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European Union deploys emergency aircraft to assist ground crews while smoke degrades air quality for miles. Photo screen captured from www.cbc.ca video

Hundreds of thousands flee as violent wildfires sweep western Europe

Mass evacuations hit France and Spain as extreme heat and strong winds fuel destructive blazes across the region.

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The three-day festival showcases music from Cyprus and beyond in the heart of the Solea Valley. Photo credit: @windcraftmusicfest Facebook

Windcraft Music Fest brings three days of music to Solea

The 12th edition is filling Katydata with concerts and workshops featuring artists from Cyprus and overseas.

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25/07/2026 | NEWS

Five decades later, the landmark documentary remains an unvarnished testament to the island's defining tragedy. Photo credits: Michael Cacoyannis Foundation

Michael Cacoyannis captured the immediate grief of 1974 in 'Attila '74'

A world-renowned director abandoned scripted drama to record the human toll of the invasion in real time.

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25/07/2026 | NEWS

St. Irene is revered in the Orthodox Church as the patron saint of childless couples and pregnancy, with thousands of pilgrims visiting her monastery each year. Photo from social media

Blessed apples of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou to be distributed in Cyprus

Faithful will be able to receive blessed apples and belts at a chapel in Pano Deftera from 25 to 28 July, coinciding with ...

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25/07/2026 | NEWS

Good news for Paphos drivers: Konia road reopens ahead of schedule

After weeks of disruption, the busy road is back open to two-way traffic earlier than expected, although drivers are still ...

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25/07/2026 | NEWS

NASA unveils blueprint for permanent Moon base by the mid-2030s

The U.S. space agency wants humans living on the Moon by the mid-2030s, building the first permanent outpost beyond Earth ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Court: No DNA or injuries does not mean no rape, conviction upheld

Cyprus Court of Appeal rejects man’s challenge, ruling that sexual abuse cases cannot be judged only on physical evidence. ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

'Santi' case heads to court with 101 criminal charges

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis and the man known as ''Santi'' will face trial over allegations including forged documents, ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Landlord who broke into his own property to sell tenant's belongings loses appeal

Court says owning the building did not give him the right to change the locks, remove the tenant's equipment and sell it ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

Experts say it's time to rethink the rules after a truck overturned on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, spilling gravel and ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Spain wants to ban smoking on beaches and outdoor cafés, could Cyprus follow?

A new law would expand smoke-free zones, including restaurants, public pools and playgrounds, as Spain pushes to protect ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

The €5 and €20 in your wallet could soon look very different

The ECB has unveiled new euro banknote designs, but your current cash will still be valid and in circulation.

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

National Council meets ahead of Guterres visit as Phidias bows out and sends Mike Spanos instead

Political leaders gather to discuss next week's crucial UN meetings on Cyprus, while the influencer-turned-politician says ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Thousands of young Cypriots take their oath as National Guardsmen

The 2026 intake officially started its military service in ceremonies across Cyprus, with families watching as recruits ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Israeli football fan arrested after allegedly insulting Cyprus police (video)

The arrest came after clashes between Beitar Jerusalem and AEK Larnaca supporters outside AEK Arena before Thursday's match. ...

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus protests Turkey's plan for gas pipeline to occupied north

Nicosia says the project infringes on the Republic's sovereign rights as Ankara moves ahead with a new energy link.

24/07/2026 | NEWS

Coastal areas brace for fresh afternoon winds up to 6 Beaufort and rougher seas out west. Photo credit: Unsplash

Friday relief: Hot air mass weakens as temperatures drop to 39°C

Central plains catch a breath as the extreme heat eases back under bright sunshine.

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24/07/2026 | NEWS

Officials say further expansion depends on new infrastructure, storage capacity and agricultural demand. Photo credit: www.wte.de

Water Development Department says reclaimed water use is higher than reported

Department says nearly 90% of treated wastewater is already put to use through irrigation and aquifer recharge.

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

Court orders forfeiture of assets belonging to two defendants after criminal proceedings. Photo credit: Cyprus Police

Court orders €164,585 asset confiscation in Limassol drug trafficking case

Financial investigation by YKAN and MOKAS followed major cocaine and cannabis seizure.

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

Repatriation procedures are continuing for the remaining individuals as authorities pursue illegal residency cases. File photo @cypolice Facebook

Police arrest 19 migrants residing illegally in Cyprus

Six people have already returned to their countries of origin following the operation.

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

Drivers are advised to follow police instructions and use alternative routes where possible. Photo credit: Unsplash

Heavy traffic expected in Limassol on Friday morning due to recruits' swearing-in

Police expect congestion around Lanitio Stadium between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

One ton of suspected stolen AHK cables found in nationwide scrapyard raids

Police inspections uncover suspected stolen items, illegal workers and unlicensed metal dealers across Cyprus.

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

''The fire was running like a 100-meter sprinter'' — residents recall the night homes, forests and livelihoods were devoured ...

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

EU hits Google with €890M fine; why Cyprus should pay attention

New rules could affect the apps we use, the prices we pay and how local businesses compete online.

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

Check your television now or risk losing your channels

Cypriot households have until October 10 to move to the new digital TV platform as authorities warn some older televisions ...

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

The €150,000 education bill: The rising cost of sending a child to private school in Cyprus

From kindergarten to high school, parents are facing thousands in extra charges as tuition fees continue climbing.

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

Cyprus is desperate for water but wastes what it already has

Treated wastewater that could help farmers and protect drinking water supplies is being lost, as authorities argue over ...

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

New EU rules aim to stop people being fooled by machines

From chatbots to deepfakes, Cyprus users will soon have the right to know when they are dealing with artificial intelligence ...

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23/07/2026 | NEWS

Elderly man dies in hospital after losing consciousness at Larnaca beach

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