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1. Cyprus beaches face a day without lifeguards

Cyprus could face a troubling situation on Thursday, with beaches across the island expected to be left without lifeguards because of a 24-hour nationwide strike by hourly-paid government staff....

2. It’s alive!

When Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic and former OpenAI employee, resigned noisily on X, he warned that artificial intelligence companies were playing with the lives not simply of people, but of humanity itself, in a race to build self-improving models....

3. From Chatbots to Co-Workers

Three questions decide whether your AI investment compounds into operating advantage or evaporates into another round of pilots. ...

4. Cyprus patient misses transplant after no flight could be found

A 38-year-old patient lost the chance to receive a transplant because Cyprus could not secure a plane to take him to Athens in time....

5. Cyprus and Greece join forces for major search and rescue exercise

Cyprus and Greece carried out a joint search and rescue exercise on September 2, bringing together naval vessels, aircraft and emergency personnel from both countries....

6. No tie, no motorcade, no mercy: President takes beach rackets seriously

Sometimes, even the man running Cyprus needs to put down the briefing papers, step away from the Presidential Palace and enjoy the island’s summer like everyone else....

7. Costa: Cyprus reunification is key to a united Europe

The European Union cannot consider its work complete while Cyprus remains divided, European Council President António Costa said Friday, placing reunification firmly among the bloc’s priorities....

8. Illegal gyms operate unchecked in Cyprus

Cyprus has had a clear legal framework governing the operation of gyms since 1995. The Law on Gymnasts states that no gym can legally operate without obtaining an operating license from the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO)....

9. Firing range fears grow after fires and unexploded shells

Residents of Ayia Anna and Kalo Chorio remain visibly frustrated following the recent fires in the area....

10. National Guard develops locally produced drones displayed during naval exercise (video)

The National Guard has begun producing small unmanned aerial systems locally, with its newly established drone laboratory now developing and manufacturing sUAV and FPV platforms....

11. António Costa takes Europe’s priorities on the road...with Cyprus on his itinerary

European Council President António Costa is taking Brussels on tour, not for ceremony, but to hear directly from national leaders before the EU makes some of its biggest decisions in years....

12. Dozens of migrants rush ashore at crowded Spanish beach (video)

Holidaymakers on a crowded beach in southern Spain found themselves watching Europe’s migration challenge unfold just meters from their towels....

13. Warships gather off Limassol for naval exercise

The small-scale ''Cyprus Arrow 2026'' exercise took place Monday, Aug. 17, in waters south of Limassol and brought together five naval vessels from the participating countries....

14. Paphos fires brought under control after burning 7 hectares in Lysos

Two forest fires in the Lysos community of Paphos district were brought under control on Saturday after burning around 7 hectares of agricultural and wild vegetation....

15. Cyprus, Greece and Jordan renew defence cooperation programme

Cyprus, Greece and Jordan have renewed a military cooperation programme that will keep their armed forces working together on defence and security matters....

16. Leaving your dog at a pet hotel? Soon you may know if it is licensed

For many people in Cyprus, going on holiday begins with one important question: Who will look after the dog?...

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. 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. ...

20. 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....

21. 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....

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

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. 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....

29. 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....

30. '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....