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91. Cyprus leaders gather to prepare ground for expanded peace talks

Cyprus’ political leaders will gather Monday to begin preparing the ground for expanded talks on the Cyprus problem, following a renewed push by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres during his visit to the island last week....

92. Monday warm-up: Highs touch 40°C with afternoon yellow warning

Welcome to Monday, August 3rd, where the seasonal low-pressure system is still running the show and refusing to surrender its post. Right on cue, the Department of Meteorology has released Yellow Warning....

93. Friday forecast: 40°C heat holds strong with another precision yellow warning

Friday is picking up right where Thursday left off. The seasonal low-pressure system isn't going anywhere, keeping summer heat firmly entrenched across the island as we head into the weekend....

94. Fengaros is back, and this year's festival is the biggest yet

For many people in Cyprus, summer isn't complete without at least one music festival. And this weekend, one of the island's best-known festivals returns with its biggest line-up ever....

95. Cyprus' brightest young AI minds head to world Olympiad in Kazakhstan

While much of the world's conversation around artificial intelligence focuses on whether AI will replace jobs, a group of Cypriot students is preparing to show how the technology can be used to solve some of tomorrow's biggest challenges....

96. Lidl Cyprus’ successful summer wellness roadshow, “Lidl Better Living Days,” is coming to a close in Larnaka

97. Meteor spotted in Cyprus (see video)

Last night, Monday, 27th of July, at around 21:30 numerous people across cyprus looked up and spotted a bright meteor racing across the sky....

98. Five years, €1 billion and hundreds of projects: Cyprus closes its EU recovery chapter

The end of the summer marks the completion of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), effectively closing a five-year cycle of investments and reforms....

99. Michalakis Sergides Stores to shut its doors after almost eight decades

A long-standing family business that has been part of daily life in the mountain villages of Kambos and Tsakkistra for almost 80 years will close its doors next month, bringing to an end a tradition that has spanned generations....

100. New EU rules aim to stop people being fooled by machines

Have you ever wondered whether the message you received online was written by a person or a machine? Or whether that video of a politician, celebrity, or even someone you know was real or created by artificial intelligence?...

101. Alleged Hamas network member arrested in Indonesia on Cyprus warrant

A 41-year-old Palestinian man described by authorities as a senior member of a Hamas-linked network has been arrested in Indonesia following an international arrest warrant issued by Cypriot authorities....

102. One month's salary just to keep the lights on?

Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...

103. Fuel station owners to protest over tanker safety rules

Fuel station owners will stage a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning, calling on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene over the implementation of a Transport Ministry decree affecting fuel tanker operations....

104. The FOMO industry

In recent years, one familiar trap has threatened to spoil the quality of many people's summer vacations: the infamous FOMO, or fear of missing out. It is the anxiety that we are missing out on worthwhile experiences and opportunities, fueled by our constant exposure to social media. ...

105. Cypriots keep shopping despite inflation fears and global uncertainty

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains strong despite market uncertainty caused by inflationary pressures and the war in the Middle East....

106. Police arrest suspected mastermind of international terrorist network

A major breakthrough has occurred in the ongoing counter-terrorism investigation spanning Cyprus, Greece, and international security agencies. Members of the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have apprehended a 41-year-old foreign national believed to be the principal director of the network....

107. Consumer spending remains resilient despite the war

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains resilient despite market uncertainty fueled by inflation and the conflict in the Middle East. Cypriots took advantage of the clearances that started around the end of June, focusing their shopping primarily on clothing and footwear....

108. Nearly 68,000 plastic bottles saved at Ayia Napa beach in under a year

Almost 68,000 single-use plastic bottles have been kept out of circulation at Ammos tou Kambouri beach in Ayia Napa through the use of a free drinking water station, according to data released during a recent environmental event....

109. A lifeline for small businesses or another state ''monster''?

European countries generally do not create state-run mechanisms that directly provide loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Governments across Europe tend to avoid such structures because they are costly, bureaucratic, and often overlap with the role already played by banks....

110. 52 years later, Cyprus still carries the memories of 1974

For many Cypriot families, the events of 1974 are not simply written in history books. They live on in stories told by grandparents, in photographs kept in drawers, in names engraved on marble tombs, and in memories passed from one generation to the next....

111. 3-Michelin-Starred Chef Jacob Jan Boerma Comes to Cloud9

Cloud9 at ARARAT-The Signature Collection welcomes Jacob Jan Boerma, the awarded 3-Michelin-starred chef from the Netherlands, for an exclusive two-month guest chef residency....

112. Baltic nations decouple from Russian grid to offer Cyprus an energy blueprint

Energy resilience requires more than just technological solutions. It demands a long-term strategy that brings together political will, institutional cooperation, investment, and ongoing risk assessment. ...

113. Cape Town to Host First African Stage of the World Schools Team Championship with Freedom Holding Corp. as General Partner

he African Continental Stage of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 (WSTC 2026) will take place from 6 to 11 July at Stellenbosch University, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the International School Chess Federation (ISCF) with the support of general partner Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24...

114. Cyprus records over 18,000 reports of violence against women since 2021

Police in Cyprus received 18,409 reports of violence against women between 2021 and the first half of 2026, according to official data presented to parliament on Monday....

115. Epic One is your summer love, too!

Epic One was created to meet every communication and entertainment need in a single, all-in-one plan: Fiber internet 5Gbps for your home with a Wi-Fi booster for strong signal in every corner of the house, 5G unlimited mobile for incredible speeds and nationwide coverage, and wide range of TV content, all for just €39,99 a month!...

116. 80% of Cyprus' drinking water now comes from desalination

For most people in Cyprus, turning on the tap and expecting water to flow is something they rarely think about. But after years of drought concerns and fears of water cuts, the government says the island is moving closer to a future where households won't have to worry about running dry....

117. Fuel tax cut of 8.33 cents per litre extended until Sept. 17

Drivers in Cyprus will continue paying less for petrol and diesel after the government extended a fuel tax cut until Sept. 17, keeping a discount of 8.33 cents per liter, including VAT, at filling stations....

118. Fuel tax relief extended giving drivers 2 more months of breathing room

Cyprus motorists will continue to benefit from lower fuel taxes for at least another two months, after Parliament unanimously approved an emergency bill extending the government's fuel tax relief measure....

119. Kontides claims silver in Ireland ahead of World Championships

Cypriot sailing star Pavlos Kontides secured second place at a regatta in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, where the World Sailing Championships will take place later this summer....

120. ''State of law or state of the internet?'' Anastasiades rejects corruption findings and calls for criminal probe

Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....