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61. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

62. It's a new chapter for the revamped Byzantine Museum of Nicosia

The much-awaited renovation of the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, which first opened its doors in 1982, is finally complete. ...

63. Who’s really raking it in? A peek at Cyprus’ government salaries

The latest update from the General Accounting Office of the Republic has revealed the salaries of Cyprus’s state officials, effective from January 1, 2025....

64. Pavlos Kontides named 'Man of the Year' at 23rd awards ceremony

The spotlight was on Cypriot sailing champion Pavlos Kontides on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as he was awarded the prestigious Man of the Year title at the 23rd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony....

65. Hotels cannot retain guest ID copies, Commissioner warns

66. Pan Dragomir delivers a body-positive message in response to fatphobic comments (VIDEO)

Cypriot radio personality, influencer, and content creator Panayiota Charalambous, known online as @pan.dragomir, recently shared a deeply empowering body-positive video that has captivated fans and followers alike....

67. Cancer a leading cause of death in Cyprus

Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in Cyprus, with an average of around 4,000 new cases and 1,560 deaths each year over the past five years, according to the latest data shared by the Oncology Nursing Section of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association....

68. New evidence and key testimony in 'Golden Passports' case

The trial linked to Cyprus' controversial naturalization scheme took a turn on Monday as new photographic and video evidence was introduced in court, while a police sergeant confirmed that an earlier investigation into leaked documents had been closed....

69. Chaos over fine notifications: 'Website operation is illegal'

A barrage of criticism from MPs has been directed at the Police for "threatening citizens" with court referrals if they fail to pay fines from the photo-enforcement system by the end of March....

70. TikTok goes dark in the US: What happened and what's next?

TikTok, the popular social media app, disappeared from U.S. app stores late Saturday night after a federal law banning its operation came into effect. ...

71. Government accused of using foreign companies to access citizen data

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection clarified on Friday that no foreign or domestic company has direct access to government IT systems, records, or databases for issuing fines...

72. Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

73. Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood fights deportation from Greece (update)

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....

74. Consumer Service: Price reductions in 39 product categories

The Consumer Protection Service announces the Consumer Product Price Observatory for November 2024....

75. Meta slammed with €250 million fine for Facebook data breach

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a hefty fine of over €250 million (approximately £206 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a significant data breach....

76. Temu’s tempting deals are a double-edged sword for Cypriot shoppers

Temu, an emerging e-commerce platform, offers an extensive range of products, from gadgets and household goods to clothing and toys, at remarkably low prices....

77. AI in Finance: Embrace the Future or Be Left Behind

Technology is changing how we do everything, and finance is no different. ...

78. Mr. George’s story: A struggle for respect and equality in Cyprus

A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....

79. Rising screen time among Cypriot teens sparks concern

A new survey has raised alarms over the growing dependence on digital devices among adolescents in Cyprus, with nearly half of young people reporting constant online contact....

80. Experts warn certain Google searches can lead to hacking

Cybersecurity experts are urging caution when using Google search, revealing that some common search terms can expose users to serious risks, including hacking and malware infections....

81. Cypriot residents' travel spending hits €2.23 billion in 2023

Total travel spending by Cypriot residents, both within Cyprus and abroad, reached €2.23 billion in 2023, marking an 8.4% increase from 2022....

82. EU investigates TEMU over unsafe products and addictive tactics

The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...

83. Deadly floods in Spain's Valencia region leave 95 dead and many missing

Severe flooding in Spain's Valencia region has resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths, with many individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue....

84. Genikes Insurance revises their Privacy Statement

Genikes Insurance, as part of its strategy to comprehensively protect and respect personal data, and respond to the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council on Data Protection and Privacy (GDPR) ...

85. Cyprus under siege as cyberattacks raise alarms

Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...

86. Scam warning: Don’t fall for fake delivery fees from 'Cyprus Post'

The Cyprus Police are urging the public to exercise caution following reports of a new scam involving fraudulent emails related to package deliveries....

87. Behind the numbers: Are Cyprus's non-performing loans just a makeup job?

Are there good makeup artists in Cyprus? Sometimes I wonder, but since I’m out of the fashion scene, I can’t say for sure. However, when I think back to the banking events of the last 15 years, then yes—at least in the banks, they exist....

88. Tornaritis calls MEP Fidias ‘Hitler’ during tense TikTok debate

A TikTok live session hosted by popular Cypriot influencer Nana ignited intense debate last night, featuring newly elected Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou and businessman Christophoros Tornaritis...

89. Taavi Rõivas on why AI is the future of government

Taavi Rõivas, Estonia’s former Prime Minister, visited Cyprus for the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, where he was invited to speak about Estonia’s pioneering journey in creating a fully digitized government....

90. Cyprus banks hike mortgage rates as new loans drop by a third in August

Banks in Cyprus raised the interest rates on home loans in August, while reducing the interest rates offered on household deposits, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Wednesday....