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151. 1 in 3 women in Europe face violence, only 1 in 8 report it to police

Cyprus launched a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing and combating sexism, including online harassment, government officials said....

152. ''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...

153. What Hamas did on October 7th was a pogrom

Last week, Kathimerini published an article titled ''Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not.'' While the article invokes a moral dimension, what it really exposes is the bias permeating the text. ...

154. €3.5 million project to revitalize Old Oroklini neighborhood approved

The Larnaca Municipality announced that the final phase of the ''Restoration/Revitalization of the Old Voroklini (Oroklini) Neighborhood'' project, estimated at €3.5 million, has been approved for co-funding by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development of the European Union....

155. KPMG in Cyprus supports the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''

KPMG in Cyprus remains steadfast in its commitment to social contribution, once again supporting the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council’s (PVCC) campaign ''Back to School Supplies for ALL Children''....

156. Faneromeni '25 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

On Thursday 4 September the theatrical play ''Tσ̃ύκλοι, τσ̃αι χιλϊоτσ̃υκλοι'' / ''Cycles, in megaHertz'' which was written especially for the arts Festival ''Faneromeni '25'' ...

157. EAC issues alert over fake email scam

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) clarifies that these messages do not originate from the organization and are an attempt at electronic fraud (phishing)....

158. President of Disabled People's Organization: Disability in Cyprus means destitution

People with disabilities in Cyprus face widespread poverty due to state policies that tie support to strict income criteria, the head of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People’s Organizations....

159. President donates pension to elderly care centers

President Nikos Christodoulides will donate his monthly pension to six elderly care centers across Cyprus for the next 12 months, the Presidency announced....

160. Tiny insect threatens Cyprus’ iconic prickly pear cacti

A tiny insect threatens to wipe out prickly pear cacti in Cyprus within a few years, potentially depriving the island of a summer fruit deeply rooted in Cypriot culture....

161. EU-funded project restores Kanakaria church in occupied Cyprus

Conservation work has been completed at the monastery and church of Panagia Kanakaria in Lythrangomi, in Turkish-occupied Karpasia....

162. Political tug-of-war in Nicosia over €25M power cable payment

A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....

163. Gaza's untold truth: What the media won't tell you

In an era of 24/7 news coverage, where every image travels the globe in seconds, the loudest voices are not always the most truthful ones....

164. Cyprus faces no immediate threat from chikungunya virus, expert says

Cyprus is not currently at risk from the chikungunya virus, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology Dr. Petros Karayiannis told the Cyprus News Agency, though he acknowledged a remote possibility of transmission....

165. Cyprus Basketball Federation joins forces with TELETHON

166. August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 01/08/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

167. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

168. Kittens abandoned in Strovolos Linear Park raise concerns over animal welfare

The Municipality of Strovolos is urging residents to stop abandoning animals after several kittens were found deserted in the town’s Linear Park earlier this week....

169. The right to disconnect

For a necessary and profoundly human break from the frenzied rhythms of daily life, in an era where the eight-hour workday and basic labor rights have withered into a quaint, romantic anecdote from another time....

170. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou loses trademark fight against charity site

EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou lost his appeal in a trademark dispute against Easyfundraising, a U.K. platform that raises money for charities through online shopping....

171. ''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....

172. Scam texts cost victims €37,000 in Paphos and Famagusta

Police are investigating three cases of internet fraud and extortion after scammers posing as a well-known petroleum company tricked victims into handing over their bank details, resulting in losses totaling approximately €37,000....

173. Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....

174. Fire risk? In July? Send our Wildfire Chief to Australia!

"Now is not the time for blame," declared the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Hartsiotis. But when has it ever been?...

175. Big Greek players move in on Cyprus' signature cheese

Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....

176. Kabul’s taps are running dry, and time is too

A worsening water crisis in Afghanistan’s capital is pushing families to the brink, as rapid population growth, climate change, and decades of groundwater overuse drain Kabul’s fragile water supply, aid groups warn....

177. Cyprus unveils €15 million employment schemes targeting women and over-50s

The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....

178. Cyprus airports set for €170M makeover as passenger growth soars

Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...

179. Cyprus at a crossroads: Can the island become a regional business powerhouse?

In a candid and forward-looking interview, Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou shares how the island is gaining traction as a regional investment hub but also warns that serious challenges must be tackled head-on if Cyprus wants to stay competitive....

180. Greek police crack murder plot in Agia Paraskevi: Professor’s ex-wife charged

Greek authorities have swiftly solved the murder of a prominent Polish professor in Agia Paraskevi, revealing an amateurishly executed crime involving multiple accomplices, including a minor....