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1. Back to school: Parents cheer, children groan and wallets brace for impact

Back to school! Three little words that have parents clapping, cheering and quietly counting the days, while children contemplate the horror of alarm clocks, homework and getting out of bed before the sun has properly introduced itself....

2. New-home sales tumble as buyers look below €300,000

Cyprus’ property market lost considerable ground in the second quarter of the year, with recorded sales of new-build apartments and houses falling by 42.2% and their total value dropping by 46.6%....

3. Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death

A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia Tuesday for crimes committed during the country’s devastating 14-year conflict....

4. When the light comes on, you're being recorded

The next time you are pulled over, questioned or stopped by a police officer, your conversation could be recorded....

5. Never mind... parents' names are back on Cyprus ID cards

Well... that didn't last long. Just a day after Cyprus was preparing to say goodbye to parents' names on new biometric ID cards, the government has hit reverse....

6. The €150,000 education bill: The rising cost of sending a child to private school in Cyprus

Inflationary pressures caused by geopolitical developments affecting the region have not spared Cyprus’ private education sector....

7. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

8. Cyprus steps up efforts to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....

9. Friday’s forecast: The calm before the weekend BBQ storm

We’ve made it to Friday and the Cyprus weather machine is keeping things entirely agreeable. After some early morning mist and patchy low clouds pack up and head out, we are looking at a classic, wide-open summer day with just a few decorative clouds here and there....

10. Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....

11. What antisemitism really is

Racism is when “the well-known anarchist group, dressed uniformly almost like a militia, once again marched in formation through the Psyrri neighborhood with the goal of identifying Jewish tourists and business owners.”...

12. Ryanair to shut down Thessaloniki base in dispute over airport fees

Low-cost airline Ryanair is preparing to close its operational base at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport, according to reports in Greek media, in a move that could affect hundreds of workers and reshape flight connections in northern Greece....

13. Government prepares energy relief measures as crisis reaches households

The energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East has now reached the doorstep of every Cypriot household. Like other European governments, Cyprus is one step away from rolling out measures aimed at tackling soaring energy costs and the wider cost-of-living squeeze....

14. Thursday forecast: A 'dusty with a chance of hail' kind of day

If the air feels a bit chewy this morning, you can blame a low-pressure system currently sitting over northern Egypt. It’s funneling a steady stream of suspended dust our way, and according to the charts, this gritty uninvited guest isn't planning on checking out until Friday evening....

15. Historic success for Cyprus at European Para Powerlifting Championship (video)

Cyprus celebrated a series of significant achievements at the European Para Powerlifting Championship and European Open, held in Tbilisi, Georgia from March 6-11, 2026, with Cypriot athletes delivering historic performances and bringing home multiple medals....

16. Cyprus’ shadow network for recruiting foreign workers

An extensive, largely unseen system for recruiting foreign workers appears to have been operating for years behind the official structures of Cyprus’ labor market....

17. Fake “Cyprus Police” Viber calls used to trick victims

The Cyprus Police have issued a public warning about a new wave of fraud carried out through the messaging app Viber, where criminals are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal and financial information....

18. EU infringement package flags Cyprus for delays across food, finance and energy rules

The European Commission’s January infringements package has placed Cyprus under renewed scrutiny, with the country cited in a broad range of cases for failing to fully transpose or notify European Union legislation....

19. Friday forecast: A dusty start to a stormy finish

If the sky looks a little unfiltered today, you can blame the dust. A weak low-pressure system is currently drifting over the island, bringing a cocktail of haze and clouds that feels a bit indecisive....

20. Police revolt outside Parliament: ''You cut our hours, you cut our lives''

Police officers took their fight from the streets to Parliament on Wednesday, protesting what they call a unilateral and deeply unfair decision by the Chief of Police to change their working hours without consultation....

21. Taxi drivers in the Larnaca District announce escalating strike action

Taxi drivers operating in the Larnaca District have announced a series of escalating strike actions, beginning with a four-hour work stoppage on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....

22. Maduro pleads not guilty in US court after military seizure

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court on Monday to US charges including narcotics trafficking and narco-terrorism, declaring himself “a decent man” and insisting he remains Venezuela’s legitimate leader following his dramatic seizure by US forces....

23. EU enlargement crisis now becomes Cyprus’ problem

According to information obtained by ''K,'' Berlin has raised the issue of possible ''economic consequences'' for Budapest following Hungary’s decision to block the EU Council Conclusions on Enlargement at the General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting on December 16....

24. Hail blankets roads in Paphos after heavy rainfall (VIDEO)

Heavy rain and hail hit the Paphos district on Saturday, covering roads in ice and making driving conditions hazardous. ...

25. India's Historic Labour Reforms: Building a Fair, Modern, and Inclusive Work Ecosystem

India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....

26. The animal police… are they on a break?

I know this isn’t ''hard news'' for some, no ministers, no scandals, no new roundabouts being announced. But bear with me. Because not caring for animals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from not caring for people....

27. Cypriot scientist uncovers Mars’ hidden mantle, revealing planet’s 4.5-billion-year secrets

By probing the deep interior of Mars, Cypriot planetary scientist Dr. Constantinos Charalambous has uncovered the fine-scale structure of the planet’s mantle, offering a new window into the early history of rocky worlds....

28. New “charge” against two Greek Cypriots being held in the occupied areas

A new “charge” was brought today by the “prosecutor” against the Greek Cypriot couple at the “district court” in occupied Trikomo....

29. EU sends warning to Cyprus over firearms law

The European Commission has formally warned Cyprus, along with Bulgaria, Denmark, and France, for failing to properly implement key provisions of the EU’s firearms directive....

30. Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....