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1. Two state websites left wide open to hackers for months

Two key online government services in Cyprus have been operating for months with serious security vulnerabilities, a local cybersecurity expert has revealed....

2. Devastating wildfires rage across multiple fronts in Greece

Firefighters across Greece are locked in a desperate battle against dozens of raging wildfires, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the flames....

3. Potima’s mobile desalination unit kicks in to quench Paphos

A new mobile desalination unit began pumping out drinking water Monday in Potima, offering a much-needed boost to the drought-hit Paphos district....

4. Cyprus’ shopping bill outpaces its sales, trade deficit grows in first half of 2025

New figures from the Statistical Service show the country’s trade deficit, basically the difference between what we spend on imports and what we earn from exports, hit €3.87 billion between January and June this year. That’s up from €3.65 billion in the same period of 2024....

5. 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....

6. Firestorm in the Palace

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is under growing pressure as criticism mounts over his government’s handling of last month’s deadly fire and the political fallout it has unleashed. ...

7. Police hunt suspect after 61-year-old struck by car in Famagusta village altercation

Police in the Famagusta district are investigating an attempted murder after a 61-year-old man was critically injured Friday afternoon in a village in the district’s free area....

8. No jackpot winner in last night's Joker draw, prize climbs to €23.5M

Another massive jackpot rolled over in last night’s Joker draw, with no winners in the top prize category. At least €23.5 million will be up for grabs in the next draw on Sunday, August 10....

9. Who said you have to go anywhere to get away?

Your Instagram feed might be serving you postcard after postcard from the Amalfi Coast, Mykonos, or some remote Japanese island that suddenly everyone seems to have discovered....

10. Why our politicians fail to manage crises

The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....

11. Cyprus is a magnet for foreign companies as registrations surge

Foreign companies are flocking to Cyprus at a growing pace, with business registrations up by 30% in just six weeks, a sign that the island is solidifying its position as a prime investment hub in the region....

12. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

13. Want to visit the U.S.? You might have to pay a $15,000 deposit first

Planning a vacation or business trip to the U.S.? You might want to check your bank account first....

14. 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....

15. Larnaca businessman survives bike-path shooting, gunman still on the run

A 47-year-old well-known businessman from Larnaca narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt on Wednesday, after a gunman opened fire on him while he was cycling along a remote stretch of road in Aradippou....

16. Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

17. USA 1 – EU 0

Just days before the August 1st deadline, the U.S. and the EU managed to strike a new trade deal, prompting sighs of relief, as the two traditional allies will not have to clash, at least for now....

18. PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook: Global entertainment and media industry revenues to hit US$3.5 trillion by 2029, driven by advertising, live events, and video games

Advertising spend forecasted to grow three times as fast (6.1%) as E&M consumer spending (2%) – as AI set to transform advertising models and drive hyper-personalisation...

19. 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....

20. Restoring power after Limassol fire proves lengthy, officials say

Crews are working around the clock to restore electricity in fire-hit areas of Limassol, but the effort remains slow and complex, authorities said Monday....

21. 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. ...

22. We’re back in the yellow zone with temps hitting 41°C

Monday (28/07) is bringing the heat with inland areas roasting at 41°C, while the mountains offer a “cool” 33°C. A low-pressure system and a warm air mass have joined forces to make things extra toasty....

23. Farm animals among the silent victims of Limassol fires

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of mountainous Limassol, the damage isn’t limited to property and nature; dozens of farm animals have also perished in the flames....

24. 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....

25. Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal’s 'Prince of Darkness', dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath and global symbol of heavy metal rebellion, has died at the age of 76....

26. Cyprus cranks up the heat: 41°C and climbing

Good morning, Cyprus. I hope you slept well, because your air conditioning probably didn’t. It’s Tuesday, and the island is officially roasting. ...

27. Rain offers brief respite as Cyprus swelters in 40°C heat (VIDEOS)

A summer storm swept across several areas of Cyprus on Sunday, bringing brief but intense rainfall even as a heat warning remained in effect for much of the island...

28. Today’s weather forecast: Hot, hotter, and a surprise shower?

If you were dreaming of a breezy, cool Monday, consider this your wake-up call. The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning as the heat turns up in a big way....

29. Israeli strike hits Gaza's only Catholic church, killing three and injuring parish priest

A deadly Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, the enclave’s only Catholic church, killed three people and injured several others, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, early Thursday morning. ...

30. Police seek 18-year-old suspect in fatal hit-and-run

A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 58-year-old woman in Limassol on Friday morning, sparking a nationwide search for the suspected driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run....