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181. Dubai arrests alleged crime boss wanted by Greece and Cyprus

A man known by the alias ''Entik'', who is accused of ordering a series of contract killings linked to the so-called Greek Mafia, has been arrested in Dubai together with his alleged deputy, according to Greek media reports....

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

Cyprus is turning to technology to strengthen its fight against wildfires, with TechIsland leading a €2 million initiative that will equip communities with faster response tools, smarter fire detection systems, and real-time alerts to help prevent small fires from turning into major disasters....

183. Israeli election billboard in Cyprus sparks debate over foreign political advertising

The installation of an Israeli election campaign billboard in Cyprus has sparked public discussion and criticism in recent days, with questions raised over foreign political advertising on the island....

184. Coral Cyprus and Shell Service Stations Support Natasa Lappa on Her Journey to Los Angeles 2028

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), the company that operates the network of Shell-branded service stations in Cyprus, will support Cypriot windsurfer Natasa Lappa on her journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games....

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

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in Cyprus tonight for a visit that both sides hope can help move the Cyprus issue forward, although officials are keeping expectations realistic....

186. New bidding system reshapes Turkish Cypriot property management

A new chapter in the management of Turkish Cypriot properties has begun with the implementation of the reform introducing competitive bidding procedures, which has been in progress since last February. In her interview with "K", the Director of the Service, Anthi Lakkotrypi, described it as a major reform....

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

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....

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

Despite the size of the investigation and the sheer volume of gathered evidence, the core question stays open: who ordered the "Videogate" job, and what were they actually trying to achieve? ...

189. New electric vehicle subsidy scheme expected in 2027

Although electromobility continues to gain popularity among both consumers and car importers in Cyprus, the Government does not plan to announce a new subsidy scheme before the end of the year....

190. Cyprus to start building defense equipment for the first time

For the first time, Cyprus is taking steps toward building its own defense equipment on the island, rather than relying entirely on imports....

191. Spain wants to ban smoking on beaches and outdoor cafés, could Cyprus follow?

Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....

192. National Council meets ahead of Guterres visit as Phidias bows out and sends Mike Spanos instead

With UN Secretary-General António Guterres arriving in Cyprus on Monday for fresh talks on the island's future, President Nikos Christodoulides is bringing political leaders together today to discuss what comes next....

193. Thousands of young Cypriots take their oath as National Guardsmen

For thousands of young Cypriots and their families, Friday marked one of those moments that signal a major life transition: the day they officially became members of the National Guard....

194. Cyprus protests Turkey's plan for gas pipeline to occupied north

Turkey is seeking to reshape the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean by pushing ahead with plans to build an undersea natural gas pipeline linking mainland Turkey directly to the occupied areas of Cyprus....

195. EU hits Google with €890M fine; why Cyprus should pay attention

Brussels says tech giant unfairly promoted its own products and restricted cheaper alternatives, a move that could also affect Cyprus’ digital businesses and consumers....

196. 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?...

197. 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. ...

198. A last chance for Cyprus talks? Guterres plays his final card.

The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....

199. 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....

200. 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."...

201. Supreme Court rejects German woman’s appeal in occupied Cyprus property case

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a German woman accused of illegally using Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas, allowing criminal proceedings against her to continue....

202. Rare transplant chain in Israel saves Cypriot teenager and three others

A 16-year-old girl from Cyprus has received a life-saving kidney transplant through a rare four-person donor chain carried out in Israel....

203. Cypriots can now buy shares in the new cooperative from €100

Starting Wednesday, July 22, people in Cyprus will be able to buy shares in the new Pancyprian Cooperative Holdings and Cooperative Promotion Society through a newly launched online platform....

204. Christodoulides: “Cyprus can be our common home”

For the first time in more than 15 years, a United Nations secretary-general is preparing to visit Cyprus, and President Nikos Christodoulides used a memorial event on Monday evening to send a clear message about what he believes the next chapter of the Cyprus problem should look like....

205. Cyprus Airways and Air France signed codeshare agreement for flights between Larnaca and Paris

Cyprus Airways and Air France announced a codeshare agreement covering flights between Paris - Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Larnaca (LCA), with up to 6 weekly flights during the summer season, further expanding travel options between France and Cyprus....

206. 'Faflatogate': The art of talking around the truth

Many eyebrows were raised recently when it became known that Mr. Paschalidis had been appointed by the president for a third consecutive term at Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption, with his term ending when he will be approaching 80 years old. May he live long, of course....

207. Scam calls continue across the island

Over the past few months, residents across Cyprus have been receiving spam calls from fraudsters posing as representatives of a trusted organization, with the goal of gaining access to personal information....

208. €100 million-a-month scam: Three Cyprus residents among suspects

A phone call from a ''financial adviser'' promising easy profits. A professional-looking investment platform showing money growing. Regular messages building trust over weeks or even months....

209. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

210. UN chief to visit Cyprus for high-level talks on island's 52nd year of division

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Cyprus on Monday evening, July 27, bringing a high-level delegation that includes Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, along with Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín. ...