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31. Colon cancer is rising in Cyprus

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in Cyprus, according to data from the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF)....

32. EUNOMIA 5 aeronautical exercise begins today

The aeronautical exercise "EUNOMIA" kicked off on Thursday for its fifth consecutive year, involving Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and France as part of the Quadrilateral Cooperation (QUAD). ...

33. U.S. and Cyprus strengthen defense ties with new deal

The United States and the Republic of Cyprus have cemented their defense relationship with a new strategic agreement, according to a report by Kathimerini's Yiannos Ioannou....

34. China and Russia set for new naval exercises in Sea of Japan

China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday the start of joint naval and air exercises with Russia, dubbed “Northern United-2024,” scheduled for this month....

35. Fire risk escalates as winds reach up to 6 beaufort

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has issued a warning about the heightened risk of forest fires due to very strong winds expected from Friday through Sunday....

36. Royal Navy's HMS Duncan engages in maritime exercise with Cyprus

Royal Navy destroyer ΗΜS Duncan took part in a joint exercise with the Cyprus National Guard. A post on X posted on Monday by the UK High Commission in Cyprus said that last week, HMS Duncan took part in a joint exercise with the Cypriot National Guard to boost naval cooperation. ...

37. Why your GPS is off: Military actions by Israel disrupt navigation in Cyprus

If your smartphone's GPS system has been inaccurately showing your location as Limassol when you're actually in Protaras, don't worry......

38. Cyprus caught in a field of disinformation

In this Sunday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that the recent presence of U.S. naval ships in Limassol has reignited a long-standing debate in Cyprus about its geopolitical alignment, particularly as tensions escalate in the Middle East. ...

39. Paphos man loses €200,000 in online fraud scheme

Police are investigating a new online fraud case involving a large sum of money after a 67-year-old man reported being swindled out of €200,000. The complaint was filed today at the Paphos Police Station, according to Cyprus Police....

40. Fake contests and phishing scams surge, warns Cyprus Consumers Association

The Cyprus Consumers Association (CSC) has issued a warning about a surge in consumer fraud, where cunning individuals employ various tricks to extort money from unsuspecting victims. ...

41. Politics Blog: Leaders, Avvakoum, USA and the Cyprus Air Force

''The country needs a leader'', exclaimed Averof Neofytou, reminding us of the infamous slogan by Nikaros that the crisis needed a leader. ...

42. Child accidentally starts fire in Limassol district, mother charged

Police are investigating a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the Limassol district village of Souni-Zanakia, which consumed approximately five hectares of land, including pine trees and wild vegetation. The blaze also damaged a shelter, a generator, and a car owned by a 77-year-old resident....

43. Limassol resident loses €30,000 in cryptocurrency scam

A 54-year-old resident of Limassol reported to the police yesterday that he was scammed out of €30,000 by an online scammer posing as a cryptocurrency investment advisor....

44. Tatar slams Cyprus-Israel military cooperation

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar criticized the Greek Cypriot administration, claiming its unilateral actions are endangering the island of Cyprus....

45. Increased military activity linked to humanitarian mission amid regional tensions

The activity observed in the last few days with the presence of ships and/or aircraft in Cyprus is due to the humanitarian role that the country is called upon to assume in light of developments in the region, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Friday....

46. Cypriots flock to the coast for summer holidays despite rising prices

Coastal areas remain the top choice for Cypriots' domestic summer holidays, with destinations like Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca seeing high demand, according to the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE)....

47. Hezbollah threatens imminent attack on Israel

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addressed supporters via video during a ceremony commemorating top commander Fuad Shukr, killed by an Israeli airstrike a week earlier. ...

48. Corruption at the heart of the Cyprus problem

Is there any doubt that corruption is a major reason why the Cyprus problem remains unresolved? A recent example is the Vasiliko case, the construction project of the ''Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Regasification Terminal'' in Vasiliko....

49. ''Cyprus crucial to global security,'' says US Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, stressed the significant role of Cyprus in regional and global security during her remarks at the Overseas Cypriots Conference in Nicosia. ...

50. Minister highlights importance of defence readiness in Zygi

At a time when geopolitical developments and security challenges are constantly changing, maintaining our defence capabilities at high levels is a top priority, Cyprus Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Thursday, at an event for demonstrating the operational capabilities of the National Guard, which took place in the coastal area of Zygi, in the Larnaca district....

51. Strict penalties for illegal fires as public urged to exercise caution

The Forestry Department has issued a ''Red Alert'' for Tuesday as regards the risk of eruption and spread of forest fires, on Tuesday, according to the Department of Forests....

52. Erdogan leads a grand spectacle and provocation in occupied territories

On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974, Ankara is staging its largest ''celebration'' in the occupied territories, replete with multiple symbolisms and a display of military power led by the amphibious aircraft carrier...

53. ''We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave...''

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures today. The warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with maximum temperatures expected to reach a scorching 42 degrees Celsius inland and around 32 degrees Celsius in the higher mountain areas....

54. Cyprus sees less road violations as traffic cam system grows

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has reported a gradual decline in road violations at locations equipped with light marking systems during the second quarter of 2024, according to a recent statement. ...

55. Let's not forget to whom we owe a debt of gratitude

It has been 50 years since the dramatic events of July 1974. We must never forget that the joyous hours of democracy's restoration in Greece were also hours of great sorrow and tragedy for Cyprus....

56. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

57. Hezbollah leader threatens Cyprus over Israeli military activity

The head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes, and he also threatened Cyprus and other parts of the Mediterranean....

58. UNESCO recognizes Larnaca as Cyprus' first 'Tsunami Ready' city

Larnaca is set to become the first coastal city in Cyprus to implement an early warning system and tsunami evacuation plan... ...

59. Cyprus reforms are a comedy of errors in governance

Following last Sunday's vote, the much-publicized local government reform will take effect on July 1. This, like many other reforms, has been carried out in typical Cypriot fashion. ...

60. US, Cyprus launch strategic dialogue post Blinken-Kombos meeting

Cyprus and US confirmed Monday the strategic aspect of their relationship and set the timetable for the beginning of the Strategic Dialogue which is going to be starting in September....