Much-loved Ben Hur saved from the scrapyard
“Fifty years ago, in a park in Cyprus, a party was held in honour of a horse – the kind of playground horse you can ride on. His name was Ben ...
Emba’s Saint Lambrianos cave closed after rock cracks found
The underground cave linked to Saint Lambrianos in the village of Emba is now closed to the public, after cracks were found in the rock and fears raised over possible ...
Christodoulides and Netanyahu discuss interconnector, Imec
President Nikos Christodoulides and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday held a telephone conversation in which they discussed, among other matters, the Great Sea Interconnector and the planned ‘India-Middle ...
Rialto Theatre starts year with rich January programme
With 2026 upon us, cultural organisers are busy gearing up for a new events agenda. Performances and productions are lined up to take place at the Rialto Theatre throughout January.
The ...
Meet Oli, Cyprus’ most travelled dog
It’s not often you meet a dog who has seen more of the world than the average person, but Oli is no ordinary dog.
A compact, good-natured mix of ...
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Cypriot flights impacted as Greek airspace closes due to technical fault
Flights to and from Cyprus were impacted after Greece temporarily closed its airspace on Sunday due to what it described as “a technical problem with radio frequencies”.
The Cypriot transport ...
‘More than 30,000 tonnes’ of aid delivered to Gaza through Cyprus’ Amalthea plan
More than 30,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid have been delivered to Gaza via Cyprus’ Amalthea aid corridor since the corridor was created, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday.
“Since the ...
Kombos calls on Turkey to ‘seize opportunity’ over Cyprus
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday called on Turkey to “seize the opportunity” with regard to Cyprus and the possibility of making progress in the country’s relations with the ...
Erhurman calls for respect for rule of law, human rights in Venezuela statement
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday called for the rule of law, human rights, civilisation, and peace to be the “foundation” of the global order in a statement released ...
Paphos man arrested after setting own car on fire
A 62-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting his own car on fire, the police said on Sunday.
According to the police, the car was set on fire in ...
Man arrested over power tool theft
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a power tool, the police said on Sunday.
The tool had been stolen on Friday, with the police’...
Cyprus the likely launchpad as UK bombs Syria
Cyprus was the likely launchpad for strikes conducted by the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force against Islamic State targets in Syria on Saturday night.
The British government announced late ...
Today’s weather: Mostly clear, temperatures rising
Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though this will be tempered by some cloud cover.
Temperatures are expected to rise to 17 degrees ...
Cypriot bee faces mounting threats from imports and drought
The native Cypriot honeybee is under threat from imported strains, prolonged drought, and insufficient state support.
Experts warn that the loss of this local species could jeopardise pollination across the ...
music
Music from Harry Potter films comes to life
Sounds full of wonder, magic, enchantment and adventure await as the Harry’s Magic Symphony concert bring melodies from the world of Harry Potter. The Lords of the Sound symphony ...
Akel decries US’ ‘imperialist intervention’ in Venezuela
Akel on Saturday decried what it described as an “imperialist intervention” on the part of the United States in Venezuela, after US forces carried out airstrikes across the country and ...
Cyprus calls for de-escalation in Venezuela
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday said Cyprus’ position is in favour of “de-escalation, restraint and a resolution that respects international law” in Venezuela after United States forces carried out ...
Fitiris promises to modernise police force
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Saturday promised to modernise the police force at all levels, saying that “the rise in crime and the need for more substantial policing and strengthening ...
International attendees expected at ‘emblematic’ Council of EU presidency opening
High-profile names from European and regional politics are expected to attend Wednesday’s opening ceremony of Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the European Union’s ...
Two brothers arrested for attempted murder
Police in the British Dhekelia base on Saturday arrested two brothers on suspicion of an attempted murder which was carried out in Limassol last month.
The pair were, according to ...
art
Photos reflect toxic, unhealthy and emotionally abusive relationships
A photography exhibition will travel around Cyprus in the first few months of 2026, shining a light on unhealthy and emotionally abusive relationships. Photographer Anna-Maria Weinhold will present her Home is ...
Cyprus resort features on list of destinations with ‘perfect breeze’
Paphos was featured on a list of destinations which have the “perfect breeze”, following a study carried out by British meteorologist Jim NR Dale.
The result of Dale’s study ...
No problems foreseen in renewal of Unficyp mandate
No problems are foreseen regarding the United Nations security council’s renewal of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’s mandate for another year, Somalian permanent representative to the ...
Outhouse near Larnaca suffers ‘extensive damage’ in fire
An outhouse made of wooden beams and tin located in the Larnaca village of Avdellero suffered “extensive damage” after catching fire, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Saturday.
The ...