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1. Cyprus advances €95 million electricity grid upgrade to support renewables

Cyprus is advancing a major programme to modernise key parts of its electricity network, aiming to prepare the grid for higher shares of renewable energy, energy storage and fewer instances of renewable generation being switched off....

2. New-home sales tumble as buyers look below €300,000

Cyprus’ property market lost considerable ground in the second quarter of the year, with recorded sales of new-build apartments and houses falling by 42.2% and their total value dropping by 46.6%....

3. Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

With 6 destinations, over 1,700 participants and more than 3,500 portions of food, Lidl Cyprus once again confirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle for young and old....

4. Student housing shock: A one-bedroom in Limassol now costs more than €1,200 a month

For thousands of students starting university each year, finding a place to live is one of the biggest challenges they face. Their families also feel the pressure, as soaring rents and the rising cost of living mean digging deeper into their pockets than ever before....

5. A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

6. Lidl Better Living Days concluded with great enthusiasm in Paphos, moving on to two stops in Limassol

After the Lidl Agios Pavlos store, Lidl Cyprus' summer wellness journey will travel to Lidl Agia Fylaxeos store on July 10 and 11 as well as to the Lidl Ypsonas store on July 17 and 18....

7. Lidl Better Living Days travel across Cyprus with practical ideas for healthy eating and a better life

Lidl Cyprus presents Lidl Better Living Days, a new summer experience that travels to selected stores across Cyprus. This initiative brings the wider public together with free experiential activities, with the sole aim of promoting healthy eating, physical exercise and overall well-being in our everyday lives....

8. Cyprus plans to deliver 244 affordable new homes by year’s end

The Cyprus Land Development Organization (KOAG) expects to deliver 244 new homes across the island by the end of 2026, the agency’s general director, Eleni Symeonidou, told lawmakers Monday during a parliamentary review of the organization’s budget....

9. Where to find the best loukoumades across Cyprus

Across Cyprus, long-standing family businesses, pop-up stands, bakeries, cafés, and community events keep the tradition of Epiphany Day loukoumades alive, many of them with recipes passed down through generations....

10. Ypsonas residents to get garbage fee refunds as major infrastructure works drag on

A year into a sweeping infrastructure overhaul that has left several streets in Ypsonas closed to vehicles, the local municipality has decided to cancel this year’s household garbage collection fees and refund residents who already paid them....

11. Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....

12. Ypsonas fire suspect allegedly threatened owner: “I’ll burn you alive”

A 43-year-old man has been ordered held for seven days in connection with a fire that destroyed a paper workshop in Ypsonas early Wednesday morning. He is under investigation for arson and malicious damage....

13. Debt dispute ends in kidnapping

What began as a troubling tip from a concerned roommate led police to a chilling discovery in a warehouse in Ypsonas early Sunday morning: two men tied hand and foot, allegedly kidnapped over unpaid debts....

14. End of an era as KEAN factory to be replaced by urban high rises

One of Cyprus’s most iconic factories is shutting down. After nearly 70 years in the heart of Limassol, the historic KEAN factory will officially wrap up operations at its current site by 2026, marking the end of an era for the local soft drink producer....

15. Government unveils comprehensive aid package for Limassol fire victims: Cash payments, rent subsidies, and full damage restoration

Regarding the support and payment of financial aid to citizens affected by the fires in communities of the Limassol District, and following the announcement of the President of the Republic last Sunday, the Council of Ministers decided today on the following measures....

16. UPDATE: Cyprus battles rekindling wildfire hotspots after massive blaze scorches over 120 square kilometers (VIDEOS)

Cyprus is battling rekindling wildfire hotspots across the Limassol district Thursday evening, after a massive blaze scorched more than 120 square kilometers, destroyed dozens of homes, and forced widespread evacuations....

17. 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....

18. Inferno in Limassol leaves two dead, dozens displaced as fire burns 100 square kilometers

The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....

19. Big Greek players move in on Cyprus' signature cheese

Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....

20. 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....

21. 27-year-old man found dead after house fire in Ypsonas

A 27-year-old man was found dead Saturday afternoon following a house fire in the Ypsonas area of Limassol....

22. Heads up! Low-flying helicopters to clean power lines across Cyprus

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced that a helicopter will be flying low over towns and villages across the island from June 10 to June 30, as part of a scheduled maintenance program to clean high-voltage insulators on transmission lines....

23. Authorities seize dangerous items in multi-agency operation in Trachoni, Ypsonas (PHOTOS)

24. Sklavenitis reopens first renovated Papantoniou supermarket in Engomi

The Pappantoniou supermarket in Engomi has undergone a complete renovation and will reopen its doors in early March under the new name Sklavenitis....

25. Investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a large commercial building in Nicosia as well as commercial, residential, and agricultural land in Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta....

26. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large tourist plot of land and other residential, commercial and rural properties in Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos....

27. Real Estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residential and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Famagusta....

28. Ypsonas Municipality under fire after residents pay for pipe repairs

Residents of Ypsonas are grappling with severe disruptions after a major water pipe break left many homes without water for days....

29. Double murder trial postponed as accused seek jail protection

The trial of two individuals, aged 49 and 54, in connection with a double murder that occurred on June 29 outside a bar in Ipsona has been rescheduled to February 19, 2024. The victims, 44-year-old Mario Onisiforou and 51-year-old Michalis Michael lost their lives following a confrontation....

30. Towns chase transformative cultural thrones

Larnaca, Limassol, and Nicosia have begun working towards the title of the European Capital of Culture for 2030, and it seems that the municipalities of Ypsonas and Ayia Napa also want to join this effort....