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1. Cyprus Comic Con ends with stunning cosplay and gaming highlights

This weekend, Cyprus Comic Con 2024 turned Nicosia into a lively celebration of pop culture, welcoming fans of all ages....

2. The Best Street Food Options at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The Cyprus Cocktail Festival is set to take place on Wednesday, 9 October 2024, at 6 p.m. along Bosta Street, adjacent to the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, promising an unforgettable evening filled with unique cocktails....

3. US sanctions two Cypriots over spyware threat

Two Cypriot individuals were included in the new designations issued on Monday by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)....

4. Enjoy gourmet bites as Fork Food Market reopens September 20

Fork Food Market is back after the summer break, bringing great food and a fun atmosphere to the Municipal Gardens on September 20....

5. Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

US sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Cyprus are not targeting the country, but “oligarchs and arms traders” enabling “the Kremlin war machine” to continue the war in Ukraine......

6. Today is 'Dekapentavgoustos', a day of faith, family, and tradition

In Cyprus, August 15th, known as ''Dekapentavgoustos'', is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, marking the Dormition (or Assumption as Catholics call it) of the Virgin Mary and her ascension to heaven....

7. Epic Street Fest Nicosia returns with summer vibes

Nicosia's biggest outdoor party is back in full swing this summer. The 7th Epic Street Fest Nicosia will take place on Tuesday, July 2, starting at 7 PM on Palia Ilektriki Street, near the new City Hall....

8. Grub and groove at the hottest street food bash in town!

Mark your calendars for Friday, the 10th, because Fork Food Market is back with another exciting event at the Nicosia Municipal Gardens. Located behind the Parliament and opposite the old General Hospital, the market promises great food and awesome vibes....

9. Venice introduces entry fee for day trippers

In a move aimed at tackling over-tourism, Venice, Italy, has unveiled new regulations for 2024, including restrictions on tour group sizes and the introduction of a €5 entry fee for day-trippers....

10. Affordable water soon in high-demand spots

Konstantinos Karagiorgis, director of the Consumer Service, is spearheading efforts to establish maximum retail prices in areas lacking sufficient competition....

11. Stolen masterpiece emerges in Lancashire after 60 years

A painting stolen from a New York gallery 60 years ago in a daring $1 million heist has turned up 3,300 miles away in Lancashire....

12. A decade ago, Amazon launching drones for parcel deliveries

Exactly a decade ago, Amazon revealed a program that aimed to revolutionize shopping and shipping. Drones launched from a central hub would waft through the skies delivering just about everything anyone could need....

13. EU's call for humanitarian ''pauses'' draws attention ahead of UN vote

European Union leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead appealing for humanitarian “pauses” to provide aid, as the UN warned its operations were being “paralyzed” by Israel’s bombardment of the besieged enclave....

14. Discover the street food delights of the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Get ready for a unique evening of exquisite cocktails at this year's Cyprus Cocktail Festival, hosted by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 19:00 in the enchanting Nicosia Municipal Garden....

15. Taylor Swift's tour spreads goodwill to food banks

Economists told CNN recently that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is becoming such a massive phenomenon that it’s having demonstrable impacts on the US economy at large, but it’s not only stadium venues, record labels, and ticket vendors benefiting....

16. New rule in NYC: Fines imposed for takeout extras

In an effort to reduce plastic use, New York will start fining restaurants and third-party delivery services that provide disposable utensils, soy sauce packets, and similar items without the customer requesting them....

17. Chinese spy balloon contained surveillance equipment

The Chinese spy balloon that the U.S. shot down over the Atlantic Ocean last weekend carried high-tech equipment capable of collecting communications signals and other sensitive information, the U.S. government said Thursday....

18. Black Friday: See how the annual shopping event is shaping up (photos)

On Thursday afternoon, sales began to increase significantly, particularly in shopping centers that benefited from favorable weather conditions, however, as of Friday morning, traffic appears to be somewhat subdued, at least in comparison to the corresponding images from 2019....

19. Apple slashes IPhone 13 production by as much as 10 million units

Apple may have to slash its production of IPhone 13 by as much as 10 million units, according to Bloomberg News....

20. Cyprus hesitantly relaxes more measures

More students were going back to school on Monday as Cyprus entered the second phase of a gradual relaxation of pandemic measures, with officials closely monitoring the situation to avoid a major setback....

21. Detained street vendors accused of kidnapping

Two men in Limassol were remanded in custody for eight days, facing kidnapping charges after a parent said street vendors tried to entice a group of children to buy soccer jerseys from a car nearby...

22. Cyprus moving forward with more relaxations

The Cabinet on Thursday agreed to move forward with a steady lifting of restrictions, as starting Monday each week will see additional relaxations culminating in the lifting of restrictions on food and drink businesses on March 16....

23. Police limit cars in Troodos square

Police say they will limit the number of vehicles allowed into or near Troodos Square, following reports of health protocol violations, in an effort to slow down the rapid spread of COVID-19...

24. Cyprus announces 'timid first steps' in easing restrictions

In a televised national address on Wednesday night, President Nicos Anastasiades presented the detailed plan of the first two phases of Cyprus’ lockdown exit plan, with the first phase, which will see a timid resumption of the economy and a small loosening of restrictions on individual freedoms, set to begin on May 4....

25. Police file 15 more reports against crowd ban violations

Over the last two days police have filed 15 reports against violations of the crowd ban decree forbidding outdoor gatherings of over 75 people, in place since early March in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus....

26. Greece wants floating fence to keep migrants out

Greece wants to install a floating barrier in the Aegean Sea to deter migrants arriving at its islands’ shores through Turkey, government officials said on Thursday....

27. US ambassador cautions Nicosia over 5G

Nicosia is feeling the pressure over 5G technology as the Republic is caught in an international tech war between superpowers, only months away from state-owned Cyta making a move to upgrade its network...

28. School vendor mistaken for kidnapper

Larnaca police went on high alert Friday by responding to a school complaint over a possible kidnapper, who ended up being a vendor for the canteen...

29. Interview with Vincent Tourette

30. Asprokremos dam overflow begins

The Asprokremos dam began overflowing on Tuesday after 1pm, with spectators on site and weather enthusiasts online celebrating the rare event...