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31. Weather forecast: Clear skies, occasional fog, and a very real chance of overheating

Yellow warning in effect today: temperatures are set to hit 41°C, which is less “summer warmth” and more “oven preheating.”...

32. Elderly woman defrauded; Strangers seize her gold valuables and jewelry

An elderly woman told police that strangers stole her gold valuables and jewelry after convincing her over the phone to place the valuables outside her home....

33. Messiahs, mukhtars and missed calls: Cyprus politics as usual

There are five factions inside DISY, Cyprus’ main right-wing party, and our beloved influencer is now expected to herd them into something resembling unity....

34. Environment Department proposes pebble re-placement to halt Faros Beach erosion

The Environment Department has urged the Public Works Department to test a “nature-based solution” at Faros Beach by re-placing pebbles that were previously removed, in an effort to halt ongoing erosion....

35. Lawmakers demand faster action on energy storage as costs and uncertainty persist

Last week’s electricity outages have put the government under intense scrutiny, with critics blaming poor management of the country’s power system....

36. Yelling, crying, and presidential interventions: Thekla’s latest beef

The beef of the week,which apparently involves even the President, is definitely the one between journalist Kousoulos and Thekla (not the Arka one, our own little firecracker). ...

37. 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....

38. Dormition Day delivers cooler skies, strong breezes, and a good excuse for a siesta

If you’ve survived this week without melting into the pavement, congratulations. You’ve made it to mid-August in Cyprus, the day when churches are full, villages are bustling with feasts, and the rest of us are wondering if it’s socially acceptable to nap for the next twelve hours....

39. Cyprus deports Syrians after Limassol street fight

A group of Syrians involved in a violent clash last week in Limassol’s Zakaki area have been deported from Cyprus, officials said Friday, in a move they say reflects the government’s “strict” approach to immigration and public order....

40. Limassol water skier gets playful escort

Summer in Cyprus just got a little more magical thanks to a viral video capturing a water skier in Limassol being joined by a playful pod of dolphins. ...

41. Escape the routine with Cyprus’ can't-miss music festivals from mountains to beaches

If you’re starting to feel the usual summer slog, you know, work, chores, maybe a little too much sunburn, don’t sweat it. ...

42. Flip-flop fines and bikini bans as Europe gets tough on rowdy tourists

If you’re heading to Europe this summer, you might want to pack extra spending money, and not just for gelato. From Spain to Greece, tourist hotspots are slapping visitors with hefty fines for behavior that locals say they’ve had enough of....

43. Seven ancient monuments damaged in Limassol wildfires

Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....

44. Cyprus news roundup: Fires, finance and fiery wage demands

From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....

45. Firestorm in the Palace

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is under growing pressure as criticism mounts over his government’s handling of last month’s deadly fire and the political fallout it has unleashed. ...

46. Tomorrow’s weather: Orange alert as hell’s kitchen hits Cyprus, again

Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...

47. Larnaca bus strike hits the brakes after 10 days

After ten days off the road, Larnaca’s public bus drivers will be back behind the wheel tomorrow morning....

48. Were our firefighting helicopters for display purposes only?

Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....

49. Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....

50. Who said you have to go anywhere to get away?

Your Instagram feed might be serving you postcard after postcard from the Amalfi Coast, Mykonos, or some remote Japanese island that suddenly everyone seems to have discovered....

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

52. 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....

53. From Chelsea to Cyprus: David Luiz joins Pafos FC in surprise transfer

In a jaw-dropping move that has stunned the football world, former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has signed with Pafos FC, bringing global star power to the shores of Cyprus....

54. Back to School with amazing prizes from Alphamega Hypermarkets

As September and the beginning of the new school year approach, Alphamega Hypermarkets stand by students and their parents alike for yet another year, offering everything they need to be fully set for the new school year....

55. ''They didn’t deserve to die like this''

“You found your way to paradise in the most painful way… a way you didn’t deserve.”...

56. The right to disconnect

For a necessary and profoundly human break from the frenzied rhythms of daily life, in an era where the eight-hour workday and basic labor rights have withered into a quaint, romantic anecdote from another time....

57. Pieros the turtle makes a splashy return to the sea

Children squealed with delight, and adults looked on with smiles as Pieros, a rescued green sea turtle, was gently released back into the sea on Thursday, capping off a feel-good moment along the Larnaca coast....

58. A farewell from the fault line

On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....

59. Locked up for visiting their land: Cyprus slams occupied north over 'political arrests'

The Cyprus government on Thursday strongly condemned the decision by Turkish Cypriot authorities to keep a Greek Cypriot couple in custody for three more months, calling it a ''premeditated abduction'' and a blow to ongoing efforts to rebuild trust on the divided island....

60. Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides reclaims world No. 1 in sailing

Cyprus is celebrating once again as Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the World Sailing rankings for the Laser (ILCA7) class....