Nicosia's new square from above (video), KNEWS

Applicants must secure pre-approval before installation work begins, while certified installers and approved equipment are mandatory. Photo credit: Unsplash

Applications open for 2026 residential solar water heating grant

Homeowners can receive grants of up to €900, with funding available until 2,000 applications have been submitted.

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

The blaze followed a National Guard live-fire exercise and prompted a major response involving aircraft, helicopters and ground crews.

Update: Residents cleared to return home after Kalo Chorio wildfire brought under control

Authorities tell evacuees it is safe to return to Agia Anna and Psevdas after hours of intensive firefighting.

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Authorities activate the Ikaros II emergency plan as six aircraft, five helicopters and hundreds of responders continue battling the blaze. Photo screen captured from RoadReportCY video

Firefighters gain ground but Kalo Chorio wildfire remains difficult to contain

Evacuation orders issued for parts of Agia Anna and Psevdas after the fire spread beyond the military shooting range.

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Judges cite the complainant's privacy and the risk of social stigma in ordering closed proceedings. File photo

Phedon Phedonos trial to be held entirely behind closed doors

Suspended mayor denies all five charges as the Criminal Court opens a five-day hearing.

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Around 600 people over 65 with quadriplegia will also become eligible for the allowance from next month. Photo credit: Unsplash

Disability transport allowance increased by 33% with back payments for 4,500 recipients

Higher monthly payments and one-off arrears of up to €300 will be paid into beneficiaries' accounts on 29 July.

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Court says no realistic prospect of deportation or timely decision on pending asylum application justified immediate release. File photo

Supreme Court orders release of asylum seeker held on public safety grounds

Judges rule continued detention was unlawful despite confidential evidence relating to national security

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

TechIsland brings firefighting vehicles, wildfire alerts and early detection tech to Cyprus

The tech association's €2 million initiative will equip 45 communities with new firefighting tools while introducing a mobile ...

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Wildfire breaks out after National Guard firing exercise in Larnaca (video)

Blaze spreads beyond Kalo Chorio shooting range as firefighters, forestry crews and aircraft battle flames during another ...

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Israeli election billboard in Cyprus sparks debate over foreign political advertising

The billboards have prompted reactions from political figures, with some questioning the presence of foreign political messaging ...

27/07/2026 | NEWS

Macron calls emergency meeting as wildfires tear across France and Spain

More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes across both countries.

27/07/2026 | NEWS

Where is Cyprus spending your money? €412 million poured into projects in six months

Infrastructure, universities and EU-funded schemes lead the government’s development spending as implementation reaches ...

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Guterres in Cyprus: A week of meetings, expectations and cautious optimism begins

UN chief to meet both leaders as Nicosia hopes his visit can breathe new life into the stalled Cyprus talks

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

Mild morning breezes shift to lively afternoon coastal gusts up to 5 Beaufort. Photo credit: Unsplash

Monday momentum: Starting the week at a breathable 37°C

After a refreshing weekend break, the heat edges back up without reaching extreme territory.

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27/07/2026 | NEWS

If no valid bid is made by an eligible refugee after two consecutive competitive bidding procedures for a property, the third call for bids is open to non-refugees. Photo credit: Larnaka Tourism Board

New bidding system reshapes Turkish Cypriot property management

Turkish Cypriot Properties Service Director Anthi Lakkotrypi explains how the new system works.

Rafaela Dimitriadi

26/07/2026 | NEWS

The entire national leadership over 25 years, including Ministers, officials, the Energy Regulatory Authority, DEFA, and ETYFA, is accountable for Cyprus's energy poverty. Photo credit: isimarkets.com

The Republic of Cyprus is being held hostage by its own energy crisis

While the EAC president promises solutions in two to three years, operating the Storage Units and Unit 6 alone could have ...

Apostolos Tomaras

26/07/2026 | NEWS

Investigators cleared local figures, but left the main mystery untouched. File photo @EmilyTanalyst X

The Videogate case solved a few details, but nobody knows who paid for the job

Conflicting public statements and loose ends keep the story alive.

Thanasis Photiou

26/07/2026 | NEWS

Officials are preparing a targeted programme for 2027 as falling vehicle prices and a growing selection of models continue to boost demand for electric cars in Cyprus. Photo credit: Unsplash

New electric vehicle subsidy scheme expected in 2027

Government has no plans to launch new EV grants this year after distributing €49 million to more than 6,200 beneficiaries ...

Dorita Yiannakou

26/07/2026 | NEWS

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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25/07/2026 | NEWS

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

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