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121. Cyprus plans upgrade to smart traffic lights, impacting photo-enforcement law

Proceedings began Wednesday before the Supreme Constitutional Court regarding the President's referral of a law passed by Parliament concerning the use of timers in the photo-enforcement system....

122. Cyprus gets back on track with three stalled mega projects

After months of setbacks and stalled progress, three of Cyprus’ biggest public works projects are getting a fresh start. ...

123. Power’s back, but no one knows why it failed

Spain and Portugal are slowly bouncing back from what’s being called one of the biggest blackouts in Europe’s modern history — but no one seems to know exactly why it happened....

124. Dispute among bus drivers turns deadly in Astromeritis; 57-year-old held in custody

Investigations are underway following the death of 66-year-old Andreas Michailides, who died Saturday after an altercation outside a local cafe....

125. Four teens arrested after 17-year-old’s tragic death at Paphos school

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Technical School in Paphos, leading to the arrest of four 17-year-olds in connection with the death of their peer. Police are investigating the death as a case of reckless or dangerous behavior that may have led to the fatal outcome....

126. Man's time runs out at Larnaca Airport over undeclared luxury watches

A passenger arriving from Switzerland was forced to pay more than €29,000 at Larnaca Airport after customs officers found two undeclared luxury watches valued at over €100,000 in his luggage....

127. Athens airport takes off toward a greener future

Athens International Airport is gearing up for a major transformation, but it's not just about getting bigger. It's about getting greener....

128. The Water Dragon, Christodoulides, and the Easter bonfires

We’ve solved the water crisis, said the President, and just like that, my aunt grabbed the hose and went back to her favorite hobby: watering the dirt and the yard!...

129. Cyprus foreign companies pledge 30% local workforce by 2027

Cyprus has seen undeniable growth in foreign companies, and the economic benefits are clearly outweighing any potential downsides. ...

130. Deloitte announces Technology FAST 50 Middle East and Cyprus fourth edition rankings

Deloitte Middle East has released the results of the fourth edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, recognising the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East....

131. Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

132. Cypriots losing faith in politics, but not in police

Cypriots have made one thing loud and clear: when it comes to politics, their trust is running on empty....

133. ''He was one of us”: Cyprus mourns Pope Francis

From the moment he stepped onto the global stage, Pope Francis stood out, not just as the first Jesuit pope or the first from Latin America, but as a man who truly lived what he preached. ...

134. Israel’s silence on Pope Francis’ death raises eyebrows

As condolence messages for Pope Francis poured in from world leaders, many noticed something missing, almost complete silence from Israel’s top officials....

135. Shark attack off Israel's Mediterranean coast

In a rare and chilling incident off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, authorities are searching for a swimmer believed to have been bitten by a shark near Olga Beach, just north of Hadera....

136. German teen backpackers deported from Hawaii over hotel mix-up

What was meant to be a sun-soaked five-week stopover in Hawaii turned into a harrowing ordeal for two German teenagers, who were arrested, detained, and ultimately deported—because they didn’t have a hotel booking....

137. Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday, Trump to attend, tributes pour in

The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be held this Saturday, according to the latest information from Vatican sources. Among the world leaders set to attend the ceremony is U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed his presence in a post on Truth Social....

138. Pope Francis dies at 88. A humble Shepherd leaves his flock.

On Easter Monday, just a day after Christians around the world celebrated the resurrection of Christ, Pope Francis passed away peacefully in his Vatican residence. He was 88 years old....

139. Faith, fire, and flaounes as Cyprus comes together for Pascha

Orthodox Easter, the highlight of the liturgical year for the Greek Orthodox world, holds an even greater significance in Cyprus than in neighboring Greece....

140. Six “foreigners” living in Cyprus keep their Easter traditions alive

In a country like Cyprus, long a crossroads of cultures, thousands of people from all corners of the globe have built new lives here....

141. Kathikas brings back the Passion: A village’s Good Friday tradition lives on

The mountain village of Kathikas in the Paphos district is once again bringing history and faith to life tonight, Good Friday, as locals prepare to take part in a powerful and moving reenactment of Christ’s path to Golgotha, a tradition that’s now been going strong for nearly half a century....

142. Larnaca Airport chaos as Easter travel meets classic Cyprus ''preparation''

Ah, Easter in Cyprus. A time for candlelight, family meals, and—if you’re flying through Larnaca Airport—plenty of waiting around, confusion, and gritted teeth....

143. Cyprus to launch post-Easter recruitment drive for 700 National Guard soldiers

The Council of Ministers has approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to recruit 700 contract soldiers for the National Guard....

144. Montblanc: Meisterstück Around the World in 80 days – Year 3

145. Waitstaff say employers are pocketing their tips

Some restaurant and café workers in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a shady practice happening behind the scenes: tips meant for staff are being kept by employers or used to top up wages, according to complaints made to MPs....

146. Goodbye boarding passes? Air travel set for high-tech transformation

The days of fumbling through your bag for a boarding pass or waiting in long check-in lines at the airport may soon be over....

147. ''Smoking rights'' go up in flames as court backs COVID mask fine

In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a man fined for refusing to wear a protective face mask during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering a firm blow to challenges against public health regulations imposed under emergency powers....

148. U.S. officials in Cyprus for final checks before visa-free travel greenlight

A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...

149. Fairy tales about benefits and other wild stories

Certain catchy lies continue to circulate in our public discourse. Lies that, no matter what, simply refuse to die....

150. Israeli army leads civilian tours inside occupied Syrian land

In a move sparking international attention, and concern, Israel’s army is leading guided tours for civilians deep into occupied Syrian land, turning former conflict zones into hiking destinations....