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05 July, 2026
 

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Intoxicated woman arrested after allegedly biting police officer

Intoxicated woman arrested after allegedly biting police officer

A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Limassol after allegedly assaulting a police officer while being taken into custody for public intoxication....

Authorities warn against illegal camping in protected forest areas

Authorities warn against illegal camping in protected forest areas

The Department of Forests has appealed to the public to use only licensed camping facilities when visiting Cyprus' forested regions, warning that unauthorised camping is placing pressure on environmentally sensitive areas....

Cyprus to receive €4.6 million in EU aid for drought-hit farmers

Cyprus to receive €4.6 million in EU aid for drought-hit farmers

Cyprus is set to receive €4.6 million in emergency agricultural support after European Union member states approved a European Commission proposal to release more than €56 million from the EU’s agricultural reserve....

Cyprus wins world junior skeet team gold as shooters claim three medals in Germany

Cyprus wins world junior skeet team gold as shooters claim three medals in Germany

Cyprus added another chapter to its strong tradition in shooting sport after a series of medal-winning performances at the World Junior Shooting Championship in Germany....

Gender-based violence cases rise in Cyprus during 2025

Gender-based violence cases rise in Cyprus during 2025

Reports of domestic and gender-based violence increased across Cyprus in 2025, with support services also dealing with more complicated cases, according to figures presented by the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO)....

Keir Starmer resigns amid pressure, as UK political instability continues

Keir Starmer resigns amid pressure, as UK political instability continues

Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as leader of Britain’s Labour Party after coming under growing pressure from lawmakers within his own ranks, setting off a new leadership battle at the top of UK politics....

Cyprus finally finds a way to stop wasting its solar energy

Cyprus finally finds a way to stop wasting its solar energy

Cyprus is set to take a major step toward solving one of its most frustrating energy problems, the fact that a large share of solar power produced on sunny days simply goes to waste because the grid cannot absorb it....

Energy projects stuck in limbo due to political interference, minister says

Energy projects stuck in limbo due to political interference, minister says

The presence of Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at this year’s Green Agenda forum, and what he revealed about the de facto framework governing major public contracts, understandably caused a stir. ...

Nicos Anastasiades and ethics

Nicos Anastasiades and ethics

Socrates Hasikos once told me, on a February morning in 2015, as he sat behind his ministerial desk, half-joking and half-serious: ''I've told Anastasiades this...Mr. President, you've set the bar for ethics so high that in the end, we may end up walking underneath it.''...

David Hunter, Briton at the center of Cyprus mercy-killing case, dies aged 78

David Hunter, Briton at the center of Cyprus mercy-killing case, dies aged 78

David Hunter, the British pensioner whose case sparked debate in Cyprus and the UK over mercy killing and end-of-life decisions, has died at the age of 78....

Cypriots feel slightly better off financially, but many still struggle to make ends meet

Cypriots feel slightly better off financially, but many still struggle to make ends meet

Cypriots are feeling slightly more financially secure than they did a year ago, but rising living costs, money worries and concerns about retirement continue to weigh heavily on many households, according to a new nationwide survey....

Monday forecast: Sunshine, heat and a questionable sense of what day it is

Monday forecast: Sunshine, heat and a questionable sense of what day it is

It's Monday. Apparently. At this stage of the summer, however, that information feels increasingly theoretical. Schools are closed, holiday plans are taking shape and the days are beginning to blend into one long stretch of sunshine, sea swims and arguments about whether 37°C is "hot" or merely "seasonal"....

Ancient marble statues discovered in Roman-era winepress in Israel

Ancient marble statues discovered in Roman-era winepress in Israel

Ancient marble sculptures dating back around 1,700 years have been uncovered near Binyamina during archaeological work linked to a major transport infrastructure project....

Final day of Make Music Cyprus brings 52 performances across Nicosia

Final day of Make Music Cyprus brings 52 performances across Nicosia

Today is the final opportunity to experience Make Music Cyprus Festival 2026, as the largest edition in the event's history concludes with 52 performances and workshops spread across eight stages in Nicosia....

Cypriot neurologist helps lead $9 million global brain disease research network

Cypriot neurologist helps lead $9 million global brain disease research network

A Cypriot neurologist based in the United States will play a leading role in a major international research initiative focused on cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition linked to strokes, memory problems and dementia in older adults....

Refugee protection is a matter of human rights, commissioner says

Refugee protection is a matter of human rights, commissioner says

Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides has renewed her office’s commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in a message marking World Refugee Day....

Cyprus boosts support for missing persons efforts with €380,000 donation

Cyprus boosts support for missing persons efforts with €380,000 donation

The Republic of Cyprus has contributed €380,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP), providing additional support for the organisation’s ongoing humanitarian work....

Cyprus delivers results-focused EU presidency, says Christodoulides

Cyprus delivers results-focused EU presidency, says Christodoulides

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...

Finding a parking space could soon get easier in Paralimni-Deryneia

Finding a parking space could soon get easier in Paralimni-Deryneia

The installation of smart parking technology has begun across the Paralimni–Deryneia Municipality as part of the national "Smart Cyprus" initiative, which aims to introduce digital solutions in local communities....

Lower tourist numbers hit demand for taxi services

Lower tourist numbers hit demand for taxi services

Taxi operators in Cyprus say they are facing a difficult period following a downturn in tourism linked to ongoing instability in the Middle East....

Limassol coach jailed for sexual offences involving two minors

Limassol coach jailed for sexual offences involving two minors

A 44-year-old coach has been sentenced to prison by the Limassol Permanent Criminal Court after being found guilty of sexual offenses involving two minors aged 16 and 17....

Turkey warns Cyprus over defense deal with France, calling it ''illegal''

Turkey warns Cyprus over defense deal with France, calling it ''illegal''

Turkey has issued fresh warnings to Cyprus over its recent defense cooperation agreement with France, with Ankara describing the move as ''illegal'' and a threat to regional stability....

Backlash over Fidias claim MPs earn €9,500 a month in viral video

Backlash over Fidias claim MPs earn €9,500 a month in viral video

MEP and leader of the political movement Direct Democracy, Fidias Panayiotou, has triggered discussion online after posting a video questioning how much Cypriot MPs actually earn....

Thousands of government hourly workers to strike next week over pay dispute

Thousands of government hourly workers to strike next week over pay dispute

Thousands of hourly-paid government workers are set to strike next Wednesday, demanding higher wages and improved benefits amid ongoing negotiations with unions for new contracts....

Fuel prices falling in Cyprus, but drivers may not be out of the woods yet

Fuel prices falling in Cyprus, but drivers may not be out of the woods yet

After months of watching fuel prices climb, Cypriot drivers are finally getting some welcome relief at the pump....

1st Gastronomos Festival Comes to Vouni, Limassol

1st Gastronomos Festival Comes to Vouni, Limassol

Gastronomos Cyprus is honoring the people of Limassol's fire-stricken villages and supporting their recovery and renewal....

Escape ramps added to reservoirs to stop animals from drowning

Escape ramps added to reservoirs to stop animals from drowning

A small but important step is being taken in Cyprus to protect wildlife and stray animals that often end up trapped in artificial lakes and water reservoirs across the island....

EU pushes plan for migrant ''return hubs'' outside Europe in tougher migration shift

EU pushes plan for migrant ''return hubs'' outside Europe in tougher migration shift

Europe is moving closer to a major change in how it handles migration, with at least 19 EU member states backing a plan to send rejected asylum seekers to special ''return hubs'' outside the European Union....

EU set to appoint new envoy on Cyprus issue, Christodoulides says

EU set to appoint new envoy on Cyprus issue, Christodoulides says

The European Commission is preparing to appoint a new EU envoy for the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing the move as part of ongoing coordination with Brussels and the United Nations....

Officials step up school bus checks after safety concerns

Officials step up school bus checks after safety concerns

Cyprus officials say they are stepping up checks on school buses ahead of the new school year, following growing concerns about safety and a recent audit report....

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