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121. Don’t get me wrong…but…

Now don’t get me wrong. I think it’s great that Cyprus is tightening ties with the United States. About time, really. From the shiny new CYCLOPS training center in Larnaca, to the Americans flying in investigators for the Limassol wildfires,...

122. Protesters take to Akamas to protect nature while festival draws thousands

Environmental and political organizations staged a protest Saturday morning at Agios Georgios in Peyia, voicing concerns over alleged violations in protected areas in Peyia and Akamas....

123. Greek Cypriots’ military zone trial exposes checkpoint chaos in occupied North

The ongoing trial of five Greek Cypriots held in the Turkish-occupied north since July 19 for allegedly entering a ''military zone'' has exposed more about checkpoint chaos than the accused offense itself, as witness testimony continues to raise contradictions....

124. What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

Last week, Kathimerini published an article titled ''Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not.'' While the article invokes a moral dimension, what it really exposes is the bias permeating the text. ...

125. Cyprus issues 21,000 work visas as foreign companies import talent

Between 2023 and 2024, almost 21,000 people were employed in Cyprus by foreign-owned companies, according to official data from the Ministry of Migration and International Protection. ...

126. Israeli military data suggests 83% of Gaza war deaths are civilians

Classified Israeli military intelligence data reviewed by three media outlets suggests that civilians account for the vast majority of Palestinians killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023....

127. 44-year-old reports being shot with a hunting rifle

A 44-year-old filed a serious complaint with the police on Sunday afternoon....

128. Public Works says cleaning of government buildings not its responsibility

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the technical maintenance of government buildings but not for cleaning, odors, or disinfection, the department said in a statement Thursday....

129. Cyprus tells UN: Conflict-related sexual violence from 1974 remains “open wound”

Sexual violence from the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 "remains an open wound of the Cypriot society,” Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michail told the UN Security Council...

130. Record mosquito-borne virus cases in Europe, ECDC warns of ‘new normal’

A record number of mosquito-borne disease cases have been reported in Europe this year, with health officials warning that climate change is fueling longer and more intense transmission seasons....

131. EU official warns of record deaths among aid workers in 2024

The European Union’s commissioner for equality and crisis management said Monday that 2024 was the deadliest year ever recorded for humanitarian workers, with hundreds killed, injured or abducted in conflict zones....

132. Complaint over 112 response after fire report near Paphos forest (VIDEO)

A citizen’s Facebook post describing his alarming experience with Cyprus’ emergency number 112 has gone viral, raising questions about public safety protocols and state readiness during the fire season....

133. A government dodging responsibility

While much of Cypriot society demanded that the president assign responsibility for the deadly wildfire and issue a sincere apology, a marathon debate in Parliament revealed ministers and civil servants seemingly free of blame....

134. Prison guards found guilty in inmate’s brutal beating death

In a landmark decision, a Nicosia court has found three prison guards guilty of manslaughter and neglect of duty over the 2022 death of 41-year-old inmate Tansu Cindan, who was beaten to death with wooden sticks and other objects inside Cyprus’s Central Prison....

135. Cyprus property market sizzles in July

Even though July marks the start of summer holidays for Cypriots, the month delivered a strong push to the property market....

136. 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....

137. Cyprus leads EU in access to medical care, reports Eurostat

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of unmet medical needs in the European Union for 2024, with just 0.2% of residents aged 16 and over reporting barriers to care, according to new data released by Eurostat. ...

138. Cyprus savers earn less, borrowers pay more as banks widen gap with Eurozone

If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....

139. Cyprus records one of EU’s lowest drowning death rates in 2022

Cyprus was among the four European Union countries with the fewest drowning deaths in 2022, according to data released Tuesday by Eurostat....

140. Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

141. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

142. ''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....

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

144. Want to visit the U.S.? You might have to pay a $15,000 deposit first

Planning a vacation or business trip to the U.S.? You might want to check your bank account first....

145. Pressure mounts on Christodoulides after fire response fumble

The government's delayed response to the deadly Limassol wildfire is turning into a political headache for President Nikos Christodoulides, with coalition partners backing him but warning they won’t stay silent in the face of mistakes....

146. Public raises €1.2 million for Limassol fire victims

Accountant General of the Republic of Cyprus Andreas Antoniades told CNA that approximately 1.2 million euro had been donated by the 30th of July in the bank account opened by the government at the Central Bank of Cyprus to collect donations for the victims of the Limassol wildfire. ...

147. Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

148. Protesters in Limassol demand accountability after deadly wildfire

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Limassol on Thursday evening to demand accountability for last week’s deadly wildfire in the mountain region that killed two people....

149. Unique gifts with Lidl Plus!

At Lidl Cyprus, every summer is another opportunity to say “thank you” to the people who trust it every day. ...

150. ''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....