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31. Trump and Epstein images projected at Windsor Castle, four arrested

Four people were arrested Tuesday after projecting images of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, where Trump is visiting Britain and is scheduled to meet King Charles....

32. Cypriots fill supermarket carts as dining out declines

Supermarkets in Cyprus are thriving, recording strong turnover in 2024 and again this year, while restaurants and catering businesses are struggling with steep losses....

33. Race heats up for Cyprus Banking Association’s top job

After two decades at the helm, Michalis Kammas will step down as general manager of the Cyprus Banking Association by the end of the year, opening the door for a new face to lead the country’s powerful banking lobby....

34. Cranky clouds and confused winds: The weather report that's basically a teenager

Hold onto your hats, because the weather gods have decided to play a little game of "hot, then not." According to our very serious, very scientific bulletin, a "seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area." ...

35. Net metering applications open through year-end, Energy Minister says

Applications for Cyprus’ net metering program for rooftop solar panels will be accepted until the end of the year, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

36. Cyprus schools and educators among winners of European Teaching Innovation Awards

Five initiatives from Cyprus have been recognized in the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Awards, which honor educators and schools across Europe for groundbreaking projects under the Erasmus+ program....

37. Cyprus donors provide life-saving transplants to patients in 35 countries

More than 850 donors registered with the Karaiskakio Foundation have helped provide transplants to patients across 35 countries....

38. Ancient coins found in donation box at Larnaca Airport

Three ancient coins were recently submitted to the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus....

39. Migration official warns of migrant delinquency as irregular arrivals drop 67%

Cyprus’ deputy migration minister said Tuesday that a sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year has been matched by growing concerns over criminal activity by foreign nationals, warning that such behavior will not be tolerated....

40. Pensions without age limits

We are told that the social insurance system is strictly contributory. You get back what you pay in. Except, of course, for state officials, who collect generous pensions without ever having made equivalent contributions. ...

41. Netanyahu orders full-scale invasion of Gaza City

Israeli forces stormed into Gaza City overnight in the biggest ground assault of the war....

42. Hollywood icon, Robert Redford, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the blue-eyed leading man who lit up screens in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men before reshaping American cinema through his Sundance Institute and film festival, died Tuesday at his home near Provo, Utah. He was 89....

43. Paphos mayor urges action as housing becomes out of reach for locals

The mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, warned Tuesday that rising real estate prices are making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Cypriots to rent or buy homes, calling on the government to take immediate action....

44. Paphos Airport aims for smoother landings and faster service

Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phedonos met Monday with the CEO of Hermes Airports, Eleni Kalogirou, and her team to talk about improving the experience at Paphos International Airport....

45. Everyone excels in the public service...apparently

According to the latest report from the Public Service Commission, civil servants in Cyprus are basically superheroes… at least when it comes to scoring themselves....

46. Bus driver arrested in Larnaca for drunk driving

Police arrested a 58-year-old bus driver Tuesday morning after stopping his public transport vehicle on the Avdellero–Athienou road for a routine check....

47. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

48. Athens University sets up shop in Cyprus, scholarships and discounts galore

Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....

49. Netanyahu calls in influencers as Israel faces global backlash over Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that Israel risks economic and diplomatic isolation over international criticism of its military actions in Gaza and called for a major investment in media and social media influence campaigns to protect the country’s reputation....

50. Man arrested in Cyprus after Europol child pornography tip

Cyprus Police say they are stepping up their fight against online child abuse after arresting a 30-year-old man in a case that began with a Europol tip....

51. Limassol rentals: From pocket change to ''Are you kidding me?''

Forget golden toilets or a private helicopter pad, though for €45,000 a month, you might expect both. That’s the going rent for Cyprus’ most expensive apartment, listed right now in Limassol, according to Bazaraki....

52. Your upliftingly honest weather forecast

Good morning, sun-seekers and shade-huggers alike! A seasonal low pressure system has drifted in, not to ruin your week but to keep things interesting....

53. Cyprus hosts European Council president

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026....

54. Morfou raids expose undocumented workers and labour violations

Cypriot authorities conducted a coordinated inspection in the Morfou district on Thursday, uncovering cases of illegal employment and unlawful work....

55. Speakers of small European states meet in Nicosia

Parliamentary leaders from small European states concluded the 18th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Small States of Europe in Nicosia this week....

56. Cyprus sees 4.1% rise in hourly labor costs in second quarter

The cost of employing workers in Cyprus rose 4.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year....

57. President Christodoulides and Israeli President Herzog discuss regional tensions

President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by telephone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday....

58. Cyprus doctors urge more prostate cancer screening as cases mount

Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men across Europe and in Cyprus, where doctors say hundreds of new cases are confirmed each year. Yet participation in routine screening continues to lag....

59. Cyprus Forestry College reopens with first class in nearly a decade

The Cyprus Forestry College welcomed 20 students Monday as it reopened for the first time in almost 10 years, marking what officials called a milestone for forestry education on the island....

60. Deadly hospital fungus hits Cyprus, experts warn of rising threat

Cyprus has joined the list of European countries facing a rising threat from a deadly fungus, Candidozyma auris, experts warn. The fungus, which primarily spreads in hospitals, has sparked concern due to its resistance to many antifungal drugs....