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301. Farmers battle brutal frost as ‘Coral’ cold front devastates crops

The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....

302. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

303. Death of Thanasis Nikolaou – Stavrianos’ appeal rejected

The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....

304. Deadly fire sparks urgent calls for electrical safety overhaul

A tragic fire in Limassol that claimed five lives has reignited concerns over electrical safety regulations in Cyprus. Experts are pointing to serious lapses in oversight, faulty installations, and a lack of routine inspections as key factors behind preventable fires....

305. A.I. Motokinisi Ltd: Supporting Volunteerism, Strengthening Cooperation with SupportCY

A.I. Motokinisi Ltd, the official representative of Porsche cars in Cyprus, announced during an event held at its showroom space in Nicosia that it will further strengthen its collaboration with SupportCY, an initiative of the Bank of Cyprus....

306. Green oasis or business hub? The fight over Nicosia’s State Fair site

The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...

307. Body found in Nicosia, police investigate suspicious death

Nicosia police were alerted early on Tuesday, February 18, after a body was discovered in the capital at a construction site. The call came at around 5:20 a.m., prompting immediate response from authorities....

308. EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

309. Is Cyprus' public sector too large? Hiring freeze lifted amid rising costs.

The Cyprus government is set to fully lift the ban on hiring permanent public sector employees, marking a significant shift from austerity measures imposed over a decade ago....

310. Cyprus protests Pakistan’s statements on occupied areas

The Republic of Cyprus has lodged an official complaint in response to remarks made by the Pakistani Prime Minister....

311. TOYOTA - Statement on Takata Airbag Recalls

312. Cyprus Environmental Dept backs Latchi development despite irregularities

A controversial tourist development in Latchi, Paphos, is facing increasing scrutiny as both the Paphos Provincial Municipality and the Environment Department become involved in a growing legal and environmental dispute. ...

313. USAID shutdown leaves Cyprus-based employees in uncertainty

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....

314. Severe storms devastate occupied Karpasia

Heavy rain and hailstorms wreaked havoc across several occupied villages in Karpasia, causing significant damage to homes, outbuildings, and paddocks in Yialousa, Agios Andronicos, Agia Triada, and Melanagra....

315. Finance Minister doubts future of Cyprus-Greece interconnector project

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday that he is not particularly optimistic about the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity interconnection project with Greece, especially while there are still serious political obstacles posed by Turkey....

316. Bomb threats target schools across Cyprus, police launch investigation

Schools across Cyprus were placed on high alert Tuesday morning after receiving threatening messages about bomb threats, prompting an immediate police response. ...

317. 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....

318. Paphos apartment fire contained

A fire that broke out on Sunday night in an apartment in a block of flats on Agapinoros Avenue in Paphos was extinguished before it spread....

319. HIO records over 4,000 visits to the ''Patient's Guide''

More than 4,000 people visited the "Patient's Guide" website between the beginning of November and the end of January....

320. A new home for Jewish education coming to Cyprus

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

321. Trump sanctions ICC in defense of Netanyahu

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), blasting its actions as ''illegal and unjustifiable'' after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant....

322. 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.''...

323. EU warns of strong response to possible US tariffs

The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....

324. Tragic irony as father of crash victim receives recall notice for fatal vehicle

The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgallis, who lost her life in a car accident last October, was devastated to receive a recall notice for the very vehicle in which she died—months after the crash....

325. Trump hints at new tariffs on EU imports as trade tensions escalate

US President Donald Trump has suggested that the European Union (EU) could be the next target of US tariffs, following the imposition of 25% levies on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China....

326. 276 cars ordered off Cyprus roads over airbag and brake defects

Hundreds of vehicles in Cyprus are being taken off the roads immediately due to serious safety concerns linked to faulty airbags and braking systems. ...

327. Fear in Santorini as quakes continue – Schools closed, residents try to flee

Fear and uncertainty have gripped the residents of Santorini after a series of earthquakes rocked the island, prompting local authorities to close schools on Monday as a precautionary measure. ...

328. Authorities on high alert after threats against President Christodoulides

Cypriot authorities have been placed on high alert following threats made against President Nicos Christodoulides. The threats, reportedly received via text message on the President’s phone, are linked to an ongoing court case....

329. Hamas announces release of another three hostages

Hamas announced on Friday that three hostages—Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Samuel Siegel—are expected to be released from Gaza on Saturday. ...

330. Australian lawyer at €800 a day and ''The Slanderer'' on the horizon

The Anti-Corruption Authority's investigating allegations made by journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis....