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331. The projects that could transform Cyprus are waiting for one final 'yes'

Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...

332. Never mind... parents' names are back on Cyprus ID cards

Well... that didn't last long. Just a day after Cyprus was preparing to say goodbye to parents' names on new biometric ID cards, the government has hit reverse....

333. Surrounded by sea, yet still looking inward

It is clearly no coincidence that Cyprus' administrative capital has been located inland for so many centuries, nor is it accidental that, as the island's native inhabitants, we have historically had such a limited relationship with the sea. ...

334. Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...

335. Friday forecast: 40°C heat holds strong with another precision yellow warning

Friday is picking up right where Thursday left off. The seasonal low-pressure system isn't going anywhere, keeping summer heat firmly entrenched across the island as we head into the weekend....

336. Workplace accident rate in Cyprus falls for eighth straight year

Cyprus recorded another year of improvement in workplace safety in 2025, with the rate of reported occupational accidents falling for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance....

337. More Than a Stay: Minthis Residence Experience

At Minthis, the privacy and freedom of a luxury home—complete with a private infinity pool and attentive concierge service—meet effortless access to the resort’s wellness, championship golf and dining experiences. Designed for families and friends, every stay unfolds at your own pace, offering exceptional comfort within a landscape shaped by nature. ...

338. Fengaros is back, and this year's festival is the biggest yet

For many people in Cyprus, summer isn't complete without at least one music festival. And this weekend, one of the island's best-known festivals returns with its biggest line-up ever....

339. Hospitals across the island seeing more heat-related emergencies

The scorching temperatures gripping Cyprus aren't just making people uncomfortable; they're also sending more of them to the hospital....

340. Hotels may be busy, but Cyprus is earning far less from tourism

The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....

341. Lidl Cyprus emerges as ''No. 1 in best price-quality ratio'' for the 3rd time

The best price-quality ratio is not just a title, but a reflection of the daily experience of consumers who choose Lidl Cyprus for their shopping. A confirmation of this experience comes through a significant distinction, once again, as the company emerges as “No. 1 in best price-quality ratio” for the 3rd time....

342. 'Our health comes first': Limassol port truck drivers walk off the job over X-ray scanner fears

For the hundreds of truck drivers who pass through Limassol port every day, Thursday wasn't business as usual....

343. Another high-profile visitor, another push for Cyprus peace talks

Just a day after UN Secretary-General António Guterres left Cyprus with plans for a new international conference, another key diplomatic figure is arriving on the island, this time from Brussels....

344. Cyprus is fighting a never-ending battle against illegal dumping

You can clean up an illegal dumping site in the morning, only to find it full of rubbish again before lunchtime....

345. Interior Ministry defends dropping parents' names from new ID cards

If you've looked at Cyprus' new biometric ID cards and wondered why your parents' names are no longer on them, you're not alone. The change has sparked plenty of debate in recent days, but the Interior Ministry says the decision has been years in the making, and wasn't taken lightly....

346. Property developer Savvas Kakos arrested over alleged €12 million fraud scheme

For many people, buying property is the biggest investment they'll ever make. But police say dozens of people may have lost millions after allegedly falling victim to a property fraud scheme that is now at the center of a major criminal investigation....

347. Lidl Cyprus’ successful summer wellness roadshow, “Lidl Better Living Days,” is coming to a close in Larnaka

348. Wednesday heatwave: Yellow alert issued as inland highs hold at 40°C

While we are well clear of last week's extreme mid-40s spikes, conditions are hot enough that the Department of Meteorology has issued an official Yellow High Temperature Warning for this afternoon....

349. Christodoulides calls UN dinner talks ''good and candid''

President Nikos Christodoulides described his evening meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman as "good and candid", saying the discussions covered all the main issues linked to the Cyprus problem....

350. Rescue teams race to save trapped workers after powerful quake hits southern Japan

Emergency crews in southwestern Japan were searching late Tuesday for survivors trapped inside a partially collapsed shopping centre following a powerful earthquake on the island of Kyushu....

351. Funeral director kept 35 bodies at mortuary instead of burying them

A funeral director in the UK is being sentenced this week for keeping 35 bodies and around 100 containers of human ashes at his mortuary....

352. Why was the military blowing up RPGs during a 40C heatwave? Fire sparks outrage and tough questions

Why was the military destroying explosive ammunition in the middle of a scorching 40-degree summer day, despite rules banning exactly that?...

353. Cypriot & Greek stocks now available on the Wealthyhood x BoC app

Wealthyhood X BoC has officially launched Cypriot and Greek stocks on its platform, placing the Cyprus Stock Exchange and Euronext Athens front and centre for retail investors across Cyprus, Greece and Europe....

354. Another fire breaks out hours after Kalo Chorio blaze as crews rush to Mathiatis

Just hours after firefighters brought a major wildfire under control in the Larnaca district, emergency crews were called to a new fire in Mathiatis, keeping authorities on high alert during another dangerous summer day....

355. Tuesday Trend: Inland temperatures climb back to 40°C

Our trusty seasonal low-pressure system is keeping conditions bright and hot, pushing interior temperatures right back to the 40°C mark for the remainder of the day....

356. Firefighters gain ground but Kalo Chorio wildfire remains difficult to contain

Firefighters have made progress against the wildfire that broke out following a National Guard live-fire exercise at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in Larnaca, but authorities say the operation remains challenging and a large-scale emergency response is still in place....

357. From Chatbots to Co-Workers: Why companies struggle to capture the value

The leaders are pulling away on cost, on growth, on margin. The gap is not a technology gap, it is an operating-model gap. Three failures explain the gap, and the leaders have designed around all three....

358. Phedon Phedonos trial to be held entirely behind closed doors

The criminal trial of suspended Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos begins on Monday before the Permanent Criminal Court in Paphos, with all proceedings taking place behind closed doors following a judicial ruling aimed at protecting the complainant's privacy....

359. Disability transport allowance increased by 33% with back payments for 4,500 recipients

Around 4,500 people receiving Cyprus' Mobility Allowance will see higher monthly payments from July, with the revised amounts due to reach their bank accounts on 29 July together with back payments dating to the beginning of the year....

360. Israeli election billboard in Cyprus sparks debate over foreign political advertising

The installation of an Israeli election campaign billboard in Cyprus has sparked public discussion and criticism in recent days, with questions raised over foreign political advertising on the island....