Gaza flotilla boat docks in Cyprus

One of the boats which formed the Gaza Sumud flotilla, a group of more than 50 boats which attempted to break the State of Israel’s naval blockade and provide humanitarian aid directly to the Gaza strip, docked in Cyprus, government spokesman...

Feds approve Florida for a $608 million Alligator Alcatraz reimbursement

Federal officials on Friday confirmed Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement for the costs of building and running an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, exposing Alligator Alcatraz to the potential risk of...

Florida gets $608M from Trump administration for immigration detention efforts

Amid battles about the detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the Trump administration has awarded $608 million to Florida for the state’s immigrant-detention efforts, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official confirmed Thursday. The...

Cyprus Presidential Palace Lit Red for World Heart Day

Home Cyprus Cyprus Presidential Palace Lit Red for World Heart Day NICOSIA, Cyprus — The Presidential Palace was illuminated in red Wednesday to mark World Heart Day, sending a strong message about cardiovascular health awareness and the...

Women of Greek myth on show in Limassol

A new art exhibition has just opened at XeniArtSpace Gallery, bringing the silent female figures of mythology to the forefront. The Echoes of Her: Women in Greek Myths exhibition is an artistic journey that brings to light the women of ancient...

Cypriot photojournalist Yahia Barzaq killed in Gaza airstrike

Yahia Barzaq, a Cypriot-born photojournalist who spent his career documenting life in Gaza, was killed Tuesday night in an Israeli airstrike, according to Turkish Cypriot media and his employer, TRT World. Barzaq, a father of two and a freelance...

Manneken Pis dressed in Cypriot 'vraka' for Independence Day

The Manneken Pis, the iconic statue of Brussels, was dressed in traditional Cypriot clothing, the vraka, to honor Cyprus’ Independence Day on October 1st. The event, held in the late afternoon on Wednesday in Brussels, was attended by a large...

Cyprus urged to act as animal welfare crisis deepens

Cyprus is at a breaking point when it comes to animal welfare, campaigners warn, as thousands of dogs continue to be abandoned each year despite laws meant to protect them. The island’s Animal Protection and Welfare Law, passed back in 1994, was...

Cyprus tourism in 2025 set to match last year despite challenges

Cyprus aims for year-round tourism as sector faces new tests Cyprus’ tourism sector in 2025 is expected to perform similarly to the levels recorded in 2024, according to the president of the Cyprus hoteliers association (Pasyxe) Thanos...

Cypriot Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza

Cypriot Palestinian journalist Yahia Barzaq was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, local media confirmed on Wednesday night. Barzaq worked as a freelance journalist in the strip, with his most notable work coming for Turkish public...

Gaza-Bound Activist Vessel Intercepted South of Cyprus, Heading Toward Larnaca

Home Cyprus Gaza-Bound Activist Vessel Intercepted South of Cyprus, Heading Toward Larnaca LARNACA, Cyprus — One of the vessels participating in the Gaza-bound activist flotilla was spotted sailing eight nautical miles south of Zygi and entered...

Everything you want to know about living at Cypress Green near Houston

Thinking about making the move to Cypress Green? Located in the heart of Hockley, just northwest of Houston, Cypress Green is a thoughtfully designed master-planned community where nature, comfort, and connection come together. With charming...

Erhürman leads in poll as U.S. reaffirms Cyprus reunification

A new poll suggests that Tufan Erhürman, head of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), could clinch a first-round win in the upcoming Turkish Cypriot “presidential elections,” while his party is projected to secure enough votes for a single-party...

Lidl Cyprus invests in people's well-being with its 6th Lidl Wellness Camp

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, the Cyprus Dietitians & Nutritionists Association, the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the Municipality of Ayia...

Deloitte Cyprus issues its Annual Transparency Report: Building trust, driving impact, and shaping a sustainable future

Deloitte Cyprus has published its 14th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the firm’s performance, governance, and unwavering commitment to audit quality, ethics,...

'€300 for a taxi ride?' Travelers allege price gouging at Cyprus airports

Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News. At Larnaca Airport, one woman traveling with children reported that a driver told her there...

Second femicide in eight weeks stuns Cyprus

Afsaneh Mohammadi, 58, was murdered by her ex-husband in front of their 40-year-old daughter on Wednesday, police confirmed on Thursday. The killing marks the second femicide on the island within eight weeks. Police were called to the scene at...

Cypress Ranch parents say they were left in the dark about changes to student involvement in football games

CYPRESS, Texas – Two Cypress Ranch High School parents are speaking out after discovering that their children’s participation in school football events was unexpectedly reduced — and they were never informed. Brady and Seanna, both special needs...

Joanna Sophia Fun Run Around the World in 5K Arrives in Cyprus Nov. 2

PAPHOS – The Joanna Sophia Foundation is partnering with Round Table 7 Paphos to raise awareness for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and epilepsy with the very first Joanna Sophia Around the World Fun Run/Walk in Cyprus. The event will...

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus foreign minister criticizes UN Security Council on Cyprus issue

The foreign minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has criticized the UN Security Council, accusing the body of having “stolen 60 years from the Turkish Cypriot people” despite decades of negotiations on the Cyprus issue....