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61. Cyprus “cool down”: Temperatures crash to a frosty 39°C

Well folks, brace yourselves: the thermometer decided to pull a dramatic stunt, plummeting all the way to a chilly 39°C inland. Yes, only in Cyprus can we call that a “drop.”...

62. Neolithic village opens to visitors in Protaras

The Department of Antiquities, under the Deputy Ministry of Culture, announced Monday the opening of a newly arranged archaeological site at “Nisia” in Protaras, Paralimni....

63. We’re back in the yellow zone with temps hitting 41°C

Monday (28/07) is bringing the heat with inland areas roasting at 41°C, while the mountains offer a “cool” 33°C. A low-pressure system and a warm air mass have joined forces to make things extra toasty....

64. Scorching 44°C heat grips Cyprus and red alert for fire risk

Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....

65. Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal’s 'Prince of Darkness', dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath and global symbol of heavy metal rebellion, has died at the age of 76....

66. Paralimni - Deryneia launches installation of 72 high-tech showers on Protaras beaches

Beachgoers in the popular Protaras resort area can expect an upgrade to their seaside experience as the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia begins installing 72 ultra-modern showers across 18 local beaches....

67. We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....

68. Reflections in the sand: How our beaches mirror our culture

It’s hard for me to imagine, in the island country we live, any other place where almost every social layer meets, coexists, and perhaps inevitably interacts and comes into contact as they do on our beaches during the summer season....

69. Rain check, anyone?

Well, well, well… would you look at that? It rained yesterday. Told you so! Okay, it wasn’t a monsoon, but a few lovely showers did make an appearance, and honestly, that’s a win in mid-July. So, let’s see what the skies have in store as we roll into the weekend....

70. Minor pollution incident quickly contained off Limassol coast

Authorities have reported a single, minor case of marine pollution involving petroleum products off the coast of Limassol, confirming that the situation was swiftly brought under control....

71. BidX1 to hold major property auction on 30th July, featuring homes from €60k and online bidding access

BidX1, the property auction platform, has announced that it will hold a large auction on Wednesday 30th July, offering homebuyers, investors, and developers an exciting opportunity to secure real estate in Cyprus before the summer slow-down....

72. Limassol woman goes for swim, returns to find bag stolen

A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly stealing a woman’s belongings while she was swimming at a Limassol beach, police said....

73. ‘Would you let your children play in toxic waters?’

The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) said it has activated its environmental management protocol following an oil residue leak detected Saturday in the coastal port area of Moni....

74. Divine liturgy to be held July 16–17 at chapel in Cyprus Buffer Zone

A Divine Liturgy will be held on July 16 and 17 at the chapel of Agia Marina, located in the United Nations buffer zone near the occupied beach of Deryneia, local officials said....

75. Larnaca installs secure lockboxes at Mackenzie Beach

The Municipality of Larnaca has installed 100 lockboxes at Mackenzie Beach in a bid to enhance visitor safety and improve beach infrastructure, officials announced this week....

76. Parisians dive into the Seine for the first time in a century

For the first time in more than a century, the Seine River is open for swimming, and just in time, as much of Europe swelters under a summer heatwave....

77. Tourism revenue soars, but Cyprus still serves up too much ''junk'' on the plate

According to the latest Traveller Survey, Cyprus brought in €304.2 million in tourism revenue this April, marking a 39.9% increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million....

78. Dozens of lifeguard towers unmanned in Cyprus as beach safety concerns rise

Nearly 30 lifeguard towers across the free areas of Cyprus remain unmanned at the height of the summer season, raising serious safety concerns after three people were nearly drowned this week in Protaras....

79. Wizz Air announces a new route from Larnaca!

Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is delighted to announce a new exciting direct route from Larnaca to Tirana....

80. Heat cranks up to 38°c as mountains tease with surprise showers

81. Environmental Department: ''We don’t approve projects based on who applies''

A beachfront development in Larnaca has triggered a public row between environmental activists and government authorities, with the Department of Environment rejecting claims that the project’s approval was politically motivated....

82. Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....

83. Watches, engagement ring stolen from Ayia Napa beach

Police are urging beachgoers to take precautions against theft as visitor numbers increase at coastal areas during the summer season....

84. Friday forecast brings sunshine sizzle and a siren call to the sea

Yes, work diligently until 5pm. But after that? Do it. Tear off your metaphorical shackles (and maybe your literal shirt) and run wild into the waves. You’ve earned it....

85. Sentence looms for sergeant in commando’s tragic death

A military court in Nicosia will announce the sentence next Monday for a sergeant found guilty in the tragic death of 27-year-old commando Panagiotis Gianniou, who drowned during a training exercise in June 2022....

86. Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

87. Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

A fire broke out on a boat near Larnaca Marina on Sunday afternoon, sending up thick plumes of smoke, but you wouldn’t know it from the relaxed mood on the beach just a few hundred meters away....

88. Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

A man allegedly punched a municipal employee after the worker removed towels the suspect had placed on a sunbed in an attempt to reserve it, authorities said Saturday....

89. Temperatures stay high as sunshine dominates the forecast

It’s a scorcher, and it’s not letting up just yet. A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around, but that doesn’t mean much drama—just a lot of sun and some toasty temps....

90. Summer drama in the skies with heat, thunder and a chance of showers (but make it scenic)

You know it's that time of year when the air feels like soup and your sunglasses fog up the moment you step outside. We're deep into heatwave season now, but today, summer is switching things up with a little cinematic flair....