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1. Akamas: Roads, delays and ''plans that never happen''

2. The population crisis hiding in plain sight

Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....

3. US missile strike disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

The United States military says it has taken action against a merchant vessel that attempted to enter an Iranian port despite restrictions imposed under Washington's maritime blockade....

4. EU says carbon storage expansion remains on track for 2030 targets

The European Union says plans to build large-scale carbon dioxide storage infrastructure across Europe remain on track, with several new carbon capture and storage projects expected to begin operations over the next few years....

5. Judge recuses himself ahead of high profile trial

A high-profile rape trial involving the suspended mayor of Paphos was briefly delayed on Tuesday before it even began, after the presiding judge asked to withdraw from the case due to potential conflict of interest concerns....

6. 15 Years

President Christodoulides announced that he will seek a collective European response to the new legislation Tayyip Erdogan is preparing, legislation designed to permanently lock in all of Turkey’s claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. They also extend into Cyprus’ maritime zone, off the coast of Akamas....

7. Cyprus voters choose stability over disruption

For months, Cyprus looked ready to punish the political establishment again....

8. Paphos hospital morgue refrigerators out of service for days

Refrigeration units at the morgue of Paphos General Hospital have reportedly been out of operation for several days, creating major difficulties in preserving bodies and delaying burial arrangements for grieving families....

9. Talking past the real issue

Mr. Uriel Kurtz said that besides the beauty of the landscape and the island’s proximity to Israel, he was also drawn to the fact that we Cypriots speak English. As a European citizen, he explained, he could live and invest anywhere in the EU. What made Cyprus attractive to him was that he could communicate in English without having to learn the local language....

10. Appeals court increases prison sentence in child sexual abuse case

A Cyprus appeals court has increased the prison sentence of a man convicted of sexually abusing his underage daughter, ruling that the punishment originally imposed by a lower court was too lenient....

11. US Embassy says farewell to Ambassador Julie Davis

The US Embassy in Nicosia has publicly thanked outgoing Ambassador Julie S. Davis as she wraps up her diplomatic assignment in Cyprus, describing her tenure as a period when relations between the two countries reached new levels....

12. On Trozena’s pitch-black ridge

Trozena is a Greek Cypriot village, while Gerovasa and Fasli are Turkish Cypriot ones. Small villages, forgotten villages, abandoned today, until suddenly they turned into investment El Dorados. Now everyone is trying to balance somewhere between development and what people politely call “rural gentrification,” while the State once again watches from the sidelines....

13. Greek business wave in Cyprus seeks stronger voice

Greek business activity in Cyprus has been steadily strengthening in recent years, with a noticeable rise in investments and the relocation of skilled professionals to the island, a trend that reflects renewed confidence in the Cypriot economy....

14. Air conditioning to be ready in schools before summer exams

Air conditioning installation in schools is advancing ahead of the summer season, with authorities aiming to complete key phases in time for student exams and extend coverage across all education levels by 2026....

15. €454m CAP plan and new funding calls target young farmers and rural development

Cyprus is rolling out a mix of funding programs, infrastructure projects, and market reforms aimed at strengthening rural communities and supporting farmers, according to the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....

16. First ladies, influencers and flying priests: Another perfectly normal week in Cyprus

Since yesterday, I’ve been scrolling through social media watching people lose their minds over the promotion and appointment of the First Lady to a new government position carrying an A15 salary scale. ...

17. Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....

18. No more ''borrowing” from pension fund, government says

A long-standing distortion in Cyprus’ social insurance fund is finally being addressed as the government moves to ''freeze'' its growing debt to the fund and shift its investment strategy to an independent authority....

19. Cyprus seizes the moment as EU leaders gather for informal summit

A strong message that Cyprus is a safe country is being sent through the arrival of world leaders for the Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State and Government, as well as the EU’s informal summit with regional partners, set to take place on the island on April 23 and 24, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou....

20. Audit warns Akamas is unsafe and uncontrolled as ministry pushes back, calls road a ''lifeline route''

A fresh audit into the Akamas peninsula has painted a worrying picture: unsafe roads, uncontrolled vehicle access, and growing risks to both visitors and the protected environment....

21. €3.4 million in assets frozen for former Cyprus football chief

Authorities in Cyprus have frozen assets worth €3.4 million belonging to former Cyprus Football Federation president George Koumas, as a criminal case against him moves forward....

22. Search for missing persons in Cyprus advances with new excavations and DNA efforts

Efforts to locate and identify people who disappeared during Cyprus’ past conflicts are continuing across several areas of the island, with new excavation activity reported in both the occupied and government-controlled areas....

23. Closing Ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos....

24. Cyprus public sector workforce edges above 55,000 in March 2026

In March 2026, the number of people employed by the Cypriot government rose slightly above 55,000, reaching a total of 55,367....

25. Government dismisses claims of cut-off, guarantees housing for collapse victims

Civil Defence has confirmed that 18 residents displaced by the collapse of a residential building in Germasogeia were immediately relocated to hotel accommodation arranged by the State, pushing back on claims that government support had been discontinued....

26. EU faces €459 billion budget gap while member states clash over spending priorities

The European Commission has placed the 27 member states before what it calls a “fiscal trilemma,” centered on the new European budget under discussion for the seven-year period 2028–2034, which is dividing partners during the energy crisis....

27. Worker jailed for four years over stabbing at migrant centre

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to stabbing a coworker during a workplace dispute last year....

28. Cyprus sees surge in new voter registrations before May elections

Cyprus authorities have received just over 10,000 applications from newly eligible voters ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in May, according to the head of the elections service, Menelaos Vassiliou....

29. Fuel prices set to drop Saturday after last-minute delay

A long-awaited reduction in fuel taxes meant to ease pressure on households will not begin Thursday as originally planned but instead take effect at midnight on April 4, giving fuel companies time to adjust prices before motorists see the savings....

30. Cyprus remains a key gateway as Europe’s ‘golden visa’ landscape shifts

As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....