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1. How to summer like a local: 30+ unforgettable Cyprus experiences

What does the perfect Cyprus summer look like? A sunset in Pomos, an after-work swim, mahalepi by the sea, or dinner in a mountain village?...

2. Nikos Christodoulides: Expectation vs. result

If the President decides to run for a second term, as all signs suggest he will, he cannot go back to voters in 2028 relying on the same sense of promise that brought him to power in 2023. By 2028, he will need concrete results, measured directly against his initial campaign promises....

3. Water coolers are coming to Cyprus schools, 25 at a time

Access to cool drinking water at school may sound like a basic necessity in Cyprus’ heat, but it is still not available everywhere. The Education Ministry says it is now working to change that gradually....

4. Cyprus catches padel fever and takes it to the Mediterranean Games

The sport that seems to have taken over half of Cyprus’ free time is heading to the Mediterranean Games....

5. Cyprus’ hottest tables: 13 restaurants everyone wants to try this summer

Every summer brings a new crop of culinary hotspots. There are exciting openings, much-talked-about arrivals, familiar restaurants with fresh concepts and places that seem to take over our social media feeds almost overnight....

6. BEONIX x Wet Glam: The ultimate party union arrives at City of Dreams Mediterranean

For the first time, BEONIX Festival and Wet Glam join forces to present The Ultimate Party Union: BEONIX x Wet Glam – Summer Poolside Series on 5 September. This exclusive collaboration brings together world-class electronic music, a luxury poolside experience, and the unmistakable energy of BEONIX....

7. Cyprus uses DNA testing to keep a closer watch on its water

Cyprus is one of only a small number of European countries using DNA-based techniques as part of routine water monitoring, according to a new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)....

8. New agriculture minister thrown straight into the deep end

The new agriculture minister has been thrown straight into the deep end. Christos Senekis took over the ministry from Maria Panayiotou on Thursday at a time when livestock farmers are up in arms over unpaid compensation for animals culled because of foot-and-mouth disease. As things stand, one of Senekis' first meetings is likely to be with livestock farmers....

9. What's happening in Cyprus this week: August 5-11

Discover some of the concerts, festivals, film screenings, and family events taking place across Cyprus between August 5 and 11....

10. Old GSP gets ready to eat, drink and shop as PHC group takes over

The commercial operation of five premises at Nicosia's Old GSP redevelopment has been awarded to Catercom Catering, part of PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Ltd, following a decision by Nicosia Municipality....

11. A Letter to the Children from Limassol Who Inspired Us

There are moments that stay with us forever. Moments when a single sound, a single word, or a single smile is enough to make time stand still. For me, one such moment came on the evening of 9 July 2026....

12. Hospitals across the island seeing more heat-related emergencies

The scorching temperatures gripping Cyprus aren't just making people uncomfortable; they're also sending more of them to the hospital....

13. NASA unveils blueprint for permanent Moon base by the mid-2030s

The U.S. space agency is working toward establishing the first permanent human presence on the Moon’s south pole by the mid-2030s, creating a lunar base that could become humanity’s first long-term home beyond Earth and a testing ground for future missions to Mars....

14. Spain wants to ban smoking on beaches and outdoor cafés, could Cyprus follow?

Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....

15. Water Development Department says reclaimed water use is higher than reported

A report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini examined a long-standing issue concerning the use of treated wastewater across Cyprus. The topic has returned to the forefront of public debate in recent months due to declining water supplies for both drinking water and irrigation....

16. Labour department warns heatwave could halt outdoor work

Employers across Cyprus have been warned that exceptionally high temperatures on Tuesday and in the coming days could require outdoor work to be limited or temporarily suspended to protect workers from heat-related illness....

17. The Grand Final Comes Alive at Alphamega Hypermarkets

18. Nearly 68,000 plastic bottles saved at Ayia Napa beach in under a year

Almost 68,000 single-use plastic bottles have been kept out of circulation at Ammos tou Kambouri beach in Ayia Napa through the use of a free drinking water station, according to data released during a recent environmental event....

19. Summer holiday rush keeps emergency department visits at expected levels

Attendance at accident and emergency departments across Cyprus remains consistent with seasonal expectations, according to the Cyprus State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY), despite recent reports suggesting busier hospitals....

20. Health officials warn of higher Legionella risk during summer heat

The Department of Labour Inspection has called for stricter monitoring and maintenance of water systems as high summer temperatures increase the likelihood of Legionella bacteria developing in certain installations....

21. 80% of Cyprus' drinking water now comes from desalination

For most people in Cyprus, turning on the tap and expecting water to flow is something they rarely think about. But after years of drought concerns and fears of water cuts, the government says the island is moving closer to a future where households won't have to worry about running dry....

22. Germany turns police water cannons into cooling stations to beat the heat

If it feels hot in Cyprus, you are not imagining it, but right now, much of Europe is going through something even more extreme....

23. Cyprus records the EU's highest level of water scarcity

Cyprus has recorded the highest level of water scarcity in the European Union, according to the latest figures released by the European Parliament using Eurostat data....

24. €1.26 million bid for Limassol’s iconic Thalassaki snack bar

If you've ever grabbed a coffee, ice cream, or quick bite at Thalassaki while strolling along Limassol's seafront, the latest figures linked to the popular snack bar may come as a surprise....

25. Food prices continue to rise despite lower costs for fresh produce

Consumers faced further increases in the cost of several everyday grocery items in May, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Observatory published by the Consumer Protection Service....

26. Education costs in Cyprus are at 137.5% of the EU average

Cyprus continues to sit slightly below the European Union average in overall price levels, but some everyday costs, especially education, are telling a very different story, according to new Eurostat figures for 2025....

27. ''I do'' now costs up to €70,000 in Cyprus

If you thought inflation was only hitting groceries and electricity bills, think again, it has apparently also made its way into weddings....

28. Larnaca launches water-saving drive as Cyprus targets self-sufficiency by 2050

Cyprus is pushing for lower household water use as part of a long-term effort to strengthen the island’s water security, with authorities encouraging residents to cut daily consumption and adopt more efficient habits ahead of the peak summer season....

29. Holiday weekend brings heightened police presence on Cyprus roads

Police have launched an extensive safety operation for the Kataklysmos long weekend as thousands of people prepare to travel across Cyprus for holiday events and short breaks....

30. Free cold water in Larnaca? Honestly, more of this please

In a country where stepping outside in summer can sometimes feel like opening an oven door, one small but thoughtful initiative in Larnaca is getting a lot of people smiling and hydrated....