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Cyprus wants more local nurses, and it's now offering students up to €5,750 to join the profession

Cyprus wants more local nurses, and it's now offering students up to €5,750 to join the profession

Cyprus is taking a new approach to one of its most persistent healthcare problems: encouraging more young people to become nurses and stay in Cyprus to work....

Cypriots are choosing fixed-rate home loans, and it's saving them from interest rate shocks

Cypriots are choosing fixed-rate home loans, and it's saving them from interest rate shocks

If you're taking out a mortgage in Cyprus today, chances are you're choosing a fixed interest rate rather than gambling on where borrowing costs might go next....

Holiday turns to nightmare as tourists flee Greek wildfire by boat

Holiday turns to nightmare as tourists flee Greek wildfire by boat

What began as a summer getaway quickly turned into a desperate escape on Friday, as hundreds of people were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire in central Greece, some by fishing boat after the flames blocked the only road out....

Fire erupts near Athienou as aircraft scramble to stop flames

Fire erupts near Athienou as aircraft scramble to stop flames

A major firefighting operation is underway after a large wildfire broke out around midday on Friday in the Kosi area, towards Athienou, sending firefighters and aircraft racing to contain the flames before they spread further....

A Letter to the Children from Limassol Who Inspired Us

A Letter to the Children from Limassol Who Inspired Us

There are moments that stay with us forever. Moments when a single sound, a single word, or a single smile is enough to make time stand still. For me, one such moment came on the evening of 9 July 2026....

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns in 2026 with one of the most timely and critical themes of our era: the global battle for power surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

''No one should live in fear of arrest,'' Erhurman says

''No one should live in fear of arrest,'' Erhurman says

The fallout from Cyprus' increasingly heated property dispute isn't going away. After sparking criticism with comments he made following Wednesday's UN talks, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman has returned to the debate, insisting he does not believe anyone should have to live in fear of being arrested because of the island's unresolved property issue....

Never mind... parents' names are back on Cyprus ID cards

Never mind... parents' names are back on Cyprus ID cards

Well... that didn't last long. Just a day after Cyprus was preparing to say goodbye to parents' names on new biometric ID cards, the government has hit reverse....

Paid nearly €10,000 for solar panels that never arrived, police say

Paid nearly €10,000 for solar panels that never arrived, police say

Thinking about installing solar panels to cut your electricity bills? Police are urging people to do their homework after a Paphos resident allegedly lost €9,800 in a deal that never materialized....

Europe wants a bigger say in the Cyprus talks, new envoy says

Europe wants a bigger say in the Cyprus talks, new envoy says

The European Union's newly appointed Special Envoy for the Cyprus issue arrived in Cyprus today, making his first official visit to the island with a stop at the Presidential Palace, where he met President Nikos Christodoulides....

Paphos hotel death: Father goes on trial over three-year-old's fatal fall

Paphos hotel death: Father goes on trial over three-year-old's fatal fall

A case that stunned the country returns to the spotlight today as the trial of a 37-year-old father accused over the death of his three-year-old son gets underway at the Paphos District Court....

Surrounded by sea, yet still looking inward

Surrounded by sea, yet still looking inward

It is clearly no coincidence that Cyprus' administrative capital has been located inland for so many centuries, nor is it accidental that, as the island's native inhabitants, we have historically had such a limited relationship with the sea. ...

British man accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran

British man accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran

Cyprus has once again found itself at the center of international security concerns after a British man was accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri on behalf of Iran's military....

Kalo Chorio fire linked to Cyprus - US training exercise, report says

Kalo Chorio fire linked to Cyprus - US training exercise, report says

The military activity believed to have sparked Monday's devastating wildfire near Kalo Chorio was reportedly part of a planned National Guard training exercise conducted in cooperation with the United States, according to information emerging as the investigation continues....

Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...

Iran warns Cyprus over allowing the use of its foreign military bases

Iran warns Cyprus over allowing the use of its foreign military bases

As tensions in the Middle East continue to cast a shadow over the region, Iran has warned Cyprus not to allow foreign military bases on the island to be used for any attacks against the Islamic Republic....

Friday forecast: 40°C heat holds strong with another precision yellow warning

Friday forecast: 40°C heat holds strong with another precision yellow warning

Friday is picking up right where Thursday left off. The seasonal low-pressure system isn't going anywhere, keeping summer heat firmly entrenched across the island as we head into the weekend....

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....

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