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91. Emirates seeks cabin crew members in Cyprus

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team....

92. Air Canada under fire for in-flight map labeling Israel as 'Palestinian territory'

A passenger on an Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Toronto sparked controversy after noticing that the airline’s in-flight map labeled Israel as ''Palestinian Territory.''...

93. Cyprus spends millions on traffic cameras, timers not included

In Cyprus, we seem to have mastered the fine art of spending taxpayer money, even if it’s not exactly for things we need. Case in point: the 36 million euros spent on our photo-identification traffic camera system, which, it turns out, doesn’t have a simple feature—timers on traffic lights....

94. March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 06/03/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

95. Lidl Cyprus is a long-standing supporter of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society

Lidl Cyprus remains committed to supporting Cypriot society, strengthening the valuable work of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. ...

96. Spring or summer? Cyprus can’t decide!

Happy Hump Day, Cyprus! We’re halfway through the week—so close, yet so far from Friday. And just when you thought spring was in full swing, Mother Nature has decided to crank up the heat, leaving us all wondering if summer RSVP’d way too early....

97. Von der Leyen proposes €150 billion borrowing plan for rearmament amid growing security concerns

The European Commission has proposed a bold plan to borrow up to €150 billion to lend to EU governments as part of a major rearmament effort....

98. 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. ...

99. Spring teases with a bit of sunshine, a bit of cloud and some mystery fog

If Cyprus’ weather had a personality today, it would be that friend who says they’ll "pop by for a coffee" and then lingers unpredictably. We’re looking at mostly clear skies—eventually....

100. 41 femicide cases in Cyprus over 10 years

Violence against women remains a critical issue that demands immediate and collective action, according to the University of Limassol (UoL) and the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO). ...

101. Dry days ahead as Cyprus faces rainless stretch

The eastern Mediterranean, including Cyprus, is in for an exceptionally dry period from March 10 to March 21, with rainfall expected to be much lower than usual, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)....

102. A cringe-worthy moment in history

As an American living in Cyprus, I’ve watched my country’s leadership style evolve under Donald Trump, but nothing quite prepared me for the recent Oval Office encounter between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. ...

103. Cypriot women speak out on 1974 atrocities ahead of European Parliament visit

Cypriot MEP announced that the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee will visit Cyprus in May to give a platform to women who suffered during the 1974 Turkish invasion....

104. Freedom24 Chess Academy has opened in Limassol

Freedom24 Chess Academy was officially inaugurated in Limassol on March 1. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., encouraged the young participants to strive for new heights in chess. ...

105. The hypocritical peddlers of patriotism

Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, called for the resignation of the Minister of Education after reports and leaks suggested that a non-governmental organization ...

106. Eurobank Cyprus: Stronger in 2024, with a net profit of €214mn

Eurobank Cyprus ended 2024 with increased profitability strong capital adequacy and maintained its good loan portfolio quality. The results reaffirm the Bank’s sound performance and resilience, the effective management of challenges in 2024,...

107. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

108. Deadline to report solar water heater damage extended to May 14, 2025

The Ministry of Interior has announced an extension for citizens to report damage to solar water heaters caused by recent freezing temperatures....

109. Dusty days, sunny rays sprinkled with spring vibes and sneezes

March is marching in with that sweet spring feeling — warmer days, longer evenings, and... yep, the sneezing squad is officially reporting for duty. If you've got allergies, hang in there — nature's glow-up comes with a little suffer now, bloom later energy....

110. Cyprus demands flexibility on migrant returns, challenging EU approach

In a forceful appeal at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis made it clear: Cyprus will not accept a one-size-fits-all approach to migrant returns....

111. Trump says there will be ''...hell to pay'' if Hamas does not yield

In a recent post shared via the official Facebook accounts of President Donald J. Trump and The White House, the president issued a stark message to the militant group Hamas....

112. Passenger numbers at airports exceed 500,000 for the first time in February

For the first time, passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports surpassed the 500,000 mark in February, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the same month last year....

113. ECB cuts interest rates by 25 points as inflation eases

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday a fresh interest rate cut, lowering its three key rates by 25 basis points in a bid to support the eurozone economy as inflation gradually eases....

114. 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....

115. Too much sun, too much wind, too little strategy.

If there's too much sun, we face energy problems because the solar panels collect more energy than we can store. If it's too cold, we face problems because the system can't handle the increased demand for heating....

116. Death of Moldovan woman highlights human trafficking crisis in occupied North

A chilling tragedy unfolded in the occupied northern part of Cyprus as Anastasia Melega, a young woman from Moldova, was found dead late Monday evening at the ''Prinses'' nightclub-cabaret in occupied Gerolakkos, where she had worked. ...

117. Thank you, Donald!

''Thank you, Donald.'' All Europeans should be saying that out loud. What is the U.S. president really telling us in his own barbaric, rude, and incoherent way? ...

118. The lingering dust, the wayward wind, and the restless sky

The air, heavy with dust, dims the light, casting a muted hush upon the world....

119. UK Cypriot is Britain's oldest chip shop worker

At 91 years old, John Panayis is showing no signs of slowing down....

120. Fire ravages three-story home in Egkomi, nearby residents evacuated (video)

A fire broke out late Tuesday night in a three-story wooden house in Egkomi, causing extensive damage and prompting the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents....