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91. Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

92. Child in Limassol found with burns, head injuries; parents arrested

A 22-month-old child was hospitalized with second-degree burns, head injuries, and signs of neglect, authorities said Tuesday....

93. Celebrating Excellence: University of Limassol Hosts its 2025 Graduation Ceremony

The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, 26 June, marking a major milestone in its continuing journey as one of Cyprus’s most innovative and forward-thinking academic institutions....

94. Environmental Department: ''We don’t approve projects based on who applies''

A beachfront development in Larnaca has triggered a public row between environmental activists and government authorities, with the Department of Environment rejecting claims that the project’s approval was politically motivated....

95. Free cabin bags could soon be law in the EU, but airlines aren’t happy

Those frustrating extra fees for carrying a small bag onto a flight may soon be grounded, for good....

96. Windcraft Music Fest: Winds, jazz, tradition and electronic sounds blended in a unique music event

Windcraft Music Fest returns for its 11th edition on the weekend of 25-27 July 2025 in the village of Katydata, transforming it into a vibrant hub of sound, creativity and cultural exchange....

97. Cyprus influencer and family arrested in €1 million crime ring linked to convicted felon

A 37-year-old Nicosia socialite, businesswoman, and influencer was arrested Friday in connection with a sprawling criminal operation involving drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and money laundering that reportedly generated €1 million in recent months, police said....

98. Fix the roads already! MP's tour Paphos projects stuck in limbo

From broken promises to broken roads, Paphos has had its share of delays. But on Friday, members of Parliament took to the streets, literally, to check in on a number of key infrastructure projects that locals say are long overdue....

99. Of patriots, politicians and souvlakia: Cyprus in all its glory

The ''Never-Surrender'' Tornaritis is aiming for double digits with his new movement, ''Rise Up.'' And he’s absolutely convinced it’s going to stir the waters. Sound crazy? Not to me....

100. Around 5 tons of smuggled meat seized in police operation

Approximately five tons of smuggled meat were seized during a police operation carried out early Friday morning in the area between Afania (Gazikoy) and Assia (Pasakoy), in occupied Famagusta....

101. Phedonos criticizes EAC over delays in borehole connections

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has voiced concern over what he described as an unreasonable two-month delay by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus in connecting municipal boreholes to the power grid....

102. ABR Festival: Beats, art, and chaos in the capital

Nicosia is about to get a whole lot hotter, and we don’t just mean the weather. One of Cyprus’ most beloved summer festivals, AfroBanana, is turning a fresh page this June. ...

103. Four minors held in Limassol beer hall bombing investigation

Four minors have been detained in connection with a bombing at a beer hall in the Zakaki area of Limassol, police said Monday....

104. Nurse arrested in Famagusta after patient alleges indecent assault

A nurse working at a health center in the free province of Famagusta has been arrested in connection with an alleged indecent assault on a male patient, authorities said....

105. Minthis Music Festival 2025: Culture in Full Bloom in Cyprus

Where nature meets human creativity and Cyprus' highlands stretch out beneath open skies, the Minthis Music Festival is ready to return....

106. Possible missile activity reportedly seen from Cyprus

A Facebook post shared late Friday in the “Weather Enthusiasts of Cyprus” group drew attention after several users described seeing what they believed to be possible missile activity over the eastern Mediterranean....

107. Three more minors arrested in Limassol bakery robbery

Police have arrested three additional minors in connection with the robbery of a bakery that took place in the early hours of June 8, authorities said....

108. Arrest made five years after supermarket theft

A 44-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of goods worth €181,000 from a supermarket in the Larnaca district between 2020 and 2021, police said....

109. Deutsche Bank eyes return to Cyprus after nearly a decade

Deutsche Bank, one of Europe’s biggest financial institutions, is considering a return to Cyprus nearly a decade after pulling out during the island’s financial crisis....

110. 15-year-old arrested in knife-point robbery at Limassol bakery

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a knife-point robbery at a bakery in Limassol in the early hours of June 8....

111. '‘When will that dreadful building be demolished?’'

Former First Lady and former European Parliament member Androulla Vassiliou has drawn strong criticism after publicly calling for the demolition of APOEL football club’s clubhouse....

112. Nikos Tornaritis’ heartfelt tribute turned ChatGPT blunder...and other political mishaps

The son of the former Auditor General, Philippos Michaelides, wrote, among other things, the following: “Annita Demetriou is the best example of how connections can turn you from an ordinary mortal, a political science graduate no less, into Speaker of the House and leader of the largest political party…”...

113. Man attacked with pipe and chain in roadside assault

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the violent assault of a 34-year-old man in Chloraka, police said Thursday....

114. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

115. Cyprus Airways links up with Air India to turbocharge summer travel

Get ready for a summer of smoother skies and easier connections: Cyprus Airways and Air India have officially joined forces through a brand-new interline agreement that promises to make international travel faster, easier, and a whole lot more exciting....

116. Lidl Cyprus highlights the value of its collaboration with Evrofarma during a press trip to the heart of greek production

Lidl Cyprus organized a unique press trip to the facilities of its strategic partner, Evrofarma, in Didymoticho, in celebration of World Milk Day....

117. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

118. Two arrested in connection to vehicle arson in Agios Dometios

Two men, ages 27 and 24, were arrested Sunday in connection with a vehicle arson that occurred last Wednesday in the Agios Dometios area of Nicosia....

119. Cyprus cruise season launches with 170,000 travelers expected in 2025

The Daleela ferry launched its first voyage of the 2025 Cyprus–Greece maritime season on Saturday, as officials announced a surge in cruise tourism and reaffirmed the country's ambitions to become a key player in the global cruise sector....

120. Man arrested in Larnaca for allegedly stealing €1,400, bank cards, and documents from parked car

A 26-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with the theft of cash, bank cards, and personal documents from a parked vehicle earlier this month, police said....