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121. Kato Pyrgos goes green as Cyprus’ first eco-community takes root

Kato Pyrgos Tilliria is about to make history as Cyprus’ very first green community , and if all goes to plan, it could become a national model for how outlying areas can live cleaner, greener, and cheaper....

122. Nip, tuck… and anime? What's behind Cyprus’ cosmetic surgery boom

Gone are the days when plastic surgery was just for the rich and famous. In Cyprus, cosmetic procedures have gone mainstream, and business is booming. ...

123. Cyprus meets Cambodia: A bridge to bold business ventures

For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....

124. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

125. Apartments take the lead in Cyprus property market boom

Apartments were the standout performers in Cyprus' real estate market in 2024, taking the lead in both sales volume and overall value, according to a detailed analysis by Landbank Analytics....

126. Cyprus faces EU fines over toxic landfills, 12 years and still no cleanup

The European Commission has had enough. Back in 2013, the European Court of Justice found that Cyprus had violated EU waste rules at two landfill sites in Kotsiatis and Vati. ...

127. Limassol contractor held in fatal fall, alleged cover-up at construction site

A 43-year-old construction contractor in the Germasogeia area of Limassol has been placed in police custody for two days following a fatal workplace accident that left a worker dead....

128. Christodoulides tackles energy prices, demographic crisis, and declares Cyprus set to join Schengen

President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....

129. The lawlessness of opinion

Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Cyprus, Antonis Ellinas, pointed out the cultural divide between Europe and the United States concerning freedom of expression as both a concept and a way of life....

130. Cyprus reports 38 new cases of metastatic breast cancer each year

131. Police fire shots during chase of wanted men; One suspect still at large

Police arrested two men Saturday afternoon following a car chase in Paphos, during which officers fired their service weapons. A third suspect, a 39-year-old man wanted in connection with murder and robbery, remains at large....

132. 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....

133. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou joins controversial Moscow visit on Victory Day

Cypriot Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou traveled to Moscow on Friday, joining German and Slovak lawmakers in a politically sensitive visit coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day....

134. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

135. Larnaca's Horizon Towers is a fresh start for the city’s waterfront

What was once a hub for oil and gas storage in Larnaca is about to be transformed into a thriving, modern neighborhood. ...

136. An American Pope but not Trump's

When I heard the news that the new pope was American, I was stunned....

137. End of an Era: ERA department stores changing hands for just €1, but there’s more to the story

In a surprising but strategic move, Ermes Department Stores Plc announced that it is selling off all four ERA department stores to Gencom Ltd., and the official sale price is just €1....

138. Greece targets ferry duopoly as costs soar and competition sinks

Greece’s Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the coastal passenger ferry industry following evidence of price-fixing and market distortion among dominant operators....

139. Block a highway, roast a souvla...no crime, just Cyprus

The hunters who blocked the highway to roast meat and inconvenience thousands of citizens won’t be investigated for any offense....

140. Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends aims to help leaders navigate complex workplace tensions

Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends, Turning tensions into triumphs: Helping leaders transform uncertainty into opportunity, explores how workers, managers, executives and organisations are navigating today’s biggest workplace challenges....

141. First Pandora and New Balance stores open in Cyprus

Cyprus shoppers have something new to be excited about, the country’s first-ever Pandora Jewellery and New Balance stores are opening at Nicosia Mall. ...

142. May 8th is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

May 8th marks a significant day for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, celebrating the dedication of millions of volunteers who selflessly provide aid in times of crisis....

143. 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. ...

144. 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....

145. The Vatican: Cardinals begin secret conclave to elect new pope

The world’s most secretive election is now underway. Today, 133 Roman Catholic cardinals began the conclave that will choose the next pope, gathering inside the Sistine Chapel under strict security and a vow of total silence....

146. ''We build relations with countries, not individuals''

In recent days, controversy has stirred over the President of the Republic’s visit to the Israeli Prime Minister, sparked by a specific segment of the public and by AKEL, which seems unable to grasp the geopolitical realities at play. ...

147. Make a splash! Fasouri Watermania Waterpark reopens May 9 for a summer of fun

The Fasouri Watermania Waterpark in Limassol is back for another exciting season! It opens its doors on May 9th!...

148. Explosions near Limassol Port spark fireworks investigation (VIDEO)

Authorities in Limassol were placed on high alert late Tuesday night after a series of explosions and a fire broke out near the city’s port area, prompting an immediate response from police and fire services....

149. Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....

150. Police intercept migrant boat off Cape Greco; One arrested

Authorities located 21 migrants from Syria off the coast of Cape Greco early Monday and arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of smuggling them....