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61. Speakers of small European states meet in Nicosia

Parliamentary leaders from small European states concluded the 18th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Small States of Europe in Nicosia this week....

62. Weather forecast: Sunshine holds the stage, clouds rehearse side acts

A seasonal low-pressure system is still calling the shots, but it’s letting a few clouds audition for supporting roles....

63. Cyprus Supreme Court greenlights DNA collection by police

Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled that a key police law allowing authorities to collect DNA, saliva, fingerprints, and other evidence from people in detention is constitutional. ...

64. Books, music and French flair: Nicosia Book Fest turns 10

Cyprus’s biggest literary gathering is about to blow out ten candles. The Nicosia Book Fest 2025 kicks off on October 10–12 at Acropolis Park, promising three days of books, talks, art and a touch of French elegance....

65. What today’s general strike means for you

Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike Thursday after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a standoff over the cost-of-living allowance (ATA)....

66. A Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....

67. Cyprus’ brain gain: Hundreds of expats eye a return home

Cyprus’ new push to bring home skilled professionals living abroad is already showing strong results. Within just two weeks of launching, the Minds in Cyprus platform drew more than 300 registrations from Cypriots working in 23 different countries....

68. Weather forecast: Sunshine on default, clouds considering auditions

A seasonal low-pressure system is still making itself at home, ensuring the forecast comes with just enough drama to keep things interesting....

69. Weather forecast: Mostly clear skies, with a side of surprise showers

Seasonal low pressure is running the show, making sure the weather has just enough drama to stay interesting....

70. There is no quick fix to the Ukrainian question

They did not allow a repeat of last winter’s scene, when President Zelensky was left alone at the mercy of Trump. ...

71. The war of the trolls and the President’s kiss

Get ready for the First Nationwide Cyprus War. Of trolls. Political, party, government, and opposition trolls. The armies are preparing and taking up battle positions....

72. Troodos tenants’ reckless fires raise questions about state oversight

The recent devastating wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol, which caused both human and material losses, has exposed gaps, oversights, and serious questions about the readiness of state services in preventing and combating fires....

73. Seven ancient monuments damaged in Limassol wildfires

Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....

74. U.S. fire experts begin on-site investigation Into Limassol Blaze

A team of elite American fire investigators has begun work at the site where last month’s devastating Limassol mountain blaze first erupted, aiming to determine what sparked the disaster and how it spread....

75. Reflections in the sand: How our beaches mirror our culture

It’s hard for me to imagine, in the island country we live, any other place where almost every social layer meets, coexists, and perhaps inevitably interacts and comes into contact as they do on our beaches during the summer season....

76. UN hosts ''unofficial express'' Cyprus conference in New York

Seasoned observers are calling it an ''informal express'' gathering, the two-day international conference on the Cyprus problem that kicks off today at United Nations headquarters in New York. ...

77. Cyprus entices the modern traveler with authentic, year-round experiences

Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....

78. Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

Debate over a contentious bill regulating public gatherings was postponed Thursday after lawmakers opted to send it back to the Legal Affairs Committee for further review. ...

79. Windcraft Music Fest: Winds, jazz, tradition and electronic sounds blended in a unique music event

Windcraft Music Fest returns for its 11th edition on the weekend of 25-27 July 2025 in the village of Katydata, transforming it into a vibrant hub of sound, creativity and cultural exchange....

80. Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....

81. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

82. Summer drama in the skies with heat, thunder and a chance of showers (but make it scenic)

You know it's that time of year when the air feels like soup and your sunglasses fog up the moment you step outside. We're deep into heatwave season now, but today, summer is switching things up with a little cinematic flair....

83. SkyUp Airlines™: Celebration Event for the Launch of Flights Between Cyprus – Moldova, Romania, and Poland

A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives....

84. Shots fired at Limassol offices, police hunt motorcycle shooter

Limassol police are working hard to solve a brazen shooting incident that took place Thursday night in the heart of the city....

85. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

86. Archbishop sends strong message with removal of Paphos Bishop from duties

Archbishop Georgios has sent a strong signal to members of the Holy Synod who act outside the bounds of the Church of Cyprus. ...

87. Cyprus lawmaker called out in permit dispute involving President

A dispute over building permits for an event hall in Lymbia has escalated into a political firestorm, with Anastasios Anastasiou, father of the hall’s owner, accusing AKEL lawmaker Christos Christofides of betrayal and tying the issue to alleged presidential interference....

88. Alcohol sales to minors on the rise, and no one seems to be stopping it

More and more teenagers in Cyprus are getting their hands on alcohol, and they’re not hiding it. In the afternoons, groups of underage drinkers are gathering in public parks across the island, bottles in hand, as the sale of alcohol to minors spirals out of control....

89. The Vatican: Cardinals begin secret conclave to elect new pope

The world’s most secretive election is now underway. Today, 133 Roman Catholic cardinals began the conclave that will choose the next pope, gathering inside the Sistine Chapel under strict security and a vow of total silence....

90. Christodoulides to woo Cypriot talent abroad at London ‘Brain Gain’ event

President Nikos Christodoulides is inviting Cypriots living in the UK to a special event in London on Wednesday, May 21, as part of the government’s "Brain Gain" initiative....