What’s on at leading Limassol venue next month
Before the carnival madness that is about to take over Limassol, the heart of the city is also getting ready to host a series of cultural evenings as a variety ...
How the Cypriot media covered the Gaza conflict
A new study called Media Coverage of Gaza: The Case of Cyprus has been released by Universitas Publications and the Institute for Mass Media, and will be presented at an ...
Fury as MEP Fidias labels paralympians ‘loonies’
Cyprus’ Paralympic Committee on Sunday reacted with fury after member of the European Parliament and social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou labelled Paralympians with intellectual disabilities as “loonies” during a podcast ...
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Christodoulides praises ‘wise and visionary leadership’ of Bahrain’s king
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday praised the “wise and visionary leadership” of the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, saying that the monarch “has established the Kingdom of ...
Erhurman defends four points for negotiations to restart ahead of Holguin’s arrival
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday defended the four stipulations which he says must be met for negotiations on the Cyprus problem to recommence in earnest, with United Nations ...
Ustel blames Greek Cypriots for shootings in north
Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said that a recent string of shootings in the north is the fault of the Greek Cypriots.
“There are attempts to portray the TRNC ...
How mythology transcends physical borders
In her speech at the opening of the Myths and Tales of Cyprus Exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to mark the start of Cyprus’ presidency of the EU ...
EU to provide ‘strong political and technical support’ for Great Sea Interconnector
The European Commission will provide “strong political and technical support” for the Great Sea Interconnector, European Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Sunday.
“I am personally very actively involved and ...
Today’s weather: Cloudy, rain possible
Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy across most of the island, with isolated rain not ruled out, and most likely to fall in mountainous areas.
Temperatures will ...
Did Cyprus do right thing walking away from Board of Peace?
Nicosia this week walked back its initial enthusiasm at having been invited to US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace, perhaps coming to realise it was not the ...
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Man left in critical condition in Larnaca knife attack
A 32-year-old man was admitted to Larnaca general hospital in critical condition after being injured with a sharp object in an attack, police said on Saturday.
Police were alerted around 5.15...
People of Mazotos protest against desalination plant installation
A protest was held on Saturday in Mazotos by local residents against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in the area.
Mazotos community leader Georgios Demetriou Paphitis said he ...
Kombos discusses Cyprus’ role in Gaza with UAE
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Saturday discussed Cyprus’ role in stabilising Gaza during talks in Abu Dhabi with Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza on the US President’s Board ...
‘EU must show cooperation leads to better results than isolation’
The EU has a unique opportunity as it implements the Migration and Asylum Pact to show that cooperation leads to better results than isolation, International Organization for Migration (IOM) director-general ...
‘AKEL can continue to be strong opposition force in parliament’
Akel is a strong and effective opposition force, party leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Saturday, unveiling the party’s candidates for May’s parliamentary elections.
“The stronger Akel is in ...
Apartment fire sends eight to hospital
A fire in a room of a two-story apartment building on Saturday caused extensive damage and saw eight people being taken to Larnaca general hospital with respiratory problems from smoke ...
Elections for new Paphos bishop in three to four months
The Church of Cyprus expects to elect a new Bishop of Paphos within three to four months, Archbishop Georgios announced on Saturday, saying updated bylaws will simplify the vote process.
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Potato farmers seek support and water after 2025 losses
Potato farmers are asking the state for a subsidy to cover damages they suffered in 2025 from heatwaves, frost and drought, while also requesting additional water to irrigate their crops at ...
There is no other Cyprus
Which Cyprus is the real one – the one that boasts the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, the regular receipient of the Blue Flag beach award, or the other, so full ...
Christodoulides to visit Bahrain to strengthen ties
President Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Bahrain on Sunday and Monday following an invitation from the country’s king, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday.
The ...
Runaway ostrich found on Paphos street
A runaway ostrich was spotted wandering the streets of Nikokleia, Paphos on Saturday, prompting concerns for its safety amid passing traffic.
A woman driving in the area at around 10am ...
Yellow weather warning issued for rain and storms
The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and storms, in effect until Saturday at 5pm.
According to the department rain and isolated thunderstorms can be expected ...
Weekend of whisky and rum coming to Nicosia
More than 270 premium single malt whiskey, blend, bourbon and rum labels will be featured in the 6th Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience at Moondog’s Bar & Grill this February. ...
Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank bond, property sales, NPLs, shipping, Alpha Bank
Business & economy wrap-up from the day before
Eurobank on Friday announced that it had successfully priced a €400 million issuance of fixed rate reset subordinated tier 2 notes, marking a major ...