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1. 100,000 vehicles a day squeeze through Limassol’s overloaded bypass

For anyone who has watched the minutes tick away in Limassol traffic, the problem needs little explaining. Getting to work, dropping children at school or making an appointment can mean building your day around the queue....

2. Terror scare at UK air base puts Akrotiri’s growing military role in focus

British counterterrorism police arrested the five men after receiving information that three vans were travelling toward RAF Fairford, a U.S.-operated military base used in strikes against Iran....

3. Long waits for police, long trips for bodies: Cyprus turns to mortuary reopenings

Police officers accompanying detainees to public hospitals could spend hours waiting for medical examinations, prompting plans for dedicated spaces and faster processing as part of a new package of measures agreed by the Justice and Health ministries....

4. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 now available on YouTube

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, held under the theme Transition as a Responsibility (Not a Trend) on June 4 at Hilton Nicosia, is now available on the DOOS Streaming Cyprus YouTube channel....

5. France breeds millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight the spread of tiger mosquitoes

In recent years, the growing population of tiger mosquitoes in Europe has become a serious public health issue, as the species can carry and transmit dangerous diseases. In response, France is pursuing an innovative control strategy that does not rely on chemical insecticides....

6. Paris and Athens prepare cable notice — but will Turkey accept it?

Athens and Paris have agreed on the exact wording of the communiqué that will notify coastal states, including Turkey, of the resumption of work on the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector, according to reliable sources....

7. Morocco and Israel move to full diplomatic ties despite Gaza tensions

Israel and Morocco have agreed to open full embassies and exchange ambassadors, pushing their relationship to its highest diplomatic level since the two countries restored ties nearly six years ago....

8. China and Cyprus celebrate a friendship built across the miles

China and Cyprus may be separated by thousands of kilometers, but the message inside the Hilton Nicosia on Monday evening was simple: distance has not stopped the two countries from growing closer....

9. EU plan could curb holiday rentals to make room for residents

“We are not fundamentally opposed to short-term rentals,” EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen made clear. “They can be useful for travel and tourism and provide households with extra income.” ...

10. The BoC Fintech Hackathon 7.0 is here! | Build The Future!

Bank of Cyprus is organizing the 7th Innovation Marathon for application development, BoC Fintech Hackathon 7.0, which focuses on implementing proposals and digital applications around Fintech, while also combining themes such as Social Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Smart Cities, using Artificial Intelligence, with the main goal of promoting entrepreneurship. ...

11. 5,000 offences in eight months, but who is actually enforcing scooter rules?

Cyprus has no shortage of rules for electric scooters. Riders must be old enough, wear a helmet, make themselves visible and stay within permitted areas....

12. Winter sun is back - Wizz Air brings back four Middle East destinations, ahead of the winter season

This week, Wizz Air relaunched flights to Jeddah and Amman & reconfirms the restart of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on October 25th, 2026 – three of the Middle East’s most popular destinations, reconnecting travellers with the Arabian Peninsula. Tickets for all four destinations are on sale now at wizzair.com and via the airline’s mobile app....

13. BrainRocket’s Cyprus retreat leaves Limassol counting the cost

The BrainRocket signs have disappeared from Limassol, and behind them sits a much bigger question for Cyprus: How easy is it for the island to lose a major foreign employer?...

14. Limassol life: Sea views, city buzz—and ''Monaco'' prices, almost

Life in Limassol is not just more expensive on paper—or in the minds of Cypriots. The figures now confirm that living in the coastal city costs more than living in the capital, with housing creating the biggest burden....

15. Heavy feet, busy night: Police catch 126 drivers speeding

Anyone who thought Cyprus’ roads might be quieter after dark clearly forgot one small detail: Cyprus drivers....

16. How do you solve a problem like Maria? One ‘Xronia Polla’ at a time

If you have a Maria, Mary, Maroula, Panayiota, or Panayiotis in your contacts, consider this your reminder. If you have several, perhaps start sending messages now....

17. Police step up security and traffic checks for August 15 weekend

Cyprus Police will increase patrols and traffic controls during the August 15 holiday weekend, with additional measures planned from Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16....

18. At least 73 killed as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

At least 73 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, collapsing buildings, trapping residents and sending people fleeing from their homes in several cities, including the capital Bogotá....

19. Why does a simple walk through Nicosia feel like an obstacle course?

''All public pavements, pedestrian streets, squares and other public spaces must be constructed in a way that ensures the continuous and unobstructed movement of pedestrians, particularly people with disabilities or reduced mobility. All necessary measures must also be taken to prevent accidents caused by slipping, falling, or colliding with obstacles.''...

20. More than a pub: The Nicosia corner that held 33 years of memories

For some it was football. For others, a beer after work, a meal with friends, or simply one of those familiar Nicosia places that seemed as though it would always be there....

21. Surrounded by sea, yet still looking inward

It is clearly no coincidence that Cyprus' administrative capital has been located inland for so many centuries, nor is it accidental that, as the island's native inhabitants, we have historically had such a limited relationship with the sea. ...

22. Student housing shock: A one-bedroom in Limassol now costs more than €1,200 a month

For thousands of students starting university each year, finding a place to live is one of the biggest challenges they face. Their families also feel the pressure, as soaring rents and the rising cost of living mean digging deeper into their pockets than ever before....

23. The housing crisis is not just about homes, it's about Cyprus’ future

The housing crisis is no longer a temporary economic difficulty. It is evolving into one of the European Union’s (EU) most significant public policy challenges, affecting social cohesion, demographic renewal, economic competitiveness, and the sustainable development of both cities and rural areas....

24. Hundreds of thousands flee as violent wildfires sweep western Europe

Emergency operations across France and Spain are attempting to contain severe wildfires that have forced nearly 270,000 people from their homes. ...

25. Infantino’s promise

The curtain has fallen on a glittering tournament that crowned Spain as the new summit of world football. Spain may have lifted the coveted trophy, but the true winner is FIFA, and more specifically, its president, Gianni Infantino....

26. That ''police reported ahead'' alert could disappear, if police get their way

That familiar ''police reported ahead'' alert could eventually fall silent in Cyprus....

27. Nicosia and Murcia partner in €2m digital twin cities project

Nicosia Municipality has become one of the main partners in a European project designed to develop a new generation of connected digital twins for cities, supporting smarter urban planning and the continued digital development of local authorities....

28. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

29. Average speed cameras being considered for motorways

The Ministry of Transport and the Traffic Police are considering a pilot installation of average speed cameras on a section of motorway to monitor speeding. If the trial proves effective, the system will be expanded across the motorway network....

30. Monaco blast linked to Cypriot-Ukrainian businessman

A major manhunt is underway in southern France after a parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in Monaco, seriously injuring a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and his family, in what authorities describe as a rare and shocking attack in the principality....