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301. Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...

302. Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...

303. BOC seeks to acquire Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary

Bank of Cyprus is moving forward with the acquisition of Ethniki Insurance’s Cyprus subsidiary, having entered exclusive negotiations for its purchase....

304. A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....

305. Checkmate in Cyprus: Freedom24 brings world-class women’s chess to Nicosia

There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...

306. EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

307. Seven dead, search ongoing for missing migrants off Cavo Greko

A desperate search is underway in the waters off Cape Greco after a boat carrying over 20 Syrian men capsized 25 nautical miles offshore, in international waters. Despite overnight rescue efforts, authorities have yet to locate any additional survivors....

308. EU steps up pressure on Cyprus talks, pushes for UN-backed reunification

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, stepping up its involvement as crucial talks take place in Geneva under UN leadership....

309. Turkey sends military aircraft south of Cyprus (PHOTO)

On the day of the dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which will mark the start of the informal expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, Turkey, the occupying power, chose to send military aircraft south of Cyprus....

310. AnimaWings launches direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest

The rapidly expanding Romanian airline, AnimaWings, has launched direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest....

311. Bank of Cyprus awarded “Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025” by Global Banking & Finance Review

Bank of Cyprus has been awarded the prestigious title of ''Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025'' by Global Banking & Finance Review magazine, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading financial institution. ...

312. Cyprus repatriates 18,000 migrants since Christodoulides took office

For the first time, Cyprus has managed to repatriate more migrants than those who entered the country, marking a significant shift in its migration policy...

313. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

314. Lower VAT on electricity to ease consumer costs starting in April

Starting April 1, 2025, the Cyprus Electricity Authority (AΗΚ) will implement a temporary consumer support measure announced recently by President Nikos Christodoulides....

315. No personal responsibility found for flooding in pharmaceutical warehouses

Health Minister Michalis Damianou confirmed that a tender is currently underway for the rental or construction of new pharmaceutical warehouses....

316. Kremlin signals cautious optimism on Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding his proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, signaling “cautious optimism” for a potential agreement....

317. 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....

318. Israel backs Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project

Israel has expressed clear, albeit indirect, support for the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, which will extend to Israel, reaffirming its commitment to regional energy cooperation....

319. Cyprus Government unveils plans to tackle housing crisis

Cypriots struggling with the growing housing crisis can breathe a little easier, thanks to new government measures aimed at making homes more affordable and accessible....

320. AEGEAN grows its fleet by placing a firm order for 8 additional Airbus A321 neo aircraft

AEGEAN announces the order of 8 additional A321neo aircraft, thus further expanding for the third time its original agreement with Airbus for A320 / A321neo family aircraft, initially signed in 2018, with the first deliveries starting in 2020....

321. Greek companies eye Cypriot market for new business opportunities

Greek businesses are continuing to make their mark on Cyprus, with a growing number of companies looking to expand and partner with Cypriot firms....

322. 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....

323. Lebanese investor threatens legal action over blocked €115M Nicosia development

A Lebanese investor is threatening legal action after the Department of Antiquities blocked a €115 million development near the historic Nicosia walls, despite other authorities initially supporting the project...

324. Cyprus sees nearly 400 hundred cases of colorectal cancer annually

Approximately 350 to 400 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in Cyprus each year, making it the island's third most common cancer....

325. Petrolina: A longstanding sponsor of the ''Love Route''

326. ''Brain Gain'' as Cypriots return to growing opportunities

The door has opened. There’s a flow of talent heading to Cyprus, driven by the country’s growing need for skilled workers, especially in technology and ICT. ...

327. Enjoy your Foody antamivi reward!

Now every order you place at Foody rewards you with points!...

328. Liopetri River restoration moves forward, supporting fishermen and local economy

The long-awaited restoration of the Liopetri River is gaining momentum, with key government officials meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to move the project forward. ...

329. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

330. EU pushes for tougher deportation rules for rejected asylum seekers

The European Commission has rolled out a new plan to make it easier to send back asylum seekers who don’t qualify to stay in the EU....