DIPLOMACY ‘The sky’s the limit’: Christodoulides touts U.S. ties as Trump shares interview Newsroom President Nikos Christodoulides says Cyprus has never been closer to the United States—and an interview setting out that message has received a boost from Donald Trump himself. READ MORE
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. Newsroom 27/07/2026 | NEWS
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. Newsroom / CNA 27/07/2026 | NEWS
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. Newsroom 27/07/2026 | NEWS
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. Newsroom 27/07/2026 | NEWS
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 Newsroom 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 ... Newsroom 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 ... Newsroom 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 ... Dorita Yiannakou 27/07/2026 | NEWS
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