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2101. Sixth-largest earthquake on record triggers tsunami warnings across Pacific

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Japan, the United States and multiple island nations....

2102. What happens to Cyprus if no solution is reached?

After nearly four years of trying to bridge one of the world’s longest-running divides, Colin Stewart is calling it a day....

2103. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 18/07/2025

2104. Tip about arson plot triggered alert, patrols across Cyprus

Authorities have been on high alert since Saturday, July 26, investigating both the causes of devastating fires in the Limassol mountains and reports of organized arson. ...

2105. Cyprus “cool down”: Temperatures crash to a frosty 39°C

Well folks, brace yourselves: the thermometer decided to pull a dramatic stunt, plummeting all the way to a chilly 39°C inland. Yes, only in Cyprus can we call that a “drop.”...

2106. Desalination: A costly and controversial answer to global water shortages

As climate change fuels irregular rainfall and intensifies droughts, countries worldwide are increasingly turning to desalination to address growing water scarcity. ...

2107. Water supply restored in Limassol after wildfires, officials say

The water supply network in Limassol is gradually returning to normal following the devastating wildfires in the region’s mountainous areas, officials said Monday....

2108. Wildfire burns 1.3% of Cyprus’ land, satellite data shows

A massive wildfire that swept through Cyprus’ Limassol district last week has scorched more than 120 square kilometers, according to new satellite analysis released by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence....

2109. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

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

2110. Court says no to medical release of Israeli developer accused in land scam

A Cypriot court on Monday rejected a request to release Israeli businessman Shimon Aykut from custody, ruling that local medical services are sufficient to address his health concerns....

2111. One apology, twelve measures but no resignation

President Nikos Christodoulides delivered an emergency address in a bid to calm the growing public backlash over the deadly wildfire that ravaged areas in the Limassol mountains. ...

2112. Protesters greet Trump’s Scotland visit with signs, chants and criticism

President Donald Trump was met with protests across Scotland this weekend as he arrived for a private golfing trip tied to his late mother’s heritage....

2113. Ambulance teams play vital role during Cyprus wildfires, handling 70 cases

The Ambulance Service responded to 70 incidents during the recent wildfires, transporting 16 patients to Limassol General Hospital for further treatment....

2114. 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....

2115. Cyprus Police probe suspected arson plot as Troodos forests put on alert

Police said Saturday they are investigating reports of an organized plan to set fires in the Troodos Mountains after videos and online posts raised alarms about suspicious activity....

2116.  Renowned Futurist Gerd Leonhard to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Mark your calendars for October 9: the highly anticipated Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns, once again setting the stage for forward-thinking conversations around life in the age of artificial intelligence....

2117. Employers fined for ignoring midday work ban

As scorching temperatures grip Cyprus, the Department of Labor Inspection has ramped up workplace checks to protect outdoor workers from heat exhaustion, carrying out 128 inspections in just two days and issuing multiple fines and work stoppages....

2118. Lives lost, homes destroyed and animals left behind (pictures and video)

As the flames die down, the devastation left behind by the wildfire that tore through the Limassol district is coming into painful focus....

2119. Stuart Morrison, Haas F1 Communications Director, at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

On October 9, the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns with a lineup of visionary speakers who are shaping the future of technology, media, and entertainment....

2120. Scorching 44°C heat grips Cyprus and red alert for fire risk

Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....

2121. Justice Minister: ''Now is not the time for blame'' -- Actually, it is.

Another summer, another wildfire, and once again, the Cyprus government seems utterly unprepared....

2122. Inferno in Limassol leaves two dead, dozens displaced as fire burns 100 square kilometers

The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....

2123. Cyprus gripped by heatwave; Orange alert issued

Cyprus is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with an orange alert in effect Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Meteorological Department said....

2124. UPDATE: Wildfires rip through mountains, forcing evacuations; Jordan sends aid (VIDEOS)

Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....

2125. Lidl Cyprus celebrates the first anniversary of its store at Neon Mall of Pafos

The company is preparing a festive experience filled with surprises and competitions for its visitors, marking the first birthday of its third store in the greater Paphos area....

2126. Outdoor heavy work suspended island-wide amid intense heatwave

With Cyprus baking under extreme heat, the government has issued a midday suspension of outdoor work in a bid to protect workers from dangerous conditions....

2127. XM investors await green light to take over Ancoria Bank

Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....

2128. When life gives you orange warnings… stay inside

There’s no yellow flag fluttering today, just a bold, blazing orange warning from the Meteorological Department, signaling extreme heat across the region. The alert is in effect from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m....

2129. Paralimni - Deryneia launches installation of 72 high-tech showers on Protaras beaches

Beachgoers in the popular Protaras resort area can expect an upgrade to their seaside experience as the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia begins installing 72 ultra-modern showers across 18 local beaches....

2130. 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....