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31. Wearing the soul of Cyprus: How Penelope Marathovouniotis turns history into heirloom

There are some people you meet and instantly feel you've known forever. That's how it was when I first met Penelope Marathovouniotis almost ten years ago....

32. Cyprus secures EU technical approval for Schengen

The Republic of Cyprus is on track to join the Schengen area, according to an EU technical evaluation presented to the competent Schengen Committee on June 26. Sources close to the matter indicate that the EU gave Cyprus a positive evaluation, describing it as technically ready for full participation in the Schengen area. ...

33. Turkey expected to sell S-400 system in bid to recover F-35 jets

Turkey is expected to announce the sale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense system, a decision that could clear the way for the country to receive six F-35 fighter jets that have remained undelivered since its removal from the program....

34. 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....

35. New RAF helicopters arrive at Akrotiri

Three new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters are being introduced at RAF Akrotiri, with the first aircraft completing its maiden flight from the Cyprus base this week....

36. When you're paying three times more

Cyprus has a small, remote and open economy built around services. Those services rely on electricity every hour of every day to operate without interruption. It is no exaggeration to say that affordable power is the oxygen of a service economy....

37. US and Iran exchange attacks for third straight day as ceasefire comes under pressure

The preliminary peace agreement signed by the United States and Iran less than a month ago came under increasing strain on Thursday as both sides exchanged attacks for a third consecutive day, with military operations extending across several countries in the Middle East....

38. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

39. Friday’s forecast: High sun and standard July heat

While the seasonal low pressure and a slight touch of unstable air are technically still hovering in the background, the atmosphere is mostly behaving itself today....

40. From a Newsletter to the UEFA Champions League Final: Four Cyprus Airways Winners Share Their Story

This summer, ahead of announcing football legend Andrea Pirlo as its Global Brand Ambassador, Cyprus Airways launched a special competition for its newsletter subscribers, giving eight lucky winners the chance to attend the UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest....

41. Thursday’s forecast: Sun, midday clouds, and a dash of local thunder

The classic tag-team of seasonal low pressure and atmospheric instability is sticking around for one more day, meaning our Thursday follows a now-very-familiar routine....

42. 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....

43. Trump expected to back Turkey's return to F-35 programme

US President Donald Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to support Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet programme, reversing a decision taken during his first term in office that excluded Ankara over security concerns....

44. How to restore your TV signal after the digital switchover

Thousands of households across Cyprus lost access to local television stations on Monday following the country's official transition to the new DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard. If your screen is currently blank, the Department of Electronic Communications has outlined the specific steps required to restore your television signal....

45. Cyprus fights for vital air links as EU prepares to change state aid rules

The government has submitted a detailed package of six proposals to Brussels in an effort to shield the island’s aviation network from upcoming changes to European state aid regulations....

46. bbf: presents :eden coast — The Art of Living by the Mediterranean

Some destinations are remembered for where they are. Others for how they make us feel....

47. Cyprus dispatches firefighting aircraft to assist battle against southern Europe wildfires

The Republic of Cyprus has deployed two aerial firefighting aircraft to France to help suppress massive wildfires currently burning through the southern region of the country....

48. Mass mourning begins in Iran following death of former supreme leader

Iran has entered an extended period of national mourning and public processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The events take place more than four months after his death in late February during joint military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel....

49. Real estate agent in occupied areas records her own airport arrest over illegal land sales

Legal actions by the Republic of Cyprus targeting the development and sale of displaced Greek Cypriot land have drawn sharp criticism from northern business leaders, who warn that judicial enforcement is derailing efforts to rebuild diplomatic relations....

50. EU launches five major joint defence projects to counter fragmented military spending

The European Union has launched five massive, multi-billion-euro military initiatives in a coordinated effort to force member states out of their habit of buying weapons independently....

51. Cypriot business pioneer Nikos Shacolas passes away at 98

Nikos K. Shacolas, one of the most prominent and visionary figures in the Cypriot business community, has passed away at the age of 98. His death was announced on Thursday morning by the CTC Group, the conglomerate he founded and led for decades....

52. Pegasus blames airport fees for high fares to occupied north

A representative of Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus has attributed the high cost of flights to the occupied north to fees imposed at the illegal Tymbou Airport, rejecting suggestions that airlines are responsible for the expensive fares....

53. Friday’s forecast: The calm before the weekend BBQ storm

We’ve made it to Friday and the Cyprus weather machine is keeping things entirely agreeable. After some early morning mist and patchy low clouds pack up and head out, we are looking at a classic, wide-open summer day with just a few decorative clouds here and there....

54. Licensing chaos in tourism, 55% of accommodations without a license

The issue of licensing Cyprus hotels, which is a long-standing problem, casts shadows over the legality and credibility of the Cypriot tourism product, as it poses risks related to the country's reputation and visitor safety, as the Audit Office points out in a report....

55. AEGEAN Continues to Shape Greece's Next Generation of Pilots

AEGEAN announces the launch of a new cycle of its Pilot Scholarship Program, continuing an initiative it has consistently implemented since 2018 with the aim of fostering the next generation of aviation professionals in Greece....

56. Ireland's EU presidency set to cost more than three times Cyprus'

Ireland is preparing for one of the most expensive Presidencies of the Council of the European Union in recent years, with estimated spending approaching €293 million. ...

57. Cyprus finishes EU Presidency with major deals on health, travel rights and migration

Cyprus officially concludes its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on June 30, with the government expressing clear satisfaction over what it describes as a successful term....

58. 12th Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrate Cyprus’ finest producers and culinary heritage

For the 12th consecutive year, the Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrated the people who rarely stand in the spotlight but whose work deserves recognition and applause....

59. Tuesday’s outlook: Steady as she goes (with a hint of a breeze)

The island is firmly under the influence of a standard seasonal low-pressure system, meaning we are locked into a very familiar, perfectly predictable summer pattern....

60. Belgian passenger airlifted from cruise ship off Paphos

A 67-year-old Belgian passenger was airlifted from a cruise ship off the coast of Cyprus on Monday after the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) launched a medical evacuation operation....