Beats beyond borders: How Cyprus’ DJs are uniting a divided capital

By Massimiliano Sfregola** Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly …

Has Cyprus stopped drinking?

‘We used to go to Mythos, to Reckless. To Napa at the weekend in the summer. And we drank – a lot!’ “In Limassol, at my cousin’s wedding, my mum had like six mojitos!” exclaims Maria Spyrou. “And she has wine most days. My dad is the same,” she adds, “but …

AP PHOTOS: Cyprus' Maronites fight to stop their Cypriot Maronite Arabic from extinction

Cyprus Business Now: Hellenic Bank, BoC buyback, Ermes, Cyta acquisition, hotels

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday ratified the suspension of trading in the shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, following a recent meeting of the CSE Council. The ratification was made under Article 184 of the Cyprus Stock Exchange Law and …

AP PHOTOS: Cyprus' Maronites fight to stop their Cypriot Maronite Arabic from extinction

KORMAKITIS, Cyprus (AP) — Only about 900 people in the world speak Cypriot Maronite Arabic. The offshoot of Syrian Arabic has been passed on orally over the centuries. Now it is at risk of extinction. That’s according to the Council of Europe’s minority …

Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025 returns with new challenges and international reach

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced that registrations for Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025 will close on May 29. The major educational robotics event will take place on June 28-29, 2025, at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre. This year marks the …

Only 900 speakers of the Sanna language remain. Now Cyprus’ Maronites are mounting a comeback

KORMAKITIS, Cyprus (AP) — Ash dangled precariously from Iosif Skordis’ cigarette as he reminisced with fellow villagers in a language on the edge of extinction, one that partly traces its roots to the language Jesus Christ once spoke. The 97-year-old …

Cyprus faces water emergency as EU calls for investment and reform

In a report entitled “Europe’s waters: key challenges and EU solutions”, published on May 7, the European Parliament (EP) draws attention to the key issues concerning Europe’s scarcity, pollution and climate risks. For Cyprus this is quite timely. Water …

Cyprus Faces Decline in Camping Tourism as Sites Shut Down

Home Cyprus Cyprus Faces Decline in Camping Tourism as Sites Shut Down FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Organised camping sites across Cyprus are shutting down, with no plans for new public sites, the Movement of Ecologists-Citizens’ Cooperation has charged. The Polis …

Cyprus ferry service to Lebanon

ECONOMY TRANSPORT A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch this summer, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh.  This four-hour sea …