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05 July, 2026
 

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Sir David Attenborough ''overwhelmed'' ahead of 100th birthday

Sir David Attenborough ''overwhelmed'' ahead of 100th birthday

Sir David Attenborough says he has been ''completely overwhelmed'' by birthday messages from around the world as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday, marking a rare milestone for one of the world’s most recognizable natural history broadcasters....

Former Rector, Prof. Kostas Gouliamos to speak at conference on Artificial Intelligence in Athens

Former Rector, Prof. Kostas Gouliamos to speak at conference on Artificial Intelligence in Athens

Professor Kostas Gouliamos, former Rector of the European University Cyprus, has been invited by the Greek Teachers’ Federation (DOE) to participate as a speaker at a scientific two-day conference titled “Artificial Intelligence as an Educational and Social Challenge: Critiques, Approaches, Expectations and Practices.”...

Cyprus tops EU list for prison overcrowding

Cyprus tops EU list for prison overcrowding

The number of people in prisons across the European Union rose again in 2024, continuing a post-pandemic upward trend that has now reversed years of gradual decline....

After Trozena, investor interest turns to Fasli

After Trozena, investor interest turns to Fasli

Plans to redevelop the long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district have triggered intense public debate, as proposals linked to an Israeli investor move through Cyprus’s planning system....

Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....

The Friday heat seekers bulletin

The Friday heat seekers bulletin

Happy Friday! The weak high-pressure system is finally acting like a proper host, and it seems Mother Nature has officially retired her winter wardrobe....

Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....

Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

Labour inspectors uncovered 13 undeclared employees during targeted checks carried out in Cyprus’ education sector and retail trade, with authorities issuing administrative fines totaling €25,000....

ECHR rules Cyprus violated judge’s fair trial rights in promotion dispute

ECHR rules Cyprus violated judge’s fair trial rights in promotion dispute

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Cyprus violated the fair trial rights of a Cypriot judge who challenged a failed promotion decision within the judiciary....

Authorities reject claims Israelis barred access to Trozena village

Authorities reject claims Israelis barred access to Trozena village

Questions over ownership and access to the abandoned village of Trozena in Cyprus have prompted a response from local authorities after online claims alleged that Israelis had purchased the entire settlement and were preventing visitors from entering....

University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

The Miami Herbert Business School of the University of Miami —ranked #2 worldwide in academic research in Business Technology— announces the launch of its executive program, “AI Strategy for Legal Professionals,” taking place in Cyprus on June 5–7, 2026....

Cyprus police break up alleged fake rental document ring linked to student registrations

Cyprus police break up alleged fake rental document ring linked to student registrations

Cyprus police have dismantled an alleged forgery ring accused of producing fake rental agreements that were later used in attempts to secure student registration status in the country, authorities said....

Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

New developments are emerging in the increasingly controversial case involving the search of lawyer Nikos Clerides’ home and office after the court allowed a legal challenge against the warrant to move forward but refused, for now, to stop authorities from using the evidence already seized....

Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

We have finally made it to the 'calm after the storm' phase of the week. A weak high-pressure system is moving in like a peace offering, and the atmosphere is finally starting to feel like it actually belongs in May....

Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....

Record 753 candidates enter Cyprus parliamentary election race

Record 753 candidates enter Cyprus parliamentary election race

Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and broadcasting pioneer, dies at 87

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and broadcasting pioneer, dies at 87

Media entrepreneur Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in television news, has died at 87, according to the network he created....

Cyprus court blocks €13.7 million aid plan for Dhekelia communities

Cyprus court blocks €13.7 million aid plan for Dhekelia communities

Cyprus’ Supreme Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have allowed the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to provide up to €13.7 million in financial assistance to communities near the Dhekelia power station. ...

Europe monitors rare cruise ship virus outbreak after deaths and new suspected cases

Europe monitors rare cruise ship virus outbreak after deaths and new suspected cases

Health authorities across Europe are keeping a close eye on a rare virus outbreak linked to a cruise ship after three passengers died and several others became sick during the voyage....

Man of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in Cyprus with emotional ceremony in Nicosia

Man of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in Cyprus with emotional ceremony in Nicosia

The 24th edition of the Man of the Year Awards took place Tuesday night at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, bringing together leading figures from across Cyprus and Greece to honor individuals recognized for achievement, character, and contribution to society....

Sexual violence reports rise across Europe, including Cyprus

Sexual violence reports rise across Europe, including Cyprus

Reports of rape and sexual violence continued to rise across the European Union in 2024, according to new Eurostat figures, as European lawmakers push for a clearer consent-based definition of rape across the bloc....

Marios Georgiou crowned Man of the Year by President Christodoulides

Marios Georgiou crowned Man of the Year by President Christodoulides

An evening celebrating achievement, perseverance, and role models for a new generation reached its emotional high point Tuesday night in Nicosia when President Nikos Christodoulides presented the coveted Man of the Year award to Olympic gymnast Marios Georgiou....

Wednesday weather: The midweek mountain mix-up

Wednesday weather: The midweek mountain mix-up

We are caught in a tug-of-war between a departing low-pressure system and a high-pressure system that is waiting in the wings to save our weekend. ...

New rules tell pharmacies: Keep patient data quiet

New rules tell pharmacies: Keep patient data quiet

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has clarified how personal information should be handled in pharmacies under Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY), stressing that while collecting identification details is necessary, it must be done with care and discretion....

No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

Health authorities say there is no current risk linked to a suspected hantavirus incident reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, according to infectious disease specialist Kostas Constantinou....

Pelendritou wins silver in Paris world series

Pelendritou wins silver in Paris world series

Cyprus marked another strong international showing by Karolina Pelendritou, who claimed a silver medal at the Para Swimming World Series in Paris....

Farmers in Karpasia seek compensation for crop damage caused by wild donkeys

Farmers in Karpasia seek compensation for crop damage caused by wild donkeys

Farmers in the Karpasia peninsula are seeking compensation after repeated damage to crops caused by wild donkeys....

Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...

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