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1. Teachers walk out, farmers roll in as Cyprus braces for a day of protests

Classrooms will fall silent and tractors will take to the streets on Thursday as teachers and farmers stage coordinated protests, putting fresh pressure on the government over education reforms and the future of agriculture....

2. 5.3 million passengers...and counting

More than 5.2 million passengers passed through the airport in occupied Tymbou between January and November this year, a volume that, according to figures released by its operator, now exceeds traffic at Paphos International Airport....

3. EU tries a new strategy: Curb irregular migration by expanding regular migration

The EU is taking a new swing at its long-standing migration problem, not by tightening the borders, but by opening more legal doors....

4. Christmas magic lights up the Presidential Palace

The festive spirit is set to sparkle once again as the Presidential Palace opens its gates to the public for its annual Christmas Village....

5. Cyprus asked for rain. The weather gods delivered… a little too enthusiastically (videos)

Over the weekend, Cyprus got drenched, flooded, and occasionally entertained, as torrential downpours turned roads into rivers and rivers into full-on waterfalls that had half the island running to Instagram....

6. AI prank sends tourists to nonexistent Buckingham Palace Christmas market

The magic of Christmas can be deceiving, especially when artificial intelligence gets involved. Dozens of tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace this week expecting a festive market, only to find empty gates....

7. Cyprus Road Transport Department warns of unsafe e-bikes, cars and truck tires

Cyprus’ Department of Road Transport is warning consumers about several electric bicycles, passenger vehicles and a truck tire model that have been flagged as unsafe in the European Union’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products....

8. The US and China's influence in Greece

In the coming weeks and months, we will witness a focused effort by the US to limit the role and influence of China in Greece. This is nothing new. ...

9. Alleged Police use of chemicals during Nicosia student protest (VIDEO)

A student-led demonstration in Nicosia on Friday against the continued occupation of northern Cyprus reportedly ended in confrontation, with organizers claiming that police allegedly deployed chemical agents against participants....

10. Limassol port on pause...again

Truckers at Limassol Port walked off the job Monday, launching an indefinite strike that could bring container traffic to a standstill....

11. Alpha Bank completes the acquisition of AstroBank’s banking operations in Cyprus

Alpha Bank announces the successful completion of the acquisition of substantially all assets and liabilities of AstroBank Public Company Ltd (“AstroBank”), through its subsidiary Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd (“Alpha Bank Cyprus”) and other Group entities, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals (the “Transaction”)....

12. Bank of Cyprus opens 'India Hub' to attract new business

The Bank of Cyprus is setting up a special ''India Hub'' to help Indian businesses work with the bank and explore opportunities in Cyprus and Europe....

13. ''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, ...

14. Authorities warn of dangerous cars, motorcycle recalled in Cyprus

The Department of Road Transport is urging recalls of several vehicles and a motorcycle flagged as dangerous in a European Union alert system....

15. Israel threatens destruction of Gaza City if Hamas refuses to disarm and release hostages

Israel’s defense minister warned Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas does not disarm and release all hostages, as the Israeli cabinet approved plans for a major assault despite international and domestic opposition....

16. Cyprus sets record for wasted solar energy in 2025

Cyprus is wasting record levels of solar energy this year, even as rolling blackouts last week left homes and businesses without power during a heatwave....

17. Nicosia goes quiet as residents flee the August heat

As is well known, every year, the closer we get to August 15, the fewer people remain in Nicosia. ...

18. Tomorrow’s weather: Orange alert as hell’s kitchen hits Cyprus, again

Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...

19. A farewell from the fault line

On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....

20. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

21. 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. ...

22. Ryanair offers staff bonuses for spotting oversized cabin bags

Budget airline Ryanair is offering financial incentives to staff who identify passengers carrying oversized hand luggage, as European regulators weigh a possible ban on cabin bag charges....

23. Turkish airline to launch London–Tymbou route via Istanbul on July 26

A Turkish airline is preparing to launch a new flight route that will connect London to the occupied north of Cyprus via Istanbul’s secondary airport, raising both eyebrows and questions on the island....

24. Welcome to Larnaca International, please queue responsibly

If your summer holiday didn’t quite deliver the thrill of an adventure, Larnaca Airport on Friday, July 11, made sure your return trip did....

25. Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus condemns ‘misleading campaign’ over antisemitism remarks

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik condemned what he called a “misleading campaign” distorting his recent remarks on antisemitism linked to statements by a Cypriot political leader....

26. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

27. The Catalytic Role of Legal and Regulatory Functions in the Modern Era of Sustainable Development

In the traditional business environment, legal and compliance professionals were seen as “gatekeepers.” Today, they are evolving into custodians of alignment and harmonization with legal and regulatory frameworks. ...

28. Modi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking what Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called a historic step in the growing relationship between the two countries....

29. From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

30. Cyprus sets flight path to the future with major airport expansion

Cyprus officially kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports this week, setting the stage for a major upgrade to how people travel in and out of the island....