The Cyprus Fire Service handled 43 incidents across the island by late Sunday afternoon, primarily due to severe weather conditions, particularly strong winds. Most incidents involved fallen or displaced trees.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman stated that military alliances and agreements pursued by the Republic of Cyprus are an unrealistic attempt to counter Turkey, warning that such moves jeopardize Cyprus's security.

Returning for the 24th year, the international film festival is expected to make its comeback on April 17 to 25, bringing screenings, workshops, a children’s programme and industry events to Nicosia and Limassol. This April, the screening halls of the Rialto Theatre and Zena Palace will once again fill with light, voices and stories. For […]

A 44-year-old man was found dead on Sunday morning in a basement area of a restaurant in the Pissouri area, while a 32-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with serious breathing problems, police…

Following the Limassol Grand Parade, City Friends Club led a large-scale post-carnival cleanup along Arch.

These are the pharmacies that will operate during the night across Cyprus on Sunday, March 15: NICOSIA Polykarpou Annita, Prodromou Avenue 21A.

Four people were arrested during nationwide policing operations carried out on Saturday night, the police said. Arrests were made for offences including illegal stay in the Republic and illegal employment. The operations also included extensive traffic checks, during which 11 vehicles were impounded. Two drivers tested positive in preliminary roadside checks for driving under the […]

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday that €890,000 donated by businesses and the public after the destructive July 2025 wildfires in the Limassol district would be given directly to the affected communities for projects they choose themselves. The presidency announced that he was chairing a meeting in Pachna on the progress of support measures for […]

The Cyprus Fire Service handled 38 incidents across the island in the past 24 hours, primarily due to strong winds, with most occurrences reported in the Larnaca district.

New realities are taking shape after the crisis triggered by the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran, and Cyprus is among the countries feeling the effects because of its proximity to the…

THE QUESTION, anyone with half a brain asks, is why our authorities had not started vaccinating sheep, goats and cows when the outbreak of foot and mouth disease was reported in the occupied area in…

We had warned last Sunday that President Nikos Christodoulides’ move to secure military support from a host of EU countries could backfire, by creating the impression abroad that Cyprus was involved in the war being waged by Israel and the United States against Iran. The government, we had argued, was sending out mixed signals by […]

Cyprus is experiencing local showers, isolated thunderstorms, and strong winds on Sunday due to low pressure, with conditions expected to improve later in the day. Dust concentrations are forecast to return to the atmosphere from Wednesday.

A persistent shortage of bus drivers has led to the suspension of Nicosia's park-and-ride Pame Express service, highlighting deeper structural issues within Cyprus's public transport system.

Veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Gregoriadou urged livestock farmers on Saturday to comply with protocol against foot-and-mouth disease and focus on the broader effort to eliminate the virus…

The children’s health observatory, Children First, released findings showing that most children in Cyprus aged six and seven spend more time on screens than recommended. The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises that children aged five to 13 should limit screen use to two hours a day. The observatory’s survey found that the median time spent […]

A drone strike alert has highlighted Cyprus's insufficient bomb shelters, with officials admitting the Iran war has exposed the island's ill-preparedness as nearly 20% of shelters are unsuitable or nonexistent.

Several flights were cancelled on Saturday at both Larnaca and Paphos airports as disruptions to regional air travel continued to affect routes linked mainly to the Middle East.

The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association have called for an end to British claims over the military bases at Akrotiri and Dhekelia, describing…

Restoration work on the historic windmill in Limnia has been completed, the United Nations development programme confirmed on Saturday.

Livestock farmers in Larnaca, Cyprus, blocked roads in protest against the mandatory culling of animals linked to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Protests intensified with farmers gathering in Oroklini.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Cyprus, forecasting heavy rain, isolated storms, and strong winds from Saturday morning until Sunday morning.

Cyprus's public debt continued to fall in 2025, reaching its lowest percentage of GDP since 2008, while the country also recorded its fourth consecutive fiscal surplus. President Nikos Christodoulides commented on the positive economic developments.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reported that 444,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2025, representing a 20 per cent decrease compared with the previous year.

Here is what’s on in Cyprus this weekend and beyond, from theatre premieres and concert series to art exhibitions and new cinema releases.

The European Union has reportedly imposed new strict regulations on farms in Cyprus.

Cyprus sees natural gas exports as early as 2028  eKathimerini.com

The nationwide association for children with cancer and related conditions One Dream One Wish is organising its 26th annual “Route of Love” motorcycle ride from March 11 to 15, 2026, according to a…

Cyprus is hoping for an initiative to be taken that will put an end to hostilities in the Middle East, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday evening.

Police have arrested an 18-year-old, the second suspect, in connection with a knife-point mugging of a 20-year-old man in Ayia Napa.

Cyprus's Energy Minister Michael Damianos announced that the country could begin producing natural gas for export as early as 2028, potentially bolstering Europe's efforts to diversify energy sources amid Middle East tensions.

The Dutch air defence frigate HNLMS Evertsen has begun operations in Cypriot maritime waters despite its main naval gun being temporarily out of action, with the ship’s commander insisting the defect…

Cyprus is not a party to the conflict in the Middle East but is already suffering its economic consequences, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in an interview with CNN, as he called on the…

MPs from the House education committee visited schools in Kaimakli on Friday following a request from parents and students to examine what they described as a “demographic alteration” in the area. MPs Pavlos Mylonas, Demetris Demetriou, Christos Christofides and Chrysis Pantelides, along with Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos and representatives from teachers’ union Poed, the district […]

Interest rates for new housing loans in Cyprus rose to a peak of 3.41 per cent in January, up from 3.25 per cent during the previous month, though borrowing costs on the island remain lower than the eurozone average. At the same time, the lowest interest rate for household housing loans stood at 2.50 per […]

President Nikos Christodoulides met European animal health commissioner Oliver Varhelyi at the presidential palace on Friday as authorities pressed for the full implementation of strict containment…

The President of the European Athletics Federation, Dobromir Karamarinov, has declared Cyprus a safe destination for all athletes competing in the European Throwing Cup.

Eurogate Container Terminal Limassol (ECTL) and the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence of the Cyprus University of Technology have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening collaboration and developing joint initiatives. According to an announcement released on Friday, the agreement was signed as part of the EXCELSIOR Space Industry Day event, organised by the Eratosthenes […]

Cyprus recorded the strongest quarterly increase in employment in the EU in Q4 2025, with approximately 5,000 unemployed individuals moving into employment, demonstrating resilient job transitions.

The meetings with EU Commissioner Varhelyi over what can only be described as the barely concealed demands of political parties, livestock farmers, and agricultural organisations — that Cyprus receive preferential treatment, sparing it both the culling of animals on infected premises and the export restrictions on dairy products that apply to every other EU member […]

Building permit activity in Cyprus remained strong in November 2025, with 850 permits authorized, valued at €382.9 million, indicating a surge in residential construction, particularly apartment blocks.

The police headquarters in Cyprus returned the case file concerning suspended Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos to the legal service after completing investigative work related to an alleged rape complaint.

The Pancyprian association of cancer patients and friends (Pasykaf) has welcomed the cabinet approval of the national cancer institute law of 2026, describing it as a major step forward in the…

Allies have rushed to defend the Mediterranean nation, where the drone hit a British base. Some Cypriots wonder why the bases are still there.

Visitor numbers in Limassol have so far held up despite the tension in the wider region, with tourism bodies saying Cyprus continues to be regarded as a safe and dependable destination. That was the main message from a meeting between the Limassol regional tourism board (Etap), the Limassol hoteliers association (Pasyxe) and the association of […]

The European Commissioner for animal health and welfare, Oliver Varhelyi, is visiting the island on Friday to assess the current foot and mouth outbreak and how Cyprus is handling it.

The interior ministry announced on Friday that special electoral rolls for Maronite, Armenian and Latin communities have been published in preparation for the parliamentary elections on May 24.

Cyprus has given motorists a second chance to renew their road tax licences after a late rush in the final days before the deadline pushed renewals close to 100,000 and caused problems on the Road Transport Department website. The surge appears to explain why the department’s website ran into trouble on the last day of […]

Cyprus is establishing special electoral lists for its Maronite, Armenian, and Latin religious groups in preparation for the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026.

The evacuation order for the British Akrotiri base and its surrounding areas in Cyprus has been suspended, though the interior ministry stated the area remains on heightened alert and the situation will be constantly monitored.

The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced that the evacuation order for the Akrotiri area will not be extended for now, following a review of the situation with other state authorities.

Cyprus deported on Thursday a couple who had been under arrest since February 26 and were considered a present threat to the Republic, after authorities did not file a terrorism case against them in criminal court. The pair, a 28-year-old Azerbaijani man and a 27-year-old Estonian woman, had been in Cyprus since February 23 and […]

The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) on Thursday said that Cyprus remains a safe and reliable destination for international investment, business activity and quality tourism, following a…

Two men were seriously injured on Wednesday after a scaffold collapsed at a building site under construction in Paralimni, police said. The two men, aged 64 and 56, were standing on scaffolding about two metres high when it gave way under circumstances that are under investigation, causing them to fall to the ground and suffer […]

Students from the technical school of Nicosia took part in a practical dry stone building workshop in the gardens of the presidential palace on Thursday, an initiative aimed at strengthening…

This was a severe case of deja vu for Crystal Palace on their maiden European adventure, although at least this time they managed to avoid defeat. After surprisingly losing to Larnaca here 139 days ago in the league stage, Oliver Glasner’s side were again left to rue missed opportunities and a lack of creativity in attack despite the return of Jean-Philippe Mateta as a late substitute. The France striker received a mixed reception from the home fans after his failed transfer made him public e...

The House passed a law extending the deadline for road tax payments to the end of March, citing glitches with online payments on the Road Transport Department's website.

The justice ministry and deputy ministry of migration in Cyprus have pledged to improve the efficiency of deportations for migrants residing illegally, announcing the creation of a working group to achieve this.

A bill seeking to integrate counselling psychologists into the national health system (Gesy) is expected to be brought before the parliamentary plenary session in the coming days, following…

The European Commission confirmed on Thursday it has closed the file on Cyprus’ citizenship-by-investment programme, ending the infringement proceedings it had initiated in October 2020. European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert told the Cyprus News Agency that they decided to close the case on Wednesday. “The Commission’s position was clear from the outset, such programmes are […]

Aoun and Salam are reportedly planning to send a team to Cyprus to engage in potential talks with Israel.

A new exhibition is set to open as the Nicosia Gloria Gallery hosts Rinos Stefani’s showcase The Man Who Carries Holes.

Lidl Cyprus has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting its ongoing commitment to responsible business practices that contribute value to the Cypriot economy, society, and environment.

Award-winning pianist Anna Avramidou and Cypriot flautist Savvas Christodoulou will perform together for the first time in a chamber music programme titled “Classical Masterpieces,” touring three venues across Cyprus in March and April. The programme features works by Charles-Marie Widor, Robert Schumann, Ian Clarke and François Borne, spanning solo piano and flute-and-piano repertoire. Avramidou will […]

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in Brussels on 18 March on the sidelines of the European Council summit, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Thursday. The meeting, which was arranged following a letter from Christodoulides to Guterres, forms part of what Letymbiotis described as the president’s clear and firm […]

Representatives of 36 Turkish Cypriot trade unions, parties and organisations rallied outside a US embassy office in occupied Nicosia yesterday afternoon, calling for an end to the US-Israeli war on Iran and the demilitarisation of Cyprus. The demonstration, led by the teachers’ union KTOEOS, was held under the slogans “Solution, peace, right now” and “End […]

As the Middle East conflict drives oil prices past $100 a barrel, several EU governments have imposed fuel price caps, while Cyprus's Energy Ministry is monitoring the situation but has yet to act.

Even before the outbreak of the war with Iran, the Cypriot government faced significant challenges, including protecting lower-income households and investing in energy infrastructure. The ongoing conflict is only exacerbating these underlying economic issues.

Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fitiris, sought to reassure the public about the security situation in Cyprus following the war in Iran and the wider crisis in the Middle East, saying society should feel both safe and well informed. In an interview with Phileleftheros, Fitiris said the Republic has long demonstrated that it […]

The fire brigade responded to 38 calls across Cyprus over the past 24 hours as strong winds and heavy rain caused multiple incidents, while police urged drivers to exercise caution on the roads.

The Paralimni-Deryneia municipality has installed ten additional feeding shelters for stray cats, which were donated by veterinarian Panayiotis Tsoukkas, owner of the Furry Friends Veterinary Clinic.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Limassol, Cyprus, in connection with a violent street brawl that occurred in the Ayia Zoni area last December, as part of an ongoing police investigation.

Several websites in Cyprus have come under cyberattack in recent days, Commissioner of Communications George Michaelides said, although he described the incidents as the most common and least dangerous type of attack. Asked to comment on reports of attacks on Cypriot websites, Michaelides said there was some activity and that this happens from time to […]

By Chrysovalantis Andreou For the past week or so there has been a tense atmosphere both within Cypriot government circles and internationally regarding developments in the Middle East. At the moment, Cyprus is hosting within its coastal waters a notable defensive presence from the major powers of the North Atlantic Alliance (Nato). The United Kingdom, […]

Strong winds blowing since the early hours of Sunday caused problems for vessels involved in works to build a fish shelter owned by the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research in the Pentakomo area of the Limassol district. Rough seas caused two of the vessels to drift away from the worksite. One vessel ended up […]

The cat settles on your lap. The dog leans in, warm and solid. There’s no advice. No judgement. Just contact. Your shoulders drop. Your breathing slows.

The Association of Cyprus Banks has warned that proposed legislative changes to Cyprus' foreclosure framework could have negative consequences for credit institutions.

Police have arrested two more suspects, aged 20 and 18, over the clash in the Agia Fyla area of Limassol on Friday night, authorities said.

An explosion outside a gym in Nicosia on Saturday night damaged the front of the premises and a nearby parked car, police said. The gym is owned by two men aged 35 and 39. Police said the blast happened at around 10.30 pm. The explosion damaged the glass frontage of the premises and also caused […]

Here is what’s on in Cyprus this weekend, from theatre and poetry to art exhibitions and new cinema releases.

New Eurobarometer findings reveal that 90 percent of people in Cyprus believe the European Union should play a greater role in protecting the public from global crises. This represents the highest level of support among all EU member states.

Severe weather, including strong winds, caused damage to traffic lights and stadium fencing in the occupied areas of Cyprus, according to Turkish Cypriot press reports.

A senior Veterinary Services official warned on Saturday that delays in culling animals at infected units are making the foot-and-mouth outbreak worse and said full compliance with the measures…

Turkish Cypriot politician Tufan Erhürman has called for the creation of a bicommunal technical committee on halloumi, saying the Turkish Cypriot side is ready to cooperate in agriculture and…

In the wake of the March 2, 2026, drone strike on the British Sovereign Base at Akrotiri, President Nikos Christodoulides has moved to reorient the Republic of Cyprus’s grand strategy. His repeated declarations of intent to apply for NATO membership represent more than a reactionary policy shift; they signal a fundamental ideological departure from the […]

The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDHR) and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association (CDLA) issued a joint statement condemning the continued existence of British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, labeling them a 'colonial legacy.'

Dense fog is affecting mountain roads between Palaichori and Agros in Cyprus, significantly reducing visibility and prompting authorities to urge drivers to exercise extreme caution.

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will tell EU counterparts on Monday that the European Union must play a role and stay present in the Gulf, after holding talks in Abu Dhabi amid continuing Iranian attacks in the region. EU foreign ministers are due to discuss the Middle East, Russia’s war against Ukraine and EU relations […]

DBRS Morningstar has confirmed the Republic of Cyprus at “A” with a stable outlook, citing the strong performance of the Cypriot economy over the past year despite rising uncertainty linked to the…

One of Nicosia’s biggest book bazaars makes its comeback this weekend, and, as always, all profits raised from the sales will be donated to a good cause. The Buy a Book – Save a Stray bazaar this March 14 and 15, is organised by P.A.W.S. (Protecting Animals Without Shelter) in cooperation with Yfantourgeio, to raise […]

Cyprus is now backing the full and strict application of European protocols as the only way to protect livestock farming and shield the wider economy from foot-and-mouth disease, after a week of…

The Supreme Court in Cyprus has ordered the release of a Cameroonian asylum seeker who had been held in custody for six months, citing authorities' failure to undertake due diligence for his deportation.

Cyprus University Fair  eKathimerini.com

Enosis Neon Paralimni FC celebrated its 90th anniversary with an event in Ayia Napa on Friday evening, during which President Nikos Christodoulides made the club a donation of €30,000 to mark the occasion. Speaking at the event, Christodoulides said Paralimni has always produced talented players, who made “the whole of Cyprus proud”. The president said […]

The government will support all those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed on Friday evening, while pointing out that violating EU protocols…

Cypriots lived an average of 0.6 years longer in 2024, with overall life expectancy at birth rising to 83.55 years, according to data released on Friday by Eurostat.

A bill amending the Constitution of Cyprus to allow the lifting of the confidentiality of private communications will be sent to the House of Representatives (Cyprus) plenum on Thursday as part of efforts to combat terrorism and organised crime. Chairman of the House legal affairs committee Nicos Tornaritis said on Friday that the procedure was […]

A lawyer involved in the private criminal prosecution concerning the death of Thanasis Nicolaou told a Limassol court that his life had been threatened, a claim immediately dismissed by the defense as an attempt to manipulate proceedings.

Cyprus recorded a general government fiscal surplus of €538.8 million in January 2026, equivalent to 1.5 per cent of gross domestic product, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The figure represents a slight decline compared with the surplus of €569.3 million, or 1.6 per cent of GDP, recorded in January 2025. According to the […]

Cyta is expected to gain the legal right to enter the energy sector through renewables, as a parliamentary majority in Cyprus, including DISY, DIKO, and DEPA, is forming in favor of the pending bill.

A third checkpoint and traffic lane came into operation at the Agios Dometios crossing point on Friday, officially opening the crossing’s expanded capacity to vehicles. Konstantinos Yiangou, deputy mayor of Agios Dometios, told philenews the third checkpoint had been activated after extensive efforts. “We welcome the opening of the third lane and hope that police […]

Cyprus party leaders and parliamentary representatives called for immediate action to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and address its economic fallout on Friday, following a meeting with…

Schools near RAF Akrotiri to reopen on Monday after closure linked to the drone strike on the British base, Cyprus’s Ministry of Education said.

Invest Cyprus on Friday presented the results and actions for 2024 and 2025 during its annual general meeting, highlighting the strengthening of Cyprus’ international investment position and the…

The now former civil defence chief Maria Papa left her post and took up a position at the audit office for purely administrative reasons, the Cyprus News Agency quoted sources as having said on Friday. The sources said that her secondment was “not a last-minute development”, but instead, “something which had been underway for days”, […]

Lawyers representing a couple detained for 16 days in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses have indicated potential legal action against the Republic, raising serious questions about the handling of their arrest.

Cypriot lawmakers failed to secure the necessary 38 votes to amend the Constitution regarding phone surveillance. This stalled three crucial bills on organized crime and terrorism during an emergency meeting of parliament's Legal Affairs Committee.

Fuel prices in Cyprus have climbed sharply over the past two weeks, putting added pressure on households and family budgets, according to official Consumer Protection Service figures cited in the…

Medicover Genetics, with support from the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, is organizing the fourth Pancyprian Essay Competition for World DNA Day 2026, inviting high school students aged 16-19 to participate.

What started as a one-off St Patrick’s Day party is fast becoming one of Nicosia’s annual traditions.

Mobile traffic camera operators have issued an urgent warning after the latest violent attack on a colleague, saying staff live and work in fear and face unsafe conditions on the job. In an anonymous letter released after what they described as the latest extreme incident of violence against one of their colleagues, a majority of […]

The countdown has begun for the start of the new racing season in the Nascar Euro Series Championship, where Vladimiros Tziortzis will compete.

The European Commission is expected to reject Cyprus's request for an exemption from mandatory culling rules for foot-and-mouth disease, farming organizations reported after meeting with EU Health and Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.

Limassol district local government organisation (EOA) president Yiannis Tsouloftas this week met with shipping deputy minister Marina Hadjimanolis to discuss cooperation opportunities under the European EIT Water initiative. The meeting took place on Thursday with the participation of Limassol district local government organisation director general Socrates Metaxas, officials of the organisation and representatives of the […]

Crystal Palace once again failed to get the better of AEK Larnaca following their 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park yesterday.Palace hosted Larnaca in the first leg of their Europa Conference League match-up....

The island’s live music scene is alive and kicking as venues and musicians gear up for evenings to remember.

The 28-year-old Azerbaijani man and his 27-year-old Estonian partner who were arrested over terrorism allegations in Cyprus have been deported to Estonia, local media reported on Friday. The pair had been in arrested on suspicion of terrorism after allegedly monitoring and photographing Israeli properties in Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos and remained in custody for two […]

Cyprus is expected to experience increased dust levels and mild temperatures as a low-pressure system centered over Egypt moves north, affecting the island from Friday through Sunday. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 21 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast.

For the moment, Cyprus does not face a problem in relation to its fuel stocks amid the Persian Gulf energy crunch, the Cyprus Mail has learned. “Right now we are fine, but it’s only a snapshot, things can change from one day to the next,” said George Papanastasiou, the former energy minister. About 20 per […]

Police in Cyprus arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a knife-point robbery in Ayia Napa, where a 20-year-old man reported being threatened and robbed of his wallet by two assailants.

Cyprus is approaching the 2026 fire season without a fully secured aerial firefighting fleet, a concern highlighted by last year's deadly wildfires that resulted in two fatalities. This comes as the Cyprus Fire Service reported 10 fatalities from fires last year and is preparing 13 aircraft to combat summer wildfires, warning of significant coverage gaps in rural areas.

There was outrage when the government announced, shortly after the drone strike on Akrotiri base that civil defence shelters were enough for about 45 per cent of the population.

The unauthorised publication of ‘deepfakes’ is now a criminal offence, under a law passed by parliament on Thursday. A deepfake is synthetic media – images, video, or audio – created using advanced artificial intelligence to realistically replace one person’s likeness or voice with another’s. The bill criminalising deepfakes – via an amendment to the basic […]

Cyprus’s parliament unanimously passed emergency legislation on Thursday extending the road tax renewal deadline to 31 March 2026, after technical problems with the Road Transport Department website left many drivers unable to renew before the midnight deadline of 11 March. The bill, tabled by MP Alekos Tryfonides, was put to a plenary vote as urgent […]

Cyprus’s parliament passed legislation governing the operation of radiology diagnostic centres on Thursday, adopting the Health Ministry’s position that a qualified radiologist must be physically present during imaging examinations. Amendments prepared in previous days on the specific issue were withdrawn. In their place, an amendment tabled jointly by DISY, AKEL, ELAM and DIPA was approved, […]

Cyprus will not introduce precautionary measures in response to the Middle East conflict for now, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Thursday, while Energy Minister Michalis Damianos signalled…

The European Parliament has greenlighted updated rules on package travel, strengthening consumer protections on refunds, vouchers and cancellations, with legislators drawing on lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic and high-profile tour operator bankruptcies. The directive, already provisionally agreed with EU member states, was adopted on Thursday by 537 votes in favour and two against, with 24 […]

The trial of a 33-year-old man accused of attempting to kill a 40-year-old with a cleaver in Tersefanou on January 18 began at Larnaca criminal court. The defendant faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.

Construction at Londa Residences, a landmark beachfront project in Limassol, is entering its final phase and is on track for completion in spring 2026, aiming to set a new standard for luxury seaside living in Cyprus.

More than 500 volunteers took part in a post-carnival cleanup along Arch. Makariou III Avenue in Limassol following the Limassol Carnival’s Grand Parade, collecting 8.5 tonnes of recyclable materials…

It is “incomprehensible” that Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou remains in post, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Thursday, a day after Disy leader and House President Annita Demetriou joined his calls for her resignation. He decried the “incomprehensible insistence of the president to keep the agriculture minister in her position, despite her blatant inability to […]

The budget for student grants is to rise to €62 million, government spokesman Konstatinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday, with a bill to expand the budget to he “immediately” sent to parliament. This increase, he said, will “significantly expand the circle of beneficiaries” and “strengthen the level of support for thousands of families”. He added that […]

Budget airline Wizz Air on Thursday announced that it reopened sales of Wizz MultiPass in Cyprus, a subscription product that allows passengers to secure fixed flight prices for a year.

Police are investigating a shooting incident targeting a café in Limassol, which was reported on Wednesday night. According to police, members of the Limassol criminal investigation department (CID) went to a specific premises after receiving information and discovered what appeared to be bullet holes caused by firearm shots. The scene was placed under guard and […]

Low pressure is affecting the area temporarily, with isolated showers still possible over the next few days before dust returns to the atmosphere from Wednesday.

The Troodos mountain range in Cyprus turned white on Sunday as heavy snowfall began around midday, creating a winter scene across the mountainous areas.

Attempts to revitalise and rebrand Nicosia’s historic old city have been going on for decades, but will its latest iteration – student accommodation – finally succeed?

Andreas Mavrommatis, the distinguished Cypriot chef and co-owner of Maison Mavrommatis, died on Saturday night at the age of 69.

The long-running effort to create a national ambulance agency took a big step forward last month, with the House health committee debating a bill aimed at establishing it.

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday afternoon after allegedly attacking a police officer and setting a car on fire outside a house in Nicosia.

Donations totaling €890,000, collected after devastating wildfires in July 2025, will be directly distributed to affected communities in the Limassol district for projects of their choosing.

Cyprus is forecast to experience partly to mostly cloudy weather on Sunday, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, potential hail, and snow on Troodos peaks, followed by strong winds and dust arriving midweek.

Police arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a case involving conspiracy to commit a felony and rioting that occurred in Limassol on December 26, 2025. Twelve other individuals had already been arrested in relation to the incident.

A 28-year-old Azerbaijani man and his 27-year-old Estonian partner, who were suspected of terrorism over alleged espionage in Cyprus, were released after police found no evidence of illegal activity, Postimees reported.

Police in Nicosia arrested a 35-year-old man after he allegedly assaulted an officer and set fire to a car outside a house on Saturday afternoon.

Police are urging drivers to take extra care on Cyprus roads because of the weather conditions affecting parts of the road network. On the Limassol-Paphos highway, near the tunnel, soil and rocks have fallen onto the road surface in both directions. Dense fog is also affecting the Nicosia-Limassol highway from the Kofinou area to Limassol, […]

At a time when consumers are reading product labels ever more closely and worrying about pesticides, additives or ultra-processed foods, one question remains timely: how safe is the food that ends up on our plates? Food safety is one of the most sensitive public health issues, as it affects millions of citizens across Europe every […]

A new social enterprise has opened in central Nicosia with the aim of strengthening social inclusion by creating meaningful job opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

The 69th anniversary of the execution of EOKA fighter Evagoras Pallikaridis was commemorated, with Greek official Dendias highlighting his sacrifice as an emblematic example of bravery for Cypriots.

Fire Service crews were mobilised after strong winds caused a series of incidents in parts of Limassol district. In Pentakomo, strong winds tore solar panels from the roof of a house, causing damage. In Limassol, five incidents were recorded in which trees fell onto vehicles. Fire Service members went to the scenes to deal with […]

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman proposed the creation of a bicommunal technical committee on halloumi on Saturday, stating that the Turkish Cypriot side is ready to cooperate with the republic…

Livestock farmers decided on Saturday to give the government until next Tuesday to answer a set of questions over the compulsory culling of all animals in units where foot-and-mouth disease cases are…

Shrimp scampi is a dish that feels both brisk and reassuring, the sort of meal that can be prepared quickly yet still carries a sense of occasion. Plump prawns are sautéed in butter and olive oil, lifted with garlic, a squeeze of lemon and a splash of white wine. Parsley is scattered at the end, […]

Police arrested a 20-year-old from Nicosia after a clash in the Agia Fyla area of Limassol on Friday night, where a group of young men allegedly forced their way into a house and tried to attack its occupants, according to police. Police said they received information at around 9.35 pm about an incident outside a […]

Cyprus police arrested 33 individuals for drunk driving during nationwide overnight operations on Friday, as part of coordinated efforts to target traffic offenses and enhance public safety.

Rain and thunderstorms hit several parts of Cyprus on Saturday morning as a wave of bad weather moved across the island, prompting a yellow warning to be issued.

Livestock farmers from across Cyprus gathered in Oroklini, blocking roads in an effort to stop the culling of sheep and goats at a colleague's unit, protesting the severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Larnaca district.

Police stepped up their presence across Cyprus overnight, carrying out organised patrols in key urban areas to prevent serious crime, maintain public order and strengthen public safety. During the operation, officers stopped 916 vehicles and checked 1,231 people travelling in them. Police also carried out 38 inspections at premises as part of efforts to tackle […]

Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou stated that Cyprus's water shortage is a result of human incompetence and policy failure rather than solely an act of nature or drought, emphasizing the need to address the issue without apportioning blame.

Crystal Palace host AEK Larnaca tonight at Selhurst Park, aiming to overturn a previous home defeat and secure a first-leg advantage in the Conference League last 16.The Eagles have reached the Round…

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Cyprus after being found guilty of a fatal hit-and-run accident in November 2023 that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Goga Partsvania from Georgia. The Paphos district court imposed concurrent sentences of 12 months.

Pre-trial objections raised by defence lawyers for the five people accused of covering up the murder of Thanasis Nicolaou were heard on Friday before the Limassol district court and will will be…

A fault in Cyprus's electricity producing system led to power outages in various areas on Friday afternoon, which was fully restored within minutes by the Transmission System Operator (TSO).

If you are looking for a binge-worthy series that feels like The White Lotus combined with a high-stakes thriller—and a dash of Ryan Murphy’s signature style—then Sirens is set to be your next…

These are the pharmacies that will operate during the night across Cyprus on Friday, March 13: NICOSIA David Alexandros, Andreas Miaoulis 50.

Cypria Auctions will present the “20th Century Cypriot Art Auction” on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Cypria / Gallery K premises in Nicosia, bringing together 149 lots that reflect the…

Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos stated that Invest Cyprus plays a decisive role in establishing the country as an attractive, safe, and competitive investment destination. His remarks were delivered at the organization’s annual general meeting.

An investigation being carried out into the use of Turkish Cypriot property by the Paphos municipality is expected to be complete within the next two weeks, according to reports on Friday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the Turkish Cypriot property management service will submit its findings to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou by March 25, […]

Worley has been awarded a contract by Chevron for the front-end engineering design (FEED) of the Aphrodite gas field, marking a significant development for both companies.

Employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have announced a three-hour work stoppage on March 18, from 8 am to 11 am, to protest what they describe as 'serious problems' that remain unresolved while the state focuses on 'imaginative and unfeasible' solutions.

Cyprus is “one of the safest countries for sports events”, European Athletics president Dobromir Karamarinov said on Friday, following a meeting in Nicosia with President Nikos Christodoulides.

Awareness and information activities on fire prevention and safety were discussed during a meeting on Friday between the Paphos municipality and members of the fire brigade in Paphos. The meeting focused on coordinating a public event to be held as part of fire safety week 2026, scheduled for April 20 to 26. Acting Paphos mayor […]

Cypriot media expresses frustration over the increasing number of political candidates and their promotional campaigns, suggesting the public is overwhelmed by the constant political messaging.

Public debt continued to fall in 2025, reaching its lowest percentage of GDP since 2008, while Cyprus also recorded its fourth consecutive fiscal surplus.  President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday…

Chicken-Stuffed Sweet PotatoesThese chicken-stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy, comforting meal that still feels light.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he would do everything in his power to resolve the Cyprus problem, until his term ends at the end of this year.

The Cyprus Ministry has received 37 applications for the position of head of the central prison, following the suspension of former prison director Anna Aristotelous.

Today you may notice that people talk more about the so-called 'Friday the 13th' superstition, but in reality, it may be more of an emotional mood than a real danger.

Plans to provide very small businesses with access to basic payment accounts are expected to be voted on by the Cyprus parliament, despite objections from ministries, the Central Bank, and commercial banks.

Policymakers, business leaders and academics gathered at the University of Cyprus on 2 March to examine the role of healthcare innovation in strengthening European competitiveness, with discussions…

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos held a “substantive discussion” with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the developments in the region, he wrote in a post on X on Friday. “I reiterated Cyprus’ steadfast solidarity, in the face of the indiscriminate and unjustifiable attacks against the United Arab Emirates and […]

How many people fly in and out of Cyprus each year? Take a guess. A million? 10 million? The actual figure is staggering: close on 13 million passengers pass through Larnaca and Paphos airports every 12 months! Now, how many do you think arrive by sea? Because Cyprus, after all, has an astonishing maritime history; […]

EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi is in Cyprus on Friday for key meetings on the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, with the Cypriot government awaiting an answer to its…

Two workers were seriously injured in Paralimni after falling from a two-meter-high scaffolding, police reported on Friday.

Cyprus police conducted an overnight operation with organized patrols across urban areas, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals for various offenses in a drive to prevent serious crime and maintain public order.

Limassol’s Kourion municipality is pushing for the creation of a marine aquarium and Mediterranean marine life research centre on the western side of the Akrotiri municipal district, a project with…

The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute's CEO advocates for the European Union to adopt a long-term, targeted institutional framework for coastal resilience, replacing the current approach of short-term project implementation.

Mainz kept alive hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of a European competition for the first time with a 0-0 draw at Czech side Sigma Olomouc in their Conference League last 16 first leg on…

The Green Party and the Animal Party have called out airlines for refusing to transport pets belonging to Cypriot and Greek nationals from the United Arab Emirates, leaving animals stranded in Dubai…

The drone attacks and Cyprus’ strategic role  eKathimerini.com

The parliament approved an amendment to the Fiscal Responsibility and Fiscal Framework Law on Thursday, allowing the government to bypass standard economic viability assessments to fast-track new desalination units this year, amid fierce criticism of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and widespread calls for her resignation. The bill passed with 23 votes in favour, two against […]

Sir Richard Knighton, British chief of the defence staff, was accused of leaving the country's assets in the Middle East underprepared for a regional war, reportedly rejecting suggestions to bolster defenses, stating 'We have an aircraft carrier – it’s called Cyprus'.

Livestock farmers in the Larnaca district on Wednesday staged a protest against the ongoing culling of animals in the aftermath of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the area in recent weeks.

The war in Iran, and the crisis it dragged Cyprus into, has forced open a chapter nobody wanted to read: the Cypriot state’s near-total inability to manage a wartime scenario, and its chronic failure…

The Finance Ministry has announced the upcoming maturity of the 13-week Treasury Bills, 12th issue of 2025, confirming that the securities will soon cease trading on the regulated market. The announcement concerns Treasury Bills with the code TB13L25, issued for the period from December 19, 2025 to March 20, 2026. The securities are classified as […]

Brian Friel’s landmark 1980 play Translations will receive its first ever production in Cyprus when it opens at the Main Stage of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation in Nicosia on 28 March, with the…

DISY president Annita Demetriou yesterday demanded the resignation of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over her handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, joining AKEL and the Movement of Ecologists in calling for her removal. Demetriou described the situation as “dramatic and out of control,” saying that behind the statistics were farmers watching their livelihoods destroyed, workers […]

The European Commission disbursed €21.2 million in grants to Cyprus, marking the fifth payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, part of the EU’s post-pandemic recovery program NextGenerationEU.

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday pointed the finger at international media for its “exaggeration” in its reporting regarding the situation in Cyprus after the island was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week. “What I think is easily understood is that it has been observed that an image is being presented with a high […]