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1. Weekend Warriors: Zivania in Pelendri, a jungle in Nicosia and a swim in Ayia Napa

There are two kinds of people in Cyprus this weekend. Those who think swimming 10 kilometers in the sea sounds like a good Sunday morning, and those who would rather stand on dry land and cheer....

2. Alphamega Hypermarkets light up Christmas!

Alphamega Hypermarkets are ready to welcome the festive season with a celebration for the whole family! On Saturday, 21 November, the Engomi, Kapsalos, Paphos Aphrodite and Astromeritis stores will come alive with music, games, delicious treats and Christmas surprises. ...

3. St Barnabas Monastery in Famagusta completes restoration of centuries-old iconography and roof

Conservation work at the historic Monastery of Apostle Barnabas in Engomi, Famagusta, has been completed, including the restoration of its wall paintings and intricately carved wooden iconostasis....

4. Weekend Warriors: Things to do that are less frightening than your electricity bill

This weekend, Cyprus presents an important choice: head into a haunted maze and scream, or head into the mountains and eat....

5. Weekend warriors: Fall for a theatre experiment, meet a dragon and see the world differently

Discover what’s on in Cyprus this weekend, from thought-provoking theatre and contemporary art exhibitions to the return of a beloved Cypriot folktale featuring a legendary dragon. Whether you’re planning a cultural night out or a family-friendly Sunday, there’s plenty to inspire your Oct. 23-25 plans....

6. Hala Sultan Tekke excavations push Cyprus city’s history back to the 17th century BC

Archaeological excavations at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, near Hala Sultan Tekke in the Larnaca district, have uncovered architectural remains and pottery dating to the 15th to 17th centuries BC, providing the earliest directly documented evidence of urban occupation yet identified by the Swedish-led mission at the site....

7. Two Porsches, €10 in the bank and inherited water: Inside MPs’ finances

A London apartment, €200,000 worth of furniture, bank accounts holding loose change and an inheritance of ''running water'' are among the standout details in MPs’ asset declarations....

8. Series of events #Moments at the Museum '26 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Inspired by the Foundation’s Archaeological Museum’s Georgios and Nefeli Tziapra Pieridis Collection, this creative workshop invites children to discover the museum’s artifacts, motifs, and stories and to transfer them onto their own scarves. ...

9. Kapopoulos Fine Arts: 20 Years of Contemporary Art Auctions in Limassol

Kapopoulos Fine Arts announces an anniversary auction marking 20 years of presence and activity in the art world. The auction will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 19:00, at the AJAX Hotel in Limassol, inviting collectors, art enthusiasts, and the general public to a special evening dedicated to contemporary and modern art. ...

10. Weekend warriors: Chocolate in the mountains, wine by the sea; your weekend is sorted

If your weekend plans currently involve asking “What shall we do?” until Sunday evening, here’s a head start....

11. 5 things you may not know about Cyprus’ independence

Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier....

12. Immigrant students outperform native peers in new Cyprus educational assessment

A persistent public belief that foreign pupils drag down Cyprus's national academic standing was shattered by the latest PISA study, which reveals that children from migrant backgrounds outperform native Cypriot students across reading, mathematics, and science....

13. Man arrested over €89,000 ‘Prince of Gabon’ scam in Famagusta district

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Cyprus over a bizarre 2022 scam in which a Famagusta businessman allegedly paid €89,000 to help “clean” €1 million in white-painted banknotes....

14. National Guard spends €9.5m on food, but 73% of soldiers avoid meals

More than €9.5 million was spent feeding National Guard soldiers in 2025, yet a new Audit Office report has found significant problems with food safety, meal quality, ordering practices and waste, with 73% of soldiers saying they avoid certain dishes....

15. Nicosia’s old city is getting 200 new student rooms, and a fresh lease on life

Imagine leaving your student room in the morning, coffee in hand, and stepping straight into the narrow streets around Faneromeni....

16. Cyprus may have been a stopover in record ketamine shipment

Cyprus may not have been the final destination for the record ketamine shipment uncovered in Limassol....

17. Cyprus has plans for you this week

September in Cyprus may still feel like summer, but the cultural calendar has clearly moved on. If you are ready for an evening that involves more than another coffee or the usual dinner reservation, this week brings exhibitions, dance, theatre, music and a new publication exploring the island itself, with plenty happening in both Nicosia and Limassol....

18. Nicosia gets ready for Cyprus’ first DOG FEST

Cyprus is set to host its first DOG FEST on September 19 and 20, with more than 55 businesses and animal-care professionals expected to take part in the two-day event in Nicosia....

19. Thieves steal €9 million worth of art from Renoir museum

Two thieves broke into a museum dedicated to French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir early Tuesday and escaped with three artworks worth millions of euros....

20. Art for Life’s Sake at Ayia Napa Marina in support of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

Art for Life’s Sake will bring artist Peter Tooby to Ayia Napa Marina on Friday, 18 September 2026 for a one-night charity exhibition in support of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, with all proceeds from artwork sales donated to the Centre. For one evening only, visitors will have the opportunity to discover a wide selection of Tooby’s work, spanning paintings, drawings and photo canvas prints. Approximately 50 works will be presented and available for purchase, offering visitors the opportunity to take home a piece from the collection while directly supporting cancer care in Cyprus....

21. From an idyllic landscape to million-euro homes with swimming pools

After a journey of about an hour from the Agios Dometios checkpoint, we reached our first destination, the Church of Saint Phanourios in Agios Georgios, Kyrenia. It is a church without a cross, sealed off, with the passage of time clearly etched into its walls....

22. Nikos Christodoulides: Expectation vs. result

If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....

23. “Hope For Children” Together with Chevron Cyprus, Mark Another Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership

“Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center (HFC) and Chevron Cyprus have marked another milestone in their long-standing partnership with a Humankind Day volunteer activity at the Children's House in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus. It is the latest initiative in a partnership that has supported vulnerable children since 2020....

24. The €5 and €20 in your wallet could soon look very different

Take a look at the euro notes in your wallet. The €5 you use for your morning coffee, the €20 you hand over at the supermarket, or the €50 you keep aside for emergencies could look very different in the coming years....

25. The Grand Final Comes Alive at Alphamega Hypermarkets

26. Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

27. Lythrodontas cancels military recruits' event after village vandalism

The Community Council of Lythrodontas has cancelled a planned event for new National Guard recruits after graffiti was found on the walls of homes and public buildings in the village....

28. Disbelief over blocked bus stop in Limassol

A newly installed row of plastic bollards in Limassol has left local motorists and residents questioning the logic of municipal road planning. The flexible red and white posts, positioned directly inside a marked bus lane in front of a passenger shelter, have effectively blocked buses from pulling up to the curb. ...

29. From dead end to one-way street

The distraction caused by our phone screens, which might not actually be so smart after all, has become yet another frustrating factor in the awkward, mismatched relationship between pedestrians and cars in the unique urban landscape of Cyprus. Personally, because of this exact issue with phones, I have found myself in dangerous situations dozens of times....

30. Final day of Make Music Cyprus brings 52 performances across Nicosia

Today is the final opportunity to experience Make Music Cyprus Festival 2026, as the largest edition in the event's history concludes with 52 performances and workshops spread across eight stages in Nicosia....