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391. 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....

392. Police seize knives, bat, brass knuckles in Larnaca

Five individuals were arrested in Larnaca during a coordinated police operation targeting crime and public safety, authorities said Thursday....

393. UN convening informal expanded conference on Cyprus with key leaders

The plenary session of the informal expanded conference on Cyprus, convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, began Thursday at 11:30 a.m. New York time at UN headquarters....

394. EU Commission targets Cyprus and others countries in broad legal crackdown

The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law....

395. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

396. Nearly all young people in Cyprus and Greece use social media daily, Eurostat finds

On International Youth Skills Day, July 15, Eurostat released a survey highlighting daily social media use among young people, with Cyprus and Greece ranking near the top....

397. Two arrested in year-long investigation into stolen vehicles from Paphos home

Police have arrested two people in connection with separate burglary and theft cases in Paphos and Limassol, authorities said Thursday....

398. Eight cars caught on fire in Nicosia as authorities investigate cause

Eight cars caught on fire early Thursday in the Tseri area of Nicosia, authorities said....

399. Ex-wife, four others arrested in fatal shooting of UC Berkeley professor in Athens

Greek authorities have arrested five people, including the ex-wife of UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski and her current partner, in connection with the American academic’s killing earlier this month in a quiet Athens suburb....

400. 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....

401. U.S. lawmakers push bill to extend Cyprus arms embargo waiver

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the “End the Cyprus Embargo Act,” aiming to extend the arms embargo waiver on Cyprus from an annual renewal to a five-year period....

402. Friends, foes, and snakes: A Cypriot snapshot in honor of World Snake Day

Yesterday was World Snake Day and our Anita is advised to be on her guard. Her enemies may be out to get her, but just as dangerous are a few so-called “friends” lurking in the shadows. Are they friends or snakes? ...

403. Deadlock persists over Crete-Cyprus power cable as funding deadline nears

Tensions are mounting over the Crete–Cyprus electric interconnection (GSI) as a regulatory impasse resurfaces just weeks before a critical August funding deadline. ...

404. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 11/07/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

405. Minor pollution incident quickly contained off Limassol coast

Authorities have reported a single, minor case of marine pollution involving petroleum products off the coast of Limassol, confirming that the situation was swiftly brought under control....

406. Measles surges in Europe and the U.S., is Cyprus Next?

A disease that many thought was gone for good is making an alarming return. Measles, a highly contagious virus once considered nearly eradicated in developed countries, is back with a vengeance in both the United States and Europe....

407. Cyprus businesses brace as EU plans tariff fight with U.S.

The European Union is getting ready to slap tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of American goods, including planes, cars, bourbon and even medical devices, if trade talks with Donald Trump fall apart. But for now, Brussels says it’s hoping cooler heads will prevail....

408. UN hosts ''unofficial express'' Cyprus conference in New York

Seasoned observers are calling it an ''informal express'' gathering, the two-day international conference on the Cyprus problem that kicks off today at United Nations headquarters in New York. ...

409. Man sentenced to six years in Paphos house arson case

A 30-year-old man was sentenced Monday to six years in prison by the Permanent Criminal Court of Paphos in connection with an arson attack that destroyed a family home in February, police said....

410. BidX1 to hold major property auction on 30th July, featuring homes from €60k and online bidding access

BidX1, the property auction platform, has announced that it will hold a large auction on Wednesday 30th July, offering homebuyers, investors, and developers an exciting opportunity to secure real estate in Cyprus before the summer slow-down....

411. Cyprus report finds failures in Takata airbag recall, flags possible criminal and political liability

The Attorney General of Cyprus, George Savvides, has released a report from a Three-Member Investigative Committee examining the distribution and recall of vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags in Cyprus....

412. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Beyond AI

413. Epic's parent company honored for investment in Cyprus at international awards

Monaco Telecom, the sole shareholder of Cyprus-based telecom provider Epic, was recognized at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its substantial contribution to the Cypriot economy through continued investment in the telecommunications sector....

414. Nursery shut down after infant injury, licensing violations

The police are investigating whether the scratches found on an infant’s face and a bite mark on its back may be the result of abuse or if the baby was bitten by another child....

415. Limassol woman goes for swim, returns to find bag stolen

A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly stealing a woman’s belongings while she was swimming at a Limassol beach, police said....

416. ‘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....

417. Vasilikos scandal: Bank accounts under scrutiny in EU probe

Cyprus' political parties are voicing strong support for the examination of bank accounts linked to the failed Vasilikos LNG terminal as part of an ongoing investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). ...

418. Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....

419. Sirens sound for a divided island marking the 1974 coup that changed everything

Sirens pierced the morning calm across Cyprus at exactly 8:20 a.m. on Monday, marking 51 years since the July 15, 1974 coup that would change the island forever....

420. Cyprus launches 'ELPIS' emergency app to combat domestic violence

The Cyprus government has officially launched “ELPIS,” a mobile app designed to provide immediate emergency assistance to victims of domestic violence, amid rising concerns over gender-based violence across the island....