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61. Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Starting September 1, students across Cyprus will be able to get personalized ''Motion'' bus cards that drastically cut the cost of public transport, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced....

62. Pentemili Beach, landing site of Turkish forces in 1974, to become military museum

Pente Mili Beach, where the Turkish invasion of Cyprus began in 1974, will be transformed into a military museum managed by the Evkaf Administration, authorities said. ...

63. €3.5 million project to revitalize Old Oroklini neighborhood approved

The Larnaca Municipality announced that the final phase of the ''Restoration/Revitalization of the Old Voroklini (Oroklini) Neighborhood'' project, estimated at €3.5 million, has been approved for co-funding by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development of the European Union....

64. Greece considers 10-hour workdays under sweeping labor bill

Greece’s Labor Ministry has unveiled ambitious new legislation that could see 10-hour workdays spread over four days a week, alongside other major changes to how Greeks work and get paid....

65. British family claims Cyprus holiday was ‘ruined by cockroach infestation’

A British holidaymaker says his family’s trip to Paphos was spoiled after finding cockroaches in multiple hotel rooms at a three-star resort....

66. 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....

67. Wasting water in Larnaca could cost you €150

Washing your car or hosing down your pavement in Larnaca could now cost you more than ever, as authorities roll out stricter water-saving rules to tackle dwindling supplies....

68. Flip-flop fines and bikini bans as Europe gets tough on rowdy tourists

If you’re heading to Europe this summer, you might want to pack extra spending money, and not just for gelato. From Spain to Greece, tourist hotspots are slapping visitors with hefty fines for behavior that locals say they’ve had enough of....

69. Cyprus news roundup: Fires, finance and fiery wage demands

From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....

70. Bigger, smarter, greener: Alphamega’s new superstore is coming to Engomi

Retail giant Alphamega has secured planning permission for its brand-new, privately owned flagship store in Engomi, marking a major step forward in a project estimated to cost over €30 million....

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

72. Disability group accuses Paralimni Municipality of discrimination on beaches

The Cyprus Confederation of Organizations of the Disabled (KYSOA) has condemned what it calls the Municipality of Paralimni’s “continuing discriminatory behavior” toward people with disabilities on the area’s beaches....

73. ''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....

74. Pressure mounts on Christodoulides after fire response fumble

The government's delayed response to the deadly Limassol wildfire is turning into a political headache for President Nikos Christodoulides, with coalition partners backing him but warning they won’t stay silent in the face of mistakes....

75. Kittens abandoned in Strovolos Linear Park raise concerns over animal welfare

The Municipality of Strovolos is urging residents to stop abandoning animals after several kittens were found deserted in the town’s Linear Park earlier this week....

76. Too little, too late: Larnakos closes for crash probe amid public fury (pics)

Larnakos Avenue was closed in both directions early Wednesday morning as police reconstructed a deadly crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou earlier this week, an incident that’s ignited public fury over long-ignored warnings about illegal street racing....

77. Government unveils comprehensive aid package for Limassol fire victims: Cash payments, rent subsidies, and full damage restoration

Regarding the support and payment of financial aid to citizens affected by the fires in communities of the Limassol District, and following the announcement of the President of the Republic last Sunday, the Council of Ministers decided today on the following measures....

78. Fatal crash raises questions over long-ignored street racing problem on Larnakos Avenue

Residents and local officials say they’ve been sounding the alarm for years about illegal street racing on Larnakos Avenue. Their warnings went unheeded, until 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou lost his life there early Tuesday....

79. Group slams government for rejecting Turkish Cypriot offer to help fight fires

A Cypriot civic group has criticized the government for turning down an offer of help from the Turkish Cypriot community to fight last week’s deadly wildfires, calling the move “an unacceptable political stance.”...

80. ''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....

81. Scam texts cost victims €37,000 in Paphos and Famagusta

Police are investigating three cases of internet fraud and extortion after scammers posing as a well-known petroleum company tricked victims into handing over their bank details, resulting in losses totaling approximately €37,000....

82. Protesters greet Trump’s Scotland visit with signs, chants and criticism

President Donald Trump was met with protests across Scotland this weekend as he arrived for a private golfing trip tied to his late mother’s heritage....

83. Cyprus consumers more price-savvy than new e-kalathi platform

More than a month after its launch, Cyprus’ e-kalathi digital price comparison tool is struggling to win over consumers, many of whom appear to be better informed than the platform itself when it comes to supermarket pricing....

84. Cyprus airports set for €170M makeover as passenger growth soars

Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...

85. Victory or vanity? Reflections on New York and the Cyprus talks

We Have Triumphed! That’s how I feel after New York. Some ingrates will sneer, “a mountain labored and gave birth to a mouse."...

86. Paralimni-Deryneia deploys AI to spot fires before they spread

As Cyprus grapples with another sweltering summer and heightened fire risk, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia is turning to artificial intelligence for help....

87. Deadlock persists over Crete-Cyprus power cable as funding deadline nears

Tensions are mounting over the Crete–Cyprus electric interconnection (GSI) as a regulatory impasse resurfaces just weeks before a critical August funding deadline. ...

88. Turkish airline to launch London–Tymbou route via Istanbul on July 26

A Turkish airline is preparing to launch a new flight route that will connect London to the occupied north of Cyprus via Istanbul’s secondary airport, raising both eyebrows and questions on the island....

89. Tototheo Global expands partnership with SES to deliver scalable, high-speed connectivity to maritime customers

Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime and enterprise sectors, has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with global content and connectivity service provider SES....

90. Reducing the cost of living through digital solutions

Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...