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751. Cranky clouds and confused winds: The weather report that's basically a teenager

Hold onto your hats, because the weather gods have decided to play a little game of "hot, then not." According to our very serious, very scientific bulletin, a "seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area." ...

752. Cyprus donors provide life-saving transplants to patients in 35 countries

More than 850 donors registered with the Karaiskakio Foundation have helped provide transplants to patients across 35 countries....

753. Pensions without age limits

We are told that the social insurance system is strictly contributory. You get back what you pay in. Except, of course, for state officials, who collect generous pensions without ever having made equivalent contributions. ...

754. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

755. Netanyahu calls in influencers as Israel faces global backlash over Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that Israel risks economic and diplomatic isolation over international criticism of its military actions in Gaza and called for a major investment in media and social media influence campaigns to protect the country’s reputation....

756. Your upliftingly honest weather forecast

Good morning, sun-seekers and shade-huggers alike! A seasonal low pressure system has drifted in, not to ruin your week but to keep things interesting....

757. Cyprus doctors urge more prostate cancer screening as cases mount

Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men across Europe and in Cyprus, where doctors say hundreds of new cases are confirmed each year. Yet participation in routine screening continues to lag....

758. The Cyprus chronicles: AI ministers, strikes, and a high-tech fire hub

Albania, in a bold move to tackle rampant government corruption, has created its very first Minister of Artificial Intelligence, named Diella....

759. Wizz Air announces pilot and pilot academy open days in Cyprus

Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline, is pleased to announce two dedicated Open Day events for pilots and aspiring pilots and first officers in Cyprus this September. Both sessions will take place at the Best Western Plus Larco Hotel in Larnaca on Wednesday, 25 September 2025....

760. Weather forecast: Sunshine holds the stage, clouds rehearse side acts

A seasonal low-pressure system is still calling the shots, but it’s letting a few clouds audition for supporting roles....

761. Papacharalambous, ELAM, and Charley Kirk

Andreas Papacharalambous, former mayor of Strovolos and a close friend of the President, Nikos even introduced his book presentation recently, announced his candidacy on Thursday … drums and suspenseful music, please… under ELAM....

762. Snake sightings in Limassol pools raise safety concerns (VIDEO)

Residents in the Limassol district are being advised to check their swimming pools after several reports of snakes seeking water during the dry season....

763. Valuable water supply in Paphos locked away amid red tape

A newly drilled water well in Agia Marina Chrysochous, capable of providing tens of thousands of liters of water per hour, has sat unused for nearly three months due to a dispute between local authorities over who is responsible for its operation....

764. Two women held in Limassol over €150,000 property scam

A Limassol court has ordered two women, aged 44 and 53, to remain in custody for five days as police investigate allegations they defrauded citizens of more than €150,000 in a property scam linked to the occupied territories....

765. Cyprus strips citizenship from 28 more ''Golden Passport'' holders

The Council of Ministers, during its meeting the day before yesterday, approved six proposals for the deprivation of Cypriot citizenship from 28 persons who had been naturalized under the Cyprus Investment Program....

766. Greek firefighter honored in European Parliament after heroic mission in Spain

Lawmakers at the European Parliament rose to their feet Thursday to applaud a 28-year-old Greek firefighter who helped lead an international effort to stop devastating wildfires in Spain....

767. UK Ambassador to Washington fired over Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired his ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, after fresh revelations about the veteran Labour figure’s friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein....

768. Lidl Cyprus: Top in quality and recognition

Remaining committed to quality and taste, Lidl Cyprus stood out with its products at the Superior Taste Award. ...

769. Books, music and French flair: Nicosia Book Fest turns 10

Cyprus’s biggest literary gathering is about to blow out ten candles. The Nicosia Book Fest 2025 kicks off on October 10–12 at Acropolis Park, promising three days of books, talks, art and a touch of French elegance....

770. What today’s general strike means for you

Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike Thursday after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a standoff over the cost-of-living allowance (ATA)....

771. Suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people in EU

Suicide accounted for more than one in six deaths among young people aged 15 to 29 in the European Union in 2022, according to the latest data from Eurostat. ...

772. Parents held after baby found with brain hemorrhage

A 4½-month-old baby is fighting for life at Makarios Hospital after doctors discovered a serious brain hemorrhage, police said Wednesday....

773. Thursday in Cyprus: Sizzling sun and striking workers

Good morning, Cyprus! It’s September 11, a day remembered around the world. Here at home, though, we have our own headlines: a nationwide workers’ strike is scheduled for today, and if that isn’t enough drama, the heat is making a grand return....

774. Parents concerned as storage rooms repurposed for classrooms in special schools

Parents of children with disabilities have raised concerns about facilities in special schools across Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, according to AKEL MP Christos Christofides....

775. France’s prime minister ousted as political turmoil deepens

French Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned Tuesday after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament, the third head of government toppled in 14 months....

776. Families of children with disabilities left waiting months for benefits, commissioner says

The Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights, Despo Michaelidou, has condemned delays and the refusal to pay retroactive benefits for children with disabilities....

777. Tornado touches down in Nicosia district

A tornado swept through parts of the Nicosia district Tuesday, startling residents and leaving dramatic scenes captured on video....

778. Christodoulides in campaign mode since day 1

President Nikos Christodoulides admits he’s been in ''campaign mode'' since the very first day of his presidency, a revelation that has fueled smirks in political circles and fresh criticism that he is more focused on re-election than governing....

779. Undercover sting nabs abbot in Greek antiquities smuggling scandal

An undercover police operation in northern Peloponnese has exposed an antiquities smuggling ring with a plot straight out of a crime thriller, and at the center of it all, the abbot of the famed Mega Spilaio Monastery....

780. Russian cancer vaccine shows promise, but Cyprus patients may face long wait

Russia has announced that it is ready to test a cancer vaccine on humans after reporting strong results in laboratory studies. ...