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361. Multiple pensions on their last leg

With public statements from both Parliament and the Presidential Palace setting high expectations from the outset, the issue of multiple pensions for state officials is now reaching its decisive phase....

362. Call for integrated support system for gifted children

Despo Michaelidou, the Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights in Cyprus, has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to supporting gifted children....

363. Cryptocurrency scam - €430,000 stolen from Limassol resident

The Cyprus Police are informing the public about incidents of fraud related to cryptocurrency investments and are urging citizens to be particularly careful....

364. Clouds, showers & a dash of thunder: Winter’s not done yet

Ah, Monday—the day that greets us with coffee, complaints, and apparently, a bit of everything weather-wise....

365. Roads to Troodos open only for 4x4 vehicles or those with snow chains

Frost has formed in the higher Troodos mountains, and the roads leading to Troodos are open only for 4x4 vehicles or those with anti-slip chains....

366. EuroBasket ''...a unique opportunity for our youth,'' says Christodoulides

Cyprus will host fifteen EuroBasket 2025 matches in Limassol on August 28, 30, and 31, and September 2 and 4, 2025....

367. A new home for Jewish education coming to Cyprus

A new Jewish school is planned for Limassol, Cyprus, slated to open in 2027....

368. Four new types of branches at the Bank of Cyprus

Bank of Cyprus branches are entering a new era, with the bank having moved to modernise the operational model of its network with four types of branches....

369. Jewish community in Cyprus grows to 4,000 families

The Jewish Community of Cyprus welcomed Israel’s Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, to Larnaca on Wednesday, marking an important discussion about the growing Jewish presence on the island and strengthening ties between Cyprus and Israel....

370. Shops to close early amid clashing protests

Shops in Limassol are expected to close early this evening as the city braces for two simultaneous demonstrations, one by the far-right party ELAM and another against fascism. ...

371. Cypriot judge banned for score fixing to secure Cyprus an Olympic spot

A top Cypriot rhythmic gymnastics judge has been banned for four years after an investigation found she manipulated scores to help a fellow Cypriot qualify for the Paris Olympics....

372. Cyprus moves to ease car recall chaos with rental cars and free bus passes

The government is stepping in to help drivers impacted by the Takata airbag recall by arranging discounted rental cars and free public transport passes for those whose vehicles have been immobilized....

373. New garbage tax could mean higher costs for citizens

Cypriot citizens may soon face higher waste disposal costs as a new bill proposes an additional municipal waste landfill tax, adding financial pressure on households already grappling with rising living expenses....

374. Ostrich or ordinary? Viral photo of dish fuels debate

One of the discussions that impassions readers concerns everything related to food in restaurants: the quality, the price, the quantity, the service, and even the environment....

375. Woman thrives after groundbreaking pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama resident, is enjoying a new lease on life after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney in a groundbreaking transplant at NYU Langone Health last month....

376. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

377. Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....

378. Adoption legislation modernised with a new bill

A bill modernising adoption legislation was approved by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday....

379. Limnes migrant centre in Larnaca to be completed by year-end (photos)

The new Limnes Accommodation Centre, designed to house applicants for international protection and those awaiting repatriation, is set to be completed by the end of 2023. ...

380. Car distributors exploiting drivers with fees on airbag recalls

Lawmakers are taking aim at two car distributors accused of charging administrative fees for replacing recalled airbags, calling the practice ''obscene'' and ''exploitative.''...

381. Greek Defense Minister Dendias in Cyprus to strengthen military ties

Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, is in Cyprus on Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings, including talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas....

382. Hump day showers brings a midweek refresh

For those unfamiliar, ''Hump Day'' just means it's Wednesday—we're halfway to the weekend! And just in time, the rain gods have remembered Cyprus exists....

383. Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

384. Tesla recalls cars in Cyprus over faulty Takata airbags

Tesla has issued a recall for 26 vehicles in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags, raising concerns for local owners of the electric car brand....

385. A hidden Titian masterpiece comes to light in Limassol

The fusion of artistic brilliance and scientific innovation took center stage at the unveiling of the exhibition “Revealing the Unseen: A Hidden Titian Masterpiece”....

386. 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....

387. 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....

388. Cyprus recognized as a global leader in childhood cancer care

Cyprus is gaining international recognition as a vital hub for humanitarian and medical aid in the fight against childhood cancer....

389. Cyprus ramps up efforts against illegal antiquities trafficking

Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....

390. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus