The vanishing wetland of Akrotiri—A crisis ignored
The Akrotiri wetland, a cherished natural habitat in Cyprus, faces a dire threat from human negligence. Recent warnings underscore the alarming consequences of increased freshwater volumes and rampant illegal dumping.…
Cyprus: Episkopi Regiment honours Battle of Sobraon anniversary
Episkopi’s Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment marked a significant milestone on February 10, celebrating the 179th anniversary of the Battle of Sobraon. The historic battle, fought on February 10, 1846,…
Cyprus: Thief robs sick patient at Nicosia General Hospital
A quadriplegic patient at Nicosia General Hospital was targeted in a theft yesterday afternoon, according to police. An unknown man entered the patient’s ward, stole a large amount of money…
Cyprus: Paphos operation nabs cannabis, traffic offenders
A coordinated operation took place Wednesday evening in Paphos district to prevent crime and ensure road safety, according to Assistant Police Director of Operations, Michalis Nikolaou. Led by Paphos Police…
Cyprus: Warning ahead of Green Monday holidays
The Department of Forestry has issued recommendations reminding the public that lighting fires in the countryside is prohibited except in specially designated picnic and camping areas for food preparation. The…
European Court: Authorities in Cyprus mishandled British woman’s rape case
The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that Cypriot authorities mishandled their investigation into the case of a British woman who was found guilty of allegedly lying about a…
Cyprus: Afik Group condemns ‘inhumane treatment’ of Simon Aykut
The Afik Group, a property develpment company, has issued a scathing condemnation of the ‘inhumane treatment’ of 74-year-old cancer patient Simon Aykut during an MRI examination. Aykut, an Israeli property…
Cyprus: Bomb threat at Larnaca Courthouse, building evacuated – UPDATED
UPDATE at 11:14 AM: The bomb threat at the Larnaca District Court was a hoax. Normal operations have resumed. Original story: Authorities in Larnaca are on high alert following a…
No world order: Europe needs more radical thinking for the Trump era
Richard Youngs, University of Warwick There is general agreement that the US’s geopolitical shock therapy is a sign of a new world order. While European powers nominally recognise this, their…
Cyprus: Homeless man builds makeshift shelter under Limassol pier during cold spell
Details have emerged of a homeless man who built a makeshift “house” under a wooden jetty in Limassol during the recent cold period. The structure was spotted by a local…