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61. No Cypriot library in sight!

I marvel at the courage of the Cypriot Association of Librarians and Information Scientists, or of any of us, really, engaging in this Sisyphean task: throwing eggs at the wall, watching them bounce back unbroken, and doing it again and again until we finally end up banging our heads....

62. Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias Panayiotou says he is close to leading a new political group in the European Parliament, a move he argues would give him greater influence on issues affecting Cyprus....

63. Trump's UN speech included blasts, blunders, and a bold u-turn on Ukraine

President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, launching sharp critiques at global leaders, the United Nations, and his own diplomatic efforts. ...

64. Jimmy Kimmel returns, fires back at Trump, calls silencing comics ''anti-American''

Jimmy Kimmel came back on air Tuesday night swinging at the Trump administration, saying government threats to silence comedians are ''anti-American.''...

65. Desalination plant in Kouklia fully operational

The Kouklia Desalination Plant has been restored and returned to full operation, according to an announcement by the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....

66. Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

Cyprus’s economy is expected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, with unemployment dropping to 4.6% and inflation easing to 1%, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday in its latest projections....

67. Macron calls Trump to ''clear the way'' in New York traffic jam

French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in an unusual traffic jam on the streets of New York this week, courtesy of Donald Trump....

68. Cypriots losing ground in own housing market

A new audit has sounded the alarm over serious loopholes in Cyprus’ property laws, warning that foreigners are buying a much larger share of real estate than official figures show, with little oversight of where the money comes from....

69. Government calls anti-Gaza war graffiti hate speech, orders them erased

Cyprus’ government is under fire after instructing municipalities to remove graffiti and slogans criticizing the war in Gaza, labeling them as hate speech....

70. All eyes on the spud as Xylophagou hosts International Potato Festival

Yesterday’s International Potato Festival once again proved that this humble crop holds a place of honor in the heart of the Red Soil Villages....

71. Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 6th year with star DJ Moguai

The island’s biggest cocktail celebration is back. The Cyprus Cocktail Festival, presented by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes, returns for its sixth consecutive year this October, promising a night of world-class drinks, music, and entertainment....

72. Arab leaders condemn Israel’s Gaza war but stop short at words

Arab leaders met in Doha this week and spoke out strongly against Israel’s war in Gaza. But while their words were sharp, their actions, or lack of them, are raising eyebrows....

73. Cyprus employers call cost-of-living pay hike unconstitutional

Cyprus’ long-running tug-of-war over the cost-of-living allowance, known locally as ATA, has taken a sharp new turn after the country’s two largest employers’ groups declared the scheme unconstitutional for the private sector....

74. Cyprus laws shielded Limassol resident from Interpol arrest

The arrest of Russian-born businessman Igor Grechuskin in Bulgaria is stirring fresh debate in Cyprus, where the man once lived and reportedly held a Cypriot passport. ...

75. Cyprus sets new record for tourist arrivals in August 2025

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached a record high in August 2025, according to available data from the Statistical Service dating back to 1976, totaling 602,026 arrivals....

76. Back to basics: Nicosia kids walk to school in ''walking bus'' pilot

A new twist on an old idea is getting young students to school safely in Nicosia: walking together in what officials are calling a ''walking bus.''...

77. Net metering applications open through year-end, Energy Minister says

Applications for Cyprus’ net metering program for rooftop solar panels will be accepted until the end of the year, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

78. 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. ...

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

80. 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....

81. Man arrested in Cyprus after Europol child pornography tip

Cyprus Police say they are stepping up their fight against online child abuse after arresting a 30-year-old man in a case that began with a Europol tip....

82. Own your face: Denmark’s bold move against deepfakes

Denmark is aiming to make history as the first European country to grant its citizens copyright over their own face, voice, and physical likeness, a bold step to combat the growing threat of AI-generated deepfake content....

83. 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....

84. Cyprus’s “Little Paris” and other villages of forgotten glamour

Before Cyprus’s coast was lined with luxury resorts, its glamour pulsed inland, among misty forests and stone-built villages that drew kings, poets, and diplomats to their shaded courtyards and elegant hotels....

85. ''Enough is enough'': Atlantica Hotel staff strike in Limassol

Employees at three Atlantica hotels in Limassol staged a surprise walkout Friday, accusing the company of ignoring their contracts and undermining their union rights....

86. Phedon Phedonos, the safe, and the goats

Earlier today, a herd of goats and sheep apparently stormed the highway to Kokkinotrimithia, causing a total traffic meltdown....

87. 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....

88. Cyprus jokes spark online backlash for U.S. comedian Jeff Arcuri (video)

American comedian Jeff Arcuri set off both laughter and outrage after cracking jokes about Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus during a recent stand-up show....

89. A Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....

90. Weather forecast: Sunshine on tap, with clouds plotting cameos

A seasonal low-pressure system has slipped in, making itself comfortable and tinkering with the skies....