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181. Cyprus’ ghost story is suffocating its future

Twenty-two years ago, in April 2003, I crossed a checkpoint for the first time with my mother and grandmother to see their old home in Famagusta....

182. 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....

183. Coral Cyprus and Bolt bring new ''energy'' to mobility in Cyprus through strategic partnership at Shell-branded fuel stations

Coral Cyprus, the official Shell licensee in Cyprus, and Bolt announce the launch of a new partnership that places Cyprus on the map of a global strategic initiative....

184. Global beach erosion crisis threatens coastal communities as sand shortage worsens

Coastlines worldwide are facing an escalating crisis as climate change accelerates beach erosion, raising urgent questions about the future of the world’s beaches, according to a Financial Times report....

185. Police investigate explosion at car showroom in Engomi

Authorities were called into action early Thursday morning after an explosion rocked a car showroom in the Engomi area of Nicosia, damaging the front entrance and unsettling nearby residents....

186. Cyprus Basketball Federation joins forces with TELETHON

187. Cyprus savers earn less, borrowers pay more as banks widen gap with Eurozone

If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....

188. Cyprus is a magnet for foreign companies as registrations surge

Foreign companies are flocking to Cyprus at a growing pace, with business registrations up by 30% in just six weeks, a sign that the island is solidifying its position as a prime investment hub in the region....

189. Bigger, smarter, greener: Alphamega’s new superstore is coming to Engomi

Retail giant Alphamega has secured planning permission for its brand-new, privately owned flagship store in Engomi, marking a major step forward in a project estimated to cost over €30 million....

190. Cyprus and the U.S. team up courtside as EuroBasket hype builds

As Cyprus gears up for EuroBasket action, basketball isn’t just heating up on the court; it’s also sparking some international teamwork off of it....

191. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

192. Politics blog: Buckets, bribes, and black hoods

There was a big protest yesterday along Limassol’s seafront. Makes sense; our beaches are still (hopefully) among the few places left in Cyprus that we probably won’t manage to burn down… Though, with this country, you can never be too sure....

193. 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....

194. End of an era as KEAN factory to be replaced by urban high rises

One of Cyprus’s most iconic factories is shutting down. After nearly 70 years in the heart of Limassol, the historic KEAN factory will officially wrap up operations at its current site by 2026, marking the end of an era for the local soft drink producer....

195. 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....

196. Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

197. Cyprus' oldest iron age palace comes to light in Amathus

Archaeologists digging at the ancient site of Amathus have uncovered what is now considered the oldest known Iron Age palace in Cyprus, dating back to the late 9th century BC....

198. Biker opens fire on cyclist in Larnaca industrial zone

A dramatic manhunt is underway in the Dromolaxia Industrial Area after a man riding a bicycle was shot at multiple times by an armed motorcyclist on Wednesday morning in what police are treating as an attempted murder....

199. Cypriot parties to draft roadmap for bilingual education in primary schools

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties agreed Wednesday to begin discussions on a roadmap for making both Greek and Turkish mandatory in primary education across the island....

200. Government unveils comprehensive aid package for Limassol fire victims: Cash payments, rent subsidies, and full damage restoration

Regarding the support and payment of financial aid to citizens affected by the fires in communities of the Limassol District, and following the announcement of the President of the Republic last Sunday, the Council of Ministers decided today on the following measures....

201. Three-year-old falls from third floor in Limassol, condition stable

A three-year-old girl is recovering at Makarios Hospital after falling from the third floor of a building in Limassol, police said Wednesday....

202. Compensation for fire victims: Registration in the FIMAS System required

he District Administration of Limassol has sent forms to the fire-affected communities to be completed by those claiming compensation for their properties damaged by the devastating wildfire and who are not already registered in the Integrated Administrative and Financial Information System of the General Accounting Office (FIMAS)....

203. ''They just don’t care'': Paphos Mayor slams state over housing crisis

Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos is taking aim at the government for ignoring what he says is a growing housing crisis that’s forcing residents into basements and long-term debt just to have a roof over their heads....

204. Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....

205. Faneromeni '25 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Choreographer/dancer Zoe Eleftheriou along with DJ/Music composer Alejjos, will fill the space with sounds and movement that inspire, heal and unite with their unique music and dance performance, on Thursday 31 July, entitled ''LOUKOUMILOUMIKOUMIKOUMI''....

206. Stuart Morrison, Haas F1 Communications Director, at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

On October 9, the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns with a lineup of visionary speakers who are shaping the future of technology, media, and entertainment....

207. Big Greek players move in on Cyprus' signature cheese

Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....

208. Guardian of Ayia Triada: Teacher Eleni Foka’s silent resistance in occupied Cyprus

For 23 years, teacher Eleni Foka stood as a quiet pillar of resistance in the Turkish-occupied village of Ayia Triada, where she educated the children of those who refused to abandon their homes after the 1974 invasion....

209. XM investors await green light to take over Ancoria Bank

Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....

210. Cyprus unveils €15 million employment schemes targeting women and over-50s

The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....