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31. Man arrested in Paphos after supermarket stabbing

Police detained a 48-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in connection with the stabbing of a supermarket employee in Paphos....

32. Cyprus faces “dramatic” water shortage as dam levels drop to 11%

Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday....

33. Father storms Paphos high school after son injured in student fight

Tension broke out at a Paphos high school on Tuesday morning when a furious parent stormed into the school grounds after his son was hurt in a fight....

34. Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

35. Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a passenger carrying a large quantity of cigarettes destined for the United Kingdom....

36. Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....

37. Son drove as father was gunned down: Police confirm stolen van used in Limassol murder (photos and videos)

Police confirmed Friday that a stolen white van was used in the premeditated murder of football executive and businessman Stavros Demosthenous, 49, who was shot multiple times while riding in a car driven by his 18-year-old son near their home in Limassol....

38. Politics Blog: Same circus, new clown

When I was a kid, I read Böll’s The Clown’s Opinions. It stuck with me, but not nearly as much as yesterday’s proclamation from our own local clown, Fidias Panayiotou. ...

39. Same contractors, same delays in Cyprus' public works

The Auditor General’s latest report on public construction projects has confirmed what many in Cyprus already suspected: major public works are often delayed, and a small number of contractors dominate the market....

40. Cypriot travelers keep Athens airport busy

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for Athens International Airport, with passenger numbers between the two countries hitting new records this year....

41. Four-lane road and green spaces worth €40 million planned for Paphos

The road expansion project for Tombs of the Kings Avenue to Coral Bay is moving ahead, with the tender expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Public Works....

42. Accidents and curiosity bring Limassol traffic to a crawl

Traffic in Limassol has become a daily headache, with jams stretching for kilometers and snaring thousands of drivers, often outside of rush hour....

43. Hand grenade explosion rocks Paphos office building, police probe possible forex connection

A quiet Paphos street turned into a crime scene Friday morning after an explosion ripped through a company’s offices on Dimokratias Avenue, and police say it wasn’t just any explosion. It was caused by a hand grenade....

44. BidX1 launches October Catalogue featuring coastal villas, city apartments & more

BidX1 is pleased to announce that the catalogue for its next auction, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, is now live and available to view here....

45. Foreign buyers account for over a quarter of Cyprus property sales

Foreign buyers from outside the European Union accounted for 27% of all property sales in Cyprus in 2024, the Audit Office said Wednesday during a parliamentary review of foreign real estate acquisitions....

46. Man attending to his olive grove stumbles upon loaded pistol

A routine trip to the olive groves in the village of Drouseia turned into a startling discovery Wednesday afternoon when a local resident found a loaded handgun. ...

47. Over 1,000 animals face uncertain future after Paphos shelter ordered to close

More than 1,000 animals could soon be left homeless after authorities ordered the closure of an unlicensed animal shelter in the Paphos district....

48. Heavy rainfall blesses Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Heavy rainfall swept through parts of the island this Thursday, drenching inland and mountain regions....

49. '€300 for a taxi ride?' Travelers allege price gouging at Cyprus airports

Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News....

50. Paphos launches €1.85M project to build two museums in historic center

The Municipality of Paphos has signed a contract to create two new museums in the city’s historic district as part of its cultural development drive....

51. Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....

52. Minthis Unveils New Brand Film: Lasting Memories

Minthis, the award-winning lifestyle resort nestled in the wine producing region of Paphos, proudly announces the release of its new brand film, Lasting Memories. ...

53. Bayern Munich bus trapped at Limassol port amid customs strike

Bayern Munich’s team bus is enjoying an unexpected layover at Limassol port, thanks to an indefinite strike by customs officers that has brought much of the port to a standstill....

54. Online scams target two women, total losses exceed €19,000

Two women in Cyprus were scammed in separate online schemes, resulting in losses totaling more than €19,000, authorities said Thursday....

55. Deputy Fire Chief Kyriakides: “We put the little donkey on the stretcher”

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

56. Politics blog: The 67 million, CyBC, and cat neutering

A bombshell statement from Chrisis Pantelides: some people pocketed money and handed the project to the Chinese! Wait, does he mean Cypriots?...

57. Porsche Roadshow 2025 x Big Green Egg

Porsche Cyprus and Big Green Egg joined forces to create a refined and unforgettable experience that brought together the art of driving, gourmet grilling, and fine wine....

58. Lidl Cyprus marks one year of dynamic presence at Neon Mall of Pafos

59. No Cypriot library in sight!

I marvel at the courage of the Cypriot Association of Librarians and Information Scientists, or of any of us, really, engaging in this Sisyphean task: throwing eggs at the wall, watching them bounce back unbroken, and doing it again and again until we finally end up banging our heads....

60. Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias Panayiotou says he is close to leading a new political group in the European Parliament, a move he argues would give him greater influence on issues affecting Cyprus....