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15 June, 2026
 

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EU keeps flight compensation rules in place after 13-year deal

EU keeps flight compensation rules in place after 13-year deal

After more than a decade of negotiations, a long-running dispute over air passenger rights in the European Union is expected to finally conclude today in Brussels, with an agreement on updating the rules for air travelers....

New clues emerge in Cyprus terror case involving explosive stronger than TNT

New clues emerge in Cyprus terror case involving explosive stronger than TNT

New revealing details have emerged in the case of Palestinians arrested in Cyprus and Greece, who are accused of involvement with Hamas and of planning bomb attacks against Israeli targets. ...

A German expat’s view of Cyprus is going viral—and it’s raising questions

A German expat’s view of Cyprus is going viral—and it’s raising questions

''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....

Petrolina Supports the Expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus

Petrolina Supports the Expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus

As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and support for initiatives that promote health and well-being, Petrolina has contributed to the expansion of Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus by sponsoring and adopting one of the four rooms in the House’s new extension....

€3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

€3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

Cypriots who regularly shop from online platforms like Temu, Shein, and other non-EU retailers may soon notice higher prices at checkout or delivery after the EU approved new customs rules affecting small parcels....

Norwegian royal stepson jailed for rape

Norwegian royal stepson jailed for rape

The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other offenses and sentenced to four years in prison in a ruling issued by an Oslo court on Monday....

€125m road shock: Paphos–Polis project faces €50m cost jump and uncertain future

€125m road shock: Paphos–Polis project faces €50m cost jump and uncertain future

Any hopes that the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project would get back on track have now faded following the opening of new tenders, which have driven the cost sharply upward. The lowest bid submitted has pushed the price of the project to €124,850,000 (excluding VAT), up from the €73 million plus VAT for which the contract had originally been awarded to the Greek construction company INTRAKAT....

Paphos–Limassol tunnel closed during the day until Friday

Paphos–Limassol tunnel closed during the day until Friday

Drivers travelling between Paphos and Limassol this week are being advised to allow extra time for their journey, as the Paphos–Limassol motorway tunnel heading towards Limassol will remain closed during daytime hours due to maintenance works....

Disability benefits in Cyprus set to rise after 20 years

Disability benefits in Cyprus set to rise after 20 years

Disability benefits in Cyprus are set to go up for the first time in years after the government announced plans for across-the-board increases for both existing and new beneficiaries....

Mayor slams ''shameful'' conditions at Kato Paphos fishing village area

Mayor slams ''shameful'' conditions at Kato Paphos fishing village area

The mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onesiforou, has expressed strong anger over the condition of the Minoos area in Kato Paphos, also known as the Fishing Village, describing it as an “image of abandonment” that damages both the city and its tourist reputation....

Vision String Quartet Brings Dynamic Chamber Music to Minthis

Vision String Quartet Brings Dynamic Chamber Music to Minthis

On 10 July, the internationally acclaimed Vision String Quartet takes the stage at the Minthis Music Festival 2026, presenting its bold and dynamic approach to chamber music, with appearances at major international festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, inviting audiences to an experience full of energy and immediacy....

Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....

EU investment bank restarts funding to Turkey after 7-year freeze

EU investment bank restarts funding to Turkey after 7-year freeze

The return of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Turkey was officially sealed on June 10, marking the revival of new development projects in the country after a seven-year hiatus....

Don’t panic if your phone buzzes today: Cyprus tests emergency alert system nationwide

Don’t panic if your phone buzzes today: Cyprus tests emergency alert system nationwide

If your phone lights up with a warning message on Monday afternoon, don’t be alarmed; it’s only a test....

A deal at last? Possible US-Iran breakthrough could spell relief closer to home

A deal at last? Possible US-Iran breakthrough could spell relief closer to home

After weeks of speculation, mixed signals, and previous announcements by US President Donald Trump that suggested a breakthrough was near, Washington and Tehran appear to be closer than ever to ending a conflict that has kept the Middle East on edge and sent shockwaves through global energy markets....

Monday weather: Freddo season is officially upon us

Monday weather: Freddo season is officially upon us

Today's weather will start on a pleasant note once any early morning mist and low cloud clear. Conditions will then become partly cloudy, with developing cloud from around midday bringing the chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms....

Cannabis boom and rising cocaine use reshape Cyprus

Cannabis boom and rising cocaine use reshape Cyprus

Cannabis remains the most commonly used illegal drug in Cyprus, while cocaine and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly present across the country, according to the European Drug Report 2026 presented in Nicosia by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority....

Cyprus records strong cancer survival outcomes

Cyprus records strong cancer survival outcomes

Cancer patients in Cyprus are achieving survival outcomes that surpass the European Union average for several of the most common forms of the disease, according to figures presented during a press conference held by biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb....

Government opens its record to public scrutiny through online platform

Government opens its record to public scrutiny through online platform

President Nikos Christodoulides has invited the public to use the government's online monitoring platform, diakivernisi.gov.cy, as a tool for tracking the implementation of state policies and assessing the administration's performance....

Storing the sun: How underwater energy storage could cut Cyprus electricity bills

Storing the sun: How underwater energy storage could cut Cyprus electricity bills

BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber spoke with Kathimerini about the company’s first pilot underwater energy storage project in Cyprus and how the technology could help bring down electricity prices....

Cyprus completes EU voluntary relocation programme for 3,039 asylum applicants

Cyprus completes EU voluntary relocation programme for 3,039 asylum applicants

Cyprus has completed its participation in the European Union’s Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism, a scheme designed to ease migration pressures on member states located at the EU’s external borders....

First section of Pedieos river park project completed in Nicosia

First section of Pedieos river park project completed in Nicosia

Nicosia has reached a key stage in the redevelopment of the Pedieos River/Kanlıdere corridor, with the first phase of a European Union-funded rehabilitation project now finished....

Workplace accident leaves technician critically injured after compressor explosion

Workplace accident leaves technician critically injured after compressor explosion

A 49-year-old technician is fighting for his life following a workplace accident in Strovolos on Thursday afternoon, after an air-conditioning compressor he was repairing exploded....

When all of Cyprus headed to Larnaca: The timeless magic of Kataklysmos (photos)

When all of Cyprus headed to Larnaca: The timeless magic of Kataklysmos (photos)

There are only a few moments during the year that have the power to bring all of Cyprus together, and Kataklysmos is certainly one of them. For generations of Cypriots, the arrival of Kataklysmos meant far more than a public holiday or a long weekend by the sea....

Snake sighting in Protaras coastal area causes concern but officials urge calm

Snake sighting in Protaras coastal area causes concern but officials urge calm

As Cyprus moves into the peak summer season and beaches across Protaras and the wider Famagusta district fill with locals and tourists, authorities in Paralimni–Deryneia are urging calm following reports of a snake spotted near a coastal area....

Probationary police officer dismissed after arrest over anabolic substances

Probationary police officer dismissed after arrest over anabolic substances

A probationary police officer in Cyprus has been dismissed from the force following his arrest earlier this month over the alleged possession of anabolic substances, authorities said on Friday....

International judges, high standards and a big celebration of Cyprus’ bar culture

International judges, high standards and a big celebration of Cyprus’ bar culture

Wiz Guide presents the “30 Best Bars Cyprus” by Epic, a night dedicated to innovation, creativity and quality in entertainment. On July 6, 2026, Cyprus will host for the first time an institution aimed at highlighting and rewarding excellence in hospitality and modern bar culture....

ECB rate hike to add €147m to Greek banks as profits rise from widening loan-deposit gap

ECB rate hike to add €147m to Greek banks as profits rise from widening loan-deposit gap

The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate increase, its first since 2023, is expected to boost bank profitability across the eurozone, including Cyprus, by widening the gap between what banks earn from loans and what they pay out to savers....

Cyprus food delivery bags found with bacteria in new consumer test

Cyprus food delivery bags found with bacteria in new consumer test

A laboratory test on food delivery transport bags in Cyprus has detected the presence of pathogenic organisms that can cause food poisoning, according to the Cyprus Consumers’ Association, which is now calling for stricter hygiene controls across the fast-growing delivery sector....

Suspect in Hamas-linked terror case released on €1 million bond

Suspect in Hamas-linked terror case released on €1 million bond

The high-profile terrorism case that has raised security concerns in Cyprus and Greece took a new turn on Friday, after the Larnaca District Court ordered the release of a 54-year-old man under strict conditions, ruling that the evidence connecting him to the alleged plot showed weaknesses....

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