A timely look at happiness
A couple of weeks ago, we had the joy of our granddaughter staying over for a few days. That Friday night, worrying about the escalating war, I sat watching her ...
The struggle of women in the modern history of Cyprus
The exhibition AGONIES – Diamantis in Thessaloniki shows an authentic depiction of the historical experience and soul of the Cypriot people, also important for today’s Cyprus, as it reflects deep ...
‘It is time for fiscal discipline, not populism’
It is time for fiscal discipline and not populism, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Sunday.
In an interview with Kathimerini, he said the economy is showing resilience in the ...
Turkey ‘determined to protect rights of Turkish Cypriot people’
Turkey is determined to protect the security of the north and the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said, criticising the build up of EU ...
Cyprus services sector shows growth in 2025
The services sector in Cyprus showed an improvement in 2025, to data published by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEV) on Sunday revealed.
“The data confirm the decisive role of the ...
Springtime in Cyprus is short but glorious
Daytime temperatures have not yet risen too much, but growth goes on everywhere despite the slight chill in the air. Alas, having said that, temperatures can shoot up suddenly later ...
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars
By Joshua McElwee
Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power, conquest or ...
Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say
Explosives of “devastating power” were found near the Turkstream pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian natural gas to Hungary and beyond, leaders from the two countries said on Sunday.
Hungarian ...
Improving people’s daily lives remains govt priority
The main goal of the government remains to improve the daily lives of residents, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday assessing his first three years in office.
In an article ...
A solution without identity is not a solution – it is a postponement of collapse
By Nikolas Xenofontos
In Cyprus, we have learned to view the Cyprus problem through the lens of history, justice and international law. We speak of invasion, occupation and violations of ...
Is it time for a meat-free Easter?
Meat belongs to Cyprus like the sea lapping our shores. It is so ingrained in Cypriot culture that we even dedicate whole days to it, Tsiknopempti for example.
But amid ...
An arms race over disinformation: using AI to detect AI
In a world full of deepfakes and fake news, EU-funded researchers are building tools to help journalists tell what’s real and what’s not.
By Hannah Docter-Loeb
Last winter, ...
Government pledges its support for EOAs
The government remains committed to supporting district government organisations (EOAs) with the necessary tools, resources and the appropriate institutional framework so they can operate successfully, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said ...
President has ‘creative approach’ to meeting with Erhurman
President Nikos Christodoulides will attend Monday’s meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurma, with the necessary political will and a creative approach, with the aim of resuming direct negotiations ...
Cyprus strengthens air defence as HAI unveils ‘Shield of Achilles’ vision
Cyprus is moving to bolster its air defence capabilities amid rising regional tensions, with Greece’s Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) positioning its systems as a cost-effective response to the growing ...
Misinformation has major macroeconomic impacts
Advances in technology have enabled the rapid spread of information and knowledge, but, at the same time, they have amplified the phenomenon of misinformation and the circulation of false news.
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Mobile desalination unit in full operation at Limassol port
A mobile desalination plant in Limassol port has been put into full operation, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday, underlining that the planning for the permanent solution of Cyprus’ water ...
Concentration of power and the erosion of democracy in Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus is currently at a significant constitutional juncture. The legislative debate on amending Article 17 of the Constitution, which guarantees the secrecy of correspondence, for a new surveillance ...
Police Easter campaign sees six arrested
Six people were arrested overnight as police stepped up checks for the use of firecrackers, and the lighting of Easter bonfires, police said on Sunday.
In addition to the six ...
Investigation launched as elderly driver dies
Police are investigating the cause of death of an 86-year-old man who died while driving on the Analiontas-Tseri road on Sunday.
Under circumstances that are being investigated, he lost control ...
Today’s weather: clouds, rain and isolated thunderstorms
Clouds in the morning will give way to rain and even isolated thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon and into the evening.
There is even the chance of hail falling in some ...
Maintenance work begins on Karavas church
Maintenance work has begun on the Ayios Georgios church of Mezere in occupied Karavas, while the church of Ayia Irini will also be maintained under the same contract, officials said ...
Fire service extinguishes car blaze
A fire in the early hours of Sunday in a car belonging to a 30-year-old man in Aradippou was successfully put out by the fire service, it said on Sunday ...
Man charged with impaired driving after car slams into Louisiana crowd
Louisiana police have charged a man with impaired driving after his car slammed into a crowd during a community parade on Saturday, injuring several people, some critically.
Louisiana State Police ...