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151. This is Cyprus...

I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....

152. Cyprus and Egypt join forces on major energy projects

The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....

153. €122M boost for Famagusta: 30 new projects announced

In a bold move to boost the development of the Famagusta district, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, announced 30 new projects with a total budget of €122 million ...

154. TOYOTA - Statement on Takata Airbag Recalls

155. Bizarre paramilitary group in Cyprus under investigation

A strange and alarming case has emerged in Cyprus, where authorities are investigating a shadowy group that claims to operate under its own legal and military codes, disregarding the authority of the state....

156. Chief Rabbi of Cyprus discusses security issues with Chief of Police

The Chief Rabbi of Cyprus held a meeting with the Chief of Police alongside senior officials from the Cyprus Police Force....

157. Modernist landmark in Nicosia faces demolition

The demolition of yet another modernist landmark in Cyprus has reignited concerns over the preservation of the island’s architectural heritage. ...

158. 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....

159. Lost and found: 104-year-old Greek turtle spotted in Alexandria

A 'missing' sea turtle from Greece, aged 104, was recently spotted off the coast of Alexandria by Egyptian authorities....

160. 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. ...

161. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

162. Implement a national strategy for people with autism, says Demetriou

Annita Demetriou, emphasized the need for a strengthened national strategy supporting individuals with autism....

163. Concerns raised over unlabelled products containing controlled substances

The CNAA has issued a warning regarding the circulation of products containing controlled substances....

164. State of emergency declared for Santorini

A state of emergency was declared on Santorini on Thursday amid intense and ongoing seismic activity....

165. Simon Aykut allegedly threatened President Christodoulides

Simon Aykut, an Israeli property developer and founder of the controversial Afik Group, is awaiting trial in Cyprus, facing serious accusations that he threatened the country’s president, Nicos Christodoulides. ...

166. Weed wipeout as authorities seize 1,450 cannabis products

More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....

167. 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.''...

168. 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....

169. Organs of abused child donated after tragic death

Early Tuesday morning, doctors at Pagni Hospital in Heraklion completed the organ retrieval procedure for little Angelos, the boy who was declared brain dead after suffering severe abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner....

170. Private kindergarten teachers oppose extended hours

Extending the operating hours of private kindergartens will negatively impact teachers....

171. Threat against President Christodoulides under investigation

Authorities in Cyprus are working behind closed doors to investigate a threatening message sent to President Nikos Christodoulides. While details remain scarce, the President himself confirmed the threat, emphasizing that he has full confidence in law enforcement to handle the case....

172. 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. ...

173. Cyprus boosts desalination as drought threatens water supply

With Cyprus facing a second consecutive year of severe drought, authorities are implementing a new strategy to secure water supply while urging the public to cut waste....

174. 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....

175. Authorities take action on company for dumping animals illegally in Meniko

Authorities are cracking down on a company responsible for illegally dumping dead animals in Meniko, with fines and possible legal action on the way, the Director of Veterinary Services, Christodoulos Pipis, confirmed on Friday....

176. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

177. Doctor allegedly demands money for faster appointments

There’s been a new storm brewing in Cyprus' public health system after two complaints were filed against doctors allegedly asking for bribes to expedite patient appointments and surgeries. ...

178. Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

A government doctor in Cyprus has been accused of bribery, following claims that he demanded money from a patient's family without issuing any receipts....

179. Israeli airlines suspend flights to Paphos over security concerns

Israeli airlines EL AL, Arkia, and Israir will now land exclusively at Larnaca International Airport due to a directive issued by Israel’s Internal Security Agency late Sunday night....

180. Mohamed Salem case: Acquitted on naturalisation charges

The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....