TV shows we love: Coffee Prince
Coffee Prince (2007) occupies a singular place in K-drama history. Emerging during the first Korean Wave (Hallyu), it captures the mid-2000s zeitgeist of young urban professionals navigating love, work and ...
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EuroCOP: Police tensions undermine Cyprus’ EU council presidency
A collapse in social dialogue within the Cyprus police is undermining the island’s EU Presidency, the European police confederation (EuroCOP) warns in a letter to top EU leaders.
The ...
Father demands daughter’s transfer from Makarios hospital
A father of a young child treated at Makarios hospital took to Sigma’s ‘Mesimeri kai Kati’ show to denounce serious staff shortages, revealing that after a month of stay, ...
State doctors demand urgent probe after nurses’ union allegations
State doctors union Pasyki on Friday demanded a thorough investigation into incidents raised by the nurses’ union (Pasyno), warning that vague reassurances do not answer serious safety concerns.
Pasyki argued ...
Aglandjia’s Joey Carnival returns bigger than ever
Music, dancing and thousands of costumed revellers will take over the streets of Nicosia on February 15, as the Joey Carnival of Aglandjia 2026 prepares to welcome more than 8,000 participants under the ...
Akamas excavations reveal prehistoric coastal life
Archaeologists at Drouseia-Skloinikia on the Akamas peninsula have unearthed a treasure trove of stone tools, beads, shells and bones, some dating back 8,000 years, offering a rare glimpse into the island’...
Local authorities warned to act within law after nepotism complaints
All municipal and village councils must act in accordance with the general principles of the law, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Thursday, after the Polis Chrysochous municipality ...
Osak centres personal stories on World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is a reminder of people, not just statistics, as behind every diagnosis lies a life that changes, a family that is tested and a daily routine that ...
UCy to host first official World Greek Language Day
The University of Cyprus will host the first official celebration of World Greek Language Day on February 9, with an event entitled “In the Greek language, which is the vehicle of ...
Kombos: congressional contacts key to strengthening Cyprus-US ties
Contacts with US congressional leaders are particularly important in efforts to strengthen relations with the United States, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said in a video statement marking the end of ...
Game Fund warns of ‘undeclared war’ on wardens
Trade union Isotita has denounced an attack on a Game Fund warden by “criminal elements who set his personal vehicle on fire, completely destroying it”, warning that wardens are being ...
Education ministry issues guide on preventing school violence
The education ministry on Tuesday released a guide outlining policies, circulars and protocols related to the prevention and response to in-school violence, which has been sent to all schools across ...
Cyprus records third largest drop in EU public debt, says president
Cyprus has recorded the third largest reduction in public debt in the European Union, with levels well below both the EU and Eurozone averages, President Nikos Christodoulides said in a ...
Two British women remanded for smuggling cigarettes
Two British women were remanded on Tuesday after customs officers at Paphos airport uncovered a large quantity of duty-free cigarettes inside their luggage.
On Monday, following intelligence received from customs ...
Pasydy nurses warn winter admissions strain public hospitals
Pasydy union nurses have raised alarm over overcrowding in public hospitals, warning that increased winter admissions, mainly of patients with pulmonary problems and influenza, are placing patients and staff at ...
Two arrested over Paphos burglary
A man and a woman, both 36, have been arrested in connection with a burglary in the Paphos district on January 26, according to police.
Police said jewellery, wristwatches and money were ...
Kiosk robbery suspect remanded
A 41-year-old man has been remanded in connection with a kiosk robbery in the Famagusta district on Monday, police said.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 10.40am when ...
Paphos council session suspended amid fallout over mayor probe
The plenary session of the Paphos municipal council was suspended on Monday afternoon after a series of absences and withdrawals amid ongoing developments involving mayor Phedonas Phedonos.
The session initially ...
Antigone to sing ‘JALLA’ for Cyprus at Eurovision
CyBC has announced that Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be titled JALLA, and will be presented to the public for the first time on Sunday.
The song ...
Kofinou worker died from multiple injuries, autopsy reveals
Multiple injuries to the body and vital organs sustained during a work accident were the cause of death of 55-year-old Finis Alexandru, who died on Friday in Kofinou, the official ...
Nicosia district government urges targeted measures instead of blanket water cuts
The Nicosia district government (EOA) on Monday proposed targeted measures to curb water overconsumption and reduce losses in the water supply network, expressing reservations about implementing a horizontal water supply ...
Three arrested in Nicosia as police target drugs and weapons
Three men were arrested in Nicosia on Monday following a coordinated police operation targeting illegal possession of drugs and firearms, money laundering and other offences.
The operation began at 5am ...
Fairer insurance premiums for elderly heads for House approval
A legislative proposal aimed at amending the law on insurance for elderly drivers was on Monday forwarded to the House plenum.
The proposal, by MP Alexandra Attalides, and was discussed ...
Bill on access rights for support dogs heads to plenum
A legislative proposal aimed at ensuring access for support dogs accompanying people into public buildings and public transport is set to be voted on at the House plenum on Thursday.
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