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Officals consider microchipping stray cats to better track and care for them

Officals consider microchipping stray cats to better track and care for them

If you've ever left food out for a neighborhood cat, adopted a stray kitten, or watched a colony of cats gather outside a café or apartment block, you'll know just how much a part of everyday life cats are in Cyprus....

Larnaca Salt Lake turns bright pink, creating one of Cyprus’ most stunning summer sights

Larnaca Salt Lake turns bright pink, creating one of Cyprus’ most stunning summer sights

Visitors heading to Larnaca’s Salt Lake this summer are being treated to a spectacular natural display, with parts of the lake turning a striking shade of pink....

Fuel tax relief extended giving drivers 2 more months of breathing room

Fuel tax relief extended giving drivers 2 more months of breathing room

Cyprus motorists will continue to benefit from lower fuel taxes for at least another two months, after Parliament unanimously approved an emergency bill extending the government's fuel tax relief measure....

5 men, including 2 illegal aliens, arrested for importing 20kg of dried poppy pods

5 men, including 2 illegal aliens, arrested for importing 20kg of dried poppy pods

A coordinated operation by Cyprus’ Anti-Narcotics Service has led to the arrest of five men and the seizure of more than 20 kilograms of dried poppy pods, as authorities step up efforts to tackle suspected drug-related imports across the island....

Six days left for Cyprus crypto firms as EU rules tighten

Six days left for Cyprus crypto firms as EU rules tighten

Cyprus’ crypto sector is on a tight countdown, with just six days left until a major EU regulatory deadline that could reshape the industry....

Temu and Shein orders in Cyprus to cost more under new customs fees

Temu and Shein orders in Cyprus to cost more under new customs fees

Online shopping from popular platforms like Temu and Shein is set to get a bit more expensive for Cyprus consumers after the Customs Department clarified new rules affecting parcels coming from outside the European Union....

Former MEP sparks backlash over LGBTQ ''immorality'' claims in viral post

Former MEP sparks backlash over LGBTQ ''immorality'' claims in viral post

A social media post by former Cypriot MEP and coroner Marios Matsakis has gone viral in Cyprus, igniting a heated debate over what is shown on television and how far creative freedom should go in mainstream dramas....

7.2 and 7.5 double earthquake rocks Venezuela, at least 32 dead

7.2 and 7.5 double earthquake rocks Venezuela, at least 32 dead

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, shaking the capital, Caracas, collapsing buildings, and sending thousands of terrified residents running into the streets for safety....

BUILT TO BE CELEBRATED! - PARKSIDE celebrates its 30th anniversary

BUILT TO BE CELEBRATED! - PARKSIDE celebrates its 30th anniversary

A milestone for PARKSIDE: The brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026. What started in 1996 has developed into Europe's best-selling DIY brand three decades later. Under the anniversary motto "BUILT TO BE CELEBRATED!", the brand looks back on an unprecedented history of growth....

Cypriot patients in France to get dedicated support from embassy

Cypriot patients in France to get dedicated support from embassy

For many Cypriot families, being told a loved one needs medical treatment abroad can be overwhelming. Along with the health concerns come the practical challenges of navigating a foreign country, dealing with paperwork, language barriers, and long stays away from home....

The newest member of the surgical team at Nicosia General isn’t human

The newest member of the surgical team at Nicosia General isn’t human

For many Cypriots suffering from chronic knee or hip pain, the thought of major surgery can be daunting. But a new robotic-assisted system installed at Nicosia General Hospital could help make those operations more precise and potentially speed up recovery....

Summer's autopilot remains fully engaged

Summer's autopilot remains fully engaged

By now, even the weather appears to have settled into a summer routine. A seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the region, although its presence is doing little to disturb a spell of warm, settled weather that has become increasingly familiar across the island....

Planning beach days and ferry trips with pets in Greece? Know the rules

Planning beach days and ferry trips with pets in Greece? Know the rules

As thousands of residents and visitors head to Greece’s coastline each summer, questions often arise about where pets are permitted and what rules apply. Confusion is common, particularly when it comes to dogs on beaches and the requirements for traveling by ferry....

Two new Jupiter helicopters arrive in Cyprus for RAF operations

Two new Jupiter helicopters arrive in Cyprus for RAF operations

The Royal Air Force has added two new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to its fleet in Cyprus, boosting the capabilities of 84 Squadron and replacing aircraft previously used for a range of military and emergency support missions....

Nearly 8,800 cancer patients and families received PASYKAF support in 2025

Nearly 8,800 cancer patients and families received PASYKAF support in 2025

Nearly 8,800 cancer patients and their families received support from PASYKAF in 2025, with the organization delivering more than 52,000 services and consultations across Cyprus during the year....

Limited-liability pension reform

Limited-liability pension reform

The government's focus for the rest of the year will be low pensions. The government's plan is to grant pension increases to all retirees, regardless of income level, following the same approach adopted in the tax reform....

Cyprus track and field stars strike silver and bronze at Balkan Championships

Cyprus track and field stars strike silver and bronze at Balkan Championships

Cyprus enjoyed a successful outing at the 2026 Balkan Athletics Championships in Volos, Greece, returning home with one silver and three bronze medals from the regional competition....

Silver-cheeked toadfish unsafe to eat, fisheries department warns

Silver-cheeked toadfish unsafe to eat, fisheries department warns

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has sought to reassure the public following recent reports about the silver-cheeked toadfish, stating that there have been no recorded incidents involving swimmers despite the species having been present around Cyprus for more than two decades....

The DJs of Deejay Radio 93.5 set to light up the Epic Cocktail Festival in Limassol

The DJs of Deejay Radio 93.5 set to light up the Epic Cocktail Festival in Limassol

Limassol is about to become the beating heart of the cocktail scene with the launch of the first-ever Epic Cocktail Festival, a night bringing together 10 top bars, 10 signature cocktails, and an atmosphere designed to make summer memories....

Baby girl’s body remains in Nicosia hospital morgue two years after death

Baby girl’s body remains in Nicosia hospital morgue two years after death

More than two years after the tragic death of a three-month-old baby girl in Nicosia, her body is still being kept in the morgue of Nicosia General Hospital, despite a burial order issued by the coroner, highlighting a painful legal and procedural deadlock that has yet to be resolved....

Patients report medicine shortages, long waits and gaps in hospital services across Cyprus

Patients report medicine shortages, long waits and gaps in hospital services across Cyprus

Delays in treatment, missing medication, and long waiting times in hospitals are among the most common complaints being raised by patients in Cyprus over the past month, according to the Cyprus Patients’ Associations Federation (CPA)....

Two doctors banned for 6 years after claiming training they didn’t actually complete

Two doctors banned for 6 years after claiming training they didn’t actually complete

Two doctors in Cyprus have been barred from practicing medicine for six years after being found to have given false information about their specialist training....

Their pay went up just 1.5% in 17 years, now they're taking to the streets

Their pay went up just 1.5% in 17 years, now they're taking to the streets

For many Cypriots, the people who clean public buildings, maintain government facilities, support hospital operations, and keep essential services running often go unnoticed until they stop working....

Nearly half of Limassol’s lifeguard towers left unmanned

Nearly half of Limassol’s lifeguard towers left unmanned

As temperatures climb and Limassol’s beaches fill up with swimmers, sunbeds and weekend crowds, a worrying gap is opening up along the coastline: there simply aren’t enough lifeguards on duty....

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and K Treppides & Co Group Launch a Landmark Partnership to Shape the Next Generation of Leaders in Greece and Cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and K Treppides & Co Group Launch a Landmark Partnership to Shape the Next Generation of Leaders in Greece and Cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and K Treppides & Co Group are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), executed on Monday, 15 June 2026, marking the beginning of a landmark strategic partnership aimed at bridging academic excellence with professional experience and creating new opportunities for the next generation of economists, business professionals, researchers and leaders in Cyprus and Greece....

Coral Cyprus and Shell-branded service stations once again supported Meet the Legends, Cyprus’ major celebration of classic motorcycles

Coral Cyprus and Shell-branded service stations once again supported Meet the Legends, Cyprus’ major celebration of classic motorcycles

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported Meet the Legends once again this year as a sponsor, the ultimate event of the year for classic motorcycle enthusiasts in Cyprus. The event, organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club Cyprus, took place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, from 10:00 to 17:00. It brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors and visitors of all ages....

Cyprus installs first big battery systems to cut solar power cuts

Cyprus installs first big battery systems to cut solar power cuts

The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....

Your pension is changing, but you'll still retire at the same age

Your pension is changing, but you'll still retire at the same age

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has signaled the start of an intensive round of summer consultations on pension reform, aiming to bridge remaining differences between trade unions, employers and other stakeholders before the bill reaches parliament....

The forecast has officially entered its copy-and-paste era

The forecast has officially entered its copy-and-paste era

A seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the region, although its influence remains limited. Today's forecast follows a now-familiar script: plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and just enough afternoon cloud to keep meteorologists from getting bored....

Court sentences fake psychologist to six years for abusing teenage patient

Court sentences fake psychologist to six years for abusing teenage patient

An unlicensed practitioner acting as a psychologist in Cyprus has received a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old patient....

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