‘IT'S NOT JUST IN CYPRUS WE DON'T TELL OUR GRANDMOTHERS!''

 Cyprus Mail 6 October 2025 - by Eleni Philippou

Circles of Belonging: New initiative launches healing circles for the island’s rainbow women

Belonging is a fundamental human need. Sometimes it is as simple as joining a book club, a knitting group, or a cosplay party. Other times, it stems from a deeper need to find people who share similar experiences: single parenthood, grief, or sexual orientation. In Cyprus, two women have launched a new initiative to create a community for LGBTQIA+ women: Rainbow Women Healing Circles.

DECLASSIFIED UK FILMS US SPY PLANE DEPARTING RAF AKROTIRI FOR GAZA SURVEILLANCE MISSION

 in-cyprus 8 October 2025

An American spy plane operating from Royal Air Force Akrotiri has been filmed taking off for Gaza surveillance missions in the early hours of the morning, according to investigative journalism website Declassified UK.

Journalists Phil Miller and Alex Morris captured footage of the Beechcraft 350 surveillance aircraft (call sign Crook12, tail number N6147U) departing the British base at 2.50am Cyprus time on 27 September, Declassified UK reported on Monday. The plane, leased from America’s Sierra Nevada Corporation and hired by the RAF to replace its own fleet, lifted off and banked left towards Gaza, according to their account.

ERASMUS FESTIVAL - 28 October Square - 18 0ctober - in English

 

ERASMUS FESTIVAL - in English

28 October Square

18 October - 4.30-10pm

ERASMUS FESTIVAL - 28 October Square - 18 October - in Greek

 

ERASMUS FESTIVAL - in Greek

28 October Square

18 October - 4.30 - 10pm

TRAVELLING TO THE UK FROM APRIL 2026

 Filenews 1 April 2025 - by Charalambos Zakos

[This article is a reprint of one from 1 April 2025 in view of questions received]

Significant changes will be implemented from tomorrow, Wednesday 2 April for those Cypriots who will visit the United Kingdom. The changes also affect all European travellers, except the Irish.

In particular, those arriving in the UK by air, road (or train, etc.), or by sea, will have to apply for and issue the new Digital Travel Authorisation (ETA), which will become mandatory from 2 April for those travelling to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to enter the country, or even continue their journey through the United Kingdom (transit flights).

LA STREET C'EST CHIC - Lumiere Contemporary Art Gallery, Limassol - 24 October - 15 November

Cyprus Mail 8 October 2025 - by Eleni Philippou

LA STREET C'EST CHIC - photographic project & exhibition by Christina Drakos

Lumiere Contemporary Art Gallery, Limassol

October 24-November 15. Opening night: 7.30pm. Wednesday-Friday: 3.30pm-6.30pm. Saturday: 11am-1pm. 

https://lumiereartgallery.com/. Tel: 25-344141

The favelas of Brazil, the alleyways of Paris, the vibrant walls of Buenos Aires and the hidden corners of Singapore all feature in the upcoming exhibition of photographer Christina Drakos. In a showcase titled La Street c’est Chic, Drakos presents how her lens has captured street art across her travels, documenting a living dialogue between artists and the public.

MAKIS KETIS - THE FIRST TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN IN CYPRUS

 Filenews 8 October 2025 - by Charalambos Zakos

The painstaking efforts of several years began to pay off, both for his business plan and for the energy upgrade of Cyprus. The reason for Makis Ketis, the businessman who had the vision to create the first hydrogen production and distribution station in Cyprus.

The first hydrogen production station and refuelling station, at a cost of 7.5 million euros, has already received the required permits and will operate in the Aradippou area of Larnaca. Thus, timetables can now be set for the implementation of the grandiose plan.