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1. Carnival vibes in the air, but will the weather join the party?

It's Friday, it's the Carnival weekend, and we're heading into a three-day holiday break with Green Monday coming up — so let's see if the weather is playing along!...

2. A breezy, sunny stretch with a hint of weekend mystery

Good news, sun lovers—mild high pressure is keeping things bright and cheerful today! Expect mostly clear skies with a gentle breeze blowing from the northeast to southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort....

3. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

4. Futuristic yacht stuns Mykonos with Sci-Fi design

5. Lifeguard bans blacks from occupied area's beach

A controversy has ignited at Kymides Beach in the occupied areas, sparked by a lifeguard's discriminatory social media post outlining restrictive rules targeting specific nationalities and races....

6. Search for Michael Mosley intensifies with divers in Symi

Divers have joined the continuing search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi....

7. ''Government'' moves to license casino at controversial airport

The ''government'' in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus is reportedly moving forward with plans to grant a ''license to operate'' a casino within the controversial Tympou airport, according to the local newspaper Avroupa....

8. Don't let the rain dampen your spirits

Happy Friday, folks! Let's kick off the weekend with a peek at what Mother Nature has in store for us. Weak low pressure is taking charge of the area, so get ready for some interesting weather antics!...

9. Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row. ...

10. Nissi Beach ranks 22nd globally on TripAdvisor

In the recently released list of the world's top 25 beaches by TripAdvisor, Nissi Beach in Cyprus proudly claims the 22nd spot, says Maria Eracleous of Kathimerini. ...

11. Showers and thunderstorms ahead

So, today's vibe? Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, maybe even some hail, but don't worry......

12. How locals can mitigate the risks of Cyprus' new citizenship rules to attract tech talent

Cyprus's recent initiative to boost its technology sector by offering tax breaks and fast-track naturalization to third-party nationals is a strategic move that could significantly reshape its economy and society....

13. Halloween and All Souls Day: Cyprus unleashes spooky and quirky delights!

Cyprus, the sunny island in the Mediterranean, is gradually warming up to the enchanting world of Halloween. While it may not yet be a nationwide tradition, Cypriots are eager to embrace the spooky, kooky magic of the holiday....

14. Croatia tops the list for summer escapes

Croatia has recently gained considerable popularity as a top holiday escape for tourists around the world, particularly attracting the interest of travellers coming from Britain....

15. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

16. Shake those summertime blues with a fun packed weekend

Looking for a thrilling weekend filled with entertainment options? This summer, you're in luck! From captivating theatre performances to electrifying music events and lively parties, there's no shortage of exciting activities to choose from....

17. From animal pens to vacation retreats: The illegal conversion of Akamas shelters

Several months prior to the scheduled implementation of the Akamas plan, stone buildings are emerging in the heart of the forest, completely unrelated to livestock housing, which abounds in the surrounding area. ...

18. Stranded pooch’s howling leads to ‘ruff’ rescue

A stranded dog’s crying for help in coastal Limassol got the attention of a concerned citizen, who pointed rescuers to an inaccessible beach last week...

19. The week that shook Brussels saw a police stakeout, piles of cash, and reform promises

The police had been waiting since dawn. Officers from the special unit of Belgium’s federal police gathered on Rue Wiertz, close to the European Parliament in Brussels. ...

20. House up in arms over north’s Varosha plans

The parliament in the Republic of Cyprus is calling on the European Union and United Nations to ‘take concrete measures' against Turkish Cypriot plans to open the entire ghost town of Varosha, following comments made on the campaign trail by politicians in the north...

21. Cyprus tourism rebounds despite lack of Russian tourists

Beside sparkling Mediterranean waters at the Cypriot resort town of Ayia Napa, the bars are bouncing with foam dance parties as tourist numbers rebound following two tough years of the pandemic....

22. The city that never sleeps. No, not New York...Limassol!

"I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps". Well, if we can't be in New York, Limassol will have to do....

23. Refugee drowns after boat enters Cypriot waters

An undocumented migrant died in Cypriot waters on Thursday after a boat carrying refugees approached the island in the early morning hours but they did not reach land until hours later...

24. Pafos FC sexy pep talk gets cold shower

A video teaser showing sexy girls in support of a football team in Paphos has been pulled down after a women’s group criticized the video for being sexist...

25. Dead Sea Turtles revive debate on beach projects

Several dead sea turtles have been spotted along a northwestern coast of Cyprus, with environmental activists calling for an investigation and officials reiterating terms and conditions for any ongoing beach works in the area...

26. Former South African President F.W. de Klerk dead at 85

South Africa's last white president F.W. de Klerk, who died on Thursday aged 85, stunned the world when he scrapped apartheid and negotiated a peaceful transfer of power to a Black-led government under Nelson Mandela....

27. Bill Gates celebrates 66th birthday in Bodrum

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates celebrated his 66th birthday in Turkey, including one of the richest people in the world, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos....

28. Borrell reiterates criticism of Turkey over Varosha

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has reiterated criticism of Turkey’s decision to reopen part of the beachfront of Varosha, a resort abandoned since Turkey invaded Cyprus in 1974....

29. Man gets six years in Ayia Napa rape

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the rape of a British girl in Ayia Napa, after prosecutors said DNA evidence linked him to the crime...

30. EU Parliament approves amendment for sanctions against Turkey

For the first time, the European Parliament on Thursday voted by a large majority in favour of the strict imposition of sanctions against Turkey, adopting the amendment tabled by the delegations of Greece and Cyprus....