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181. Cyprus denies conducting migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister says

The Republic of Cyprus does not engage in migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannides said Wednesday, pushing back on media reports suggesting otherwise....

182. All aboard! Cyprus–Lebanon ferry to set sail by Summer 2025

A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch in early summer 2025, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut....

183. Beats beyond borders: How Cyprus’ DJs are uniting a divided capital

Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly achieving what decades of diplomacy have not: bringing the island’s two communities together, one party at a time. ...

184. ''They’re happy in Russia'': Cypriot MEP sparks fury over shocking Ukraine comment

In a statement that's shocked many across Europe, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou claimed that Ukrainian children taken by Russian forces during the war were ''happy'' and ''wanted to go to Russia'' -- a comment that has triggered widespread condemnation and gone viral online....

185. U.S. to EU: Drop your tariffs or face new trade war, Financial Times reports

In a stark escalation of trade tensions, the United States is pressing the European Union to drop tariffs on American goods without expecting the same in return or face a new wave of steep US duties, the Financial Times reports....

186. King’s Gardens: A Prime Investment in the Heart of Nicosia

187. “Have you ever been to Ukraine?”: MEP Fidias Panayiotou under fire for controversial stance

Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under growing scrutiny for his controversial statements and actions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with critics accusing him of echoing pro-Russian narratives and dodging serious questions....

188. Christodoulides calls on Cypriots abroad to come home, ‘Cyprus needs your talent’

President Nikos Christodoulides has issued a heartfelt invitation to Cypriots living abroad: come home and help build the future of Cyprus....

189. Thousands of property claims filed in occupied North, only a fraction settled

More than 8,000 applications have been filed with the "real estate committee" in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, but just over 2,000 cases have been resolved, according to its chairwoman, Novber Ferit Vejhi....

190. Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Big promises are starting to take shape, and this time, it’s the kids who stand to benefit most....

191. Cyprus sees 25.5% jump in tourist arrivals in April, U.K. tops list

Cyprus welcomed 418,730 tourists in April 2025, a 25.5% increase from the 333,563 arrivals recorded in April 2024, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

192. i-Con 2025: Cyprus’ hottest tech and marketing event returns to Limassol

One of Cyprus’ most buzzed-about business events is back and bigger than ever. The Island Conference (i-Con) returns for its third edition on 29–30 May 2025, transforming the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol into a hub of global innovation, marketing, and digital opportunity....

193. “Yes, but” diplomacy: The hypocrisy at the heart of our moral collapse

Alongside relentless economic precarity, the erosion and impoverishment of the middle class, environmental and public health crises, and of course the grotesque wars that have returned to Europe and the Middle East with a shocking savagery after decades, the 21st century seems to have ushered in a spiritual backslide, a collapse into the cheap and the populist....

194. Lufthansa flight flew without conscious pilot for 10 minutes, report says

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville was left without an alert pilot for about 10 minutes in February after the co-pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit, according to a report released Thursday by Spanish aviation authorities....

195. The Happiness & Well-Being Fair Is Back!

The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...

196. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou faces backlash over Moscow visit

Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....

197. Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

198. Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cyprus’ national strategy for a Green Transition....

199. Elderly man in Attica accidentally discards €20,000 in recycling bin

A remarkable incident unfolded in Attica when a 69-year-old man accidentally threw away €20,000 in a recycling bin....

200. Cyprus surges in Eurovision odds ahead of 69th song contest

Cyprus has emerged as a surprise contender in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with its entry ''Shh'' by Theo Evan climbing sharply in betting odds just days before the semifinals....

201. New 15% tax hits Hellenic and other banks

Hellenic Bank has just become the poster child for how Cyprus’ new 15% minimum tax law is starting to shake up the financial sector — and it’s not just about tax bills....

202. Cypriot's hunger strike for Palestine sparks support and controversy

Cypriot’s Hunger Strike for Palestine Sparks Support and Controversy" ...

203. Bomb plot suspect nabbed, he was staying in an Airbnb

Greek police have arrested a 36-year-old man linked to Saturday’s deadly bomb blast outside a bank in Thessaloniki — and it turns out, he was staying in an Airbnb....

204. Olympia Nisiforou, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, and George Chrysochos to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

This year’s Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will shine a spotlight on how Cyprus can step up its role in environmental protection and sustainable development. ...

205. Cyprus taken to EU court (again) over dangerous, unfinished landfills

The European Commission has decided to drag Cyprus back to the European Court of Justice, this time over a long-standing failure to clean up two problematic landfills that have been sitting idle but unsafe for years....

206. Moody’s upgrades Bank of Cyprus to A3

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ long-term deposit rating to A3 from Baa1 and revised its outlook to stable....

207. Brutal killing of Yannis Argyros: 19 stab wounds, drugs, and a café full of clues

The murder of 45-year-old Yannis Argyros has shocked Cyprus, with authorities revealing the victim was stabbed 19 times in a savage attack that has led to the arrest of two people....

208. Union condemns threats against Turkish Cypriot journalist exposing corruption and organized crime in occupied Cyprus

The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has raised alarm over death threats made against journalist Aysemden Akin, editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Bugun Kibris, following her investigative reporting into corruption and criminal networks tied to occupied Cyprus and Turkey....

209. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

210. Why London’s real estate market remains one of the most liquid in the world

London’s property market has long been considered a safe bet for investors. The reason? It’s all about liquidity. ...