Legendary Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci and the iconic Cypriot lace-maker Marikkou of Lefkara are set to be brought back…
New law to legitimise buildings erected without permits
The Interior Ministry has launched a public consultation on a new bill designed to legitimise buildings erected illegally without the…
Showers and isolated thunderstorms expected today
High clouds will gradually thicken today, potentially bringing isolated light rain across the island. Southeasterly to southwesterly winds will start…
Court clears way for massive firefighting aircraft scandal trial
A massive scandal involving multi-million euro state contracts for firefighting aircraft is moving closer to the courtroom following a significant…
Gunmen open fire on nightclub owner in Protaras hit attempt
A 34-year-old nightclub owner narrowly escaped death shortly after midnight on Wednesday when gunmen ambushed his vehicle at a red…
Off-duty police officer killed in Engomi motorbike crash
A 28-year-old police officer died late on Tuesday night after his motorbike collided with a car in the Engomi district…
March sees best dam inflows since 2019 as third Paphos dam set to overflow
This year’s March has been the most beneficial in terms of water inflow to dams since 2019, according to updated…
Half of all new apartment buyers in Cyprus spent between €150,000 and €300,000 in 2025
More than half of all new apartment buyers in Cyprus last year paid between €150,000 and €300,000, while the typical…
Cyprus approves €100m package to shield households and tourism from Iran war side effects
The government yesterday approved a €100 million package of eight measures to counter the economic impact of the US-led war…
New refugee law may allow the detention of children in Cyprus
Cyprus’ new Refugee Law of 2026 has faced criticism due to provisions that allow the detention of children under certain…