Search

121. Steni and Goudi fire under control, one stubborn front still burning

A large wildfire that broke out between the communities of Steni and Goudi in the Paphos district over the weekend has been largely brought under control, but one stubborn front continues to burn as fire crews battle to fully extinguish the blaze....

122. Increased police patrols across Cyprus lead to arrests and citations

Police ramped up patrols across Cyprus overnight, with coordinated operations reported in all districts, authorities said Saturday....

123. Electricity bills to rise 3% starting next cycle

Electricity bills in Cyprus will increase by 3% beginning with the next billing cycle, Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou confirmed Friday....

124. Teen dies in road accident near Choletria, Paphos

A 15-year-old boy was found dead Saturday afternoon following a road accident near the village of Choletria in the Paphos District, authorities confirmed....

125. Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....

126. Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

127. Six freed on bail, one remains jailed in convicted felon-socialite case

The curtain is lifting on what prosecutors allege is a carefully orchestrated criminal ring, with trial proceedings for seven accused individuals set to begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 3, 2025....

128. Electronic student registration system faces major flaws

Serious issues in the operation of the electronic student registration system were raised by the Parliamentary Education Committee. Committee Chairman Pavlos Mylonas (DIKO) cited a "lack of coordination" and the registration of students without sufficient or accurate information....

129. Former director of Pattihio Theatre sentenced to 5.5 years for misappropriating €234,550

The Limassol Criminal Court has sentenced the former director of the Pattihio Municipal Theatre to 5.5 years in prison for theft by an employee and money laundering....

130. Fake ‘Labubu’ toys seized in Cyprus-wide raid

Cyprus Customs officials have seized more than 1,300 counterfeit items during a coordinated nationwide operation targeting fake branded toys and accessories....

131. Wizz Air is back in Israel - Flights to Tel Aviv take off on 8 August

132. ‘Hairdresser’ gets maximum sentence for prison escape in Paphos

A Paphos criminal court on Tuesday sentenced 43-year-old convict Doros Theofanous, nicknamed “the Hairdresser”, to three years in prison for escaping lawful custody in what the court described as a "well-planned" act....

133. Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....

134. Aerial units join firefighters battling blaze in Paphos

Firefighting efforts are intensifying as crews battle a blaze in wild vegetation and dry grass in the community of Galataria, Paphos District....

135. ‘Pegasus-1’ reveals 350-meter column of natural gas

President Nikos Christodoulides was briefed Monday on a new natural gas discovery in the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), following a videoconference with ExxonMobil Vice President John Ardill....

136. Land dispute turns bloody in Paphos village

A long-running land dispute between neighbors in a quiet Paphos village turned violent Saturday night, leaving one man fighting for his life and another in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder....

137. 11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

Cyprus’ hotel industry is making a splash, literally. In response to mounting water concerns, 11 major hotel groups across Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos have filed official applications to install small private desalination units on their premises....

138. High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

What started as a story of a glamorous socialite entangled with a well-known convict has now snowballed into one of the country’s most talked-about crime sagas, with another 63 people now on the police radar, bringing the total number of individuals linked to the case to over 100....

139. Qantas hit by major cyberattack, 6 million customers potentially exposed

Qantas Airways is investigating a serious cyberattack after hackers breached a third-party call center system and may have accessed personal information belonging to up to six million customers, the airline announced Wednesday....

140. Eurobank Group to Build Care Centre and Independent Living Residences for People with Disabilities

In a firm commitment to social inclusion and care of vulnerable groups, Eurobank is reinforcing its social role by announcing the development of a Day Care Centre for People with Disabilities over the age of 21, along with two Independent Living Residences for adults with autism....

141. Israel secretly moved planes to Cyprus and Greece before Iran bombing

In the hours leading up to a major Israeli military strike, dozens of Israeli aircraft were quietly moved out of harm’s way, and into Cyprus and Greece, without those host countries being fully aware of the plan’s purpose, according to Israeli media reports....

142. Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....

143. U.S. steps in to modernize Paphos air base

The long-anticipated modernization of the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos is officially underway, marking a major step forward in U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation and the Republic’s growing strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

144. Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....

145. Forest Department links Akamas wildfires to acts of revenge

The Forest Department has raised serious allegations that many wildfires in the Akamas region may be acts of arson committed in retaliation over state decisions....

146. Cyprus influencer and family arrested in €1 million crime ring linked to convicted felon

A 37-year-old Nicosia socialite, businesswoman, and influencer was arrested Friday in connection with a sprawling criminal operation involving drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and money laundering that reportedly generated €1 million in recent months, police said....

147. Lawmakers propose transparency for mobile traffic cameras

Lawmakers are calling for greater transparency in the use of mobile traffic cameras following criticism that the current system relies on hidden surveillance rather than public safety....

148. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

149. Two men arrested in Nicosia after seeking bulletproof vests, police say

Police arrested two men in Nicosia after they were spotted trying to buy bulletproof vests, raising suspicions and prompting a coordinated operation, authorities said Wednesday....

150. Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....