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301. Larnaca looks to €12m equipment upgrade to reduce port dust

Larnaca Municipality has pledged to keep pressing for improvements in the port area after residents described ongoing problems linked to dust, neglected properties and poor cleanliness during a public meeting with Mayor Andreas Vyras....

302. Social media feeding widespread youth exposure to gambling content

A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....

303. Cyprus registers steep drop in irregular migrant arrivals

he Republic of Cyprus has recorded an 86% drop in irregular migrant arrivals over the last three years, according to data shared by Nicholas A. Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection....

304. There are plenty of jobs, but the right workers are missing

The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....

305. Golden defence deals and tough messages to Putin and Iran

The 32 leaders sent a message of unity and a firm response to longstanding American pressure for greater European participation in collective defense through the joint declaration they adopted at the NATO Summit in Ankara. ...

306. Residents and businesses reject Nicosia's €10.8m historic centre redevelopment plan

Business owners and residents in Nicosia's historic centre have rejected the municipality's proposed redevelopment plans, arguing that the project falls well short of what the area requires and calling for a substantially larger investment....

307. Health officials warn of higher Legionella risk during summer heat

The Department of Labour Inspection has called for stricter monitoring and maintenance of water systems as high summer temperatures increase the likelihood of Legionella bacteria developing in certain installations....

308. Gevorest ''Stops Time'' at Shopping Malls

Gevorest, faithful to its commitment to promoting sleep quality since 1967, announces the launch of its new event series, "The Ypnos Gold Challenge." On the occasion of the new campaign for the iconic Ypnos Gold mattress, Gevorest invites the public to disconnect from the intensity of everyday life and discover the importance of quality sleep through a unique, multi-sensory experience....

309. ESM report says Cyprus and Greece are the only eurozone countries expected to reduce debt through 2035

About half of the euro area countries, including the five member states that received assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), among them Cyprus, succeeded in reducing public debt and cutting deficits after the pandemic, thanks to the steady economic recovery and growing tax revenues....

310. PASYKAF launches major wellness campaign for women

A local health organization has introduced a major campaign targeting the well-being of women across Cyprus, emphasizing the critical role of regular medical checkups....

311. EU approves emergency fertilizer support for farmers

Farmers across the European Union are set to receive financial assistance after the European Parliament approved emergency measures aimed at easing the burden of soaring fertilizer costs before the next planting season....

312. Race against time for Cyprus missing as witnesses age and archives remain closed

Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....

313. Cyprus faces severe 2030 electricity shortage without Vassilikos gas terminal

Cyprus faces a severe electricity deficit by 2030 unless the delayed natural gas terminal at Vassilikos is completed, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos told MPs on Tuesday....

314. Landmark pension reform eyes January 2027 rollout with hikes up to 55%

A major overhaul of the Cypriot pension system is moving into its final legislative phases, promising tiered increases for all retirees when it takes effect on January 1, 2027....

315. UN chief urges Cypriot leaders to seize fading window of opportunity for peace

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....

316. Prison officers warn Cyprus jail system is nearing collapse in plea to President

Prison officers have appealed directly to President Nikos Christodoulides, warning that Cyprus' prison system is nearing breaking point and claiming staff safety is being placed at unacceptable risk because of overcrowding and severe staff shortages....

317. Parliament presses ahead with call for countdown timers at camera-controlled traffic lights

Cypriot MPs are renewing efforts to introduce countdown timers at traffic lights monitored by red-light enforcement cameras, arguing that the measure would improve road safety and give motorists greater confidence when approaching junctions....

318. Staffing gaps and construction noise plague Makarios Hospital children's cancer ward

A severe staffing shortage left just two nurses caring for 15 young patients at the Makarios Hospital pediatric oncology unit on a single night shift this week. ...

319. Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics opens massive new €31m campus extension

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially inaugurated a massive new facility at its campus, marking the largest infrastructure expansion in the prominent research organization’s decades-long history....

320. Cyprus records over 18,000 reports of violence against women since 2021

Police in Cyprus received 18,409 reports of violence against women between 2021 and the first half of 2026, according to official data presented to parliament on Monday....

321. A light amidst the divide: Honoring the indomitable Sevgül Uludağ

The sudden passing of investigative journalist and peace activist Sevgül Uludağ has brought a rare moment of shared grief to a fractured Cyprus. The collective mourning reflects her unique ability to bridge deep-seated communal divisions, a quality that defined her life and now characterizes her memory....

322. Disbelief over blocked bus stop in Limassol

A newly installed row of plastic bollards in Limassol has left local motorists and residents questioning the logic of municipal road planning. The flexible red and white posts, positioned directly inside a marked bus lane in front of a passenger shelter, have effectively blocked buses from pulling up to the curb. ...

323. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

324. Swedish passport holders arrested after violent assault on Turkish Cypriot

Three teenagers are in custody and police are actively searching for a fourth suspect following a violent assault that left a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man fighting for his life in a Nicosia hospital....

325. Cyprus fights for vital air links as EU prepares to change state aid rules

The government has submitted a detailed package of six proposals to Brussels in an effort to shield the island’s aviation network from upcoming changes to European state aid regulations....

326. Lycavittos migrant facility dropped after neighborhood opposition

A controversial plan to house young migrants in the Lycavittos neighborhood of the capital has been canceled following intense pushback from local residents....

327. How a high-profile watchdog appointment backfired on the government

Reactions and criticism toward the Council of Ministers were caused by the appointment of Christos Mylonopoulos as one of the five criminal investigators who will investigate any offenses arising from what Makarios Drousiotis states in his book "Mafia State," following the relevant findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption....

328. Mass mourning begins in Iran following death of former supreme leader

Iran has entered an extended period of national mourning and public processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The events take place more than four months after his death in late February during joint military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel....

329. Drunk man assaults officer during midnight weapon arrest in Ayia Napa

A midnight police patrol in Ayia Napa resulted in the arrest of two men after an altercation that left a police officer assaulted....

330. Cypriot business pioneer Nikos Shacolas passes away at 98

Nikos K. Shacolas, one of the most prominent and visionary figures in the Cypriot business community, has passed away at the age of 98. His death was announced on Thursday morning by the CTC Group, the conglomerate he founded and led for decades....