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21 July, 2026
 

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''The beach is for everyone'': Caravans removed from Larnaca coast

''The beach is for everyone'': Caravans removed from Larnaca coast

A stretch of Larnaca coastline that had become the center of complaints over illegally placed caravans and structures was cleared early Tuesday morning after authorities moved in with police assistance to remove the unauthorized setups....

Scam calls continue across the island

Scam calls continue across the island

Over the past few months, residents across Cyprus have been receiving spam calls from fraudsters posing as representatives of a trusted organization, with the goal of gaining access to personal information....

€100 million-a-month scam: Three Cyprus residents among suspects

€100 million-a-month scam: Three Cyprus residents among suspects

A phone call from a ''financial adviser'' promising easy profits. A professional-looking investment platform showing money growing. Regular messages building trust over weeks or even months....

Petrol station owners take protest to Presidential Palace (photos)

Petrol station owners take protest to Presidential Palace (photos)

Petrol station owners gathered at the GSP Stadium at 10am this morning to begin their protest march towards the presidential palace against the transport minister's new decree....

US warns Americans worldwide to stay alert hours before US tourists stabbed in Athens

US warns Americans worldwide to stay alert hours before US tourists stabbed in Athens

The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide security alert on July 20, urging American citizens across the globe to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise security concerns....

Tuesday heat surge: Inland temperatures peak at 41°C

Tuesday heat surge: Inland temperatures peak at 41°C

The relentless seasonal low-pressure system is doubling down today, pushing the mercury up another notch across the island. We are in for a bright, mostly sunny day, with the only real cloud cover confined to the mountains later this afternoon....

Cyprus plans major overhaul of vehicle import rules and dealer licensing

Cyprus plans major overhaul of vehicle import rules and dealer licensing

With a focus on transparent procedures, clearly defined responsibilities, and stricter oversight of the import and sale of new and used vehicles, the Road Transport Department is advancing two legislative initiatives....

UN chief to visit Cyprus for high-level talks on island's 52nd year of division

UN chief to visit Cyprus for high-level talks on island's 52nd year of division

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Cyprus on Monday evening, July 27, bringing a high-level delegation that includes Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, along with Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín. ...

Fuel station owners to protest over tanker safety rules

Fuel station owners to protest over tanker safety rules

Fuel station owners will stage a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning, calling on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene over the implementation of a Transport Ministry decree affecting fuel tanker operations....

The FOMO industry

The FOMO industry

In recent years, one familiar trap has threatened to spoil the quality of many people's summer vacations: the infamous FOMO, or fear of missing out. It is the anxiety that we are missing out on worthwhile experiences and opportunities, fueled by our constant exposure to social media. ...

UK Cypriots demonstrate outside London embassy on invasion anniversary

UK Cypriots demonstrate outside London embassy on invasion anniversary

Members of the British Cypriot community assembled outside the Turkish embassy in London on Friday for a demonstration organized by the Famagusta Association of Great Britain. ...

Andy Burnham takes over as PM after Starmer’s dramatic exit

Andy Burnham takes over as PM after Starmer’s dramatic exit

Britain has a new prime minister, with former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham taking the keys to Downing Street after replacing Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party....

''How did we get here?'' Cyprus reacts with anger over disturbing TikTok video

''How did we get here?'' Cyprus reacts with anger over disturbing TikTok video

A TikTok video that has been circulating in Cyprus has sparked widespread anger and calls for action after disability organizations accused those involved of humiliating a person with Down syndrome for entertainment. ...

Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean are moving quickly and are increasingly complex, with the United States sometimes taking the lead and, in other cases, following the recommendations of its partners....

Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a “path” that is organically carved out through use rather than construction....

Cypriots keep shopping despite inflation fears and global uncertainty

Cypriots keep shopping despite inflation fears and global uncertainty

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains strong despite market uncertainty caused by inflationary pressures and the war in the Middle East....

Experience the Authentic Flavours of Thailand at Golden Monkey

Experience the Authentic Flavours of Thailand at Golden Monkey

Nestled within The Tower at St. Raphael Resort in Limassol, Golden Monkey offers a truly authentic Thai dining experience, bringing the vibrant flavors, rich traditions, and warm hospitality of Thailand to the Mediterranean. ...

Gunfire hits Germasogeia office building in latest suspected criminal attack

Gunfire hits Germasogeia office building in latest suspected criminal attack

A multi-story office building in Germasogeia, Limassol, became the latest target of what police believe was a criminal attack after damage caused by gunfire was discovered on the premises....

VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Joining the Schengen Area would do more than end border checks for Cypriot citizens traveling within Europe. It would place Cyprus among what is often described as the EU’s ''inner core,'' the group of countries that belong both to the European free-travel zone and the euro area....

Spain crowned world champions

Spain crowned world champions

While Spanish fans celebrated their victory, pub owners across Cyprus celebrated their own win too, as venues were packed with anxious football fans, awaiting the outcome of the match....

52 years later, Christodoulides says Cyprus talks must restart ''from where they stopped''

52 years later, Christodoulides says Cyprus talks must restart ''from where they stopped''

Fifty-two years after the Turkish invasion, President Nikos Christodoulides said the memory of those who lost their lives in 1974 carries a responsibility for today’s leadership: to continue efforts to end the division of Cyprus....

US school introduces AI robot teacher’s assistant

US school introduces AI robot teacher’s assistant

A New York school district is preparing to do something that sounds like science fiction: bring a humanoid robot into a classroom....

Fire breaks out in high-security wing of Central Prisons

Fire breaks out in high-security wing of Central Prisons

A fire broke out late Sunday night in a high-security wing of Cyprus Central Prisons, with police saying three inmates are believed to have deliberately started the blaze....

Monday forecast: Shaking off finals fever and facing the 40°C sizzle

Monday forecast: Shaking off finals fever and facing the 40°C sizzle

Our standard seasonal low pressure is firmly in control, delivering a wide-open, sun-drenched day to kick off the workweek....

Police arrest suspected mastermind of international terrorist network

Police arrest suspected mastermind of international terrorist network

A major breakthrough has occurred in the ongoing counter-terrorism investigation spanning Cyprus, Greece, and international security agencies. Members of the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have apprehended a 41-year-old foreign national believed to be the principal director of the network....

Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

Cyprus steps up efforts to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals

Cyprus steps up efforts to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....

Traditional banks are funding more shadow loans

Traditional banks are funding more shadow loans

While lending increasingly grows in a demanding environment with geopolitical developments affecting the region and by extension Cyprus, the boundaries between traditional and shadow banking are becoming more and more blurred....

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