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1. Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

Debate over a contentious bill regulating public gatherings was postponed Thursday after lawmakers opted to send it back to the Legal Affairs Committee for further review. ...

2. From ''Together we make history'' to pyromaniacs and red lights: A week in Cypriot politics

Our young Nikos found himself in America, where he wrapped up his speech with the grand finale: ''Together we make history.''...

3. Celebrating Excellence: University of Limassol Hosts its 2025 Graduation Ceremony

The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, 26 June, marking a major milestone in its continuing journey as one of Cyprus’s most innovative and forward-thinking academic institutions....

4. Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus condemns ‘misleading campaign’ over antisemitism remarks

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik condemned what he called a “misleading campaign” distorting his recent remarks on antisemitism linked to statements by a Cypriot political leader....

5. Trump, the Brazilians, and the Cyprus Problem

An agreement to end the war in Iran, an agreement between APOEL and the Brazilian investors. All on the same day. Coincidence? I think not....

6. Israeli ambassador calls on public figures to clearly condemn hate speech in Cyprus

Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus issued a strong statement on Wednesday, voicing concern over what he described as a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse on the island in recent days....

7. Odysseas Michaelides alleges political persecution over claims against president

Former Auditor General and now leader of the ALMA political movement, Odysseas Michaelides, says he's the target of a political conspiracy aimed at silencing him for publicly criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides....

8. Social media checks now part of U.S. student visa process

Foreign students hoping to study in the United States will now face much stricter screening, including having their social media accounts reviewed, under a new U.S. State Department policy announced this week....

9. Patrol cars, helicopters, Annita and Tornaritis

First things first, so I want to reassure everyone: The rumors that what transpired in the now-infamous police car scene becoming the new punishment for crossing the line at traffic lights are false....

10. Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

A war of words erupted between Israel and Turkey on Wednesday, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hypocrisy over comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler....

11. SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....

12. Lidl Cyprus highlights the value of its collaboration with Evrofarma during a press trip to the heart of greek production

Lidl Cyprus organized a unique press trip to the facilities of its strategic partner, Evrofarma, in Didymoticho, in celebration of World Milk Day....

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

14. BYD Officially Debuts in Cyprus at Glamorous Old GSP Square Event

In the fully renovated and iconic Old GSP Square, BYD made its official debut in the Cypriot market during a glamorous event hosted by Alpan Group, a member of the Sfakianakis Group and the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Cyprus....

15. ''Do something'': Palestinian UN envoy breaks down over Gaza deaths and starvation

In an emotional address to the United Nations Security Council, the Palestinian ambassador broke down in tears as he described the suffering of children and families in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively and immediately to stop what he called a "genocide."...

16. ''Enough is enough'': Protest outside presidential palace slams Cyprus stance on Gaza (Pics)

Chanting ''freedom for Palestine'' and dressed in red to symbolize bloodshed, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Presidential Palace on Monday night, calling out the Cypriot government’s silence over the ongoing devastation in Gaza....

17. When public service becomes self-serving

In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...

18. Harvard bars international students under Trump policy shift

Cypriot students hoping to study at Harvard University next year will now need to look elsewhere. ...

19. 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. ...

20. “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....

21. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

22. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Paving the way for a greener future

As part of Cyprus’ ongoing effort toward a successful Green Transition, and with the broader goal of becoming a model for eco-friendly living and sustainable development, the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit was held for the second consecutive year, drawing strong participation and praise....

23. Hot days, cool nights, and a forecast with no chill (except at night)

Feeling a bit weather-whiplashed? You're not alone. A weak high-pressure system is hanging over us like a lazy summer intern, not doing much, but still somehow affecting everything....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. TEKNOFEST lands in Turkish-occupied north

Aviation, drones, and digital dreams took over the old Ercan Airport in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus on Wednesday as TEKNOFEST, a major technology and aviation festival organized by Turkey, officially opened its doors for the first time on the island....

27. Erdogan accuses Europe of sabotaging migrant boats in Aegean and Mediterranean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has leveled serious accusations at European authorities, claiming that some migrant boats were deliberately punctured, resulting in deadly drownings in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas....

28. Cypriot unions to hold bi-communal May Day rally in Nicosia Buffer Zone

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot unions will mark May Day with a joint rally Thursday in the United Nations-controlled buffer zone in Nicosia, calling for peace, workers’ rights and renewed efforts toward reunification....

29. ‘They buried our children’: Grief and fury as trial over hotel collapse that killed 35 students grinds on

The trial surrounding the Grand Isias Hotel collapse continues to stir public outrage more than two years after the tragedy, which killed dozens, many of them students and teachers, during the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquake....

30. Tatar appears to nod off during Erdogan’s speech (VIDEO)

A brief moment of apparent drowsiness from Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has gone viral, after footage showed him seemingly nodding off during a speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday....