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91. Nicosia’s historic olive grove to be relocated for major urban project

All olive trees from the historic grove in the “Metochi tou Kykkou” area of Nicosia will be uprooted and replanted in a newly designated green space at the center of the site as part of plans to transform the land into a mixed-use urban development....

92. From summer hotspot to all-year hub

Cyprus has big dreams, and according to Christos Angelides, General Manager of the Pancyprian Hotel Association (PASYXE), it’s going to take grit, vision, and a lot of teamwork to turn the island into a top-tier, all-year-round destination. But the potential? It’s definitely there....

93. Court halts Pentakomo port project to protect endangered monk seals

In a major win for environmental protection in Cyprus, the Administrative Court has issued an interim order halting construction on a planned port in Pentakomo, citing the need to protect the area’s fragile ecosystem....

94. Fairy tales about benefits and other wild stories

Certain catchy lies continue to circulate in our public discourse. Lies that, no matter what, simply refuse to die....

95. 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....

96. International students rattled as visa crackdown hits Harvard, UCLA and dozens of U.S. campuses

A quiet but unsettling wave of student visa cancellations is rippling through U.S. college campuses, and not even Harvard has been spared. The university recently confirmed that five of its international students, three still enrolled and two recent graduates, had their visas suddenly revoked without explanation....

97. The Power of Collaboration: A Step Forward for the Protection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal Monachus Monachus

On March 29, 2025, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Agios Georgios, Paphos, hosted a significant event titled "Mediterranean Seal: An iconic species of the Mediterranean – Past, Present and Future." ...

98. Green light for new four-star hotel in Meneou

A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....

99. Chewing gum found to release microplastics into saliva, study reveals

A new pilot study suggests that chewing gum may be an unexpected source of microplastic ingestion....

100. Welcome home, Panagis!

After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...

101. New solar park in Sotira with 6,534 kW capacity

The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....

102. One in three Cypriot households struggling with rising costs

Cypriots are feeling the pinch in different ways, according to a new survey that highlights the divide in how people are coping with their household finances....

103. It's a new chapter for the revamped Byzantine Museum of Nicosia

The much-awaited renovation of the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, which first opened its doors in 1982, is finally complete. ...

104. Nearly 1 in 5 households in Cyprus unable to keep homes warm

A recent European report has shed light on a concerning issue in Cyprus: nearly one in five households is struggling to keep their homes warm....

105. New health and education complex to transform Lakatamia

Investments in Cyprus' health sector are booming, with new hospital units sprouting up across the island....

106. Three-day event with visits, tours, and activities by the Department of Forests

The Department of Forests is organizing a three-day event with activities, tours, and visits from March 21-23, 2025, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, which is observed on March 21....

107. Scientists warn about the health risks of bottled water and microplastics

Recent research has uncovered alarming health risks associated with drinking bottled water, primarily due to microplastics....

108. COVID-19 lab leak ''highly likely''

Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....

109. Whispers of power, lent-friendly meals, and a mission impossible

These are whispers—'Whispers of the Heart', as Michalis Hatzigiannis once sang—so take them with a grain of salt. A meeting reportedly took place between Young Nikos and Elder Nikos....

110. From ''Panels for Everyone'' to ''Blackouts for All'': How did we manage to mess this up?

The whole solar panel initiative could have been—let’s be honest—one of the few success stories of the government. ...

111. Limassol explores the possibility of a tram system

A conference set for March 18 will examine the feasibility of a tram system as a public transport solution that could help ease Limassol’s traffic congestion....

112. Cyprus and the Netherlands: A strong but often overlooked bond

The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....

113. Cyprus launches high-tech underwater drones to safeguard artificial reefs

Cyprus is making waves with a groundbreaking project that uses small, high-tech underwater drones to keep an eye on artificial reefs designed to help marine life thrive. ...

114. University of Cyprus study reveals potential advances in cancer treatment

A recent study by researchers at the University of Cyprus (UCY) in collaboration with the University of Oxford has unveiled promising medical applications for cancer and rare genetic disease treatments....

115. Pentakomo project poses no threat to Mediterranean monk seal

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has clarified that the project in Pentakomo does not impact the Mediterranean monk seal or its resting habitat....

116. Santorini volcano’s ''breathing'' intensifies

Santorini, known for its breathtaking caldera and whitewashed homes, is also home to one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes. Scientists have been tracking changes beneath the island...

117. Green oasis or business hub? The fight over Nicosia’s State Fair site

The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...

118. Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...

119. Is Palodeia the future of higher education in Cyprus?

The University of Limassol (UoL), formerly known as CIIM, is set to relocate from central Limassol to Palodeia, as part of a large-scale, mixed-use development led by real estate firm bbf. ...

120. New Bean Bar opens at the University of Nicosia