Search

1. Erhürman leads in poll as U.S. reaffirms Cyprus reunification

A new poll suggests that Tufan Erhürman, head of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), could clinch a first-round win in the upcoming Turkish Cypriot ''presidential elections,'' while his party is projected to secure enough votes for a single-party ''government'' in “parliamentary elections.”...

2. The weekend is over and it's time for the weather to get back to business

That seasonal low pressure is back, acting like the annoying colleague who insists on joining every conversation....

3. Shifting political landscape as elections inch closer, poll points to unpredictability

With eight months to go until parliamentary elections, a new poll suggests Cyprus is heading for one of its most unpredictable contests in years....

4. EU Parliament blocks Famagusta fact-finding mission

The European Parliament’s Petitions Committee has rejected a proposal for a fact-finding mission to the occupied city of Famagusta in the first half of 2026....

5. 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....

6. 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....

7. Cyprus vehicle recalls 76% complete; 19,000 pending

Vehicle recalls in Cyprus have reached 76% completion, with about 19,000 vehicles still pending. The Ministry of Transport is considering extending the Oct. 3 deadline....

8. EU wants €67 million back from Cyprus gas project, sparking political fight

A multibillion-euro project meant to bring natural gas to Cyprus has been thrown into turmoil, after the European Commission demanded the return of €67 million in funding over alleged irregularities in how the contract was awarded. ...

9. Weather report: Still summer, just pretending to be autumn

A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around, more like a bored cat than a roaring lion....

10. 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....

11. Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias Panayiotou says he is close to leading a new political group in the European Parliament, a move he argues would give him greater influence on issues affecting Cyprus....

12. Politics blog: The Prince, Odysseus, and aDIKO

We installed air conditioning, only to realize the obvious: it won’t work until the schools’ electricity infrastructure can handle the extra load. In other words, we put the cart before the horse but still blame the poor horse and even whip it....

13. Government calls anti-Gaza war graffiti hate speech, orders them erased

Cyprus’ government is under fire after instructing municipalities to remove graffiti and slogans criticizing the war in Gaza, labeling them as hate speech....

14. Monday weather report: Temperatures strut above average, summer refuses to leave the party

Today, the weather has decided to play nice: skies mostly clear, perfect for sunglasses, iced coffee, and pretending it’s not Monday. ...

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

16. Your delightfully dramatic weather dispatch

A moody low-pressure system has decided to park itself over our lovely region, presumably because it heard about our excellent hospitality and refuses to leave....

17. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....

18. Party says no, Presidency says yes as Christofidou takes over data protection office

The Council of Ministers announced Wednesday that Maria Manolis Christofidou, provincial secretary of GODISY, will take over as Cyprus’ Commissioner for Personal Data Protection....

19. Beloved kitten Mika goes missing at Larnaca airport

A desperate search is underway for a kitten named Mika, who went missing at Larnaca Airport on Thursday, September 11, while traveling with her guardians to Athens....

20. Your upliftingly honest weather forecast

Good morning, sun-seekers and shade-huggers alike! A seasonal low pressure system has drifted in, not to ruin your week but to keep things interesting....

21. The Cyprus chronicles: AI ministers, strikes, and a high-tech fire hub

Albania, in a bold move to tackle rampant government corruption, has created its very first Minister of Artificial Intelligence, named Diella....

22. Cyprus rolls out second Israeli Barak MX air defense system

Cyprus has taken delivery of its second state-of-the-art Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), sparking strong reactions from Turkey. ...

23. ''I am innocent'': Ex-house speaker defends role in passport scandal

Two of Cyprus’s most high-profile politicians caught up in the ''golden passports'' scandal stood before a criminal court on Thursday to declare they had done nothing wrong....

24. Serdar Denktas breaks ranks, endorses Erhurman in ''Presidential'' race

Veteran Turkish Cypriot politician Serdar Denktas threw his support behind Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader Tufan Erhurman ahead of next month’s contested ''presidential'' elections in the north....

25. Sun’s out, winds about

Good morning, sunshine scouts! A seasonal low is hanging around, but it’s more of a polite guest than a party crasher....

26. Gary Rafalovsky to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Gary Rafalovsky, co-founder of Swarmly, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, addressing the topic ''The Rise of the Drones. Cyprus as a Manufacturing Leader!''...

27. Christodoulides in campaign mode since day 1

President Nikos Christodoulides admits he’s been in ''campaign mode'' since the very first day of his presidency, a revelation that has fueled smirks in political circles and fresh criticism that he is more focused on re-election than governing....

28. Weather forecast: Clear skies on loan, afternoon clouds included

A seasonal low-pressure system, teamed up with an unstable air mass, is busy shaping the day’s plot. Translation: sunny start, stormy interludes, and just enough breeze to test your patience....

29. Street dispute between elderly and younger men turns physical in Larnaca

A violent confrontation between an elderly man and a younger man erupted on a busy street in Larnaca, with both parties reportedly exchanging blows and throwing bottles....

30. Fork Food Market bites back this September in Nicosia

Summer may be waving goodbye, but Nicosia’s appetite is just getting started. Fork Food Market is back at the Municipal Gardens on September 19, ready to serve up a feast of flavors, tunes, and good vibes....