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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....

Forget the football, the real match in Cyprus is about to start

Forget the football, the real match in Cyprus is about to start

"The game is starting, leave me alone now, the time has come, the game is starting. Nobody move, be quiet, the game is starting."...

Cyprus households can get up to €900 to replace old solar water heaters

Cyprus households can get up to €900 to replace old solar water heaters

Cyprus households will soon have another incentive to reduce their energy costs, with the government approving a new subsidy scheme offering up to €900 for the installation or replacement of solar hot water systems....

Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

Motorway chaos after car crashes into roadworks vehicle near Paramali

Motorway chaos after car crashes into roadworks vehicle near Paramali

The Limassol-Paphos motorway has been closed in the direction of Paphos following a collision involving a passing vehicle and a road marking vehicle near Paramali....

Outdoor work halted as Cyprus heat hits dangerous levels

Outdoor work halted as Cyprus heat hits dangerous levels

The Department of Labour has ordered a temporary halt to outdoor manual work today, July 22, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soaring temperatures push conditions into the danger zone....

One month's salary just to keep the lights on?

One month's salary just to keep the lights on?

Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...

Wednesday heatwave: Inland capital soars to 43°C peak

Wednesday heatwave: Inland capital soars to 43°C peak

The persistent seasonal low-pressure system is delivering the hottest conditions of the week, making it a prime afternoon to stay close to the air conditioning or head straight to the water....

Rare transplant chain in Israel saves Cypriot teenager and three others

Rare transplant chain in Israel saves Cypriot teenager and three others

A 16-year-old girl from Cyprus has received a life-saving kidney transplant through a rare four-person donor chain carried out in Israel....

Woman loses appeal against nine-month prison sentence for sharing intimate videos

Woman loses appeal against nine-month prison sentence for sharing intimate videos

A woman has lost her appeal against a nine-month prison sentence after being convicted of distributing sexually explicit photos and videos of another woman without her consent....

Labour department warns heatwave could halt outdoor work

Labour department warns heatwave could halt outdoor work

Employers across Cyprus have been warned that exceptionally high temperatures on Tuesday and in the coming days could require outdoor work to be limited or temporarily suspended to protect workers from heat-related illness....

Cyprus records EU's second-largest annual drop in public debt

Cyprus records EU's second-largest annual drop in public debt

Cyprus recorded the second-largest annual reduction in government debt among European Union member states during the first quarter of 2026, according to figures released by Eurostat on Tuesday....

Woman injured after handbag snatched by moped riders

Woman injured after handbag snatched by moped riders

A 38-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after two people on a moped stole her handbag in Larnaca early on Tuesday, police said....

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