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Epic One is your summer love, too!

Epic One was created to meet every communication and entertainment need in a single, all-in-one plan: Fiber internet 5Gbps for your home with a Wi-Fi booster for strong signal in every corner of the house, 5G unlimited mobile for incredible speeds and nationwide coverage, and wide range of TV content, all for just €39,99 a month!...

02/07/2026 | BUSINESS

21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival

The 21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival returns from 8 to 21 July 2026 as an open invitation to meet through music, reminding us of its power to bring people closer. For more than two decades, it has remained one of Cyprus’ most vibrant intercultural institutions—a space where sound becomes a language of coexistence, exchange and shared experience....

02/07/2026 | LIFE

Cyprus launches criminal inquiry into former president and tycoon over corruption report

Five independent criminal investigators have been appointed by the Council of Ministers to probe corruption allegations originating from the book "Mafia State" by journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

02/07/2026 | NEWS

From Chatbots to Co-Workers

AI is no longer a productivity tool. For the small group of organisations that have done the work, it has become the single largest source of operating leverage on their P&L....

02/07/2026 | BUSINESS

Russia orders closure of railway border crossings with three NATO neighbours

Russia has announced the temporary closure of several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia, halting the movement of passengers, vehicles and freight through selected checkpoints from Wednesday....

02/07/2026 | NEWS

Lidl Better Living Days was successfully launched in Agios Dometios

The first stop of Lidl Cyprus' summer wellness roadtrip offered free activities on nutrition, exercise, cooking and wellness to the wider public, setting the tone for its continuation in Paphos....

02/07/2026 | BUSINESS

Business lending loses momentum because of the Middle East conflict

Bank lending in Cyprus had been on a strong upward trend for the past year and a half, but the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran brought that pace to a stop. As a result, forecasts of slower credit growth were confirmed in March, even though Cyprus continues to perform well economically....

02/07/2026 | BUSINESS

Keeping it steady: Text-book Thursday weather ahead

The island is looking at mostly clear skies across the board, with temperatures hovering exactly where the meteorologists expect them to be at this time of year....

02/07/2026 | NEWS

Global ocean temperatures shatter records as massive new El Niño looms

Global sea surface temperatures have officially broken all historical records for this time of year, signaling what scientists warn is a shift into "uncharted territory" for the planet’s climate system....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

New data details scale of domestic abuse and femicide in Cyprus

Cyprus recorded 17 femicides between 2020 and 2025, according to newly released figures from the police. Over the same six-year period, authorities recorded 16 specific cases of femicide, indicating that at least one incident involved multiple fatalities....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

Stepmother released in Xylofagou child death investigation

Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police have released a stepmother without conditions following her arrest in connection with the deaths of two children in Xylofagou. She was freed on Wednesday....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

AEGEAN Continues to Shape Greece's Next Generation of Pilots

AEGEAN announces the launch of a new cycle of its Pilot Scholarship Program, continuing an initiative it has consistently implemented since 2018 with the aim of fostering the next generation of aviation professionals in Greece....

01/07/2026 | BUSINESS

New Leadership at PwC Cyprus

Andreas Yiasemides assumes the role of CEO of PwC Cyprus as of 1 July 2026, following his election by the firm’s Partners in December 2025 for a four-year term....

01/07/2026 | BUSINESS

Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

On July 9, the musical performance “Resonances” offers a unique musical journey through the collaboration of the two musical ensembles, the “Lyra Quartet” and the vocal ensemble “Kalesma” led by the internationally acclaimed musician Socrates Sinopoulos....

01/07/2026 | LIFE

UN envoy faces pushback from Turkish Cypriot leadership during renewed peace drive

United Nations Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín is making a fresh push to revive the long-dormant Cyprus peace process, calling the current diplomatic landscape an unprecedented opportunity for a permanent settlement. However, her efforts have drawn sharp criticism from the Turkish Cypriot leadership, exposing the deep divisions that persist on the island....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

From dead end to one-way street

The distraction caused by our phone screens, which might not actually be so smart after all, has become yet another frustrating factor in the awkward, mismatched relationship between pedestrians and cars in the unique urban landscape of Cyprus. Personally, because of this exact issue with phones, I have found myself in dangerous situations dozens of times....

01/07/2026 | OPINION

Drug manufacturer recalls batches of Remethan arthritis pills over quality control issues

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Remedica Limited has initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of its prescription drug Remethan 100mg prolonged-release tablets. ...

01/07/2026 | NEWS

Limassol Tragedy: Police officer shoots wife four times before killing himself

A 46-year-old woman is fighting for her life in critical condition in the intensive care unit of a private Limassol hospital after being shot on Tuesday morning by her 55-year-old husband, an active police officer who then took his own life....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

Ancient ceramic vessel returns to Cyprus after being discovered in UK online auction

On June 23, 2026, the Cyprus High Commission in London officially took custody of a Late Bronze Age ceramic vessel dating back to around 1450 BC. ...

01/07/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus steps up newborn testing to shield infants from ten genetic disorders

Cyprus is on track to significantly expand its universal newborn screening program by the end of 2026, introducing tests for three additional genetic conditions as part of a phased expansion to detect ten diseases at birth....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

Police raid in Famagusta uncovers training grenade and cannabis

A 31-year-old man remains in custody in Famagusta today after a targeted law enforcement search uncovered a suspected training grenade, illicit substances, and questionable goods....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus picks up investment momentum

Cyprus is maintaining a strong grip on investment interest, primarily due to its strategic geographic location, its well-developed professional services sector, and the attractive business environment it has built....

01/07/2026 | BUSINESS

Blowin’ in the wind: Highs drop to 38°C as the island gets blown around

The standard seasonal low-pressure system is still running the show, but today it’s trading a tiny bit of yesterday's brute-force heat for a serious amount of wind. The sky is staying predictably clear, but the real story is the wind....

01/07/2026 | NEWS

12th Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrate Cyprus’ finest producers and culinary heritage

For the 12th consecutive year, the Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrated the people who rarely stand in the spotlight but whose work deserves recognition and applause....

30/06/2026 | NEWS

Ireland's EU presidency set to cost more than three times Cyprus'

Ireland is preparing for one of the most expensive Presidencies of the Council of the European Union in recent years, with estimated spending approaching €293 million. ...

30/06/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus climbs the global competitiveness rankings

Cyprus' economy is showing encouraging progress in competitiveness, ranking 42nd out of 70 economies in this year's IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The country improved by two places compared with last year, climbing from 44th in 2025....

30/06/2026 | BUSINESS

The right side of history is never guaranteed

President Trump has a well-known fondness for grand, gold-trimmed settings, and he has openly expressed his admiration for Mr. Erdoğan. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte by his side, he made that clear once again....

30/06/2026 | OPINION

Two balconies collapse from Limassol apartment building, forcing evacuation

Around 20 residents were forced to leave their homes after two balconies collapsed from a residential apartment building in Limassol on Monday night....

30/06/2026 | NEWS

Aradippou mayor calls for industrial areas to be relocated away from homes after factory fire

The Mayor of Aradippou has urged authorities to redesign planning policies so that industrial estates and residential neighbourhoods are no longer located next to one another, following Monday's major factory fire....

30/06/2026 | NEWS

The Leptos Group and City Friends Club Limassol Unite in Support of a Cleaner Coastal Environment in Cyprus

Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development, the Leptos Group, in collaboration with the City Friends Club Limassol, successfully organised a beach clean-up initiative along the newly constructed Aktaia Odos beachfront in Limassol (between Limassol Blu Marine and the Limassol Marina) ...

30/06/2026 | BUSINESS

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