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1. 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....

2. Tiny plastics found more often in heart attack patients, study finds

The plastic bottle in your car, the takeaway container holding your lunch, and the synthetic shirt in your washing machine may leave behind particles too small to see....

3. No fault, no accountability

As expected, there were those who wasted no time turning the incident into an opportunity for political point scoring. Apparently determined to remind everyone that politics in Cyprus is too often conducted with childish instincts, they immediately drew comparisons with the Mari explosion and asked, with obvious satisfaction, whether the President of the Republic knew about the destruction of the ammunition and, if he did not, whether he should have known. ...

4. Inside the National Guard protocols behind the Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....

5. Kalo Chorio fire linked to Cyprus - US training exercise, report says

The military activity believed to have sparked Monday's devastating wildfire near Kalo Chorio was reportedly part of a planned National Guard training exercise conducted in cooperation with the United States, according to information emerging as the investigation continues....

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

7. 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....

8. Update: Residents cleared to return home after Kalo Chorio wildfire brought under control

Authorities have lifted the evacuation order for Agia Anna and Psevdas after the Kalo Chorio wildfire was brought under control, telling residents it was safe to return home....

9. Firefighters gain ground but Kalo Chorio wildfire remains difficult to contain

Firefighters have made progress against the wildfire that broke out following a National Guard live-fire exercise at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in Larnaca, but authorities say the operation remains challenging and a large-scale emergency response is still in place....

10. From Chatbots to Co-Workers: Why companies struggle to capture the value

The leaders are pulling away on cost, on growth, on margin. The gap is not a technology gap, it is an operating-model gap. Three failures explain the gap, and the leaders have designed around all three....

11. Wildfire breaks out after National Guard firing exercise in Larnaca (video)

A wildfire broke out at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in the Larnaca district on Monday after a National Guard live-fire exercise, prompting a major response from firefighters, forestry crews and aerial firefighting aircraft....

12. Good news for Paphos drivers: Konia road reopens ahead of schedule

If you've been driving in and out of Paphos recently, you've probably felt the frustration of the roadworks at Konia....

13. Lidl Better Living Days in Limassol were full of smiles and success – Νext stop: Paralimni

With two consecutive weekends filled with great food, exercise, a refreshing atmosphere, and ideas for a better everyday life, the Lidl Better Living Days event in Limassol came to a successful close....

14. 'Faflatogate': The art of talking around the truth

Many eyebrows were raised recently when it became known that Mr. Paschalidis had been appointed by the president for a third consecutive term at Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption, with his term ending when he will be approaching 80 years old. May he live long, of course....

15. US warns Americans worldwide to stay alert hours before US tourists stabbed in Athens

The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide security alert on July 20, urging American citizens across the globe to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise security concerns....

16. Cyprus and Greece to co-develop combat drones

Greece and the Republic of Cyprus are expected to move forward in the coming period with a joint program under the EU’s SAFE initiative for the co-production of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....

17. National Guard strengthens wildfire response with specialist bulldozer training

National Guard personnel have completed specialised training on the use of bulldozers in wildfire prevention and firefighting as Cyprus continues to strengthen its preparedness for the fire season....

18. Cyprus joins ECB digital euro pilot programme

Cyprus will be among the 19 eurozone countries participating in the European Central Bank's first pilot programme for the digital euro, with testing expected to begin in the second half of 2027....

19. Russia orders closure of railway border crossings with three NATO neighbours

Russia has announced the temporary closure of several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia, halting the movement of passengers, vehicles and freight through selected checkpoints from Wednesday....

20. Lidl Better Living Days was successfully launched in Agios Dometios

The first stop of Lidl Cyprus' summer wellness roadtrip offered free activities on nutrition, exercise, cooking and wellness to the wider public, setting the tone for its continuation in Paphos....

21. Counter-terrorism exercise planned at Limassol Port this Wednesday

A large-scale counter-terrorism exercise will take place at Limassol Port on Wednesday, July 1, between 8:00am and 12:00pm, bringing together emergency services, government agencies and private sector partners to test their response to a simulated security incident....

22. The newest member of the surgical team at Nicosia General isn’t human

For many Cypriots suffering from chronic knee or hip pain, the thought of major surgery can be daunting. But a new robotic-assisted system installed at Nicosia General Hospital could help make those operations more precise and potentially speed up recovery....

23. ''State of law or state of the internet?'' Anastasiades rejects corruption findings and calls for criminal probe

Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....

24. ''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....

25. A reality check for us Cypriots

Yesterday's report by the Independent Authority Against Corruption on the book *Mafia State* is a significant institutional intervention with real substance....

26. Lidl Better Living Days travel across Cyprus with practical ideas for healthy eating and a better life

Lidl Cyprus presents Lidl Better Living Days, a new summer experience that travels to selected stores across Cyprus. This initiative brings the wider public together with free experiential activities, with the sole aim of promoting healthy eating, physical exercise and overall well-being in our everyday lives....

27. Anastasiades linked to seven potential offences in Mafia State findings

Former president Nicos Anastasiades is linked to seven potential offences in the findings of Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption following its investigation into allegations contained in the book Mafia State...

28. Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....

29. Don’t panic if your phone buzzes today: Cyprus tests emergency alert system nationwide

If your phone lights up with a warning message on Monday afternoon, don’t be alarmed; it’s only a test....

30. Cyprus, Greece warships train together in offshore military exercise (video)

Naval vessels from Cyprus and Greece carried out coordinated drills off the Larnaca and Limassol coastline on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing ''NIKITIS–DIMITRA 2026'' exercise, in a show of military cooperation that is likely to draw public attention across the island....