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121. University of Cyprus to host 27th Cultural Festival

The Cultural Center "Michalis Pieris" is reopening its doors to the university community, art enthusiasts, and distinguished artists for the 27th Annual Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus....

122. Cyprus problem delays EU summit amid Euro-Turkish disputes

At Thursday's informal EU foreign ministers' meeting, High Representative Josep Borrell initially focused on Ukraine and the Middle East, almost overlooking the Euro-Turkish relations discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Journalists had to remind him to address this topic....

123. Turkey's Fidan pushes equal sovereignty for Cyprus at EU talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s initial intervention during the informal summit of the Foreign Ministers of the EU in Brussels, on Thursday, was made without reference to the Cyprus problem, according to diplomatic sources....

124. Police under investigation after Bulgarian in Paphos killed and emergency calls ignored

Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....

125. Cyprus banks to engage with top investors in London

The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....

126. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling an unfinished commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residential and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Famagusta, and Paphos....

127. ‘Unsinkable’ yacht took 16 minutes to sink, not 60 seconds, CEO claims

The CEO of the company that built the superyacht Bayesian has claimed that the crew had 16 minutes to warn passengers before the vessel sank during a violent storm near Palermo, Sicily. Giovanni Costantino......

128. TUI halts day trips to occupied areas of Cyprus

TUI, Europe’s largest tour operator, has announced that it will stop organizing day trips from the free areas of Cyprus to the occupied territories starting August 31. ...

129. Ukraine intensifies fight against illicit tobacco trade

The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...

130. Russian consulate in occupied Cyprus serves its 10,000th visitor

Russia has opened a new consulate office in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus to serve its growing expatriate community, which now numbers more than 50,000. ...

131. Boxer Khelif and the social media furor over the Olympics

The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....

132. Tatar slams Cyprus-Israel military cooperation

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar criticized the Greek Cypriot administration, claiming its unilateral actions are endangering the island of Cyprus....

133. USS Wasp arrives in Limassol for routine port visit

The USS Wasp (LHD 1), an amphibious assault ship with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), arrived in Limassol on August 8, 2024, for a scheduled port visit, the US Fleet Forces Command announced Thursday. ...

134. Humanitarian Affairs Head strengthens ties with enclaved communities in Karpasia

Anna Aristotelous, the Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing Persons and Enclaved, recently visited villages in the Karpasia Peninsula as part of ongoing communication efforts with the enclaved and resettled Greek Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied areas....

135. Call for Kokkina crossing point to be reopened gains momentum

The Kato Pyrgos Tillyria Community Authority is renewing its push for the reopening of the Kokkina crossing point, a move they argue is essential for revitalizing the region and addressing longstanding grievances....

136. Local inspectors begin tackling illegal garbage dump sites

The Environment Department has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to address illegal waste dumping sites, emphasizing the need for municipal and community cooperation. The initiative, which runs until December, aims to tackle persistent issues that have recently led to fires....

137. RIF launches €6M fund to foster innovation and economic growth

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announced on Tuesday a new call for the "Co-Develop" funding programme, with a total budget of €6 million, aimed at better leveraging resources and apply innovative solutions to real problems....

138. Iran declares no-fly zones, calling on aircrafts to alter routes

Iran issued NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) for the central, western, and northwestern regions of the country, advising aircraft to alter their routes. This move comes as fears of a regional war escalate in the Middle East,...

139. Ten months after Hamas attack, conflict continues

Ten months after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, the Middle East is currently at a critical juncture....

140. Southport knife attack injures 8, including children

A knife attack in Southport, a seaside town near Liverpool, left at least eight people injured on Monday, including children, local authorities reported....

141. Limassol’s broadcast brought Paris 2024 Olympics to life

Limassol brought the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to its shores with an outdoor broadcast of the Opening Ceremony at Molos Park on July 26....

142. Unlock a whole new world with the new mobile App of Ayia Napa Marina!

143. Paris apologizes for religious imagery in Olympic opening show

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, held on July 26, 2024, faced both controversy and mixed reviews. ...

144. Lidl Cyprus celebrated the opening of its 3rd store in Paphos and 21st store in Cyprus

In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on Wednesday 24 July, marking the 3rd Lidl store in a row in the Paphos district and the 21st in Cyprus. ...

145. Cyprus sees surge in Russian tourism despite sanctions

Cyprus is witnessing a promising increase in Russian and Russian-speaking tourists despite the European Union's sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the suspension of direct flights between Cyprus and Russian airports....

146. Kyriakides secures EU health funding for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides signed on behalf of the European Commission an association agreement of Bosnia and Herzegovina with theEU4Health programme, according to a press release....

147. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

148. Erdogan and Tatar reject federal solution on 50th anniversary (pics)

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. Over half a century later, Cyprus remains in the same status quo as it had after that fateful day. Consequently, poignant memorials were held across the island, including in the occupied areas....

149. Cyprus extends EV charging grants by two months

The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....

150. Cyprus grapples with displacement 50 years after Turkish invasion

The violent displacement of tens of thousands of Cypriots following the Turkish invasion in July 1974 remains a festering wound for Cyprus....