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421. Cyprus airports set for €170M makeover as passenger growth soars

Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...

422. ''Too little, too late,'' says woman whose son died from faulty Takata airbag

The mother of 24-year-old Kyriakos Oksinos, who was killed by a defective Takata airbag, has launched a scathing attack on Cyprus Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, accusing him of inaction and failure to protect the public....

423. First-ever puffin spotted in Cyprus dies shortly after discovery

In a first for Cyprus, an Atlantic puffin, a seabird more commonly found in the frigid North Atlantic, was spotted on the island, marking an extraordinary but heartbreaking moment for local birdwatchers and conservationists....

424. Dogs found living in squalor at Limassol property

Authorities in Limassol have uncovered what they described as appalling and unsanitary conditions at a private property where numerous dogs were being kept in squalor....

425. Cyprus court strikes down law mandating countdown timers at traffic lights

The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled Monday that a 2025 law requiring the installation of countdown timers at traffic lights equipped with photo-enforcement cameras is unconstitutional, citing a violation of fiscal policy provisions and executive authority....

426. Pralina Experience | Summer in the City

Summer in the city takes on its own rhythm. Walks become more relaxed, moments more enjoyable, and flavors lighter! In Stasikratous, the heart of Nicosia, Pralina Experience invites you to experience summer 'differently' through its renewed menu, which combines freshness and creativity in an all-day fine dining & wine experience....

427. Thanasis case: Expert findings point to strangulation, mother says

Andriana Nicolaou, the mother of Thanasis Nicolaou, has released excerpts from expert reports she commissioned abroad, which she says support her longstanding claim that her son was strangled....

428. Cyprus nears entry into U.S. visa waiver program after resolving key technical hurdles

Cyprus is one step closer to joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) after resolving critical technical issues related to system interconnection with U.S. authorities, according to officials familiar with the matter....

429. Irregular arrivals to Cyprus drop 86% as migrant returns triple, Deputy Minister says

Irregular migrant arrivals to the Republic of Cyprus have plummeted by 86% over the past three years, while returns have nearly tripled, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis said Friday....

430. One in three Cypriot residents can’t afford a week-long holiday abroad

Roughly one in three Cypriot residents (33.2%) aged 16 and older say they cannot afford a one-week holiday abroad, according to a recent Eurostat survey....

431. Israeli strike hits Gaza's only Catholic church, killing three and injuring parish priest

A deadly Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, the enclave’s only Catholic church, killed three people and injured several others, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, early Thursday morning. ...

432. Tax Department announces reopening of Tax For All System on July 21

The Tax Department announced Friday that the Tax For All system will reopen on July 21, 2025....

433. Police seek 18-year-old suspect in fatal hit-and-run

A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 58-year-old woman in Limassol on Friday morning, sparking a nationwide search for the suspected driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run....

434. AEGEAN invests in two new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft with even greater range and comfort

AEGEAN announces the addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. ...

435. Paralimni-Deryneia deploys AI to spot fires before they spread

As Cyprus grapples with another sweltering summer and heightened fire risk, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia is turning to artificial intelligence for help....

436. Cyprus to deactivate unregistered prepaid SIM cards by November 2025

The Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) has announced that all prepaid SIM and eSIM card users in Cyprus must complete mandatory identification by Nov. 10, 2025, or face automatic deactivation of their mobile services....

437. Kevin Spacey is coming to Cyprus

Award-winning actor and charismatic performer Kevin Spacey is coming to Limassol for one night only, presenting his distinctive musical-theatrical program "Songs & Stories."...

438. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

439. Nearly all young people in Cyprus and Greece use social media daily, Eurostat finds

On International Youth Skills Day, July 15, Eurostat released a survey highlighting daily social media use among young people, with Cyprus and Greece ranking near the top....

440. Banks show profit decline, asset growth, and capital strengthening in Q1 2025

The Central Bank of Cyprus released updated data Wednesday showing a decline in bank profits, an increase in assets, and a stronger capital position for the first quarter of 2025....

441. Deadlock persists over Crete-Cyprus power cable as funding deadline nears

Tensions are mounting over the Crete–Cyprus electric interconnection (GSI) as a regulatory impasse resurfaces just weeks before a critical August funding deadline. ...

442. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 11/07/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

443. BidX1 to hold major property auction on 30th July, featuring homes from €60k and online bidding access

BidX1, the property auction platform, has announced that it will hold a large auction on Wednesday 30th July, offering homebuyers, investors, and developers an exciting opportunity to secure real estate in Cyprus before the summer slow-down....

444. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Beyond AI

445. Epic's parent company honored for investment in Cyprus at international awards

Monaco Telecom, the sole shareholder of Cyprus-based telecom provider Epic, was recognized at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its substantial contribution to the Cypriot economy through continued investment in the telecommunications sector....

446. Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....

447. Sirens sound for a divided island marking the 1974 coup that changed everything

Sirens pierced the morning calm across Cyprus at exactly 8:20 a.m. on Monday, marking 51 years since the July 15, 1974 coup that would change the island forever....

448. 332 third-country nationals repatriated from Cyprus

Authorities repatriated 332 third-country nationals who were living illegally in Cyprus between July 7 and 13, police said Monday....

449. A two-Michelin-starred culinary event at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Savor innovation, artistry, and flavors at Sky 7...

450. Two shootings, two towns as Cyprus grapples with rising gun violence

A 78-year-old man has confessed to killing Aristidis Siamtanis, 73, whose body was found dumped in a roadside ditch in Paphos on Sunday morning....