Tag: winter solstice

Ancient monuments mark winter solstice

Life January 6, 2026 at 14:00

The winter solstice monuments, falling around 21-22 December, signal the shortest day and the return of lengthening light. Ancient structures, some nearly 5,000 years...

Day 7: Yule, Feast of Stephen, Christmas: Whose day is it anyway?

Exclusive December 21, 2025 at 18:24

It's Day 7 of our 10 Days of Christmas Spirit countdown to the big day, and there isn’t long to go. The Christmas season is in...

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No turtle nests at Lady’s Mile in worst year in a decade

October 16, 2026 at 11:57

Christodoulides presses EU on energy costs and Schengen

Cyprus October 16, 2026 at 11:40

President Nikos Christodoulides has called for greater flexibility on...

New website offers real-time passenger congestion at Cyprus airports

Cyprus October 16, 2026 at 11:20

A new website aims to help travellers avoid long...

Robbie Williams and Jennifer Lopez could perform in Larnaca in 2027

Cyprus October 16, 2026 at 11:13

Jennifer Lopez and Robbie Williams are expected to perform...

Nicosia roads to close for running race as police issue advice

Cyprus October 16, 2026 at 11:03

Road closures in Nicosia will affect three major roads...