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121. 22-year-old arrested after wild chase in stolen car

A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a dramatic car chase through Limassol in a stolen vehicle, during which he crashed into a police car, caused multiple traffic accidents, and attempted to flee on foot....

122. Rain check, anyone?

Well, well, well… would you look at that? It rained yesterday. Told you so! Okay, it wasn’t a monsoon, but a few lovely showers did make an appearance, and honestly, that’s a win in mid-July. So, let’s see what the skies have in store as we roll into the weekend....

123. Come on, rain...don’t be shy!

Look, I know you don’t believe me, especially after that comment I saw under yesterday’s weather post on Facebook (yes, I read them). But hear me out: today, there’s a real chance we’ll finally get a little rain. Not a flood, not a monsoon, but a few glorious, cooling drops. Maybe even a cheeky storm if we’re lucky....

124. Clouds, chaos, and a hint of hope

If you woke up today humming ''Singin’ in the Rain'' and twirling an imaginary umbrella, we don’t blame you. After weeks of sunburn and sweat, the idea of actual rain, however isolated or imaginary, has us all feeling a little Gene Kelly....

125. ‘Would you let your children play in toxic waters?’

The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) said it has activated its environmental management protocol following an oil residue leak detected Saturday in the coastal port area of Moni....

126. Increased police patrols across Cyprus lead to arrests and citations

Police ramped up patrols across Cyprus overnight, with coordinated operations reported in all districts, authorities said Saturday....

127. Teen dies in road accident near Choletria, Paphos

A 15-year-old boy was found dead Saturday afternoon following a road accident near the village of Choletria in the Paphos District, authorities confirmed....

128. Another day, another yellow alert: Welcome to Fry-day in Cyprus

If it feels like we’ve been stuck in a permanent yellow alert, it’s because... well, we pretty much have. And surprise! Just in time for the weekend, Cyprus is getting hit with yet another yellow warning for extreme heat. Because why not?...

129. ''In Paradise I marked an island…''

The inauguration will be held by Deputy Government Spokesperson Mr. Giannis Antoniou...

130. Parisians dive into the Seine for the first time in a century

For the first time in more than a century, the Seine River is open for swimming, and just in time, as much of Europe swelters under a summer heatwave....

131. Another yellow warning? Cyprus summer is just being Cyprus again

We’ve had a few yellow warnings already, and guess what? Here comes another one. Honestly, it wouldn’t feel like summer in Cyprus without at least one reminder that our weather has absolutely no chill....

132. Pope Leo appoints new head of Vatican commission on clergy abuse

Pope Leo on Saturday appointed French Archbishop Thibault Verny as the new head of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, marking his first public move to address a crisis that has severely damaged the credibility of the Roman Catholic Church....

133. Woman loses €18,760 in new wave of fake fine text scam

A 62-year-old woman in Nicosia was scammed out of nearly €19,000 after falling victim to a fake text message claiming she owed a traffic fine, police said on Monday....

134. Land dispute turns bloody in Paphos village

A long-running land dispute between neighbors in a quiet Paphos village turned violent Saturday night, leaving one man fighting for his life and another in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder....

135. Fire erupts in military van, soldiers escape unharmed (VIDEO)

A fire broke out Saturday morning in a moving minivan transporting soldiers, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a section of the highway....

136. Man shot in Paphos with hunting rifle

Authorities are investigating an attempted murder after a 41-year-old man was found shot in the Paphos district late Saturday night....

137. From sanctuary to stage: How Minthis is redefining Cyprus’ cultural landscape

As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Paphos, the sound of world-class music fills the air at Minthis, a luxury resort now making its mark as a cultural destination. ...

138. Heat cranks up to 38°c as mountains tease with surprise showers

139. Watches, engagement ring stolen from Ayia Napa beach

Police are urging beachgoers to take precautions against theft as visitor numbers increase at coastal areas during the summer season....

140. Fire breaks out at Lycavittos Elementary School in Nicosia

Fire crews responded Saturday night after a blaze broke out at Lycavittos Elementary School in Nicosia, causing minor damage and prompting an investigation into the cause....

141. Police pursue teenagers in high-speed chase from Nicosia to Pyla

A 14-year-old boy led police on a high-speed chase from Nicosia to Pyla on Saturday afternoon, authorities said....

142. Friday forecast brings sunshine sizzle and a siren call to the sea

Yes, work diligently until 5pm. But after that? Do it. Tear off your metaphorical shackles (and maybe your literal shirt) and run wild into the waves. You’ve earned it....

143. 41°C highs prompt yellow weather warning

A yellow weather warning is in place today as temperatures climb to a blistering 41°C inland....

144. Are you really here for the weather… or just for our banter?

The Meteorological Service has issued a Yellow Warning to keep us all on our toes or preferably in the shade. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., which just so happens to be the exact window you should not be roasting yourself on a café terrace....

145. Arrests in Cyprus and Greece expose possible Iranian-linked espionage network

Authorities in Cyprus and Greece have uncovered what appears to be an Iranian-backed spying network operating in both countries, with two Azerbaijani nationals arrested on espionage charges....

146. Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

A man allegedly punched a municipal employee after the worker removed towels the suspect had placed on a sunbed in an attempt to reserve it, authorities said Saturday....

147. Farmers call for Presidential intervention claiming water allocated to golf courses instead of farms

Banana growers and farmers in Paphos held a protest Saturday morning, demanding the delivery of water promised by the Water Development Department. ...

148. Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during a major flare-up of violence with India earlier this year....

149. 34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

Authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found Friday morning in an open area of Ayia Napa, though police say there is no indication of foul play....

150. Man of Azerbaijani descent detained in Cyprus on suspicion of terror and espionage, police say

A suspect of Azeri descent has been taken into custody in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism-related activity and espionage, police said Saturday....