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1. New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, a bill designed to elevate the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy and strengthen partnerships with countries in the region, including Cyprus....

2. Lifesaving help at the push of a button for vulnerable seniors

Elderly people living alone or far from their families will soon have access to round-the-clock emergency help and emotional support,...

3. Farm company fined after employee seriously injured on the job

A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....

4. Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cyprus’ national strategy for a Green Transition....

5. Cyprus, US step up military ties in high level visit

Cyprus is stepping up its military partnership with the United States following a high-level visit by National Guard Chief Lt. Gen. George Tsitsikostas....

6. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

7. May 8th is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

May 8th marks a significant day for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, celebrating the dedication of millions of volunteers who selflessly provide aid in times of crisis....

8. Make a splash! Fasouri Watermania Waterpark reopens May 9 for a summer of fun

The Fasouri Watermania Waterpark in Limassol is back for another exciting season! It opens its doors on May 9th!...

9. The Republic of shrugged shoulders

''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...

10. Freedom24 makes waves in thrilling winter regatta finale

On the 27th of April in Limassol Marina the final stage of the Fareast 28R Cyprus Winter Grand Prix regatta came to an end. The fastest team was the Estonian Clean Energy team led by former European and World Champion Mati Sepp....

11. Echinococcus detected in dogs in Kampos, lawmakers warn

Lawmakers on Wednesday were briefed on cases of echinococcus detected in dogs in the Kampos Tsakkistras area, prompting warnings for livestock farmers and dog trainers to take extra precautions....

12. AI adoption could boost global GDP by an additional 15 percentage points by 2035, as global economy is reshaped: PwC Research

New research published today by PwC reveals that AI has the potential to boost global economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade. ...

13. Cypriots eye business opportunities, but fear of failure still looms

A growing number of Cypriots believe the island is ripe for starting a business—but fear of failure is still holding many back, according to the National Report on Entrepreneurship in Cyprus 2023/2024, released Tuesday by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Cyprus....

14. Power’s back, but no one knows why it failed

Spain and Portugal are slowly bouncing back from what’s being called one of the biggest blackouts in Europe’s modern history — but no one seems to know exactly why it happened....

15. Fire season begins with high risk due to drought, officials warn

The Fire Service responds to about 13,000 calls annually, with 8,500 related to fires, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos said Monday, as officials marked the start of Fire Safety Week....

16. Libertex and Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team: Teamwork, respect, and resilience

As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion, community empowerment, and local sports, Libertex, part of the Libertex Group and one of the leading online brokers, visited the Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team during a special training session held in the team’s home court....

17. Alleged harassment of 5-year-old girl sparks outrage in Paphos

A community in the Paphos district has been left shaken after reports emerged of the alleged sexual harassment of a five-year-old girl. The disturbing incident is said to have taken place on Easter Monday and reportedly happened in the presence of others....

18. 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)....

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

20. KPMG in Cyprus supports creativity and innovation through the Creativity, Innovation, and Business Idea Programme ''IDEODROMIO''

KPMG in Cyprus, committed to business transformation, education, and the development of young talent, proudly continues its active collaboration and support of the Creativity, Innovation, and Business Idea Programme “IDEODROMIO” for the tenth consecutive year....

21. Farewell, Makareio: Nicosia’s historic stadium to transform into modern sports hub

The historic Makareio Stadium in Nicosia is officially shutting its doors, but not without a plan. According to the president of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA), Yiannis Ioannou, the stadium will be transformed into a state-of-the-art sports complex designed for the future....

22. System failure or failure of its operators?

The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...

23. Cyprus proves its role as crisis hub in major multinational drill (video)

Cyprus has once again positioned itself as a regional pillar of stability, completing a large-scale multinational humanitarian drill aimed at handling crises in the volatile Middle East region....

24. Cyprus' social welfare services under fire amid rising failures and tragic cases

Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services (SWS) are facing deep-rooted problems that have been simmering for years, and these issues are now putting vulnerable people at serious risk....

25. 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”....

26. Trump unveils $5M ‘Trump Card’ for citizenship. Is it right out of the Cyprus playbook?

In classic Trump fashion, the president made headlines yet again—this time mid-air aboard Air Force One—by unveiling a new “Trump Card” aimed at wealthy foreign investors....

27. AEGEAN hosts Open Days for cabin crew members on April 11th and 12th in Athens

AEGEAN seeks new cabin crew members and hosts Open Days on Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th at the Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel. The event offers a great chance to build a new career with the Greek flag carrier. ...

28. FBI urges Cyprus to use digital tech in fight against financial crime

Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...

29. Poaching plot: Hunters had hounds hunt hares (PHOTO)

A serious case of hare poaching during the training of hunting dogs was reported Friday morning by members of the Game and Wildlife Service...

30. FBI delivers money laundering report on Cyprus. So what happens now?

After nine months of collaboration between the U.S. team and Cypriot authorities, the long-awaited FBI report on money laundering and sanctions evasion has finally reached the government. ...