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04 August, 2026
 

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Europe faces one shock after another

Europe faces one shock after another

Europe is confronting enormous, almost existential, threats. Where do you even begin? Illegal migration has reached alarming levels, as we have seen in Spain. Even left-wing politicians are changing course because they have realized they are dealing with a real problem, one that could come at a significant political cost....

Christodoulides unveils new Cabinet in reshuffle

Christodoulides unveils new Cabinet in reshuffle

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising the powers granted to him by the Constitution, has decided to proceed with the changes to the composition of the members of the Government....

At least 88 dead after mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta

At least 88 dead after mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta

The death toll linked to the recent mass arrival of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has reached at least 88, according to Spanish authorities, although Morocco has disputed that figure and reported a much lower number....

Fire near Stavrovouni State Forest contained after rapid response

Fire near Stavrovouni State Forest contained after rapid response

A wildfire that broke out near the Stavrovouni State Forest on Tuesday afternoon was brought under control within 40 minutes, preventing damage to the protected woodland....

Separate Limassol road crashes leave two young men dead

Separate Limassol road crashes leave two young men dead

Two people injured in separate road collisions in Limassol have died in hospital, bringing the incidents to a tragic conclusion as police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding both crashes....

Cabinet reshuffle rumors reopen Christodoulides’ rift with DISY

Cabinet reshuffle rumors reopen Christodoulides’ rift with DISY

''Cabinet reshuffles are not signalled in advance; they are simply announced,'' the President of the Republic often says....

That €3 parcel charge brought Customs nearly €2 million in one month

That €3 parcel charge brought Customs nearly €2 million in one month

That small €3 charge on goods ordered from outside the European Union has quickly added up, bringing Cyprus Customs nearly €2 million in its first month....

A mountain break for less: Who qualifies for Cyprus’ holiday subsidy?

A mountain break for less: Who qualifies for Cyprus’ holiday subsidy?

For many families and pensioners in Cyprus, even a few nights away can be difficult to afford. Hotel prices, meals, and transport quickly add up, especially when household budgets are already stretched....

Cyprus Airways strengthens maintenance partnership with Bird Aviation

Cyprus Airways strengthens maintenance partnership with Bird Aviation

Cyprus Airways has signed an agreement with Bird Aviation for the provision of heavy maintenance services, further strengthening the successful cooperation between the two companies and reaffirming the airline’s commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence....

Cypriots save, but banks pay little in return

Cypriots save, but banks pay little in return

Cypriots who keep their savings in the bank are receiving very little in return, despite paying considerably higher interest when they need to borrow money....

“Hope For Children” Together with Chevron Cyprus, Mark Another Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership

“Hope For Children” Together with Chevron Cyprus, Mark Another Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership

“Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center (HFC) and Chevron Cyprus have marked another milestone in their long-standing partnership with a Humankind Day volunteer activity at the Children's House in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus. It is the latest initiative in a partnership that has supported vulnerable children since 2020....

Tiny plastics found more often in heart attack patients, study finds

Tiny plastics found more often in heart attack patients, study finds

The plastic bottle in your car, the takeaway container holding your lunch, and the synthetic shirt in your washing machine may leave behind particles too small to see....

Erhurman says he is ready for weekly talks but Nicosia has ''homework'' to do

Erhurman says he is ready for weekly talks but Nicosia has ''homework'' to do

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman says he is ready to meet President Nikos Christodoulides every week but insists that serious groundwork must be completed before another wider conference on the Cyprus problem is called....

Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...

Bank of Cyprus profits climb to €252 million as loans and deposits grow

Bank of Cyprus profits climb to €252 million as loans and deposits grow

Bank of Cyprus made €252 million in after-tax profit during the first six months of 2026, marking a 7% increase from the same period last year....

When the light comes on, you're being recorded

When the light comes on, you're being recorded

The next time you are pulled over, questioned or stopped by a police officer, your conversation could be recorded....

Tuesday refresh: Inland highs dip to 39°C as the steady cool-down begins

Tuesday refresh: Inland highs dip to 39°C as the steady cool-down begins

After staring down 40°C start to the week, today offers a small step in the right direction. The seasonal low-pressure system is still hanging around the island, but temperatures are finally taking a gentle slide backward across all districts....

No fault, no accountability

No fault, no accountability

As expected, there were those who wasted no time turning the incident into an opportunity for political point scoring. Apparently determined to remind everyone that politics in Cyprus is too often conducted with childish instincts, they immediately drew comparisons with the Mari explosion and asked, with obvious satisfaction, whether the President of the Republic knew about the destruction of the ammunition and, if he did not, whether he should have known. ...

The sleepless guardians of the forest

The sleepless guardians of the forest

Most fire lookout towers operate every day during periods of high fire danger, while several strategically located towers remain staffed around the clock....

Man, 26, arrested over suspected attempt to set forest ablaze near Kornos

Man, 26, arrested over suspected attempt to set forest ablaze near Kornos

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to set fire to a forested area near Kornos, with police expected to request his remand before the Larnaca District Court on Tuesday....

Union says delays leave farmers without enough irrigation water

Union says delays leave farmers without enough irrigation water

The Pancyprian Farmers' Union has accused the Ministry of Agriculture and the Water Development Department of failing to take decisive action to deal with the continuing shortage of irrigation water, warning that farmers are already seeing crops suffer....

Elderly homes face summer inspections with air conditioning in focus

Elderly homes face summer inspections with air conditioning in focus

Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Klea Papaellina has begun on-site inspections at Homes for the Elderly in all districts of Cyprus to ensure that summer protection measures are being implemented, according to an announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare....

Former energy minister blames EAC and CERA for Cyprus power shortages

Former energy minister blames EAC and CERA for Cyprus power shortages

Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....

Driver photographs suspected arsonist, then stops Kornos fire herself

Driver photographs suspected arsonist, then stops Kornos fire herself

A quick-thinking driver may have given police their best lead in the search for a suspected arsonist after she allegedly saw someone deliberately start a fire near Kornos on Sunday afternoon....

Court allows father accused over child’s death to return to UK for funeral

Court allows father accused over child’s death to return to UK for funeral

A British father facing criminal charges over the death of his 3-year-old child will be allowed to leave Cyprus temporarily so he can attend the child’s funeral in the United Kingdom....

Shell cashes out of Aphrodite as Cyprus still waits for first gas

Shell cashes out of Aphrodite as Cyprus still waits for first gas

Shell is leaving Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field in a deal worth as much as $720 million, handing its share to Hungary’s MOL Group before the long-delayed project receives its final investment approval....

Police find cannabis plants towering nearly two meters inside Nicosia home

Police find cannabis plants towering nearly two meters inside Nicosia home

A bedroom inside a Nicosia district home had allegedly been transformed into a carefully controlled cannabis farm, complete with indoor greenhouses, irrigation pipes, and equipment regulating temperature and humidity....

Hot coals tossed in garbage may have sparked early-morning forest fire

Hot coals tossed in garbage may have sparked early-morning forest fire

Most people would think twice before throwing hot barbecue coals into the garbage during a Cyprus heatwave. Unfortunately, someone near Prastio Kellaki apparently did not, and two hectares of pine forest paid the price....

€156 million and still ''suffocating''? Minister tells municipalities to explain

€156 million and still ''suffocating''? Minister tells municipalities to explain

If government funding for municipalities rose from €70 million to €117 million, why are local authorities now saying they cannot breathe financially?...

Passenger’s €57,000 watch haul ends with €15,000 bill at Larnaca Airport

Passenger’s €57,000 watch haul ends with €15,000 bill at Larnaca Airport

A passenger arriving at Larnaca Airport with three luxury watches in his suitcase ended up paying more than €15,000 before his journey was over....

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