After several days of turbulence, Cyprus is finally expected to experience some good weather conditions . The island nation’s next few days are expected to be good – with a small chance of some clouds higher up in the sky . The wind is expected to be slight and enjoyable at around 3 on the […]
A minor earthquake has occurred in Cyprus, leaving people worried and in a state of panic . The earthquake of 3.2-magnitude struck the island nation in the early hours of the morning, causing various people on the island to experience sudden shaking . This was largely felt in and around Limassol . Several residents reported […]
Over five thousand people participated in the OPAP Marathon in Limassol . The marathon started in Epichosis, proceeded towards the western direction near the coast towards Franklin Roosevelt Street, passed via the roundabout at New Port and crossed the parallel road to once again pass via the roundabout of ‘Lady’s Mile .’ The marathon path […]
The police are currently investigating a theft at a kiosk in Larnaca . Two people wearing masks conducted a robbery at the kiosk – they took what is best described as a “lot” of cash from the register and proceeded to run away from the scene unstopped . The theft occurred in the late hours […]
The Cyprus police has announced that they will be implementing new traffic & security measures in light of the Cypriot National Day celebrations . Restrictions on parking shall be there in place from 12 AM from the day before in high-traffic areas of Nicosia. This includes Vyronos Avenue, the Feneromeni Church, and Konstantinos Palaiologos Avenue […]
The Cyprus reunification issue has been a major topic for the divided island nation . To that end, the leaders of the divisions, Nikos Christodoulides of Greek Cyprus and Ersin Tatar of Turkish Cyprus shall meet with each other . This shall be their second meeting, right after the one that occurred in Geneva . […]
Seven dead bodies have been found in a capsized boat . A search-and-rescue mission of the boat, filled with migrants was done, where the dead bodies were found. Only two were found alive with a greater – unknown number found missing . The two people found alive were present in international waters over 55.5 kilometers […]
The biggest discussion in a meeting of the Road Safety Council was the need for newer and stricter rules and regulations for e-scooters amidst concerns for public safety . According to Alexis Vafeades, the Transport Minister of Cyprus, the authorities are coming up with a suitable set of guidelines for those owning personal mobility devices […]
The island nation of Cyprus is set to face its third year of major water shortage, with circumstances made worse by destruction of the desalination plant in Paphos due to the fire . Water Development Department (WDD)’s Senior Engineer Yianna Economidou says that the water reserves in dams have slid down to an all-time low […]
Cyprus is set to see a decrease in temperatures, along with partially cloudy skies . Winds are expected to blow at three to four by Beaufort standards, going in a southeast-to-southwest direction. Meanwhile the seas are expected to be slightly-to-smooth sailing . Specifically, the temperatures are expected to be around 22°C in the mountainous areas, […]
Rain has arrived in Cyprus. Residents are expected to see skies filled with clouds, along with localized showers multiple times a day. Some thunderstorms might also occur. Sleet and/or snow is expected to occur on higher terrains. Winds are expected to stay light to moderate and will flow from north-east to south-east. This can make […]
The island nation of Cyprus is all set to join the Schengen region in 2025. Ekathimerini reported that Nikos Christodoulides, the President of Cyprus has announced the same at the ‘Beyond Sea and Sun’ tourism conference. He mentioned how Cyprus along with Ireland were the remaining European Union member states which had not yet joined […]
Security Agency Shin Bet has asked Israeli airlines IsraAir, Arkia & El Al to avoid going to Paphos. As a result, all of the airlines have decided to halt all Paphos-bound planes, on grounds of confidential security reasons. A representative for Shin Bet has said that flights shall instead land at Larnaca. Passengers meant to […]
Doo Group has opened its new office in Limassol. The company had already received its license to operate in the island nation in 2024, and chose Limassol, its financial capital, as its destination. However, this is technically the company’s second office in Cyprus, given as its current address is not the one listed on CySEC. […]
Asli Nadir, a well-regarded Turkish-Cypriot businessman died in Nicosia at the age of eighty-three. He was being treated in the ICU at Nicosia hospital for some time, but his situation got extra critical – this was when his doctors began to ask for blood donors. Despite initial success, however, Nadir eventually passed away. Nur Nadir, […]
Over 14 donkeys were found killed in Turkish Cyprus. The animals were living in Taşkent Nature Park in Karpaz Peninsula and were a major tourist attraction. The perpetrators of the horrific crime as of yet remain unidentified. This act has made the residents very angry, given that donkeys are a national Turkish Cyprus symbol. Preliminary […]
Several Syrian nations who had sought refugee status in Cyprus due to the decade-long civil war have now voluntary withdrawn the same. This comes within weeks of the fall of their erstwhile leader Bashar Al-Assad. Migration Minister of Cyprus Nikolas Ioannides said that over forty asylum requests are being withdrawn per day since the 9th […]
In collaboration with Qatar Energy, ExxonMobil has begun drilling to find natural gas near the Cypriot coast. Nikos Christodoulides, the President of Cyprus himself announced this on X (formerly, Twitter). The main reasons behind this move are the requirement for gas in the absence of that supplied by Russia since it invaded Ukraine back in […]
The cabinet of Cyprus has proposed a law that will permit women to serve in the armed forces, right alongside the men. While men are obligated to provide fourteen months of military service, women are exempt from it. The bill is still pending approval from the parliament. In the meantime, Vasilis Palmas, the Minister of […]
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, the President of Egypt has invited Nikos Christodoulides, the President of Cyprus to the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES). Karim Badawi, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt, delivered the invite. This meeting comes right after the 10th Tripartite Cooperation Summit in Cairo that had the island nation, Greece and Egypt […]
