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1081. Scientists discover deep cave on moon

Scientists have discovered a cave on the Moon, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to establish a human presence there. ...

1082. Police investigate death of 6-year-old refugee in Paphos

Authorities are investigating the sudden death of a 6-year-old girl, the child of Nigerian asylum seekers, in Paphos, according to Paphos Assistant Police Operations Director Michalis Nikolaou. ...

1083. Cyprus to reopen Forestry College in January 2025

The Cypriot government has approved the reopening of the Forestry College in January 2025 and the reintroduction of the "Advanced Diploma in Forestry" program......

1084. ETYFA criticizes consortium for failing Vasilikos project

The Natural Gas Infrastructure Company of Cyprus (ETYFA) expressed deep frustration and disappointment on Friday, confirming that the consortium contracted for the Vasilikos project is not only unwilling but also unable to complete the work....

1085. Rising costs of utilities and dining out are hitting home

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Cyprus remained steady at 3% in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...

1086. LOT Polish Airlines expand routes to Cyprus for 2025

LOT Polish Airlines has announced the resumption of flights to Larnaca Airport, marking a significant return after a two-year hiatus. ...

1087. Biden tests positive for COVID-19, shifts duties to Delaware

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while on a trip to Las Vegas, the White House confirmed Wednesday. ...

1088. Soaring insurance costs push global shipping rates up 233%

Global trade has faced immense pressure since last October when the war in the Near East erupted following the terrorist attack by the Palestinian group Hamas against Israel. ...

1089. Construction of youth housing in occupied Cyprus to begin next month

Within a month, construction will commence on social housing projects for young people in the occupied areas of Morphou and Gerolakkos, according to "Prime Minister" Unal Ustel....

1090. EU court rules against secrecy in COVID-19 vaccine contracts

The European Commission was wrong to limit public access to certain details in contracts for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a ruling from the EU's second-highest court on Thursday....

1091. Turkey condemns Greek minister’s remarks on Cyprus anniversary

Turkey has reacted to comments made by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during his visit to Cyprus on Monday, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1974 coup that overthrew the government of then-president Archbishop Makarios and paved the way for the Turkish invasion of the Mediterranean island....

1092. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

1093. Russian tech professionals flock to Cyprus despite sanctions

A recent study by the PACE think tank has underscored the profound transformation of Cyprus' economy amid Western sanctions and the aftermath......

1094. Cyprus marks 50 years since 1974 invasion

This year marks fifty years since the 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, events that profoundly shaped modern Cyprus. ...

1095. Public works enforces €100,000 fine for Nicosia ring road delay

The Public Works Department has activated a contract clause imposing penalties on Cyfield Construction Ltd. for delays in the completion of the first phase of the Nicosia Ring Road....

1096. Cyprus will build a naval base in Mari with Greek support

The Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, confirmed reports regarding the construction of a naval base in Mari, during an interview on SPOR FM 95’s ''Diaspora News.''...

1097. Maronites' land claims challenged in occupied territories

In a recent commentary published by Belgin Demirel in Avrupa, concerns have been raised regarding property rights of Maronites in Northern Cyprus....

1098. Polis Chrysochous plans industrial zone, €141M investment

The municipality of Polis Chrysochous is set to undergo a transformative development phase with planned projects totaling €141 million over the coming years, as announced by Mayor Yiotos Papachristofis. ...

1099. Wizz Air celebrates 8M passengers milestone at Larnaca airport

Wizz Air, the most sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce a significant milestone at Larnaka International Airport, with the airline reaching 8 million passengers traveling to and from Larnaka International Airport since commencing operations in Cyprus....

1100. Cyprus and Greece commit to Eastern Med security

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas stressed the joint commitment of Cyprus and Greece to make every possible effort to maintain peace, security, stability and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean......

1101. Cyprus seeks EU support to keep youth in countryside

Cyprus is seeking support from the European Union in its efforts to bring about the demographic regeneration of its rural areas, Minister for Agriculture Maria Panayiotou......

1102. Legal challenges mount over Vasilikos Terminal abandonment

Cyprus is preparing for significant changes in its energy sector following the formal termination of the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure......

1103. Ukrainian startups build low-cost robot army to combat Russia

Facing manpower shortages, overwhelming odds, and uneven international assistance, Ukraine is looking to an unlikely source for a strategic edge against......

1104. ''We don't come here just to take'' (video)

“Many afternoons, I look at the opening between the trees and think, I’d like to go there too, but I know I can’t...'' says the 15-year-old from...

1105. Mykonos: Matt Damon caught in hoax bomb scare

Hollywood actor Matt Damon found himself amidst a hoax bomb scare on Saturday night while vacationing on the Greek island of Mykonos with his wife, Luciana Barroso....

1106. UN project boosts water access for Cyprus wildlife in buffer zone

It's impossible not to be moved by the climate and wildlife of Cyprus, particularly in dry regions like the buffer zone, abandoned since the Turkish invasion of 1974....

1107. Lidl’s 21st store in Paphos boosts Cyprus retail battle

Almost 15 years after Lidl Cyprus entered the Cypriot market, the company is set to open its 21st store in Paphos, specifically in Neon Mall....

1108. Cyprus problem: Facing hard and final decisions

When we entered journalism, the older generation offered one piece of advice: "Never put the Cyprus issue first because it doesn't sell." Veteran colleagues joked that "we will retire before the Cyprus problem is solved."...

1109. New Lidl store at Neon Mall of Pafos

Lidl Cyprus opens its 21st store and extends its commitment towards high quality, affordable prices and an upgraded shopping experience....

1110. Armed convoy of 800 fighters from Paphos to Nicosia marred by tragedy

In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....