As we settle into the first week of 2026, the intense winds that marked New Year’s Day are beginning to…
Wild beauty at Kato Paphos: Stormy seas captivate New Year’s visitors
While Kato Paphos harbour is famous for its serene summer beauty, the New Year’s Day storms have revealed a more…
Zelensky to visit Nicosia as Cyprus takes over EU Presidency
President Nikos Christodoulides and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a high-stakes telephone conversation this afternoon, marking a significant diplomatic start…
First baby of 2026 born in Limassol
The first baby of 2026 arrived in Cyprus just over two hours into the New Year. The baby girl was…
Arsonists torch 20-year-old’s car in Nicosia
Arsonists targeted a 20-year-old woman’s car in Nicosia in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Police received reports of…
Cyprus ends ‘Solar for All’ as mandatory battery scheme looms
The era of traditional solar subsidies in Cyprus has come to a close with the arrival of 2026. The popular…
Cyprus Fire Service responds to 34 incidents as New Year’s arson suspected
The Cyprus Fire Service had a busy transition into 2026, responding to 34 incidents in the last 24 hours, including…
Paphos winter swimmers brave the elements to welcome 2026 at sea
Dozens of winter swimmers plunged into the waters of Kato Paphos Municipal Baths this morning to ring in the New…
Police arrest six in Nicosia as New Year’s operations intensify
Six people were arrested overnight as police ramped up targeted patrols across urban areas to maintain order and protect citizens…
Phileleftheros wishes readers a happy and prosperous 2026
Phileleftheros sends its warmest wishes for the New Year, hoping 2026 brings happiness and the fulfilment of every goal and…