Greece and Cyprus ring in 2026 with quieter celebrations The countries' capital cities have traded the familiar boom of fireworks for spectacle without the shock wave The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Invasive lionfish threaten Mediterranean biodiversity. Could eating them be a solution? Consuming invasive species "can turn this challenge into an opportunity... and help limit the environmental threat," says the EU’s Fisheries Commissioner. Euronews · Dec 31, 2025
Cyprus pledges ‘different mindset’ as it assumes EU presidency Country’s six-month stint at helm begins with defence, migration and Ukraine still at top of agenda The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
Cyprus fishermen turn venomous species into tavern delicacy The invasive lionfish have spread. Some are trying to eat the problem The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
Scots soldiers continue wartime tradition with blanket design competition 4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, are spending the festive period deployed in Cyprus. Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025
Cyprus unveils EU presidency priorities on security and migration Cyprus outlined priorities for the EU presidency starting 1 January 2026, focusing on autonomy, security, defence, migration, and support for Ukraine. Euronews · Dec 21, 2025
Danish presidency has bolstered Europe's defence and competitiveness, minister says As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration. Euronews · Dec 18, 2025
Cypriot city of Larnaca wins bid to become European Capital of Culture 2030 Larnaca has been chosen to be the European Capital of Culture for 2030, beating a rival bid by Limassol, according to the Cyprus State Ministry of Culture. Euronews · Dec 15, 2025
Belle Époque posters, sex and body art: The most unmissable art exhibitions of 2025 From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues. Euronews · Dec 15, 2025
Cheese, water and crossings aim to build trust for split Cyprus' rival leaders The rival leaders of divided Cyprus have met to inject fresh momentum in efforts to resume long-stalled formal talks to resolve the island’s 51-year-old ethnic cleave The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Lebanon and Cyprus finalize sea border agreement after an almost 20-year impasse Lebanon and Cyprus have signed a long-delayed sea border agreement, ending an almost 20-year impasse The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Kevin Spacey says he ‘literally has no home’ and is ‘living in hotels’ Spacey recently performed a cabaret-style show at a resort in Cyprus The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Europe could get Cypriot natural gas by 2027, president says The president of Cyprus says some of the estimated 20 trillion cubic feet of natural gas discovered in waters off the island nation could reach European markets as soon as 2027 The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Euronews · Nov 17, 2025 'I Go Green': Children in Cyprus schools lead the way in environmental protection The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort
Radio France Internationale · Nov 16, 2025 Israel talks defence with Greece and Cyprus, as Turkey issues Netanyahu warrant Israeli-Turkish relations were dealt another blow when a Turkish court issued an arrest warrant on genocide charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials, a move strongly condemned by Israel.
Euronews · Nov 11, 2025 EU to relocate asylum seekers from Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus to other member states Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus are considered "under migratory pressure" by the European Commission, which paves the way to the relocation of asylum seekers to other EU member states. But Poland, Hungary and Slovakia refuse to contribute.
Euronews · Nov 11, 2025 Urgent reforms needed in Cyprus water management as audit highlights serious shortcomings In the midst of a water scarcity crisis, the Audit Office found weaknesses in the management of reserves.
inkl · Nov 11, 2025 Why Cyprus is emerging as a hub for international business formation? A few years ago, if you mentioned Cyprus to business owners, most would think of sun, sea, and maybe a summer holiday destination.
International Business Times UK · Nov 7, 2025 From Love Island To Eurovision — Antigoni Buxton Set To Represent Cyprus In 2026 Singer-songwriter and former Love Island contestant Antigoni Buxton has been confirmed as Cyprus's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, blending Mediterranean pop with modern flair.
The Conversation · Nov 3, 2025 Can a pro-federation win in Northern Cyprus revive the island’s stalled reunification? In the recent Northern Cyprus presidential election, an overwhelming majority of the Turkish Cypriot electorate rejected incumbent Ersin Tatar, backed by the Turkish government, and his hard-line two-state rhetoric.
inkl · Oct 28, 2025 Why Cyprus is the Ideal Destination for European Business Expansion Explore why Cyprus is becoming a top choice for European business expansion. Learn about its strategic location, tax benefits, efficient company formation process, skilled workforce, and low operational costs, making it an attractive base for startups and international businesses.
Bored Panda · Oct 27, 2025 I Went Solo To 3 Abandoned Resort Towns That Felt Like A Haunted Spin-Off Of “White Lotus” I set off for solo adventure vibes and ‘Eat Pray Love’ moments, and somehow ended up in a Netflix horror scene.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2025 Turkish Cypriot vote could force shift in Erdogan’s approach to divided island The landslide defeat of Turkey's ally in the Turkish Cypriot elections could now force President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to drop his push for a permanent partition of Cyprus and boost efforts to reset ties with the European Union.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Israeli man sentenced for illegally selling Greek Cypriot land in breakaway north The criminal case also underscores the deeply contentious property rights in Cyprus