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61. Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm

A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the island’s divided status....

62. Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....

63. Who said you have to go anywhere to get away?

Your Instagram feed might be serving you postcard after postcard from the Amalfi Coast, Mykonos, or some remote Japanese island that suddenly everyone seems to have discovered....

64. Cyprus approves tender call for first phase of Paphos-Polis highway

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved the call for tenders for the first phase of the Polis Chrysochous–Paphos highway, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said after the meeting....

65. Snake survives wildfire by hiding in cat house

A venomous snake that escaped a wildfire by hiding in a cat house was rescued this week by wildlife handler Giannis Aggelis....

66. Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed the lions and lynxes

A zoo in Denmark is under fire and getting more than a few raised eyebrows after it publicly asked for donations of small pets to feed its larger animals. Yes, you read that right....

67. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

68. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

69. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

70. Firefighting jobs approved after Limassol fire, a little too late

Months before a deadly wildfire tore through the hills of Limassol, the Forestry Department was pleading for help. They needed firefighters. They needed boots on the ground. They needed them by April....

71. Kittens abandoned in Strovolos Linear Park raise concerns over animal welfare

The Municipality of Strovolos is urging residents to stop abandoning animals after several kittens were found deserted in the town’s Linear Park earlier this week....

72. Priest uses smart bell to help evacuate village during Limassol wildfire (VIDEO)

Father Fotios of Lofou told Kathimerini how a village bell and a mobile app helped alert residents to evacuate during the Limassol wildfire....

73. A farewell from the fault line

On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....

74. Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides reclaims world No. 1 in sailing

Cyprus is celebrating once again as Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the World Sailing rankings for the Laser (ILCA7) class....

75. Cyprus' oldest iron age palace comes to light in Amathus

Archaeologists digging at the ancient site of Amathus have uncovered what is now considered the oldest known Iron Age palace in Cyprus, dating back to the late 9th century BC....

76. ''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....

77. Fatal crash raises questions over long-ignored street racing problem on Larnakos Avenue

Residents and local officials say they’ve been sounding the alarm for years about illegal street racing on Larnakos Avenue. Their warnings went unheeded, until 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou lost his life there early Tuesday....

78. Elderly couple identified in Limassol wildfire deaths; Route safety questioned

Authorities have confirmed the identities of an elderly couple who died in last week’s wildfire in the Limassol mountains after their car was trapped by flames on the Monagri–Alassa road....

79. ''They just don’t care'': Paphos Mayor slams state over housing crisis

Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos is taking aim at the government for ignoring what he says is a growing housing crisis that’s forcing residents into basements and long-term debt just to have a roof over their heads....

80. Group slams government for rejecting Turkish Cypriot offer to help fight fires

A Cypriot civic group has criticized the government for turning down an offer of help from the Turkish Cypriot community to fight last week’s deadly wildfires, calling the move “an unacceptable political stance.”...

81. Cyprus Police probe suspected arson plot as Troodos forests put on alert

Police said Saturday they are investigating reports of an organized plan to set fires in the Troodos Mountains after videos and online posts raised alarms about suspicious activity....

82. Paphos mayor predicts Muslims will outnumber Greek Cypriots in Cyprus by 2037 (VIDEO)

Cyprus is heading toward a major demographic shift, Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos said in a social media post referencing comments he made during a television program....

83. France to recognize Palestinian state at UN in September, Macron says

In a major shift in European diplomacy, French President Emmanuel Macron announced late Thursday that France will officially recognise Palestine as a state, a move set to be formalised this September at the United Nations General Assembly....

84. Traffic camera van seen near evacuation zone raises questions during Limassol wildfire

As residents of Ypsonas returned briefly to collect belongings from their homes following a precautionary evacuation order, some were surprised to encounter a mobile traffic camera van stationed along a road in the area....

85. Wildfire hits Souni: Homes burn as volunteers rush to save dogs (videos and pics)

A fast-moving wildfire ripped through parts of Souni late Wednesday night, destroying homes and forcing a frantic effort to evacuate a local dog sanctuary as flames edged dangerously close to the area....

86. XM investors await green light to take over Ancoria Bank

Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....

87. Paralimni - Deryneia launches installation of 72 high-tech showers on Protaras beaches

Beachgoers in the popular Protaras resort area can expect an upgrade to their seaside experience as the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia begins installing 72 ultra-modern showers across 18 local beaches....

88. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

89. ''Too little, too late,'' says woman whose son died from faulty Takata airbag

The mother of 24-year-old Kyriakos Oksinos, who was killed by a defective Takata airbag, has launched a scathing attack on Cyprus Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades, accusing him of inaction and failure to protect the public....

90. Police intervene to prevent burning of pseudo-state flag at student protest

video circulating online shows a member of Cyprus’s Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (MMAD) preventing Greek Cypriot protesters from burning the flag of the so-called "turkish republic of northern cyprus", the self-declared pseudo-state in the occupied north....