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24 July, 2026
 

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Dubai offers residents up to €700 for bringing foreign visitors

Dubai offers residents up to €700 for bringing foreign visitors

Dubai has launched a new incentive programme encouraging residents to invite friends and relatives from overseas, offering rewards worth more than 3,000 dirhams (€716) as the emirate seeks to strengthen international tourism following months of regional instability....

Infantino’s promise

Infantino’s promise

The curtain has fallen on a glittering tournament that crowned Spain as the new summit of world football. Spain may have lifted the coveted trophy, but the true winner is FIFA, and more specifically, its president, Gianni Infantino....

Water Development Department says reclaimed water use is higher than reported

Water Development Department says reclaimed water use is higher than reported

A report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini examined a long-standing issue concerning the use of treated wastewater across Cyprus. The topic has returned to the forefront of public debate in recent months due to declining water supplies for both drinking water and irrigation....

Court orders €164,585 asset confiscation in Limassol drug trafficking case

Court orders €164,585 asset confiscation in Limassol drug trafficking case

A Limassol criminal court has ordered the confiscation of assets worth €164,585 following the conclusion of financial investigations linked to a major drug trafficking case....

Police arrest 19 migrants residing illegally in Cyprus

Police arrest 19 migrants residing illegally in Cyprus

Police arrested 19 people during an operation in Nicosia targeting third-country nationals staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus....

Heavy traffic expected in Limassol on Friday morning due to recruits' swearing-in

Heavy traffic expected in Limassol on Friday morning due to recruits' swearing-in

Drivers in Limassol are likely to encounter increased traffic tomorrow morning as the swearing-in ceremony for new military recruits takes place at Lanitio Stadium....

One ton of suspected stolen AHK cables found in nationwide scrapyard raids

One ton of suspected stolen AHK cables found in nationwide scrapyard raids

More than 1,000 kilograms of cables believed to belong to the Cyprus Electricity Authority (AHK) were seized during coordinated police raids on scrapyards across the island in a major crackdown on the illegal scrap metal trade....

A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

EU hits Google with €890M fine; why Cyprus should pay attention

EU hits Google with €890M fine; why Cyprus should pay attention

Brussels says tech giant unfairly promoted its own products and restricted cheaper alternatives, a move that could also affect Cyprus’ digital businesses and consumers....

Check your television now or risk losing your channels

Check your television now or risk losing your channels

If your television suddenly stops showing your favorite channels in the coming months, it may not be a problem with your antenna; it could be because your TV is not compatible with Cyprus’ new digital broadcasting system....

The €150,000 education bill: The rising cost of sending a child to private school in Cyprus

The €150,000 education bill: The rising cost of sending a child to private school in Cyprus

Inflationary pressures caused by geopolitical developments affecting the region have not spared Cyprus’ private education sector....

Cyprus is desperate for water but wastes what it already has

Cyprus is desperate for water but wastes what it already has

At a time when climate change is reshaping the way countries collect and manage water resources, Cyprus is facing a major contradiction: the island is struggling with water shortages while millions of cubic meters of treated wastewater remain unused....

New EU rules aim to stop people being fooled by machines

New EU rules aim to stop people being fooled by machines

Have you ever wondered whether the message you received online was written by a person or a machine? Or whether that video of a politician, celebrity, or even someone you know was real or created by artificial intelligence?...

Two arrested over livestream that allegedly exploited mentally vulnerable man

Two arrested over livestream that allegedly exploited mentally vulnerable man

Two people have been arrested after a disturbing livestream that allegedly showed a mentally vulnerable man being encouraged to perform degrading acts on social media....

Supreme Court deals major blow to prosecutors in Tziapoura case

Supreme Court deals major blow to prosecutors in Tziapoura case

One of Cyprus' most closely watched criminal investigations has hit a major legal setback after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the attorney general, ruling that police did not have enough evidence to justify searching two bank safety deposit boxes belonging to jeweler Natalie Tziapoura....

Prison guards' union accuses Justice Minister of 'lying' as row explodes into public showdown

Prison guards' union accuses Justice Minister of 'lying' as row explodes into public showdown

A bitter public feud between the Justice Ministry and Cyprus' prison guards has escalated, with the prison guards' union ISOTITA accusing Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris of giving contradictory explanations about why he refused to meet union representatives during a recent visit to the Central Prisons....

Music, Design and Performance Unite at Minthis Music Festival 2026

Music, Design and Performance Unite at Minthis Music Festival 2026

The successful conclusion of Minthis Music Festival 2026 further strengthened the ongoing lifestyle partnership between Porsche Cyprus and Minthis, bringing together two brands united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, design and unforgettable experiences....

Lidl Better Living Days in Limassol were full of smiles and success – Νext stop: Paralimni

Lidl Better Living Days in Limassol were full of smiles and success – Νext stop: Paralimni

With two consecutive weekends filled with great food, exercise, a refreshing atmosphere, and ideas for a better everyday life, the Lidl Better Living Days event in Limassol came to a successful close....

Thursday peak: Inland temperatures climb to 44°C

Thursday peak: Inland temperatures climb to 44°C

Yesterday's forecast proved to be a modest underestimation. Today takes the crown for the absolute peak of this stretch. The seasonal low pressure is delivering one final, intense push, driving temperatures up across every single district before the weekend cold-front transition begins....

Turkey still fails to meet legal requirements for return to F-35 program, US says

Turkey still fails to meet legal requirements for return to F-35 program, US says

Turkey has not yet fulfilled the legal requirements necessary to rejoin the F-35 program, the US Department of State makes clear in a letter to Congress dated July 22, 2026, obtained by Kathimerini Greece....

Cyprus environmental tax revenue reaches €718.7 million

Cyprus environmental tax revenue reaches €718.7 million

Environmental tax revenue in Cyprus reached €718.72 million in 2024, according to new figures released by Eurostat, as environmental tax receipts across the European Union increased to a record €371.9 billion....

Andreas Constantinou wins double gold at Greek Waterski Championships (video)

Andreas Constantinou wins double gold at Greek Waterski Championships (video)

Seventeen-year-old Cypriot waterski athlete Andreas Constantinou claimed two gold medals at the Greek Waterski Championships after winning the slalom title in both the U17 and Open men's categories. ...

Von der Leyen pledges full EU support for renewed Cyprus peace efforts

Von der Leyen pledges full EU support for renewed Cyprus peace efforts

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the EU's support for renewed efforts to reach a settlement of the Cyprus issue following a meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín....

Three companies fined €7,000 each after worker suffered spinal fracture

Three companies fined €7,000 each after worker suffered spinal fracture

Three companies have been fined a total of €21,000 after the Limassol District Court found they had breached workplace safety regulations in connection with a construction site accident that left a worker seriously injured....

Cyprus signs key agreement for Aphrodite gas sales to Egypt

Cyprus signs key agreement for Aphrodite gas sales to Egypt

Cyprus has taken another step towards developing the Aphrodite natural gas field after a key agreement was signed for future gas sales to Egypt....

A last chance for Cyprus talks? Guterres plays his final card.

A last chance for Cyprus talks? Guterres plays his final card.

The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....

Alleged Hamas network member arrested in Indonesia on Cyprus warrant

Alleged Hamas network member arrested in Indonesia on Cyprus warrant

A 41-year-old Palestinian man described by authorities as a senior member of a Hamas-linked network has been arrested in Indonesia following an international arrest warrant issued by Cypriot authorities....

Limassol residents can now check dangerous buildings and local services online

Limassol residents can now check dangerous buildings and local services online

Finding out whether a dangerous building is located nearby, checking where local services are available, or accessing planning information has become easier for Limassol residents thanks to a new online platform....

Supreme Court rejects German woman’s appeal in occupied Cyprus property case

Supreme Court rejects German woman’s appeal in occupied Cyprus property case

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a German woman accused of illegally using Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas, allowing criminal proceedings against her to continue....

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