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05 July, 2026
 

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Two young women die after being pulled from sea off Oroklini beach

Two young women die after being pulled from sea off Oroklini beach

A summer day at the beach ended in tragedy Thursday evening when two young women were pulled unconscious from the sea off Oroklini and later pronounced dead....

Weekend weather: A mostly sunny weekend for dads and everyone else

Weekend weather: A mostly sunny weekend for dads and everyone else

Friday has arrived, school holidays are settling in, and Father's Day is waiting just around the corner. The weekend forecast is bringing plenty of sunshine for family outings, beach trips and barbecues, although the mountains may once again have their own ideas....

Currents claim lives of two Somali women off Oroklini coast

Currents claim lives of two Somali women off Oroklini coast

Two young women died after being caught in strong sea currents near the coast of Oroklini on Thursday evening, according to preliminary information from authorities....

Cyprus internet users report high exposure to hostile online content

Cyprus internet users report high exposure to hostile online content

Nearly four in ten internet users in Cyprus reported seeing hostile or degrading online content during the past three months, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

Man found dead in sea off Mazotos

Man found dead in sea off Mazotos

Police are seeking to determine how a 69-year-old man died after he was discovered in the sea off Mazotos on Thursday morning....

UK travel advice for Cyprus returns to normal

UK travel advice for Cyprus returns to normal

The British government has updated its travel advice for Cyprus, introducing a more favourable assessment of the security situation on the island....

€8 million, 20 trips, and one robbery report: Ukrainian woman jailed in Cyprus

€8 million, 20 trips, and one robbery report: Ukrainian woman jailed in Cyprus

A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman who brought nearly €8 million into Cyprus over the course of 20 trips has been sentenced to 20 months in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court....

Nicosia says it’s turning things around, but traffic and bills still bite

Nicosia says it’s turning things around, but traffic and bills still bite

''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....

29-year-old dies after stolen car crash in Nicosia

29-year-old dies after stolen car crash in Nicosia

A 29-year-old man has died after a series of events in Nicosia involving a stolen vehicle, a crash, and a medical emergency, with police continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death....

Education costs in Cyprus are at 137.5% of the EU average

Education costs in Cyprus are at 137.5% of the EU average

Cyprus continues to sit slightly below the European Union average in overall price levels, but some everyday costs, especially education, are telling a very different story, according to new Eurostat figures for 2025....

Israel cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief

Israel cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has announced he is cutting off all contact with the European Union’s top foreign policy official, Kaja Kallas, following controversy over reported remarks linking Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa....

US and Iran strike peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz (video)

US and Iran strike peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz (video)

The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending years of escalating tensions in what is being described as one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs between the two countries in recent memory....

Is your child’s school bus safe? Audit finds major gaps during inspections

Is your child’s school bus safe? Audit finds major gaps during inspections

A damning audit report has raised serious questions about the safety of school buses in Cyprus, revealing widespread failures in inspections and compliance with basic technical safety rules....

Why more people are travelling for experiences, not just a break

Why more people are travelling for experiences, not just a break

For today's travelers, a trip is no longer simply about getting away for a few days. More and more, people are investing in experiences, personal growth, and memories that last long after they've returned home....

Thursday weather: The mountains are still trying to make weather happen

Thursday weather: The mountains are still trying to make weather happen

The forecast has become something of a broken record lately: sunshine across most of Cyprus, a few clouds gathering over the mountains in the afternoon, and meteorologists keeping one hopeful eye on the radar....

Companies fined €55,000 after fatal workplace accident in Paphos

Companies fined €55,000 after fatal workplace accident in Paphos

Three companies and three individuals have been convicted by the Paphos District Court following a fatal construction-site accident that led to a worker's death....

Christodoulides says Cyprus talks should build on common ground, not start from scratch

Christodoulides says Cyprus talks should build on common ground, not start from scratch

Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....

Summer restrictions in force for cutting and welding equipment near forests

Summer restrictions in force for cutting and welding equipment near forests

The Forestry Department has reminded the public that special fire-prevention measures are in force from 1 June to 30 September, restricting the use of equipment that generates heat or flames near state forests....

Parents say young cancer patients are still enduring drilling noise months after promises

Parents say young cancer patients are still enduring drilling noise months after promises

Parents of children receiving treatment at the Paediatric Oncology Clinic of Archbishop Makarios III Hospital have renewed complaints about ongoing construction noise, saying patients are still being exposed to drilling sounds despite promises that the disruption would be short-lived....

Three masked men rob food delivery rider at knifepoint in Limassol

Three masked men rob food delivery rider at knifepoint in Limassol

A food delivery rider was attacked and robbed late on Tuesday night in the Limassol district, according to police....

Turkey steps up focus on Cyprus as Israel ties expand

Turkey steps up focus on Cyprus as Israel ties expand

Cyprus is finding itself more frequently at the center of discussions about Israel's growing strategic footprint in the Eastern Mediterranean, as regional rivalries continue to reshape security and diplomatic relationships across the region....

Wednesday weather: The heat peaks before taking a polite step back

Wednesday weather: The heat peaks before taking a polite step back

A seasonal low-pressure system is beginning to influence the region, bringing another predominantly sunny day to Cyprus, along with the warmest temperatures of the week so far....

Woman jailed for six months over 'laughing gas' possession and illegal stay

Woman jailed for six months over 'laughing gas' possession and illegal stay

A 25-year-old woman has been sentenced to six months in prison after the Famagusta District Court found her guilty of possessing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, and remaining in Cyprus without legal status....

PASYKAF calls on men to make cancer screening a priority

PASYKAF calls on men to make cancer screening a priority

A new awareness campaign focusing on men's cancers has been launched by PASYKAF ahead of Father's Day on June 21, encouraging men to take a more active role in monitoring their health and seeking medical advice when needed....

Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on mine clearance effort

Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on mine clearance effort

The agreement between Washington and Tehran has increased expectations that commercial shipping and energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz can resume without disruption. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that oil shipments from both directions would continue, helping calm fears of supply shortages in global markets....

Traffic fines can be delivered anywhere, police say

Traffic fines can be delivered anywhere, police say

The Cyprus Police have issued a clarification on the delivery of traffic fines, following public discussion about how and where notices can be served....

School-area road barriers removed after criticism in Limassol

School-area road barriers removed after criticism in Limassol

The Municipality of Limassol has removed a series of bollards installed on Thekla Lysioti Street following public complaints and ongoing discussions over the implementation of transport projects in the city....

Terra Cypria accuses authorities of failing to protect Lady’s Mile beach

Terra Cypria accuses authorities of failing to protect Lady’s Mile beach

Environmental organisation Terra Cypria has accused authorities of failing to properly protect Lady’s Mile beach, saying commercial activity and insufficient enforcement are damaging one of Cyprus’ important nesting sites for sea turtles....

Anastasiades linked to seven potential offences in Mafia State findings

Anastasiades linked to seven potential offences in Mafia State findings

Former president Nicos Anastasiades is linked to seven potential offences in the findings of Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption following its investigation into allegations contained in the book Mafia State...

What’s next for Cyprus? Christodoulides weighs in on homes, bills and the peace process

What’s next for Cyprus? Christodoulides weighs in on homes, bills and the peace process

In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini Managing Editor Thanasis Photiou, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke about everything from the Cyprus issue and his political standing after the parliamentary elections to the cost-of-living pressures facing households, housing, natural gas revenues, and even the much-discussed traditional Indian waistcoats he wore during his recent visit to India....

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