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1. Wednesday weather: Yellow thunderstorm warning puts a stormy twist on Ohi Day

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, valid from 02:00 until 18:00 today. Since we're publishing at 07:30, that warning is already in force. Isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the western half of the island initially, spreading to other areas after midday. Rainfall rates could reach 35 to 55 millimetres per hour, hail is likely, and wind gusts in thunderstorms could reach 7 to 8 Beaufort....

2. Cyprus among EU countries targeted by Russia-linked cyberattacks

Cyprus is among nine EU member states where cyberattacks or sabotage incidents linked to Russia have been reported, according to a new briefing by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), as European countries face increasing pressure from hostile activities that fall short of open warfare....

3. Cyprus’ defense tech industry grows, but can it turn innovation into business?

The number of defense technology companies in Cyprus is growing, creating a diverse ecosystem capable of developing new solutions as well as bringing existing technologies to market. ...

4. Egypt says it is ready to help defend Saudi Arabia

Egypt says it is ready to help defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, but what that help would involve, and whether Egyptian forces will be sent, remains undecided....

5. Cyprus gets its COP31 invitation, but on Turkey’s terms

The participation of the president of the Republic of Cyprus in the COP31 UN climate conference, taking place on Turkish soil in Antalya on November 11–12, triggered a minor crisis in Brussels. ...

6. Turkish broadcaster warns of possible naval clash over Cyprus electricity link (video)

A Turkish state television news outlet has warned of a possible naval confrontation involving Greek and French vessels in the waters between Crete, Rhodes and Cyprus, linking the prospect to plans to resume work on the Great Sea Interconnector....

7. Energy bills, Schengen and the power cable: Cyprus’ priorities in Brussels

For households watching their energy bills and businesses struggling with running costs, President Nikos Christodoulides took a practical request to Brussels: Give governments more room to help....

8. Hadassah Brings “The Future of Medicine”

Leading professors and doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem gathered today at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol for “Hadassah’s Distinguished Medical Professors & Doctors Live in Limassol”, Hadassah’s first medical conference in Europe. The event is the prelude to this evening’s official opening of Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol. ...

9. National Guard soldier hospitalised after cardiac arrest in Faneromeni

A National Guard soldier was taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while carrying out cleaning duties near a sentry post in the Faneromeni area on Thursday....

10. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

11. Familiar with Cyprus and Turkey, Joshua Huck takes charge of U.S. Embassy in Athens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens has a new person at the helm, and unlike his high-profile predecessor, he is a career diplomat who already knows the political fault lines of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey....

12. EU ''mutual assistance clause'' stalls as Ireland refuses debate and Nicosia’s push for strategic autonomy falters

The much-publicized EU “mutual assistance clause” remains limited in scope, despite Nicosia’s ambitious push and President Nikos Christodoulides’ efforts to convince European partners that “the time has come for the EU’s strategic autonomy.” ...

13. ‘I truly felt at home’: Israeli ambassador bids farewell to Cyprus after five years

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik is preparing to leave the country after five years in office, describing his time on the island as one of the most meaningful chapters of his life and saying Cyprus will retain a special place in his heart....

14. Father asks court for leniency over three-year-old son’s death

A 37-year-old British father facing a charge over the death of his three-year-old son has asked the court to show leniency when determining his sentence....

15. Independence Day parade to close key Nicosia roads, here’s how to get around

Cyprus will mark its 66th anniversary of independence on Thursday with a military parade in Strovolos attended by senior officials and military representatives from Greece, Britain, Egypt, France and the United States....

16. The month that puts Athens, Paris and Ankara to the test

October is shaping up to be a crucial month for the Cyprus-Europe electricity interconnection, with Greece and France preparing the framework for seabed surveys to resume from Kasos to Cyprus. As the project gathers momentum, Turkey remains the key uncertainty, while Nicosia faces its own political and financial decisions over the cable....

17. Trump and Xi put on a show, but their rivalry could still hit your pocket

The red carpet was rolled out, the military band was ready and the two first ladies stood neatly beside their husbands....

18. Turkish media brand Greece, Cyprus and Israel an ‘alliance of evil’ over undersea cable

Turkish media have stepped up their rhetoric over plans for an undersea electricity cable linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel, following statements from Türkiye’s Defence Ministry about activities in maritime areas claimed by Ankara....

19. Balcony collapse forces evacuation of 56-flat building in Limassol

A balcony collapse at a 56-apartment building in Limassol on Thursday has forced residents from their homes, bringing renewed attention to the safety of ageing properties in a city where around 1,100 buildings are registered as potentially dangerous....

20. Deaf people must not be left without emergency alerts, Ombudswoman says

The state must ensure that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can receive emergency warnings and contact public authorities effectively, according to a report by Ombudsman and Human Rights Commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides....

21. Royal Air Force to use Akrotiri to support Saudi Arabia against Houthis

RAF Akrotiri is being drawn into another Middle East security operation, with Britain preparing to deploy a refueling aircraft from Cyprus to support Saudi Arabia against missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels....

22. The EUDIS Defence Hackathon comes to Cyprus for the first time, with €10,000 in prizes

For the first time, Cyprus takes its place in one of Europe's most significant defence-innovation initiatives. It has been officially selected by the European Commission as one of eight locations across the EU to host the EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026 – Autumn Edition....

23. Court of Appeal upholds detention of terrorism suspect

Cyprus’ Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by Khaled Mortaga against a decision to keep him in custody while he awaits trial on serious terrorism and organised crime charges....

24. EU pushes a ''European Defense Union'' with a Turkish flavor

The ''major plan'' to establish a European Security Council, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her 2026 State of the Union address, has raised serious questions and concerns....

25. Trump wanted to buy Greenland. Now the US is getting expanded security rights

Donald Trump once wanted to buy Greenland. He later threatened to take the Danish territory by force. Now, the US president says Washington has secured a deal giving it permanent control over Greenland's security, while Denmark and Greenland insist that sovereignty remains where it is....

26. Cyprus air traffic control running 50 positions short of required staffing

Cyprus’ air traffic control system is operating with around 90 controllers, compared with an authorised requirement of 140, Parliament was told on Thursday, as MPs examined flight safety issues affecting the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR)....

27. Hospitals, schools and beaches avoid strike disruption...for now

If you had a hospital appointment, children at school, business at a government department, or plans for a final September swim, Thursday came with one less headache....

28. Will Canada be the EU’s first associate member?

The European Union could open the door to a new form of membership for Canada, potentially making it the first country to become an associate member of the bloc....

29. Çelik warns Greece over Aegean tensions, attacks US arms decision on Cyprus

Turkey’s ruling AKP spokesman Ömer Çelik has issued a fresh warning to Greece over developments in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, saying Ankara’s preference for dialogue should not be mistaken for weakness....

30. Cyprus moves to upgrade Paphos air base for US aircraft

The United States’ renewal of the arms embargo waiver for 2027 will help military agreements set in motion over the past several years proceed smoothly and reach completion....