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06 July, 2026
 

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Late night shooting in occupied Famagusta leads to 14 arrests

Late night shooting in occupied Famagusta leads to 14 arrests

Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....

US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

US ambassador to Cyprus stepping down from Ukraine role amid tensions in Washington

According to the Financial Times, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, who also serves as ambassador to Cyprus, is expected to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks, at a particularly tense moment in the war as fears grow over a new Russian summer offensive and stalled peace talks....

Wednesday’s outlook: Sunshine with a subtle afternoon shake-up

Wednesday’s outlook: Sunshine with a subtle afternoon shake-up

The weak low-pressure system is still lingering, but it’s playing a quieter role today. After some early morning low clouds clear out, most of the island will see a typical bright spring day, though the mountains are keeping things interesting....

Cyprus ranks above EU average for cataract surgeries in 2023

Cyprus ranks above EU average for cataract surgeries in 2023

Cyprus carried out more than 12,000 cataract operations in 2023, placing it among the more active countries in the European Union for this common eye procedure, according to figures released by Eurostat....

89-year-old arrested after shootings at Greek social security office and Athens courthouse

89-year-old arrested after shootings at Greek social security office and Athens courthouse

An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....

Church of Cyprus rejects ‘high-interest loan’ claims in Paphos case

Church of Cyprus rejects ‘high-interest loan’ claims in Paphos case

The Audit Department of the Church of Cyprus has rejected allegations about the financial management of the Metropolis of Paphos, describing them as false and damaging....

UN peacekeepers defuse buffer zone incident in Avlona

UN peacekeepers defuse buffer zone incident in Avlona

UN peacekeepers in Cyprus stepped in to defuse a situation in the Avlona area on Tuesday, following activity inside the buffer zone....

FBI team arrives in Cyprus to support Sandy case investigation

FBI team arrives in Cyprus to support Sandy case investigation

Tomorrow, investigators and senior police officials are expected to hold their first private meeting with a special FBI team that has arrived in Cyprus to assist with the “Sandy” case....

Hail turns Troodos white today

Hail turns Troodos white today

It looked more like mid-January than the end of April today....

Dead flamingo puts spotlight on toxic lead use in Cyprus

Dead flamingo puts spotlight on toxic lead use in Cyprus

A dead flamingo lying in one of Cyprus’ salt lakes is sending a clear, and uncomfortable, message: something in the environment is going badly wrong....

Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....

Property sales surprise in March despite regional tensions

Property sales surprise in March despite regional tensions

Cyprus’ property market delivered an unexpected boost in March, defying concerns that regional conflict would drag demand down....

Tuesday forecast: An afternoon ambush of mountain mood swings

Tuesday forecast: An afternoon ambush of mountain mood swings

The current weak low-pressure system is essentially a part-time worker: it starts the day with bright sunshine and ends it by throwing a localized tantrum over the mountains....

Cyprus records slightly lower road death rate than EU average in 2024

Cyprus records slightly lower road death rate than EU average in 2024

Cyprus recorded fewer road deaths than the European Union average in 2024, according to newly released figures from Eurostat, offering a cautiously positive picture of road safety on the island....

New technology helps doctors in Cyprus diagnose patients faster and more accurately

New technology helps doctors in Cyprus diagnose patients faster and more accurately

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides stated that pathologists in Cyprus are maintaining high diagnostic standards by adopting up-to-date techniques, engaging with international professional networks, and committing to ongoing education across both public and private healthcare sectors....

Dozens of phones and drugs seized in central prisons

Dozens of phones and drugs seized in central prisons

Authorities say a large number of banned items have been seized from the Central Prisons over the past four months, including mobile phones and illegal drugs....

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Kato Paphos

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Kato Paphos

A 40-year-old woman is in hospital following a road collision that took place early Monday afternoon in Kato Paphos....

Farmers weigh next move after doors close on talks with President

Farmers weigh next move after doors close on talks with President

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to meet in the coming days to decide their next steps after failing to secure a meeting with the president over the mass culling of animals linked to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease response....

EAC workers consider striking within 2 days

EAC workers consider striking within 2 days

Employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus are expected to decide within the next two days whether to escalate strike action as tensions rise over electricity prices, energy security, and long-term planning for the island’s power system....

Cyprus government offers 72-month tax debt plan as billions in old debts loom

Cyprus government offers 72-month tax debt plan as billions in old debts loom

The government is rolling out a new 72-installment plan to help individuals and businesses settle long-standing debts to the tax office and social security funds, in one of its biggest debt restructuring moves in years....

Public outrage after dogs shot in same village

Public outrage after dogs shot in same village

Anger is growing in Cyprus after a series of disturbing incidents in which dogs were shot in the same village area, with animal welfare advocates warning that the situation is now becoming a public safety concern....

Cyprus quietly shifts its defense West

Cyprus quietly shifts its defense West

When President Christodoulides announced last week on X that the first Cypriot candidate had been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy, the news may have looked like a simple milestone. ...

Over 300 traffic violations recorded on the island in one night

Over 300 traffic violations recorded on the island in one night

More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....

Monday’s muddy mix: Thunder, dust, and the back-to-work blues

Monday’s muddy mix: Thunder, dust, and the back-to-work blues

Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were hoping for a sparkling clear Monday to match your fresh office energy, the atmosphere has other ideas. A weak low-pressure system is currently overseeing the island, bringing a bit of everything except stability....

UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The strategic partnership between the University of Nicosia, UNIC Athens, and Purdue University aims to create a powerful link between Europe and the United States in higher education, research and innovation....

Ban on social media in Cyprus: An expert answers eight questions

Ban on social media in Cyprus: An expert answers eight questions

The discussion about banning social media for children and teenagers has recently come into sharp focus, prompting both reactions and concern. In the following interview, Dr. Elisavet Kiourti, CEO of Humane Technology and an academic in Digital Technologies, examines the issue with a research-based perspective....

Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....

Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

A gunman armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner late Saturday, triggering panic inside the ballroom and a swift response from law enforcement that left one agent injured and the suspect in custody....

Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region....

Cyprus is the only EU country where teenage girls lead in coding

Cyprus is the only EU country where teenage girls lead in coding

Girls aged 16 to 19 are very active in everyday digital tasks, yet programming remains an area where boys usually dominate. Cyprus is the only country where this pattern is reversed....

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