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1. 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.''...

2. 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....

3. Carnivals are a celebration of life, even during tough times

"You're only good for carnivals"—a common refrain heard every year during the Limassol Carnival, often spoken with a moralizing, didactic tone by those who disdain the mass, rambunctious, and carefree celebration....

4. Investigations continue into tragic fire that killed family

Authorities in Limassol are continuing their investigation into the devastating house fire that claimed the lives of a **family of five** last Saturday....

5. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

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

6. Funeral parlors accused of paying bribes for bodies

Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...

7. Greece mourns former Prime Minister Costas Simitis

The Greek government has declared four days of national mourning following the death of former prime minister Costas Simitis, with a state funeral to honor his legacy....

8. Chania gas station bans fueling motorcyclists without helmets

A gas station in Chania, Crete, has announced a controversial new policy that will no longer provide fuel to any motorcycle—big or small—if the driver or passenger isn’t wearing a helmet. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic accident that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy in Kissamos....

9. Heartbreak in Cyprus: 36-year-old mother dies two days after giving birth

A community is in mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Stella Michael, who passed away just two days after giving birth to her second child....

10. Three young lives lost in Frenaros car crash; two injured

The tragic traffic collision in Frenaros on Sunday, November 17, claimed the lives of three young people and left two others seriously injured....

11. Newborns in stable condition after receiving ethanol-laced formula in occupied Cyprus

The condition of six newborns who were administered baby formula laced with ethanol remains stable, with treatment progressing positively, according to health authorities in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus....

12. Hamas calls for 'day of furious rage' following leader's death

Palestinian militant group Hamas has called for a "day of furious rage" on Friday, coinciding with the burial of its slain leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar....

13. King Charles hosts Japan’s Emperor Naruhito during royal health challenges

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to London on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a three-day state visit featuring a military parade, a carriage procession, and a state banquet....

14. Funeral plans set for Raisi and officials after helicopter crash

Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning....

15. Former US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber passes away at 63

Former US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber, who served in the role from 2019 to 2022, passed away on May 4 at the age of 63. Garber's diplomatic career spanned decades,...

16. King Charles III attends Easter service amid cancer battle

With King Charles III of Britain battling pancreatic cancer, funeral arrangements have been set, named "Operation Menai Bridge" akin to Queen Elizabeth II's ceremonies, dubbed "Operation London Bridge." ...

17. Tight security as Russia bids farewell to Navalny

Hundreds gathered in Moscow to say their goodbyes to Alexei Navalny at a funeral under heavy police presence. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony....

18. Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

19. 40-year-old man's affair with AI takes shocking turn

Some Americans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for "emotional support, companionship and even sexual gratification," according to a new report from The Washington Post....

20. Zero-risk politicians: The Doxa Komodromou scandal unveiled

The Doxa Komodromou scandal and the shocking revelations that have emerged present a paradox. It's not just about her remaining in her position; it's also about the complete silence that followed these disclosures within the Presidential Office. ...

21. President honors Xenophon Kallis, advocate for the missing

Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides, expressed his sorrow for the passing of Xenophon Kallis, noting his dedication to the struggle to ascertain the fate of the missing persons....

22. Tatar pushes for energy cooperation while insisting on 'two states'

TC leader Ersin Tatar recently sent a message to President Nicos Christodoulides, expressing the TC side's support for a solution in Cyprus. Tatar emphasized the importance of cooperation "between the two states living side by side" and reiterated his belief that a two-state solution would enhance prosperity on the island. ...

23. No dignity for elderly refugee thanks to government

An elderly refugee, who is facing health problems and lives in one of the 43 unrepairable refugee apartment buildings without a lift, is confronted with a harsh reality in the twilight of his life....

24. Legalities and time constraints delaying repairs of refugee apartments

Attempting to overcome legal and time constraints in the construction of refugee apartment buildings...

25. Island bids farewell to Cypriot victims of Greek rail disaster

The remains of two young Cypriots who perished in Greece’s deadly rail disaster arrived on the island on Sunday, with both families of the victims requesting a media blackout as they bid farewell to their children...

26. Three day mourning period for Anastasia and Kyprianos

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides declared a three-day mourning period until the burial day of two Cypriot students, who lost their lives at the fatal train crash, in Tempi, Greece. The remains of 23-year-old Kyprianos Papaioannou and 24-year-old Anastasia Adamidou were identified through the DNA process....

27. Greek president to attend funerals of two F-4 pilots

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou will attend both funerals of the Hellenic Air Force officers aboard the F-4 'Phantom' fighter jet that crashed in the Ionian Sea on Monday...

28. Europe's royals bid farewell to Greece's ex-king in Athens

European royalty gathered in Athens on Monday for the funeral of former King Constantine of Greece, born a prince but spurned by his country which abolished the monarchy in 1974....

29. King Constantine, former king of Greece - His relationship with Makarios and his involvement in Cyprus

30. Last king of Greece to be buried as a private citizen

Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, will be buried as a private citizen in Tatoi, the former summer residence of Greece’s royals and where his parents and ancestors are buried, the government said Wednesday....