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2011. Op-ed: America has more guns than any other country

America has been shaken — once again — by mass shootings. On May 14, a gunman killed 10 people in a supermarket in Buffalo. On Tuesday, at least 19 children and two adults were killed in Uvalde, Texas. ...

2012. Man suspected of being serial rapist in Ayia Napa

A young man in Ayia Napa has been arrested on rape charges, with police saying they apprehended the suspect after getting help from a local person and linking him to three separate complaints...

2013. Largest robotics festival in Cyprus to take place in June

The largest robotics festival in Cyprus, "Robotex Cyprus", will take place this June, attracting teams of pupils, students and adults who will compete in different challenges....

2014. UNFICYP steps up patrols after shooting incident

The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus is stepping up patrols and calling for an investigation following an alleged incident over the weekend, when peacekeepers came under attack by unidentified individuals...

2015. Driver’s legal status unknown after donkey deaths

The legal status of a Greek Cypriot driver in police custody in the north was still unknown on Tuesday following a road incident that caused the death of three donkeys in the Karpas peninsula...

2016. British Museum: Parthenon marbles 'taken from rubble'

The dispute over the Parthenon sculptures has deepened after Greece rejected a claim by the British Museum that much of the statuary, removed at the behest of Lord Elgin, was retrieved “in the rubble” around the monument....

2017. Late night diner dies after choking incident

A man in Limassol died on Sunday night after he choked on meat during a late night dinner at a local restaurant...

2018. Cyprus justice system ranked worst in EU

The performance of the Cyprus justice system, based on the time it takes to complete court cases, places it at the bottom of the list compared with other European Union member states....

2019. Cyprus praised for its commitment to children's rights

Law Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou and the delegation that represented the Republic of Cyprus in the 90th Summit of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, returned with positive remarks from Geneva....

2020. Bank of Cyprus posts net profit of €21 million in Q1

Bank of Cyprus group announced on Thursday a net profit of €21 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to net profit of €8 million in the first quarter of 2021....

2021. USA: Congress reacting to Turkish veto of Finland and Sweden joining NATO

US senators have questioned Turkey's credibility as a US ally, following Ankara's refusal to support Finland and Sweden in joining NATO....

2022. Seven new bicommunal conservation projects underway

The bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage is moving ahead with seven new conservation projects which are expected to be finished by the end of 2022 - beginning of 2023....

2023. Op-ed: Grateful = Healthful

If you really think about it, so many of us should be in a perpetual state of gratitude....

2024. Bank of Cyprus to reduce its employees by 500 in 2022

2025. Finland and Sweden formally apply to join NATO

Finland and Sweden formally applied to join the NATO alliance on Wednesday, a decision spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but face objections from Turkey to an accession process that is expected to take only a few weeks....

2026. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 to be filmed in Corfu

The third installment of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise was given the green light and filming is set to take place, in part, according to Corfu TV News, on Corfu....

2027. Bioethics Committee in favor of euthanasia under strict guidelines

The Head of the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee Dr. Constantinos Fellas says that euthanasia could be introduced in society as long as it is not taking place unwillingly and that there has to be a strict framework of conditions in place....

2028. Moscow to probe ‘Ukrainian regime crimes’ after surrender

Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters surrendered to an uncertain fate on Tuesday after weeks holed up in the bunkers and tunnels below Mariupol's Azovstal steel works as the most devastating siege of Russia's war in Ukraine drew to a close...

2029. Cacophony emerges as Cyprus stalls foreclosure bills

The finance ministry in the Republic of Cyprus is scrambling for new ways to overcome an awkward impasse on two crucial foreclosure bills, after opposition parties blamed the administration for not doing enough to have the European Commission go along with amendments to protect bad loan guarantors...

2030. Swedish FM signs application for NATO membership

Swedish Foreign Minister Anne Linde signed the country's application for NATO membership this morning, officially confirming its intention to join the Alliance....

2031. Celebrate the arrival of Spring at the Yermasoyia Flower Festival

For 25 years, the annual Flower Festival, organized by the Municipality of Yermasoyia in Limassol, has always brought enchantment and delight. ...

2032. British Forces saddened by 'hostile response' towards Platinum Jubilee concert

The British Forces Cyprus have expressed sorrow for the "hostile response of a very small minority towards our charity concert planned for 2 June, which had always been intended as an opportunity to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with friends and to raise funds for some very worthy causes."...

2033. Eni-Total may start drilling in Cyprus this month

Cyprus Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Thursday that the Eni-Total joint venture’s next drilling in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone will probably take place this month, as soon as the drilling rig concludes its work in Egypt....

2034. Eurovision 2022: Greece has qualified for the final (video)

Amanda Georgiadi of Greece qualified for the grand final of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, held at the "Pala Olimpico" in Turin....

2035. US Diplomat: 'It would be political suicide if Putin withdraws'

An interminable and unwinnable war in Europe? That’s what NATO leaders fear and are bracing for as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side and no resolution in sight....

2036. Gender equality of great importance to Cyprus government

Promoting gender equality is of great importance for the government, Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday....

2037. EU: Masks at airports and planes no longer mandatory

Passengers traveling by plane in Europe from next week should no longer be required to wear a mask on their flight or at an airport, according to guidance issued Wednesday by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)....

2038. Migration officials on alert after unexplained fires

Officials in Cyprus are investigating several fires that broke out at Pournara migrant facility in rural Nicosia, while an investigation into another blaze at apartment building in Larnaca was inconclusive after foreign nationals had to evacuate late at night...

2039. Police probe mystery cat attack on young boy

A young boy in Limassol is recuperating after an attack by a Savannah cat, with police investigating how the wild animal ended up attacking the child outside an apartment where other kids were also attending a birthday party...

2040. Tax incentives for businesses looking to relocate to Cyprus

The Cypriot government on Tuesday approved a bill with tax incentives aiming to attract talent and promote headquartering in Cyprus, in line with the Strategy for Attracting Businesses for Activities and/or Expansion of their Activities in Cyprus approved by the Council of Ministers in October 2021....