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421. EAC now requests 3% hike, sparing consumers steeper 7.5% increase

Consumers in Cyprus may soon see a 3% rise in their electricity bills, after the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) announced Tuesday it will request a modest rate increase from the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA)....

422. Cyprus prepares to host 20,000 visitors during upcoming EU Council presidency

Cyprus is preparing to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors, including delegates and journalists, during its upcoming six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said Wednesday....

423. Wrong-way driver terrifies motorists on Limassol-Nicosia road (video)

A shocking case of reckless driving caused panic on the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Sunday, June 8, when a double-cab vehicle was caught on camera driving in the wrong direction....

424. They hung Annita out to dry

What can one say about highways, marinas, ports, and other major projects that either never finish or, when they do, cost multiples and are riddled with unbelievable delays that are never properly accounted for?...

425. Quick-thinking officer pulls elderly woman and caregiver from burning apartment

A Game and Fauna Service patrol officer is being praised for rescuing two people from a burning apartment early Friday in Larnaca....

426. Fog blankets Limassol’s coastline

A dense fog rolled over Limassol’s coastal front this week, with residents sharing images of the eerie scene across social media....

427. Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos says he is facing coordinated attacks from a small but organized group with significant interests, but insists he won’t be intimidated....

428. Am I becoming a fan of Elon Musk?

Thursday was a great night. The youngest of my three kids graduated from elementary school. In celebration, we ate the most tender souvlakia Nicosia has to offer, accompanied by a cool hilltop breeze....

429. Nikos Tornaritis’ heartfelt tribute turned ChatGPT blunder...and other political mishaps

The son of the former Auditor General, Philippos Michaelides, wrote, among other things, the following: “Annita Demetriou is the best example of how connections can turn you from an ordinary mortal, a political science graduate no less, into Speaker of the House and leader of the largest political party…”...

430. IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

Cyprus may be riding high on economic growth, but the message from international watchdogs this week is blunt: slow down the spending, especially on public salaries, or risk unraveling the progress....

431. Say it isn’t so: The Trump–Elon bromance blows up online

Say it isn’t so--Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the political-tech power couple that once couldn’t stop praising each other, have officially entered the ugly-breakup phase. And they’re doing it the 2025 way: firing missiles on their own social media platforms....

432. Tornaritis launches ''Get Up'' movement: Politics, but run like a business

Christoforos Tornaritis has unveiled the first glimpse of his new political movement, ''Get Up,'' which promises to ditch traditional politics in favor of what he calls a more professional, business-style approach to running the country....

433. COSMOS Insurance organizes a voluntary blood donation in Larnaca.

As part of its commitment to social responsibility and ongoing contribution to society, COSMOS Insurance is organizing a voluntary blood donation in collaboration with the Larnaca Blood Donation Center...

434. Children in special education can stay in school until age 22

Children in special education programs in Cyprus will now be allowed to remain in school until age 22, President Nikos Christodoulides announced Thursday, extending the current age limit by one year....

435. Let them eat cake!

We all remember the former Auditor General’s infamous visit to the presidential bedroom and the rumors about curtains and a €100,000 renovation....

436. Important Announcement from Petrolina – Caution Regarding Misleading Messages

Petrolina informs the public that messages are being sent to mobile phones (SMS) and emails which misleadingly appear to originate from Petrolina or/and its executive members....

437. ''They swore at me'': Cypriot MEP says colleague's furious over salary reveal (video)

“F* you! Did you reveal it?” That’s what Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou says some of his colleagues shouted at him, furious that he posted a video exposing the true extent of what Members of the European Parliament earn....

438. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

439. Welfare Ministry denies child benefit cuts, calls report misleading

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare has refuted claims that the Child Benefit has been cut, instead announcing an increase in the allowance and an expansion in eligibility to include all middle-class families....

440. Meet the woman rolling through Limassol and leading the city’s skating revival

In the bustling city streets of Limassol, a vibrant roller skating community is carving out a fresh cultural identity, led by instructor and skating enthusiast Nektaria Mala....

441. Debate over euthanasia bill draws public and political reactions

A proposed bill to legalize euthanasia in Cyprus has prompted public discussion and divided opinions among lawmakers, with supporters advocating for open dialogue and critics warning of potential risks....

442. Israeli Embassy event pulled from Nicosia school after public outcry

What started as a green initiative to give Agios Dometios Primary School its first rooftop garden has turned into a political firestorm....

443. She came back to say thank you...20 years later

Two decades ago, an 8-year-old British girl named Sophie arrived in Cyprus for a sunny holiday with her family. But what should have been a carefree vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when she collapsed shortly after landing....

444. More struggling homeowners get relief under government’s OIKIA scheme

The General Accounting Office has wrapped up the second phase of the government’s OIKIA Scheme, approving financial relief for dozens more struggling homeowners. ...

445. Spring storm turns streets white in Dali

Spring took a dramatic turn in Nicosia on Thursday afternoon, as violent weather brought sudden and heavy hailstorms to several areas of the district. The storm hit just after noon, catching many off guard, with Dali and Pera Chorio Nisou among the hardest hit....

446. Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

447. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

448. Single-parent families get fairer deal under new benefit rules

Cyprus is scrapping a controversial rule that cost many single-parent families their financial support....

449. Cyprus, caught in drug cartel crossfire, says Paphos Mayor

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made explosive claims that Cyprus is now part of an international money laundering network used by Latin American drug cartels....

450. Celebrations after UN envoy labels Cyprus President ‘leader of Greek Cyprus’

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, drew criticism this week after referring to the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the “leader of Greek Cyprus” during remarks following a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar....