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421. Tensions flare at rally backing Global Sumud Flotilla

Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on Thursday late afternoon to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla. The demonstration started off peacefully but tensions briefly flared when a commotion broke out between citizens and police....

422. Deloitte Cyprus issues its Annual Transparency Report: Building trust, driving impact, and shaping a sustainable future

Deloitte Cyprus has published its 14th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025....

423. Israeli navy seizes Gaza aid flotilla, arrests Greta Thunberg

The Israeli navy intercepted several boats carrying aid to Gaza overnight, arresting dozens of activists on board, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move triggered a wave of protests and condemnation from governments worldwide....

424. Cypriot archer Christos Misos wins world para title in Korea

Christos Misos captured the gold medal at the World Para Archery Championships in South Korea on Saturday, giving Cyprus a world champion in the sport....

425. Cyprus and Mediterranean among world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean are among the world’s most climate-sensitive regions, already experiencing hotter, drier summers, the island’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, said....

426. Unfastened helmet suspected in man's fatal head trauma during motorcycle accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man died Sunday following a motorcycle collision in Limassol, with an autopsy revealing severe head trauma that police suspect may be linked to an improperly secured helmet....

427. mind REset 2025: Lidl Cyprus activates the new generation against food waste

Lidl Cyprus, on the occasion of World Food Waste Day (September 29), launches the new theme of mind REset 2025 programme, an innovative environmental entrepreneurship educational programme....

428. ExxonMobil Cyprus grants €100,000 to support actions in the fire-hit region of Limassol

Following the devastating wildfires that affected villages in the mountainous Limassol region last July, and after consultations with relevant stakeholders on practical assistance to the impacted areas, ExxonMobil has contributed a total of €100,000 to two organisations, supporting their commendable efforts....

429. Social welfare strike disrupts services across Cyprus

Social Welfare Services are on strike today, halting normal operations and leaving some citizens without key support as employees protest a government decision over disability program oversight....

430. Lawmakers back equal benefits for Paralympic athletes

Cyprus lawmakers unanimously approved legislation requiring the state’s sports authority to provide equal support to athletes with disabilities who achieve, or show promise of achieving, top results....

431. DP World Limassol marks World Maritime Day

DP World Limassol joined the global celebrations marking World Maritime Day on 25 September, by lighting up the Limassol Cruise Terminal building in blue....

432. 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

N-ice Pure Ice Cubes proudly present, for the sixth year running, the island’s biggest celebration of mixology and music — the Cyprus Cocktail Festival. The event will take place outside the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together world-class cocktails, electrifying beats, and an atmosphere that’s been recognized internationally....

433. Cyprus Comic Con Announces Petrolina as Official Energy Partner

Petrolina, Cyprus’s leading energy company, has been announced as the Official Energy Partner for Cyprus Comic Con 2025, taking place from October 3–5, 2025, at the Cyprus State Fairgrounds (Kratiki Ekthesi) in Nicosia....

434. Lidl Cyprus marks one year of dynamic presence at Neon Mall of Pafos

435. Nicolas Sarkozy convicted over Gaddafi-linked election funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was accused of accepting millions of euros from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 election campaign, and a Paris court has now found him guilty of criminal activity in connection with the deal....

436. President urges Turkey to end occupation and promises island reunification at UN General Assembly

President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....

437. Man found dead on sailboat near Protaras after losing consciousness

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that an Israeli man was found dead on a sailboat near the Protaras coastline....

438. Russia accused of election interference in Moldova as Kremlin claims NATO threat

A secret Russian-backed network is attempting to disrupt Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, while Moscow has accused the European Union of plotting to “occupy” the country....

439. €40 million in fire damage in Limassol: Majority of costs tied to destroyed buildings

The July wildfire in the mountainous Limassol region caused an estimated €40 million in damages, with the bulk of the costs tied to restoring buildings that were completely destroyed....

440. Cyprus on edge as ''ATA for all'' talks stall, unions warn of new strike

Cyprus is facing rising tensions over the government’s plan to extend the cost-of-living allowance, known as “ATA for all,” with unions warning a new general strike could be on the horizon....

441. Trump links autism to paracetamol use in pregnancy

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again ignited a firestorm in the medical community, this time by suggesting, without evidence, that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy could cause autism....

442. Students stage walkout over broken classroom air conditioners

Students across several schools in Cyprus briefly walked out of class Friday, protesting broken air conditioners in sweltering classrooms....

443. Lidl launches international campaign ''Lidl. More to Value.'' with a clear message to the people

Today, Lidl launches its first international brand campaign in 31 European countries under the claim “Lidl. More to Value.”. This campaign is more than just an advertising message - it is a promise and an emotional bridge to our customers....

444. Consensus on COLA appears out of reach as legal concerns mount

The government faces mounting uncertainty over its “COLA for all” pledge, as a legal opinion obtained by employer organizations suggests universal application of the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) in the private sector would be unconstitutional....

445. Lack of teacher interest threatens all-day schools

Optional All-Day Schools will reopen on Monday, but education officials are already warning of serious staffing problems that could undermine the program....

446. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

447. Big changes for patients seeking treatment abroad under GESY

From October 2, 2025, patients under Cyprus’s General Health System (GESY) will see a major change in how requests for medical treatment abroad are handled. The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) announced Thursday that it will now take over the process of approving and managing these cases....

448. Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 6th year with star DJ Moguai

The island’s biggest cocktail celebration is back. The Cyprus Cocktail Festival, presented by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes, returns for its sixth consecutive year this October, promising a night of world-class drinks, music, and entertainment....

449. Tuition spike hits Cypriot students in Bulgaria, diplomatic intervention sought

Cypriot students studying in Bulgaria are sounding the alarm over significant tuition increases announced by several Bulgarian universities. ...

450. Archaeologists uncover major Bronze Age building and cemetery in Erimi

An Italian-Cypriot research team has uncovered the remains of a massive Bronze Age structure and a complex burial site during this summer’s excavations at the Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou settlement....