Cyprus Weather Outlook: Dust, Showers and a Gradual Midweek Improvement
A low‑pressure system is affecting the region, with light high pressure expected to follow on Tuesday. Thick dust will linger in the atmosphere through the afternoon before gradually thinning and…
Cyprus Ranks Second in Eurozone for Payment‑Card Use
Cyprus has the second‑highest rate of payment‑card use in the eurozone, with cards accounting for 75% of all transaction volume, according to a new report from the Central Bank of…
Cyprus Warns of High Dust Levels, Urges Public to Stay Indoors
Authorities reported high concentrations of dust across Cyprus on Monday, warning that the airborne particles could pose health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. The Labour Inspection Department said readings from…
Cyprus President, Turkish Cypriot Leader Set February 24 Meeting Under UN Auspices
The President of Cyprus is scheduled to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman on Tuesday, February 24 at 11 a.m., according to a written statement from government spokesman Konstantinos…
Report: Nearly one‑third of workers in Cyprus earn under €1,500 a month
Almost 30 percent of employees in Cyprus earn less than €1,500 in gross monthly income, according to figures reported Wednesday by Politis and other local media. Citing data from the…
Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon
Saman Zonouz, Georgia Institute of Technology The darkness that swept over the Venezuelan capital in the predawn hours of Jan. 3, 2026, signaled a profound shift in the nature of…
Cyprus court rulings clear way for deportations of rejected Syrian asylum seekers
Authorities in Cyprus may now proceed with the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers and other foreign nationals whose applications have been rejected. The newspaper Fileleftheros said the country’s Administrative…
As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future
Ali Mamouri, Deakin University Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) isn’t just a local issue. It has serious implications…
Cyprus president pays tribute to activist Kostas Gavriilidis after his death
Cyprus’ president expressed sorrow Friday over the death of Kostas Gavriilidis, co‑founder of Accept Cyprus and a prominent advocate for human rights, diversity and social inclusion. In a written statement,…
Cyprus Health Minister Opens Medical & Health Expo 2026, Highlights Innovation in Care
Cyprus Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides praised the role of innovation in strengthening the country’s health‑care system during the opening of the “Medical & Health Expo 2026,” held Friday under the…