died—months after the crash....

443. New evidence and key testimony in 'Golden Passports' case

The trial linked to Cyprus' controversial naturalization scheme took a turn on Monday as new photographic and video evidence was introduced in court, while a police sergeant confirmed that an earlier investigation into leaked documents had been closed....

444. Trump seeks approval for $1 billion arms sale to Israel

The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to approve a $1 billion arms package for Israel, including thousands of bombs and heavy-duty engineering equipment, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Monday....

445. Cyprus recognized as a global leader in childhood cancer care

Cyprus is gaining international recognition as a vital hub for humanitarian and medical aid in the fight against childhood cancer....

446. Hunters meet with Justice Minister to discuss anti-poaching efforts

The fight against poaching was the central topic of a meeting Monday between the Hunting Federation and the Minister of Justice....

447. Cyprus ramps up efforts against illegal antiquities trafficking

Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....

448. Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

449. Threat against President Christodoulides under investigation

Authorities in Cyprus are working behind closed doors to investigate a threatening message sent to President Nikos Christodoulides. While details remain scarce, the President himself confirmed the threat, emphasizing that he has full confidence in law enforcement to handle the case....

450. Fear in Santorini as quakes continue – Schools closed, residents try to flee

Fear and uncertainty have gripped the residents of Santorini after a series of earthquakes rocked the island, prompting local authorities to close schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. ...