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31. Schengen within reach, but Cyprus hits the Green Line wall

Cyprus is making steady progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, but major hurdles still stand in the way before it can fully lift border controls with the rest of the European Union. ...

32. Virginia Giuffre, central figure in Prince Andrew and Epstein allegations, dies by suicide at 41

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide at age 41, her family announced Friday....

33. Cyprus posts second-highest budget surplus in the EU for 2024

Cyprus has posted the second-largest government surplus in the European Union for 2024, tying with Ireland and just behind Denmark, according to new data released by Eurostat on Tuesday....

34. UAE to gift Cyprus mobile desalination unit for 2025 water needs

A mobile desalination unit from the United Arab Emirates will soon be arriving in Cyprus, and it’s coming free of charge. ...

35. VAT challenges for Electronic Money Institutions

In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....

36. From Silicon Valley to Cyprus, tech titans eye the island for their next big move

Cyprus is making bold moves on the global investment stage, with recent diplomatic and business outreach campaigns targeting major players in the U.S. and India. ...

37. Why the U.S.-China trade war matters to Cyprus and Europe

As the United States sharpens its rhetoric against China’s trade practices, reviving a tariff-heavy policy rooted in the Trump years, global markets are once again bracing for impact. ...

38. Six “foreigners” living in Cyprus keep their Easter traditions alive

In a country like Cyprus, long a crossroads of cultures, thousands of people from all corners of the globe have built new lives here....

39. Denktas urges Turkey to recognize Republic of Cyprus, open embassy in south

Serdar Denktas, a prominent Turkish Cypriot politician, has called on Turkey to formally recognize the Republic of Cyprus and open an embassy in the island’s internationally recognized government in the south....

40. Cyprus makes its move in the age of AI

Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....

41. Montblanc: Meisterstück Around the World in 80 days – Year 3

42. Cyprus has one of the world’s lowest U.S. visa rejection rates — and that’s a big deal

Cyprus is inching closer to landing a spot in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, and there’s one big reason why: it now has one of the lowest U.S. visa rejection rates in the world....

43. U.S. officials in Cyprus for final checks before visa-free travel greenlight

A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...

44. Buffer zone tensions and crossing point deadlocks test peace process

The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...

45. Cyprus means business: Christodoulides wraps up high-stakes U.S. investment tour

Cyprus Means Business: Christodoulides Wraps Up High-Stakes U.S. Investment Tour Subtitle: ...

46. ''They’re kissing my ass'': Trump boasts about trade talks (video)

In true Donald Trump fashion, the former U.S. President lit a firestorm overnight, not with policy, but with his words....

47. Cyprus woos Wall Street as bankers back presidential pitch in the U.S.

Cypriot bankers have expressed their satisfaction with President Christodoulides' recent visit to the United States, where he promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investment. ...

48. EU strikes back at Trump’s tariffs, opens door to China

The European Union is firing back at Washington’s trade aggression with its own round of tariffs, as Brussels prepares a united front in response to former President Donald Trump’s protectionist push....

49. Scientists bring Dire wolf back to life after 12,000 years

For centuries, the dire wolf was relegated to the pages of fantasy novels and the ancient bones of North America....

50. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

51. Trump’s tariff blitz threatens Cyprus’ push for U.S. investments

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic declaration of a ''Liberation” Day'', marked by the sudden imposition of 20% tariffs on imports from the European Union, as well as from Japan, India, Switzerland and China, has sent shockwaves across global markets and ignited fresh fears of a prolonged U.S.-Europe economic standoff....

52. From sub-hunting to rescue ops, regional forces train side by side in 'NOBLE DINA – 2025' Exercise

Naval and air forces from Cyprus, France, Greece, the United States, Italy and Israel participated in the multinational aeronautical exercise “NOBLE DINA – 2025”....

53. Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court following Netanyahu visit

Hungary has announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in its foreign policy. ...

54. Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...

55. Cyprus courts U.S. investors in energy, tech, and finance

Cyprus is making a bold push to attract American investment, with President Nicos Christodoulides leading a high-profile delegation to the United States....

56. Breaking news: Cyprus becomes America’s 51st state after Canada says ‘no’

In a stunning turn of events, Cyprus is officially set to become the 51st state of the United States of America....

57. Big pharma challenges EU over wastewater treatment costs

A legal battle is unfolding between the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the European Union over who should bear the financial burden of urban wastewater treatment....

58. Cypriot cadet breaks new ground at West Point

In a historic first, 22-year-old Anna Nikodimou from Larnaca has become the first Cypriot to attend the prestigious Foreign Academy Exchange Program at West Point Military Academy....

59. Double cabins, photovoltaic cuts, and a never-ending trial: Cyprus' comedy of errors

We’ve had comical escapes, photovoltaic cutoffs, electricity from the occupied areas, a paramilitary group that refuses to acknowledge the state, and poor Giannakis managing to postpone his trial 18 times (yes, eighteen). ...

60. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....