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1. Pissouri motorway section closed as traffic diverted for roadside fire

Traffic on the motorway near the Pissouri exit has been disrupted following a fire reported alongside the road on Sunday afternoon....

2. Banks in the occupied areas combine high growth with serious risks

Recent regulatory shifts and reduced state reliance have reshaped the banking system in the occupied areas, though inflation topping 30% continues to drive major financial pressures....

3. Cyprus aims for Schengen entry without resolving national issue

The Christodoulides administration has charted a new course by pursuing full Schengen membership regardless of whether the Cyprus problem is resolved, marking a break from previous governments....

4. Hanging from a cliff to give Cyprus’ newest vulture a fighting chance (images)

Protecting Cyprus’ wildlife sometimes means leaving the comfort of an office, putting on a harness, and hanging from the side of a cliff with a baby vulture in your hands....

5. Cyprus looked up as Perseids lit the summer sky

Those who traded the city lights for the Cyprus mountains on Wednesday night were rewarded with one of summer’s most memorable shows, and this one came without tickets, queues, or a stage....

6. Mystery aircraft over Larnaca identified as Greek and French military planes

Military aircraft seen and heard over the Larnaca district on Thursday were part of scheduled activity and not an unexpected security incident, according to Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas....

7. Keep pushing and you’ll turn Drousiotis into a folk hero

''Cypriot justice cannot show inexcusable negligence and sluggishness in some cases, while displaying excessive haste and speed in others.''...

8. Spain and Italy impose reciprocal border controls in Schengen dispute

Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU governments over Rome's decision to restrict the movement of some passengers arriving from Spain....

9. Expanding into Cyprus: A Practical Guide for International Businesses

Expanding or relocating business operations is one of the most important strategic decisions an organisation can make....

10. Nicosia's ''Corner Pub'' destroyed in fire (video)

A fire destroyed the former Corner Pub beer hall in the Agioi Omologites neighbourhood of Nicosia on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down the roof of the long-established building before firefighters brought the situation under control....

11. Iconic Tourism Landholding in the Coastal Area of Alaminos with Licensed Hotel Development and Panoramic Sea Views

An exceptionally rare investment opportunity is available in the coastal area of Alaminos, in Larnaca district. The property consists of three adjoining tourism-designated plots offered for sale as a single unit, with a total land area of 108,457 sq.m., at an indicative price of €4 million....

12. Europe faces one shock after another

Europe is confronting enormous, almost existential, threats. Where do you even begin? Illegal migration has reached alarming levels, as we have seen in Spain. Even left-wing politicians are changing course because they have realized they are dealing with a real problem, one that could come at a significant political cost....

13. At least 88 dead after mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta

The death toll linked to the recent mass arrival of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has reached at least 88, according to Spanish authorities, although Morocco has disputed that figure and reported a much lower number....

14. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

15. Never mind... parents' names are back on Cyprus ID cards

Well... that didn't last long. Just a day after Cyprus was preparing to say goodbye to parents' names on new biometric ID cards, the government has hit reverse....

16. Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...

17. Guterres has opened the door, but who really holds the key?

The secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, visited Cyprus this week, with the aim of securing a minimum of consensus for a meeting between the different sides before his term expires at the end of the year. It seems that he succeeded....

18. €1 million boutique tourist development approved for Akamas village

A €1 million tourist development featuring six boutique accommodation units is set to be built in the village of Inia, in the Municipality of Akamas, after receiving the green light from the Environmental Authority....

19. Meteor spotted in Cyprus (see video)

Last night, Monday, 27th of July, at around 21:30 numerous people across cyprus looked up and spotted a bright meteor racing across the sky....

20. Dubai arrests alleged crime boss wanted by Greece and Cyprus

A man known by the alias ''Entik'', who is accused of ordering a series of contract killings linked to the so-called Greek Mafia, has been arrested in Dubai together with his alleged deputy, according to Greek media reports....

21. Firefighters gain ground but Kalo Chorio wildfire remains difficult to contain

Firefighters have made progress against the wildfire that broke out following a National Guard live-fire exercise at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in Larnaca, but authorities say the operation remains challenging and a large-scale emergency response is still in place....

22. Wildfire breaks out after National Guard firing exercise in Larnaca (video)

A wildfire broke out at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in the Larnaca district on Monday after a National Guard live-fire exercise, prompting a major response from firefighters, forestry crews and aerial firefighting aircraft....

23. Israeli election billboard in Cyprus sparks debate over foreign political advertising

The installation of an Israeli election campaign billboard in Cyprus has sparked public discussion and criticism in recent days, with questions raised over foreign political advertising on the island....

24. Andreas Constantinou wins double gold at Greek Waterski Championships (video)

Seventeen-year-old Cypriot waterski athlete Andreas Constantinou claimed two gold medals at the Greek Waterski Championships after winning the slalom title in both the U17 and Open men's categories. ...

25. €100 million-a-month scam: Three Cyprus residents among suspects

A phone call from a ''financial adviser'' promising easy profits. A professional-looking investment platform showing money growing. Regular messages building trust over weeks or even months....

26. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

27. Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Joining the Schengen Area would do more than end border checks for Cypriot citizens traveling within Europe. It would place Cyprus among what is often described as the EU’s ''inner core,'' the group of countries that belong both to the European free-travel zone and the euro area....

28. Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....

29. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers from other member states

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....

30. Senior US Homeland Security officials visit Cyprus

The growing partnership between Cyprus and the United States was on full display this week as two senior US Homeland Security officials arrived on the island for high-level talks on security, migration and closer cooperation....