Varosha: the story of Cyprus’s ghost town — and what you can see today
Varosha is a largely abandoned quarter of Famagusta on Cyprus’s east coast. Once the island’s leading seaside resort, it was sealed off by the Turkish military after its ...
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Why is Cyprus taking such a risk for Maccabi Tel Aviv?
There is something deeply troubling about the decision to allow Maccabi Tel Aviv to make Cyprus its home for its EuroLeague basketball matches this season.
There is nothing inherently wrong ...
Mosque, church conservation works completed
Conservation works have been completed at the mosque in Koilani, Limassol and the Church of Ayia Paraskevi in Palaiosofos, Kyrenia, co-chair of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage Sotos Ktoris ...
Yellow warning issued for strong thunderstorms
A yellow weather warning for isolated strong thunderstorms has been issued for Sunday night, the meteorological office said.
The warning will be in effect from 9pm on Sunday until 6am ...
Cyprus in October: weather, sea temperature, crowds and what’s open
October in Cyprus is still warm enough for a beach holiday, particularly in the first half of the month: coastal daytime highs are typically around 27–29°C, while the sea remains ...
Cyprus in September: weather, sea temperature and what to expect
September in Cyprus is still very much summer. Coastal daytime temperatures typically reach around 29–32°C, Nicosia is hotter, and — perhaps most importantly for anyone planning a beach holiday — the sea ...
‘Beachfluencer’ campaign urges beachgoers to clean up
The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) is encouraging beachgoers to use social media to inspire others to help keep the island’s beaches clean.
Through its new ‘Beachfluencer’ campaign, the ...
Chinese embassy donates €3,000 to Cyprus Red Cross
The Chinese embassy on Thursday handed over a donation of €3,000 to support the humanitarian work of the Cyprus Red Cross.
“The generous donation of the embassy of the People’s ...
What are we really eating? First online seafood guide in Cyprus launched
Choosing the right fish at the fish market or a restaurant contributes to protecting marine life. How healthy the seafood we put on our plates is also reflects on the ...
Cypriot meze: What it is, what to expect and how to order it
If there’s one food experience every visitor to Cyprus should try, it’s a Cypriot meze. But here’s the first thing to know: it’s almost certainly more ...
Cape Greco: The Complete Guide to Cyprus’ National Forest Park
If your idea of Cyprus extends only to sandy beaches and resort hotels, Cape Greco may come as a surprise. Located between Ayia Napa and Protaras, Cape Greco National Forest ...
Where to stay in Cyprus: Best areas for first-time visitors
Choosing where to stay in Cyprus can feel overwhelming because the island offers far more than one typical beach destination. From lively nightlife resorts to peaceful villages, each region has ...
Temperature to hit 39C inland
Temperatures on Saturday will hit 39C inland, 31C on the western coast, rising to 33C along the rest of the coastline and 27C in the mountains.
The weather will be ...
One week in Cyprus: The perfect 7-day itinerary for first-time visitors
Planning the perfect one week in Cyprus itinerary is easier than you might think. Although the island is compact enough to explore in seven days, each region has its own ...
Warm sunny day, rain possible in mountains
Another warm and sunny day is forecast on Sunday with temperatures inland set to reach 38C.
But with cloud developing in the Troodos mountains, there is a chance of rain ...
Sheep and goat farmers call for more FMD aid
A request for emergency financial support due to the foot-and-mouth crisis has been made to the agriculture minister from groups representing sheep and goat producers.
In a letter to minister ...
Temperatures to hit 38C inland
Temperatures will rise on Saturday to around 38C inland, 29C on the west and southwest coasts, and around 32C along the rest of the coastline. It will hit 28C in ...
Mostly clear skies expected, with chance of afternoon showers
The day will be mostly clear, although increased cloud cover is forecast to develop during the afternoon, bringing the possibility of isolated showers and perhaps a thunderstorm, mainly in mountainous ...
Introducing our new Restaurant Reviews Hub: Discover the best places to eat by district
We’ve made it even easier to find your next great dining experience. Our new Restaurant Reviews Hub brings together all our restaurant reviews in one place, conveniently organised by ...
Defamation not protected speech, says Cleanthous
Costas Cleanthous, businessman and Phileleftheros publisher, raised the issue of the limits of freedom of expression, saying that democratic free speech cannot be used as justification for defamation.
He also ...
World Cup 2026: Why I’m not looking forward to it
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, it will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and stretch over ...
Fire in abandoned Paphos building
The fire service extinguished a fire that broke out early Saturday morning in an abandoned residence near the centre of Paphos.
The fire was on the second floor of the ...
Seven arrested in police operations
Seven people were arrested in police operations overnight for various offences, including illegally staying in the Republic of Cyprus and for the theft of a vehicle.
Police said 851 vehicles were ...
Mostly clear, some rain possible
It will be mainly clear and sunny on Saturday with temperatures rising to around 33C inland, 26C on west and southwestern coasts, around 29C on the rest of the coast ...