Cyprus Mayor Ignites Firestorm Over Alleged Corruption in Turkish Cypriot Property Management

BRUSSELS – In a scathing public rebuke that has reverberated across the divided island of Cyprus, the mayor of Pano Lefkara, Sophocles Sophocleous, has leveled explosive allegations of bribery, looting, and systemic mismanagement against the Greek...

vertical cuts split monolithic ‘cube within a cube’ suburban residence in cyprus

Kyriakos Miltiadou sculpts an Introverted Concrete home Situated near a sparse forest with intriguing vistas over the suburbs of Nicosia, Cyprus, stands AER, a suburban residence by Studio Kyriakos Miltiadou. Rather than adopting a conventional...

35 of our best Greek recipes for a flavourful feast at home

Sharing is at the heart of Greek cuisine. Many of our best Greek recipes are meant to be savoured with friends and family over long lunches of char-grilled seafood, slow-cooked legs of lamb and zingy Greek salads. A feast for the senses, Greek...

President to meet trade union leaders

President Nikos Christodoulides is meeting on Monday with the heads of Cyprus’ trade union organisations to discuss the framework for the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA). The meeting follows Sunday’s discussions between the president and the heads...

A Palestinian Citizen of Israel Reflects on Life in the Shadow of Genocide in Gaza

Baba had a bad heart valve. It needed to be replaced. The day of my father’s operation, my brother and I checked him into the hospital in Herzliya, just north of Tel Aviv, where we were greeted by a string of clerks, doctors and nurses who seemed...

Cyprus Business Now: surplus, household income, debt levels, ICT threats, hotels

Cyprus business & economy wrap-up from the day before The gross disposable income for Cypriot households, as well as that of non-profit institutions serving households, saw an annual increase of 8.4 per cent in 2024, according to figures released...

Israel and Cyprus move forward with new gas pipeline deal amid regional energy shifts

Energean, which operates Israel’s Karish, Tanin, and Katlan natural gas fields, announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cypriot Cyfield Group—a leading industrial and energy company—for the potential supply of natural...

12 of the best places to visit in Austria

Imagine Austria and your mind might well drift to the lavish palaces and coffeehouses of Vienna, the snow-white peaks of the Tyrolean Alps, the river romance of the Danube and Mozart symphonies ringing out in the baroque concert halls of Salzburg....

Nicosia court detains son of Turkish Cypriot MP in child pornography probe

A Nicosia court on Friday ordered a three-day detention for 30-year-old Cenk Tosunoglu, the son of Turkish Cypriot independent MP Hasan Tosunoglu, who was arrested Thursday at the Agios Dometios checkpoint on suspicion of offenses related to child...

Slovakia curb on same-sex rights sparks concern over LGBTIQ+ rights in the EU

ROME, NOV 5 - While social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people has increased across the EU in the last five years, the rights of sexual minorities are under pressure in the EU. The latest move by Slovakia to restrict the rights of same-sex couples stands...

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Ranks 6th in EU, 1st in Eastern Europe

ATHENS – The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) has achieved exceptional international recognition this year. According to the latest Transparent Ranking of Universities by Citations (January 2025), published by the Cybermetrics...

Cyprus increases digital policy budget to €172.8m for 2026

The budget of the deputy ministry of research for 2026 will rise by €5.4 million to a total of €172,864,636, Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou told the House finance committee on Friday. The increase represents a 3.2 per cent overall rise...

Media reported on preparation of secret meeting of “Coalition of Willing”. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry says there is nothing secret about it

The Spanish Foreign Ministry will hold a closed meeting of the "Coalition of Willing" on Tuesday, November 4, a group of 35 countries coordinating assistance to Ukraine. This is reported by El Mundo, citing sources. It is noted that the event will...

North property case against German woman rolls on

The case against the 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north continued on Wednesday, with the “trial within a trial” related to the statement she gave to the police after being arrested...

Vote for the SW Florida Top Team for October from Collier and Lee counties

The News-Press and Naples Daily News are honoring Southwest Florida high school sports teams with a monthly poll. The Cape Coral girls swimming team was voted the Top Team for September. October's nominees include 14 Southwest Florida teams from...

Hot destinations you can fly to from Bristol Airport this December

Bristol Airport Sunseekers are scouring for winter getaway deals as the dark nights get colder and there are plenty of breaks on offer. This year, Jet2 and Jet2holidays announced they would be providing flights and getaways to 13 sunny...

What is the best pie and mash shop in east London?

Pie, Mash and Liquor Appreciation is a public Facebook group with more than 72,000 members who often share their experiences and opinions on shops across the country, On October 23, the question was asked to its followers: 'What is the best pie...

What Cypriot expats need to know about the Dutch office working culture

Moving abroad for work brings new experiences, especially when it comes to adapting to the workplace. The Dutch office environment values work-life balance, clear communication, and a flat hierarchy. For expats relocating to the Netherlands or...

EdR AM fund launch targets EU strategic security & competitiveness

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has launched EdR SICAV Mission Europa, a European equity fund designed to invest in companies across four areas intended to strategically strengthen the jurisdiction, including security, competitiveness,...

Do Black churches preach a white theology?

Although some contend that there is only one “true” interpretation of Christianity, scholars and believers alike have long argued that theology is shaped by race, culture, and lived experience. And as racial tensions rise across the nation, with...