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61. EU wants €67 million back from Cyprus gas project, sparking political fight

A multibillion-euro project meant to bring natural gas to Cyprus has been thrown into turmoil, after the European Commission demanded the return of €67 million in funding over alleged irregularities in how the contract was awarded. ...

62. Weather report: Still summer, just pretending to be autumn

A seasonal low-pressure system is hanging around, more like a bored cat than a roaring lion....

63. Russia accused of election interference in Moldova as Kremlin claims NATO threat

A secret Russian-backed network is attempting to disrupt Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, while Moscow has accused the European Union of plotting to “occupy” the country....

64. Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias Panayiotou says he is close to leading a new political group in the European Parliament, a move he argues would give him greater influence on issues affecting Cyprus....

65. Politics blog: The Prince, Odysseus, and aDIKO

We installed air conditioning, only to realize the obvious: it won’t work until the schools’ electricity infrastructure can handle the extra load. In other words, we put the cart before the horse but still blame the poor horse and even whip it....

66. Government calls anti-Gaza war graffiti hate speech, orders them erased

Cyprus’ government is under fire after instructing municipalities to remove graffiti and slogans criticizing the war in Gaza, labeling them as hate speech....

67. Monday weather report: Temperatures strut above average, summer refuses to leave the party

Today, the weather has decided to play nice: skies mostly clear, perfect for sunglasses, iced coffee, and pretending it’s not Monday. ...

68. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

69. Your delightfully dramatic weather dispatch

A moody low-pressure system has decided to park itself over our lovely region, presumably because it heard about our excellent hospitality and refuses to leave....

70. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....

71. Party says no, Presidency says yes as Christofidou takes over data protection office

The Council of Ministers announced Wednesday that Maria Manolis Christofidou, provincial secretary of GODISY, will take over as Cyprus’ Commissioner for Personal Data Protection....

72. Beloved kitten Mika goes missing at Larnaca airport

A desperate search is underway for a kitten named Mika, who went missing at Larnaca Airport on Thursday, September 11, while traveling with her guardians to Athens....

73. Your upliftingly honest weather forecast

Good morning, sun-seekers and shade-huggers alike! A seasonal low pressure system has drifted in, not to ruin your week but to keep things interesting....

74. The Cyprus chronicles: AI ministers, strikes, and a high-tech fire hub

Albania, in a bold move to tackle rampant government corruption, has created its very first Minister of Artificial Intelligence, named Diella....

75. Cyprus rolls out second Israeli Barak MX air defense system

Cyprus has taken delivery of its second state-of-the-art Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), sparking strong reactions from Turkey. ...

76. ''I am innocent'': Ex-house speaker defends role in passport scandal

Two of Cyprus’s most high-profile politicians caught up in the ''golden passports'' scandal stood before a criminal court on Thursday to declare they had done nothing wrong....

77. Serdar Denktas breaks ranks, endorses Erhurman in ''Presidential'' race

Veteran Turkish Cypriot politician Serdar Denktas threw his support behind Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader Tufan Erhurman ahead of next month’s contested ''presidential'' elections in the north....

78. Sun’s out, winds about

Good morning, sunshine scouts! A seasonal low is hanging around, but it’s more of a polite guest than a party crasher....

79. Gary Rafalovsky to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Gary Rafalovsky, co-founder of Swarmly, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, addressing the topic ''The Rise of the Drones. Cyprus as a Manufacturing Leader!''...

80. Christodoulides in campaign mode since day 1

President Nikos Christodoulides admits he’s been in ''campaign mode'' since the very first day of his presidency, a revelation that has fueled smirks in political circles and fresh criticism that he is more focused on re-election than governing....

81. Weather forecast: Clear skies on loan, afternoon clouds included

A seasonal low-pressure system, teamed up with an unstable air mass, is busy shaping the day’s plot. Translation: sunny start, stormy interludes, and just enough breeze to test your patience....

82. Street dispute between elderly and younger men turns physical in Larnaca

A violent confrontation between an elderly man and a younger man erupted on a busy street in Larnaca, with both parties reportedly exchanging blows and throwing bottles....

83. Fork Food Market bites back this September in Nicosia

Summer may be waving goodbye, but Nicosia’s appetite is just getting started. Fork Food Market is back at the Municipal Gardens on September 19, ready to serve up a feast of flavors, tunes, and good vibes....

84. Scandals, short circuits, and citizens paying the price

Whoa! Looks like this week is ending with plenty of suspense. According to Alpha TV, the Anti-Corruption Authority will soon release a report assigning serious responsibility to a former party leader....

85. The President, the hunters, and the Greens’ arrows

The President feels he’s co-governing with nearly every party except AKEL and ELAM. He even claims he’s fully following the policies of DISY, naturally causing multiple strokes at DIKO, EDEK, and DIPA. ...

86. Vasiliko delays keep Cyprus stuck with sky-high power bills

Cypriot households already struggling with some of Europe’s highest electricity bills are being told they’ll have to wait even longer for relief, as delays and political wrangling over the Vasiliko energy project threaten to keep prices high for at least three more years....

87. Vangelis Liakos at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Vangelis Liakos will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, presenting on ''Branding and Creativity: How Beetroot Took Over the World.''...

88. Cyprus’ LNG dream hits another snag

Just when it seemed Cyprus’ troubled natural gas terminal at Vasilikos might finally be sailing smoothly, another snag has thrown the project off course, adding it to a growing list of delayed or unfinished infrastructure plans, from the Paphos-Polis highway to the Great Sea Interconnector....

89. Turkish Cypriot opposition leader warns against two-state plan

Tufan Erhurman, leader of the Republican Turkish Party (RTP) and candidate for Turkish Cypriot leader, has warned that pursuing a ''two-state'' solution on the island would strip Turkish Cypriots of their rights and weaken their international standing....

90. Cyprus moves to tighten foreign investment rules and boost transparency

Cyprus is set to introduce stricter controls on foreign investments in a new bill aimed at protecting critical sectors while keeping the country attractive to reliable investors....