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181. Guterres in Cyprus: A week of meetings, expectations and cautious optimism begins

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives in Cyprus tonight for a visit that both sides hope can help move the Cyprus issue forward, although officials are keeping expectations realistic....

182. The Republic of Cyprus is being held hostage by its own energy crisis

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....

183. The Videogate case solved a few details, but nobody knows who paid for the job

Despite the size of the investigation and the sheer volume of gathered evidence, the core question stays open: who ordered the "Videogate" job, and what were they actually trying to achieve? ...

184. Hundreds of thousands flee as violent wildfires sweep western Europe

Emergency operations across France and Spain are attempting to contain severe wildfires that have forced nearly 270,000 people from their homes. ...

185. Michael Cacoyannis captured the immediate grief of 1974 in 'Attila '74'

When the Greek junta-backed coup and the subsequent Turkish invasion shattered Cyprus in the summer of 1974, Michael Cacoyannis was already one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world. ...

186. Cyprus to start building defense equipment for the first time

For the first time, Cyprus is taking steps toward building its own defense equipment on the island, rather than relying entirely on imports....

187. Dubai offers residents up to €700 for bringing foreign visitors

Dubai has launched a new incentive programme encouraging residents to invite friends and relatives from overseas, offering rewards worth more than 3,000 dirhams (€716) as the emirate seeks to strengthen international tourism following months of regional instability....

188. The €150,000 education bill: The rising cost of sending a child to private school in Cyprus

Inflationary pressures caused by geopolitical developments affecting the region have not spared Cyprus’ private education sector....

189. Prison guards' union accuses Justice Minister of 'lying' as row explodes into public showdown

A bitter public feud between the Justice Ministry and Cyprus' prison guards has escalated, with the prison guards' union ISOTITA accusing Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris of giving contradictory explanations about why he refused to meet union representatives during a recent visit to the Central Prisons....

190. Music, Design and Performance Unite at Minthis Music Festival 2026

The successful conclusion of Minthis Music Festival 2026 further strengthened the ongoing lifestyle partnership between Porsche Cyprus and Minthis, bringing together two brands united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, design and unforgettable experiences....

191. “Alphamega & Bean Bar” Academy invests in the future: 14 new graduates ready to take the next step in their careers

192. Andreas Constantinou wins double gold at Greek Waterski Championships (video)

Seventeen-year-old Cypriot waterski athlete Andreas Constantinou claimed two gold medals at the Greek Waterski Championships after winning the slalom title in both the U17 and Open men's categories. ...

193. A last chance for Cyprus talks? Guterres plays his final card.

The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....

194. Alleged Hamas network member arrested in Indonesia on Cyprus warrant

A 41-year-old Palestinian man described by authorities as a senior member of a Hamas-linked network has been arrested in Indonesia following an international arrest warrant issued by Cypriot authorities....

195. One month's salary just to keep the lights on?

Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...

196. The Grand Final Comes Alive at Alphamega Hypermarkets

197. Christodoulides: “Cyprus can be our common home”

For the first time in more than 15 years, a United Nations secretary-general is preparing to visit Cyprus, and President Nikos Christodoulides used a memorial event on Monday evening to send a clear message about what he believes the next chapter of the Cyprus problem should look like....

198. Cyprus Airways and Air France signed codeshare agreement for flights between Larnaca and Paris

Cyprus Airways and Air France announced a codeshare agreement covering flights between Paris - Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Larnaca (LCA), with up to 6 weekly flights during the summer season, further expanding travel options between France and Cyprus....

199. €100 million-a-month scam: Three Cyprus residents among suspects

A phone call from a ''financial adviser'' promising easy profits. A professional-looking investment platform showing money growing. Regular messages building trust over weeks or even months....

200. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

201. UK Cypriots demonstrate outside London embassy on invasion anniversary

Members of the British Cypriot community assembled outside the Turkish embassy in London on Friday for a demonstration organized by the Famagusta Association of Great Britain. ...

202. Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean are moving quickly and are increasingly complex, with the United States sometimes taking the lead and, in other cases, following the recommendations of its partners....

203. VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

204. Spain crowned world champions

While Spanish fans celebrated their victory, pub owners across Cyprus celebrated their own win too, as venues were packed with anxious football fans, awaiting the outcome of the match....

205. Police arrest suspected mastermind of international terrorist network

A major breakthrough has occurred in the ongoing counter-terrorism investigation spanning Cyprus, Greece, and international security agencies. Members of the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have apprehended a 41-year-old foreign national believed to be the principal director of the network....

206. Traditional banks are funding more shadow loans

While lending increasingly grows in a demanding environment with geopolitical developments affecting the region and by extension Cyprus, the boundaries between traditional and shadow banking are becoming more and more blurred....

207. Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....

208. Consumer spending remains resilient despite the war

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains resilient despite market uncertainty fueled by inflation and the conflict in the Middle East. Cypriots took advantage of the clearances that started around the end of June, focusing their shopping primarily on clothing and footwear....

209. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers from other member states

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....

210. Cyprus' snakes play a bigger role than many realise

July 16 marks World Snake Day, an annual opportunity to learn more about one of Cyprus' most misunderstood native animals and the important role it plays in the island's environment....