Prison guard exposed to blood after fight at Central Prison

Concerns over the safety of prison guards have been raised by the Prison Guards Sectoral Council of the Pancyprian Trade Union ISOTITA following an incident...

Cyprus rejects claims it is causing flight delays in Europe

The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has rejected reports...

Eurostat: Cyprus above EU average for daily tobacco use

The smoking rate in Cyprus stood at 22.6% among...

Natural gas and electricity prices will rise sharply this winter

The gas crisis in Europe is intensifying as low...

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ON THIS DAY: “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” (1864)

On 5 August 1864, the Union Navy won one...

Natural gas and electricity prices will rise sharply this winter

The gas crisis in Europe is intensifying as low...

El Niño could push 50m people into hunger crisis before end of next year

The developing El Niño weather system could push around...

Explosive-carrying drone found at Leipzig Airport

A drone carrying an explosive device has been found...

Reuters: FBI opens cooperation channels with Beijing and Moscow

FBI cooperation with China and Russia is marking an...

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El Niño could push 50m people into hunger crisis before end of next year

The developing El Niño weather system could push around...

Explosive-carrying drone found at Leipzig Airport

A drone carrying an explosive device has been found...

Reuters: FBI opens cooperation channels with Beijing and Moscow

FBI cooperation with China and Russia is marking an...

Greece: Son kept dead father in freezer for 2.5 years while collecting pensions

A shocking case has emerged in Mystra, Laconia, Greece,...

Russian strike kills at least 17; Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives

At least 17 people have been killed after Russian...

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

A Strait of Hormuz deal could be reached as...

Health

Eurostat: Cyprus above EU average for daily tobacco use

The smoking rate in Cyprus stood at 22.6% among...

Blood donation appeal as Cyprus needs 350 units daily

Cyprus' Blood Centre has appealed to the public to...

Foods that boost hydration and key mistakes to avoid

With temperatures rising, dietitians advise citizens to prioritise hydration...

myHealth@CY app brings emergency button to mobile phones

A new digital health tool will soon be available...

Life

Lionfish: Turning an ecological threat into a culinary opportunity

A new lionfish campaign is being launched in Cyprus to address the rapid spread of the invasive species pterois miles in local waters by promoting...

Troodos UNESCO churches undergo restoration

Painted Churches in the Troodos Region are undergoing conservation,...

How much watermelon is consumed in Cyprus each year?

Cyprus produces around 13,000 tonnes of watermelons every year,...

Lefkara Festival returns with ten days of music and tradition

The Lefkara Festival returns for its 44th edition, bringing...

“Raptors for LIFE” project launched to protect birds of prey in Cyprus

The "Raptors for LIFE" project will bring together six...

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ON THIS DAY: “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” (1864)

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El Niño could push 50m people into hunger crisis before end of next year

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Explosive-carrying drone found at Leipzig Airport

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Prison guard exposed to blood after fight at Central Prison

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Protest in Akrotiri on Saturday over Sovereign Base antennas

A protest will take place on Saturday, 8 August,...

YKAN chief warns of rising cocaine and captagon cases in 2026

Drug cases investigated by the Drug Law Enforcement Unit...

Eurostat: Cyprus above EU average for daily tobacco use

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ON THIS DAY: Anne Frank arrested in Amsterdam (1944)

On 4 August 1944, Anne Frank was arrested in...

ON THIS DAY: Cyprus mourned the death of Makarios III (1977)

On 3 August 1977, at 5:15 am, the heart...

ON THIS DAY: Cyprus elects its first House of Representatives (1960)

On 31 July 1960, just 16 days before Cyprus...

ON THIS DAY: Penguin Books launches first paperbacks (1935)

On 30 July 1935, the first Penguin paperbacks went...

ON THIS DAY: Ireland’s cabbage patch rebellion in Tipperary (1848)

Born amid famine and inspired by revolutions sweeping Europe,...