16 h. ago International Sea Tourism Festival comes to Cyprus for the first time

There is plenty happening by the sea these months and events will continue to arrive even after the extended tourism season passes. In October, a new wave of happenings will reach the island and for the first time ever the International Sea Tourism Festival will shine at Ayia Napa Marina. Traditionally held in Greece, the […]

Society

39 h. ago Cyprus Communist youth festival nurtures international solidarity and peace

Cyprus Communist youth festival nurtures international solidarity and peace  People's World

Politics

50 h. ago Mind behind The School for Gods comes to Cyprus for first time

The internationally acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the European School of Economics, Elio D’Anna, will be live on stage at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol for the first time in a few months’ time. Best known for his global best-selling book The School for Gods, Elio D’Anna will deliver a powerful keynote speech followed […]

Politics

55 h. ago Zero Trace Festival: Limassol embraces a celebration without waste

By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s first truly low-impact community celebration. The Zero Trace Festival, held on June 21 and 22, didn’t just invite people to enjoy food, music, and […]

Sport

63 h. ago UK and France must end dependency on US and China, Macron warns

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday Britain and France must work together to counter the world’s many destabilising threats and protect Europe from “excessive dependencies” on the United States and China. Macron, in a rare address to both houses of the British parliament, celebrated the return of closer ties between the two countries as […]

Events

67 h. ago Green awards in Limassol highlight growing environmental culture

Green Key and Green Offices certifications do more than reward good behaviour,” environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Tuesday during the Green Awards ceremony in Limassol. “They build a strong culture of environmental responsibility,” she added. The ceremony, organised by CYMEPA as the national coordinator of the programmes, recognised 42 hotels, five restaurants, and three […]

Events

3 d. ago One man gored and seven others bruised in Spain’s bull running festival

A man was gored and seven others lightly injured on Tuesday, the second day of Pamplona’s San Fermin festival in which thousands of people line the mediaeval city’s narrow streets for the centuries-old tradition of running with bulls. The man who was gored, identified only as being older than 25, was injured by a bull […]

Politics

3 d. ago Shipping minister meets Egyptian official to boost maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met last week with the president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, at the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s offices in Limassol. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the visit followed Hadjimanolis’ official trip to Egypt in October 2024. During her […]

Politics

4 d. ago Customs seize unmarked goods and suspected counterfeit items in Limassol

A large quantity of unmarked and suspected counterfeit goods was seized during an inspection at a transport company in Limassol, the customs department said on Monday. The operation, carried out last Wednesday in coordination with the drug squad Ykan, aimed to detect illegal drug imports in intra-EU maritime cargo arriving from Greece. While no illegal […]

Politics

6 d. ago The abandoned seaside town once loved by celebrities that’s now a haven for dark tourism

The abandoned seaside town once loved by celebrities that’s now a haven for dark tourism  Daily Express

Politics

7 d. ago Doers Summit expands to Dubai in new UAE–Cyprus innovation push

Dubai Silicon Oasis, part of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has partnered with The Doers Company to host the first Middle East edition of its Doers Summit, aiming to connect startups, investors and innovators across regions. The event, held annually in Athens and Limassol, has become one of Europe’s largest platforms for startups […]

Politics

7 d. ago A Taste of Cyprus honored: ‘Gastronomos’ Awards celebrate local food and tradition

A Taste of Cyprus honored: ‘Gastronomos’ Awards celebrate local food and tradition  Kathimerini.com.cy

Events

7 d. ago Maritime sector embraces new era of sustainable ship recycling

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European shipowners welcomed the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships entering into force globally this week. Adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in May 2009, the convention aims to reduce health, safety and environmental risks during the recycling of ships […]

Sport

7 d. ago U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair

U.S. Embassy in Cyprus celebrates Independence Day with New Jersey flair  Kathimerini.com.cy

Politics

8 d. ago Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead  Kathimerini.com.cy

Events

8 d. ago New Year driver found guilty of manslaughter after four died

The driver of a twin-cabin pickup truck was found guilty of manslaughter on Wednesday, after his actions on the road were found to have caused the New Year accident that killed four people. It took two hours for the Limassol criminal court to read out its bulky ruling, in which it said the prosecution managed […]

Events

8 d. ago Oscar winner to perform in Cyprus: get a discount on tickets

She was the first woman to win an Academy Award and Emmy for film composition, the artist behind the music of Chocolat and Emma, and this summer, Rachel Portman will bring her timeless sound to the hilltops of Paphos. Ahead of her Cyprus debut at the Minthis Music Festival (July 9-13), she says she was […]

Sport

8 d. ago MAZI: an invitation to a unique community dinner gathering in Larnaca

Larnaka 2030, in collaboration with Urban Gorillas, invites you to the festive collective dinner-gathering “MAZI”, taking place on Friday, July 4, in Kamares – on the pedestrian street between the Zinon Primary School, the kindergarten, and the Apostolos Varnavas Church. MAZI (Together) is an open invitation to everyone to: The vibrant and cultural gathering aims […]

Sport

8 d. ago Cypriots embrace random video chat: Global connections, new opportunities, and local cautions

In an era where digital connection knows no boundaries, Cypriots, young and old, are joining a global wave: random video chat. Once seen as a fleeting internet fad, platforms like StrangerCam, Meetgle, and Chatroulette have matured into powerful tools for socialising, networking, and learning, even here on our Mediterranean island. Why random video chat appeals […]

Sport

9 d. ago PASCAL’s Limassol school authorised to offer IB DP from September 2025

PASCAL International Education is proud to announce that PASCAL Private Secondary School Lemesos has officially been authorised as an IB World School, introducing the globally-renowned IB Diploma Programme (DP) to its academic offering as of September 2025. This certification marks the culmination of a structured, collaborative, and inspired effort by the school’s faculty and leadership, […]

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