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1. PoliticsBlog: Foulis plots, the lights go out and Cyprus faces another ‘critical week’

While AKEL is revving its engines for 2028, with the party’s horses—thoroughbreds and otherwise—taking their places at the starting line of the qualifying race, the equivalent week at DISY could hardly be described as easy....

2. Cyprus goes for glory in Taranto as Kalia Antoniou defends her crown

Monday is shaping up to be a big day for Cyprus at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, with 17 athletes carrying the flag across swimming, cycling, fencing, badminton and padel....

3. Power cuts linked to telecom fault and outage in occupied areas

Power cuts across Cyprus on Friday were caused by a telecommunications failure that disrupted the transmission of production data from major photovoltaic parks to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), according to EAC spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou....

4. Should bad tenants have a ''Credit Score''?

Over the many years I have worked in the real estate sector, I have seen the Cypriot property market go through all kinds of ups and downs. I have experienced economic cycles, managed complex investments, and worked with a huge range of professionals and organizations. ...

5. New-home sales tumble as buyers look below €300,000

Cyprus’ property market lost considerable ground in the second quarter of the year, with recorded sales of new-build apartments and houses falling by 42.2% and their total value dropping by 46.6%....

6. Nikos Christodoulides: Expectation vs. result

If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....

7. August 14: The date Cyprus cannot forget

For much of the world, Aug. 14 is simply another summer day. In Cyprus, it arrives carrying three different memories, war, a killing witnessed by an entire island, and an aviation disaster that claimed 121 lives....

8. Mystery aircraft over Larnaca identified as Greek and French military planes

Military aircraft seen and heard over the Larnaca district on Thursday were part of scheduled activity and not an unexpected security incident, according to Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas....

9. Cyprus catches padel fever and takes it to the Mediterranean Games

The sport that seems to have taken over half of Cyprus’ free time is heading to the Mediterranean Games....

10. Cyprus faces lifeguard shortages with seasonal posts unfilled

Cyprus is continuing to face difficulties in recruiting enough seasonal lifeguards, with the most significant staffing gaps recorded in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca....

11. Andreas Yiasemides appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus

Andreas Yiasemides, CEO of PwC Cyprus, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus for a three-year term. The University of Cyprus plays a leading role in education, research and innovation, making this appointment an important recognition of his long-standing contribution to Cyprus and its economy....

12. Excavations at Chloraka uncover new evidence of prehistoric Cyprus

Archaeologists working at the Chalcolithic settlement of Chloraka-Palloures have uncovered houses, burial sites, rare metal artefacts and a large collection of figurines, adding valuable evidence about the lives and culture of people who lived in prehistoric Cyprus....

13. Nicosia's ''Corner Pub'' destroyed in fire (video)

A fire destroyed the former Corner Pub beer hall in the Agioi Omologites neighbourhood of Nicosia on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down the roof of the long-established building before firefighters brought the situation under control....

14. 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....

15. 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. ...

16. €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?...

17. Firefighters battle Arsos wildfire after blaze spreads from landfill

Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire near the village of Arsos in the Limassol district after flames spread from a landfill into surrounding countryside on Thursday....

18. A most useful CBM: Exchange of information on properties

Confidence building is an essential ingredient for the resumption of the talks, as Antonio Guterres stressed in his statement at the end of his recent official visit to Cyprus....

19. Cyprus is fighting a never-ending battle against illegal dumping

You can clean up an illegal dumping site in the morning, only to find it full of rubbish again before lunchtime....

20. Why was the military blowing up RPGs during a 40C heatwave? Fire sparks outrage and tough questions

Why was the military destroying explosive ammunition in the middle of a scorching 40-degree summer day, despite rules banning exactly that?...

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

A wildfire broke out at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in the Larnaca district on Monday after a National Guard live-fire exercise, prompting a major response from firefighters, forestry crews and aerial firefighting aircraft....

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

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

23. Andreas Constantinou wins double gold at Greek Waterski Championships (video)

Seventeen-year-old Cypriot waterski athlete Andreas Constantinou claimed two gold medals at the Greek Waterski Championships after winning the slalom title in both the U17 and Open men's categories. ...

24. Forget the football, the real match in Cyprus is about to start

"The game is starting, leave me alone now, the time has come, the game is starting. Nobody move, be quiet, the game is starting."...

25. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

26. The Grand Final Comes Alive at Alphamega Hypermarkets

27. VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

28. Government plans crackdown on public sector sick leave abuse

The government is preparing changes to the rules on sick leave across the public sector, saying the goal is to tackle abuse while protecting the system for employees who genuinely need time off because of illness....

29. Cyprus gets new fiscal council chief as focus turns to public finances

Economist Dr. Andreas Charalambous officially took over as president of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus on Monday, succeeding Michalis Persianis, who has led the independent body in recent years....

30. Bullets are not spared...

The tragic and wondrous stories of the people of Lysi are endless. Many believe they were saved by the prayers of holy people from Lysi who intercede for the children of their town and for children all over the world....