Cyprus president praises former Greek head of state at Lefkara ceremony
President Nikos Christodoulides has praised former Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos during a ceremony in the village of Lefkara, where Pavlopoulos was declared an honorary citizen. Christodoulides said Pavlopoulos had distinguished…
Road deaths in Cyprus rose 10% in 2025, EU figures show
Road fatalities in Cyprus increased by 10 per cent last year, with 46 deaths recorded in 2025 compared with 42 in 2024, according to new data. Despite the year‑on‑year rise,…
Man armed with knife arrested after balcony standoff in Larnaca
A knife‑wielding man was arrested in Larnaca on Wednesday after threatening two women and briefly barricading himself inside an apartment, police said. The incident began at around 3:30 p.m., when…
Cyprus president says government has clear plan on Sovereign Base Areas but avoids public comments
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has said that the government is acting with a “clear plan and direction” on issues related to the British Sovereign Base Areas but will not comment…
Thursday Weather – 26th March – Cloudy and Dull
Cyprus will see mostly cloudy conditions on Thursday, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, the Meteorological Service said. Winds will be light to moderate, at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and…
Cyprus president to announce new support measures on Thursday
President Nikos Christodoulides has said he will announce new measures this week to address the energy crisis and rising prices. Christodoulides also commented on reports that the U.N. secretary‑general may…
Cyprus departments say rainwater flowing to the sea is part of natural cycle
Cyprus’ Water Development Department and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research have said that recent public concerns about rainwater reaching the sea instead of being captured in dams reflect…
Cyprus opens Berlin art exhibition exploring the idea of beauty
An exhibition titled “Beauty in Question: thinking through and beyond form” opened Saturday in Berlin as part of Cyprus’ cultural program for its 2026 EU Council Presidency, the presidency secretariat…
Cyprus to host two‑day conference honoring literary critic Alexis Ziras
A two‑day academic conference dedicated to renowned critic and scholar Alexis Ziras will take place March 27–28 at the Artos Cultural Centre. Organized by the Department of Contemporary Culture, the…
Cyprus publishes 2025 Fiscal Report showing €1.79 billion budget deficit
Cyprus has released its Fiscal Report for 2025, a constitutionally mandated annual review of state finances that details government revenue, expenditure and borrowing for the year. According to the Treasury,…