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1. Quad bike crashes into sea at Cape Greco, leaving 22-year-old injured

A 22-year-old woman was hospitalized after losing control of a quad bike while trying to park at the Sea Caves in Cape Greco on Wednesday morning....

2. Newly signed Mecca pact alters security balance in Eastern Mediterranean

A mutual defense pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan alters the strategic balance across the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean....

3. Trump family connection as Josh Kushner buys Lakers for record $12.5 billion

The Los Angeles Lakers are changing hands, with a familiar political family name attached to the record-breaking deal....

4. A cheaper holiday deal cost her more than €2,200

A 32-year-old woman thought she was saving money on her accommodation. Instead, she lost more than €2,200 to an online scam....

5. Reckless jet skis leave Protaras swimmers afraid to enter the water

Beachgoers in Protaras are warning of serious risks caused by the reckless use of privately owned jet skis. Paralimni Port and Marine Police confirmed to “K” that it frequently receives such complaints, most of them concerning Serena Beach....

6. 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....

7. Spain and Italy impose reciprocal border controls in Schengen dispute

Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU governments over Rome's decision to restrict the movement of some passengers arriving from Spain....

8. Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

With 6 destinations, over 1,700 participants and more than 3,500 portions of food, Lidl Cyprus once again confirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle for young and old....

9. Reshuffle leaves a bitter taste as government allies question Christodoulides

The much-discussed and long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle has left a bitter taste among most political parties, with some potentially reconsidering their relationship with President Nikos Christodoulides....

10. Christodoulides unveils new Cabinet in reshuffle

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising the powers granted to him by the Constitution, has decided to proceed with the changes to the composition of the members of the Government....

11. Cabinet reshuffle rumors reopen Christodoulides’ rift with DISY

''Cabinet reshuffles are not signalled in advance; they are simply announced,'' the President of the Republic often says....

12. A mountain break for less: Who qualifies for Cyprus’ holiday subsidy?

For many families and pensioners in Cyprus, even a few nights away can be difficult to afford. Hotel prices, meals, and transport quickly add up, especially when household budgets are already stretched....

13. The sleepless guardians of the forest

Most fire lookout towers operate every day during periods of high fire danger, while several strategically located towers remain staffed around the clock....

14. Need something from your municipality today? Expect delays until noon

Municipalities across Cyprus are staging a three-hour peaceful protest Monday, pushing back against what they say is growing government interference in how local authorities manage their work and finances....

15. EAC unions suspend industrial action until September

Trade unions representing employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have suspended the industrial action they had planned until September, citing the difficult conditions currently affecting the country's electricity system....

16. Cyprus is betting big on Egypt, then a drone struck one of its key energy ports

Cyprus is investing billions in becoming a gas exporter, but that future depends on regional stability, and that stability is looking increasingly fragile....

17. Holiday turns to nightmare as tourists flee Greek wildfire by boat

What began as a summer getaway quickly turned into a desperate escape on Friday, as hundreds of people were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire in central Greece, some by fishing boat after the flames blocked the only road out....

18. Over 100 firefighters battle fast-moving heathland blaze in Suffolk

Emergency services in eastern England continue to respond to a major wildfire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, where around 120 firefighters and 18 fire engines are working to contain a rapidly spreading blaze....

19. Guterres isn't giving up on Cyprus, another peace conference is now on the horizon

UN Secretary-General António Guterres' visit to Cyprus is being viewed as a success in terms of the substance of the Cyprus issue, a point also made by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

20. Lidl Cyprus’ successful summer wellness roadshow, “Lidl Better Living Days,” is coming to a close in Larnaka

21. Christodoulides calls UN dinner talks ''good and candid''

President Nikos Christodoulides described his evening meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman as "good and candid", saying the discussions covered all the main issues linked to the Cyprus problem....

22. Four-year-old boy declared brain dead after suspected meningitis

A four-year-old boy has been declared brain dead after developing symptoms consistent with meningitis, while health authorities have opened an investigation following allegations by his family over the medical treatment he received....

23. No police officers to face charges over ‘Hairdresser’ prison escape

No police officers will face criminal or disciplinary action over the dramatic escape of convicted murderer Theodoros Theofanous, better known as ''The Hairdresser,'' authorities have confirmed....

24. Another fire breaks out hours after Kalo Chorio blaze as crews rush to Mathiatis

Just hours after firefighters brought a major wildfire under control in the Larnaca district, emergency crews were called to a new fire in Mathiatis, keeping authorities on high alert during another dangerous summer day....

25. Dubai arrests alleged crime boss wanted by Greece and Cyprus

A man known by the alias ''Entik'', who is accused of ordering a series of contract killings linked to the so-called Greek Mafia, has been arrested in Dubai together with his alleged deputy, according to Greek media reports....

26. Timur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE President

Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, has announced that he will run for President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The leadership elections will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026 in Samarkand, during the organisation's General Assembly and alongside the 46th World Chess Olympiad....

27. Disability transport allowance increased by 33% with back payments for 4,500 recipients

Around 4,500 people receiving Cyprus' Mobility Allowance will see higher monthly payments from July, with the revised amounts due to reach their bank accounts on 29 July together with back payments dating to the beginning of the year....

28. The Videogate case solved a few details, but nobody knows who paid for the job

Despite the size of the investigation and the sheer volume of gathered evidence, the core question stays open: who ordered the "Videogate" job, and what were they actually trying to achieve? ...

29. A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

30. Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....