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211. Turkey reportedly expands military presence in occupied Cyprus

Turkish media report a major military buildup in occupied northern Cyprus, with troop numbers expected to more than double in the near future....

212. Yelling, crying, and presidential interventions: Thekla’s latest beef

The beef of the week,which apparently involves even the President, is definitely the one between journalist Kousoulos and Thekla (not the Arka one, our own little firecracker). ...

213. Public schools are changing to give every child ''the strength to move forward''

Education Minister Athina Michailidou on Monday announced a package of reforms for the upcoming school year, saying the changes aim to support every student and modernize the public school system....

214. Hope was found in the ashes

The fire in Limassol was a painful tragedy. And yet, as painful as it was, this tragedy also illuminated another, moving and precious aspect of Cypriot society: The power of “we” when everything around collapses....

215. Devastating wildfires rage across multiple fronts in Greece

Firefighters across Greece are locked in a desperate battle against dozens of raging wildfires, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the flames....

216. Bathing waters at Agia Varvara beach rated excellent, authorities confirm

The bathing waters at Agia Varvara beach in the Agios Tychonas area have been officially classified as excellent, announced the Department of Environment....

217. Escape the routine with Cyprus’ can't-miss music festivals from mountains to beaches

If you’re starting to feel the usual summer slog, you know, work, chores, maybe a little too much sunburn, don’t sweat it. ...

218. Cyprus chaos: Sausage pies, scorched politics, and TikTok cops

The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....

219. Motorcyclists block road to occupied Cyprus, sparking social media firestorm

A large group of motorcyclists gathered at the Agios Dometios checkpoint early this week, symbolically blocking the road leading to the occupied areas of Cyprus. The peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to ongoing tensions surrounding the island’s divided status....

220. Cyprus hotels join Europe’s legal fight to break Booking.com’s grip

Hotels in Cyprus are among more than 10,000 across Europe taking part in a class-action lawsuit accusing Booking.com of abusing its market power for two decades. ...

221. Mahalepi, music & mischief: A sweet weekend in Amiantos

If you've never slurped down a bowl of jiggly, rosewater-soaked mahalepi while watching live poetry battles and traditional tsamarella (cured goat meat) drying in the sun... well, where have you been?...

222. Ancient Cypriot treasures return home after U.S. gallery steps up

Two ancient Cypriot artifacts, a rare 2,600-year-old chariot sculpture and a centuries-old ceramic flask, have been formally returned to Cyprus after years abroad in a small but powerful ceremony held at the Cypriot Embassy in Washington....

223. Sunshine, sassy winds & a flirty warm front headed your way

A classic seasonal low-pressure diva is currently swirling over the region, but she’s about to be upstaged, at least temporarily, by a hot, sassy warm air mass strutting its way onto the island starting tomorrow....

224. Waste blaze in Polemidia under control, but cleanup will take time

A large fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Polemidia area has been brought under control, though officials say full extinguishing will take some time due to the nature of the materials that caught fire....

225. Snake survives wildfire by hiding in cat house

A venomous snake that escaped a wildfire by hiding in a cat house was rescued this week by wildlife handler Giannis Aggelis....

226. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

227. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

228. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

229. ''All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'' -George Orwell

Our young Nikos is a career diplomat, which means he’s developed a handy little skill: telling everyone exactly what they want to hear....

230. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

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

231. Priest uses smart bell to help evacuate village during Limassol wildfire (VIDEO)

Father Fotios of Lofou told Kathimerini how a village bell and a mobile app helped alert residents to evacuate during the Limassol wildfire....

232. Celebrating Summer in Kato Drys

On Sunday, August 3, get ready for a unique summer event at the enchanting Christoudia Winery in Kato Drys! ...

233. 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....

234. 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....

235. Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides reclaims world No. 1 in sailing

Cyprus is celebrating once again as Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the World Sailing rankings for the Laser (ILCA7) class....

236. 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....

237. USA 1 – EU 0

Just days before the August 1st deadline, the U.S. and the EU managed to strike a new trade deal, prompting sighs of relief, as the two traditional allies will not have to clash, at least for now....

238. Sixth-largest earthquake on record triggers tsunami warnings across Pacific

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Japan, the United States and multiple island nations....

239. The wildfires and the “information” about a possible arsonists’ plot

Even before the destructive wildfire in the wine villages was fully extinguished, news was leaked to the media that the police were investigating “information” about a possible arsonists’ plot....

240. Tip about arson plot triggered alert, patrols across Cyprus

Authorities have been on high alert since Saturday, July 26, investigating both the causes of devastating fires in the Limassol mountains and reports of organized arson. ...