Spiralling rents in Cyprus unprecedented and alarming
The housing situation in Cyprus has become a matter of great concern, with rental prices soaring to unprecedented levels. While the reasons for this situation are multifaceted, it is evident ...
Much to look forward to as we leave cold behind
May already and after the cold wet winter it is a pleasure to feel the warmth of the sun again. The plants are enjoying it all too and roses are ...
Three people rescued from Larnaca apartment fire
Authorities rescued three people from an apartment where a fire broke out in Larnaca on Sunday afternoon.
Two fire engines responded to a call about a fire in an apartment ...
Russian Ambassador praises Cypriots’ fight against fascism during WWII
An event to honour the fallen during World War II during was held on Saturday at the monument in Larnaca of Cypriot heroes who fell during WWII, in the presence ...
Time for a Cyprus University Challenge?
Any chance Cyprus might get its own version of University Challenge now there are so many universities and colleges on the island?
Dr Michael Paraskos, Lemba, Paphos
Russia’s Wagner group appears to do U-turn on Bakhmut withdrawal
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group appeared on Sunday to ditch plans to withdraw from Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, saying they had been promised more arms by Moscow and suggesting they ...
Suspect wanted after woman found dead in Limassol apartment (Updated)
Authorities are still looking for a 25-year-old man to shed light into the premediated murder case of a 35-year-old woman whose body was found in a Germasoya apartment early on ...
What to learn from Nicosia’s place on world tour?
Psychologist Jordan Peterson divides opinion but the man with the sometimes controversial ideas has included the island on his ongoing tour
News that sometimes controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson will be ...
Education ministry supports and promotes different religions
The education ministry supports actions to preserve the identity of different religious groups in Cyprus, according to Education Minister Athena Michaelidou.
Cyprus, having signed the European Charter for Regional or ...
Patient attacked doctor with knife in the north over treatment
A patient’s knife attack against a well-known urologist in the northern Famagusta has caused upheaval in the Turkish Cypriot community over the weekend.
The assault was reported by media ...
Energy crisis and changes in the EU policy framework
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides
Humanity has made remarkable progress in dealing with the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. However, a lot remains to be done. ...
Letter from Athens: complex process for Greek elections
By Christos Panayiotides
A lot of friends have asked me questions about the new Greek voting system, which they are struggling to understand. Here is my response in a nutshell, ...
Japan’s PM tells South Koreans his ‘heart hurts’ over pain caused by occupation
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told South Koreans on Sunday his “heart hurts” when he thinks of suffering and pain during Japanese colonial rule, in a nod to historical ...
National Guard will carry out training within the Nicosia FIR
The National Guard, along with partner countries, will carry out training activities within the Nicosia FIR, including air defence scenarios and involving air and ground assets, according to a press ...
Gipsy Kings ready to set Limassol ablaze
Cyprus is included in an ongoing world tour and tickets are still available says ELENI PHILIPPOU
Just three weeks remain until the iconic band Gipsy Kings travels to Cyprus for ...
From ‘Rottweiler’ to queen – the reinvention of King Charles’ wife Camilla
By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills
After years of being depicted as the most hated woman in Britain, Camilla, the second wife of King Charles, was crowned queen on Saturday, ...
Government aims to address ‘real problems’ of agriculture sector
The government will chart a new course for the agricultural sector that addresses the real problems of the rural world, a written speech by Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos noted on ...
Disy moves forward with unity, party leader says as election results released
Right-wing party Disy is a model of democratic operation and will move forward with unity, its newly-elected leader and House President Annita Demetriou said on Sunday after the announcement of ...
Britain celebrates with street parties and a concert after King Charles’ coronation
Neighbourhoods around Britain will hold street parties and King Charles will attend a concert featuring the likes of singers Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Andrea Bocelli at Windsor Castle on ...
UCY library roof leaks when it rains, director says
The acting director of the University of Cyprus’s library Elena Diomides Parpouna on Sunday rubbished allegations that the building flooded, after videos circulating the media showed rainwater leaking from ...
Traffic control employee assaulted, vehicle damaged
Masked men attacked and injured a private employee conducting traffic checks in a village of the Limassol district in the early morning hours on Sunday.
The 37-year-old employee of a ...
Living off-grid in Cyprus: free power sounds seductive
But start-up and replacement costs mean it’s not all plain sailing
On a day in late winter, having skirted the buffer zone and willed my little Toyota Aygo through ...
As a German I know what a divided country means
Since 1976 I have been interested in Cyprus and travelled several times to this beautiful island since 1977, and recently also spent a few days in the north to get to know ...
Israel hands over to Jordan lawmaker held in gun-running case
Israel on Sunday handed over to Jordan a member of the Jordanian parliament who had been held on suspicion of trying to smuggle weapons into the occupied West Bank.
Imad ...