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1. Cyprus startups attract big-dollar investments from Silicon Valley

Cyprus’ startup scene is catching the eye of investors across the Atlantic. Venture capitalists and tech giants from Silicon Valley are increasingly backing innovative Cypriot companies, drawn by the country’s strong presence in artificial intelligence, fintech, and gaming....

2. DISY MP Nicos Sykas denies assault allegation, removed from candidate list

The political fallout continues after a woman filed a complaint accusing her partner, DISY Member of Parliament Nicos Sykas, of assault. Sykas has publicly denied the allegations and said he is ready to give a statement to authorities....

3. Prison visit ends in arrest

Authorities uncovered sheets of paper soaked in a banned substance, believed to be drugs, during a routine but intensified security check at Cyprus’ Central Prisons, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old man from Nicosia....

4. Police launch nationwide traffic crackdown for Christmas and New Year holidays

The Cyprus Police are significantly intensifying road safety and law enforcement operations throughout the holiday period, placing priority on the protection of citizens and the prevention of serious road collisions....

5. Paphos Municipality to crack down on thousands of unlicensed businesses

The Municipality of Paphos is moving to enforce strict compliance with licensing regulations after a survey revealed widespread violations across the city. ...

6. When the prison becomes the crime headquarters

Cyprus’ Central Prisons have spent the past few years under a harsh spotlight, not because of what happens inside a normal correctional facility, but because of a string of security failures, leaked classified files, and inmate deaths that have pushed the system to its breaking point....

7. European report reveals alarming reality of Cypriot prisons

A new report by the CPT has reported shocking conditions in Cypriot detention facilities, following an ad hoc visit to the country in April 2025....

8. Chopped-up kangaroo leads to 14-month prison sentence

A 37-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison after the Famagusta District Court found him guilty of animal mistreatment and illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus, a case that began with a gruesome discovery in a parking lot....

9. Pano Lefkara mayor blasts authorities over locked Turkish Cypriot homes

The mayor of Pano Lefkara, Sophocles Sophocleous, has slammed Cypriot authorities for corruption and poor management of Turkish Cypriot properties in his village....

10. Cyprus emerges as key hub in UK stolen car trade

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for vehicles stolen from the United Kingdom, a new study by Thatcham Research and the UK’s National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service shows....

11. The war isn’t televised

If the goal of the October 7, 2023, attack, as I personally believe, was to prevent regional cooperation and achieve an Arab coalition under a new jihad, the result has been a complete failure. ...

12. Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....

13. Cyprus’s caregivers are reaching their breaking point

According to new data from the World Health Organization’s European office, one in three doctors and nurses across the continent suffers from symptoms of depression or anxiety, a rate five times that of the general public....

14. Genocide

''Some of the strongest members of the EU choose to remain silent while seeing emaciated children, a truly horrific human abuse, caused by humans.''...

15. Protests in Nicosia over ECHR ruling as calls mount for Assistant AG to resign

Public anger over Cyprus’ mishandling of a rape case, recently condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), boiled over Monday as protestors gathered outside the Legal Service, calling for major reforms and the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides....

16. Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

17. Shepherd attacked after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot

A troubling incident has emerged from the Karpasia (Karpaz) Peninsula, where a local shepherd was reportedly assaulted after being mistaken for a Greek Cypriot. ...

18. Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos says he is facing coordinated attacks from a small but organized group with significant interests, but insists he won’t be intimidated....

19. So now the mafia’s after delivery drivers? Seriously?

Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....

20. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

21. Police bust Land Registry corruption ring

A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....

22. Speed cameras near roundabouts: Safety measure or trap?

In what’s becoming a classic Cyprus traffic debate, speed radars popping up near roundabouts have sparked new controversy. Are they strategically placed for safety, or sneakily set up to catch unsuspecting drivers?...

23. Education Ministry investigating Nazi salute incident at Famagusta school

The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into claims that students performed Nazi salutes at a secondary school in Famagusta....

24. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

25. Snow in The Netherlands, football in snowy Kyperounta, and a Royal visit on the horizon

Yours truly is currently in the Netherlands, covering the upcoming state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Cyprus in early March....

26. Former President Anastasiades honored with EJA King Solomon Award

Former President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades received the prestigious EJA King Solomon Award on Monday evening in Larnaca. The award, presented by the European Jewish Association (EJA) and the Jewish Community of Cyprus,...

27. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

28. Rhodes declares state of emergency after storm ''Bora''

The Greek island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency following the devastating impact of Storm Bora, which struck on Sunday, December 1, 2024....

29. US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....

30. Norway’s billion-dollar man says Americans ''just work harder'' than Europeans

Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....