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Workplace accident rate in Cyprus falls for eighth straight year

Workplace accident rate in Cyprus falls for eighth straight year

Cyprus recorded another year of improvement in workplace safety in 2025, with the rate of reported occupational accidents falling for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance....

Marios Georgiou claims Commonwealth Games silver in Glasgow

Marios Georgiou claims Commonwealth Games silver in Glasgow

Cyprus's Marios Georgiou secured the silver medal in the men's parallel bars final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing with a score of 13.800....

Two men plead not guilty in Pyla torture case

Two men plead not guilty in Pyla torture case

Two men accused in connection with an alleged torture case in Pyla have pleaded not guilty before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court, with the trial set to continue in October....

Over 100 firefighters battle fast-moving heathland blaze in Suffolk

Over 100 firefighters battle fast-moving heathland blaze in Suffolk

Emergency services in eastern England continue to respond to a major wildfire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, where around 120 firefighters and 18 fire engines are working to contain a rapidly spreading blaze....

Firefighters battle Arsos wildfire after blaze spreads from landfill

Firefighters battle Arsos wildfire after blaze spreads from landfill

Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire near the village of Arsos in the Limassol district after flames spread from a landfill into surrounding countryside on Thursday....

Cyprus energy projects named in Iranian media report on possible targets

Cyprus energy projects named in Iranian media report on possible targets

An Iranian media outlet has published an analysis identifying several European energy assets, including projects linked to Cyprus, as possible targets if tensions involving Iran continue to escalate....

Fengaros is back, and this year's festival is the biggest yet

Fengaros is back, and this year's festival is the biggest yet

For many people in Cyprus, summer isn't complete without at least one music festival. And this weekend, one of the island's best-known festivals returns with its biggest line-up ever....

More Than a Stay: Minthis Residence Experience

More Than a Stay: Minthis Residence Experience

At Minthis, the privacy and freedom of a luxury home—complete with a private infinity pool and attentive concierge service—meet effortless access to the resort’s wellness, championship golf and dining experiences. Designed for families and friends, every stay unfolds at your own pace, offering exceptional comfort within a landscape shaped by nature. ...

Gunfire on a Nicosia street sparks attempted murder investigation

Gunfire on a Nicosia street sparks attempted murder investigation

A routine drive through Nicosia turned into a terrifying ordeal after a man reported that his car was shot at by unknown assailants....

27-year-old worker found dead on Protaras beach

27-year-old worker found dead on Protaras beach

What began as another summer evening on one of Cyprus' busiest beaches ended in tragedy....

Hospitals across the island seeing more heat-related emergencies

Hospitals across the island seeing more heat-related emergencies

The scorching temperatures gripping Cyprus aren't just making people uncomfortable; they're also sending more of them to the hospital....

Before you buy, you'll soon be able to check if it's been recalled

Before you buy, you'll soon be able to check if it's been recalled

Ever bought something only to later discover it had been recalled? Soon, checking whether a product is safe could be as easy as checking the weather....

Hotels may be busy, but Cyprus is earning far less from tourism

Hotels may be busy, but Cyprus is earning far less from tourism

The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....

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

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....

A most useful CBM: Exchange of information on properties

A most useful CBM: Exchange of information on properties

Confidence building is an essential ingredient for the resumption of the talks, as Antonio Guterres stressed in his statement at the end of his recent official visit to Cyprus....

Meet Hermes and Aura, the newest recruits keeping watch over Cyprus' coast

Meet Hermes and Aura, the newest recruits keeping watch over Cyprus' coast

They're not the latest rescue dogs or new police recruits; they're the British Bases Police's newest partners on the water....

Lidl Cyprus emerges as ''No. 1 in best price-quality ratio'' for the 3rd time

Lidl Cyprus emerges as ''No. 1 in best price-quality ratio'' for the 3rd time

The best price-quality ratio is not just a title, but a reflection of the daily experience of consumers who choose Lidl Cyprus for their shopping. A confirmation of this experience comes through a significant distinction, once again, as the company emerges as “No. 1 in best price-quality ratio” for the 3rd time....

'Our health comes first': Limassol port truck drivers walk off the job over X-ray scanner fears

'Our health comes first': Limassol port truck drivers walk off the job over X-ray scanner fears

For the hundreds of truck drivers who pass through Limassol port every day, Thursday wasn't business as usual....

Another high-profile visitor, another push for Cyprus peace talks

Another high-profile visitor, another push for Cyprus peace talks

Just a day after UN Secretary-General António Guterres left Cyprus with plans for a new international conference, another key diplomatic figure is arriving on the island, this time from Brussels....

Bank of Cyprus was named winner of Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026

Bank of Cyprus was named winner of Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026

Bank of Cyprus was named winner of Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The evaluation period ran from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025....

Cyprus' brightest young AI minds head to world Olympiad in Kazakhstan

Cyprus' brightest young AI minds head to world Olympiad in Kazakhstan

While much of the world's conversation around artificial intelligence focuses on whether AI will replace jobs, a group of Cypriot students is preparing to show how the technology can be used to solve some of tomorrow's biggest challenges....

Speeding tops the list as police issue 351 traffic fines in one night

Speeding tops the list as police issue 351 traffic fines in one night

If you were driving around Cyprus last night, chances are you noticed more police on the roads than usual....

Guterres isn't giving up on Cyprus, another peace conference is now on the horizon

Guterres isn't giving up on Cyprus, another peace conference is now on the horizon

UN Secretary-General António Guterres' visit to Cyprus is being viewed as a success in terms of the substance of the Cyprus issue, a point also made by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

Blessing Ceremony Marks the Official Launch of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol

Blessing Ceremony Marks the Official Launch of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol

A new era in healthcare delivery in Cyprus was marked by the Blessing Ceremony of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol, the first official center of the historic Hadassah Medical Organization in Europe outside Israel. The event represented a significant milestone both for the project itself and for the continuously growing cooperation between Cyprus and Israel in the field of healthcare....

Thursday outlook: The 40°C temp remains fired up

Thursday outlook: The 40°C temp remains fired up

The seasonal low-pressure system is still glued to the region, refusing to pack its bags. Thursday is serving up another round of wide-open, relentless sunshine across the board....

Three firefighters killed as wildfires rage across Greece

Three firefighters killed as wildfires rage across Greece

Three firefighters have lost their lives as Greece battles a series of major wildfires that have forced evacuations, damaged emergency vehicles and stretched firefighting resources across several regions....

Defence seeks new psychiatric assessment in Phedonos trial

Defence seeks new psychiatric assessment in Phedonos trial

Lawyers for suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos have asked the court to allow the complainant to be examined by a private psychiatrist of their choosing, adding a new point of dispute to the high-profile criminal case....

FIFA puts World Cup for sale in $20 billion Wall Street play

FIFA puts World Cup for sale in $20 billion Wall Street play

Gianni Infantino wants to turn international football into private equity. FIFA’s plan to carve off a 20 per cent stake in its commercial empire for $4.2 billion has met immediate resistance across Europe and beyond....

Guterres greeted with both protests and peace messages during occupied areas visit

Guterres greeted with both protests and peace messages during occupied areas visit

Antonio Guterres received sharply contrasting receptions during his visit to the occupied areas on Tuesday, where rival groups delivered very different messages on the future of Cyprus....

The Christine Lagarde enigma

The Christine Lagarde enigma

June's decision was never followed through. At the meeting one month later, the European Central Bank chose not to extend its restrictive monetary policy with another interest rate increase. The message in June had been clear. It was an immediate response to rising energy prices after fighting resumed in the Middle East....

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