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151. The 20-day chess festival in Cyprus has come to an end. We look forward to the next one

On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown....

152. EU firefighting hub in Cyprus set to launch ahead of 2026 wildfire season

The European Union is moving ahead with a new regional firefighting initiative in Cyprus, with officials confirming that a base in Paphos will be ready in time for the 2026 summer wildfire period....

153. Cyprus sets 15 as minimum age for social media accounts

Cyprus is moving to set stricter rules on young people’s access to social media, establishing 15 as the minimum age for opening and keeping an account....

154. Tourism slump hits Famagusta as April hotel occupancy drops by 40%

Hotel occupancy in the Famagusta district has dropped sharply this April, with local officials estimating a decline of around 40%, reflecting uncertainty affecting Cyprus’s tourism sector....

155. Europe must elevate vocational education to equal status, Michaelidou Says

Vocational education and training (VET) should be given the same level of recognition as other forms of education, Athena Michaelidou stressed during a high-level European meeting in Brussels....

156. ‘Death was not our fate’: Syrian father crosses seas to save his ailing son

Abdulaziz Aldarwish decided to take drastic action after his son Yahia’s young kidneys failed....

157. Cyprus Makes a… Checkmate on the Chessboard!

In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the epicenter of the global chess scene. For the first time, the most important and demanding tournament in the World Chess Championship cycle is being held at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, in the Peyia area of Paphos, from March 28 to April 16, 2026....

158. Queens, Kings, and Cyprus. Checkmate!

The night of March 28 was windy, cloudy, and even a little rainy, the kind that makes you clutch your coat and hope your hair survives the evening. ...

159. foodhaus goes nationwide with first Paralimni store

The ipH Iakovos Photiades Group of Companies has opened the 11th store of its foodhaus chain — and its first location in Paralimni — marking the brand’s expansion into every city across Cyprus....

160. World-Renowned Artists Come to Cyprus with Kapopoulos Fine Arts Exhibition at AMARA Hotel

Kapopoulos Fine Arts is bringing internationally acclaimed artists of global prestige to Cyprus, offering art lovers on the island a unique opportunity to experience — and invest in — exceptional works of contemporary art. ...

161. No clear leader as polls shake up Cyprus election race

Political parties are increasingly moving to the rhythm of opinion polls, both public and private, as Cyprus heads into the final two months before voters go to the ballot box....

162. Cyprus’ new Archaeological Museum pushed to 2029 opening

Cyprus’ long-awaited new archaeological museum is now expected to open its doors in 2029, a timeline that is already sparking both excitement and frustration as lawmakers toured the massive construction site in Nicosia on Thursday....

163. Limassol shifts into marathon mode as Registration Center opens

Limassol is officially moving into marathon rhythm, with the registration center for this year’s Limassol Marathon now open ahead of race weekend....

164. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Mandria

Bean Bar has opened a new pop-up store within the Alphamega Hypermarket of Mandria in Paphos, vigorously continuing its strategic expansion plan. This marks the brand’s 22nd store and the second in Paphos district, following the opening of a pop-up store at the American University of Beirut....

165. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

166. ''Yes, I Can'': Inspiring Paralympic Photo Exhibition Takes Over Limassol’s Molos

The heart of Limassol has been transformed into a gallery of courage and resilience with the official opening of the “Yes, I Can” photo exhibition at the Molos seafront. ...

167. Burned Russian LNG tanker drifts toward Malta after Mediterranean explosions

A heavily damaged Russian liquefied natural gas tanker has been drifting in the Mediterranean and is approaching waters near Malta, raising environmental and security concerns among regional authorities....

168. Athens exhibition highlights Nicosia’s divided history and human resilience

A new exhibition opening in Athens is offering visitors a closer look at the lasting impact of division on Europe’s last divided capital, Nicosia, and the resilience of its residents....

169. Cyprus brings in international PR team to rebuild tourism confidence

The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....

170. Sharp drop in bookings for March and April forces hotels to shut down or delay reopening

Cyprus’ hotel industry is facing growing pressure after a wave of booking cancellations for the early spring months, creating uncertainty for hundreds of businesses and their employees....

171. European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....

172. Crises give birth to opportunities

Everything happened at breakneck speed and within such a short period of time that it left little room for the brain’s digestive system to process events. Even more so because, at the same time, we were experiencing a déjà vu of failures and structural dysfunctions in the field of Civil Defence and Protection...

173. BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026

''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....

174. A drone strike reopens Cyprus's oldest wound

The drone strike on the runway of the British bases at Akrotiri in the early hours of Monday morning has reignited a conversation that has lingered, unresolved, for decades ...

175. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

176. Khamenei’s death sets stage for high-stakes succession

Iran has entered a moment of historic uncertainty following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering an urgent transition process and intensifying questions about the country’s political future and regional stability....

177. Can Cyprus future-proof its healthcare system? Experts gather to rethink the rules

The big question on the table Thursday afternoon was simple but urgent: how does Cyprus build a healthcare system that can survive the next decade, financially, technologically and humanly?...

178. Erhurman visits Greek Cypriot school in Rizokarpaso

While President Nikos Christodoulides says he is open to opening a new crossing at Kaimakli, signs of goodwill between the island’s two leaders appear to be gathering pace....

179. Christodoulides ready to open Kaimakli crossing, if it works for both sides

President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday he is ready to open a new crossing point in Kaimakli, but only as part of a broader package that benefits both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots....

180. Cyprus celebrates double gold and national records in Belgrade

Cyprus celebrated a highly successful showing at the 30th Balkan Indoor Athletics Championships in Belgrade, where the island’s athletes secured two gold medals and set two new national records, underscoring the steady rise of Cypriot athletics on the regional stage....