Cyprus will have limited opportunities for long weekends in 2026, with many public holidays falling midweek or on Saturdays. The…
Education faces twin challenges in 2026: special needs reform and teacher hiring overhaul
The Education Ministry will push forward major reforms on special education legislation and teacher appointments in 2026, following the recent…
Gunmen on motorcycle open fire on foreign-owned hotel in Limassol
Police in Limassol are on high alert following a drive-by shooting targeting a hotel complex in a central district late…
Frosty nights followed by a gradual warm-up
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 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…