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1081. ''How can I start a family if I can’t afford a home?''

A 28-year-old woman from Larnaca has put into words what many in Cyprus quietly feel: the dream of starting a family is slipping further out of reach, tangled in high rents, low wages, and the lingering wounds of 1974....

1082. Christodoulides heads to Canada to court investors

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Toronto this week to showcase Cyprus as a prime destination for international investment, the government said Wednesday....

1083. Your delightfully dramatic weather dispatch

A moody low-pressure system has decided to park itself over our lovely region, presumably because it heard about our excellent hospitality and refuses to leave....

1084. Cyprus sets new record for tourist arrivals in August 2025

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached a record high in August 2025, according to available data from the Statistical Service dating back to 1976, totaling 602,026 arrivals....

1085. Larnaca court fines company €14,000, suspends prison term for workplace safety violations

A Larnaca District Court has fined a metal recycling company €14,000 and handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to an individual over breaches of workplace safety regulations....

1086. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....

1087. Hunting gun licenses to be revoked for certain convictions

The Ministry of Justice and Public Order has introduced an amendment that broadens the range of crimes that can strip individuals of their right to hold a Category G8 firearm license, which covers hunting rifles....

1088. Police probe drug, crime allegations after mayor’s information

Police launched multiple investigations into drug-related and other illegal activities after receiving information earlier this year from Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, authorities said Wednesday....

1089. European Commission names new Head of Representation in Nicosia

The European Commission on Wednesday appointed Panayiotis Pourgourides as the new head of its Representation in Nicosia, Cyprus....

1090. IDF pushes deeper into Gaza as EU moves to curb ties with Israel

Israel’s military on Wednesday released images of its soldiers and tanks pushing deep into Gaza City, in what it called one of its most extensive ground operations since the war began....

1091. Limassol cop caught running red light

A video making the rounds on social media has caused a stir after it showed a police officer from the Limassol ''Z'' team riding his motorcycle through a red light while other cars had the right of way....

1092. Cyprus faces alarming surge in online child abuse content

Police in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a growing number of cases involving child sexual abuse material, with 100 incidents already reported in the first half of 2025 alone. The figure adds to previous years’ troubling numbers: 208 cases in 2024, 203 in 2023, and more than 200 annually since 2021....

1093. 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....

1094. 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." ...

1095. 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....

1096. 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....

1097. 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....

1098. Ancient coins found in donation box at Larnaca Airport

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

1099. 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....

1100. 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. ...

1101. Netanyahu orders full-scale invasion of Gaza City

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

1102. 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....

1103. 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....

1104. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

1105. 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....

1106. 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....

1107. 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....

1108. 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....

1109. 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....

1110. 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....