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61. Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...

62. Firefighters battle Arsos wildfire after blaze spreads from landfill

Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire near the village of Arsos in the Limassol district after flames spread from a landfill into surrounding countryside on Thursday....

63. More Than a Stay: Minthis Residence Experience

At Minthis, the privacy and freedom of a luxury home—complete with a private infinity pool and attentive concierge service—meet effortless access to the resort’s wellness, championship golf and dining experiences. Designed for families and friends, every stay unfolds at your own pace, offering exceptional comfort within a landscape shaped by nature. ...

64. A most useful CBM: Exchange of information on properties

Confidence building is an essential ingredient for the resumption of the talks, as Antonio Guterres stressed in his statement at the end of his recent official visit to Cyprus....

65. Thursday outlook: The 40°C temp remains fired up

The seasonal low-pressure system is still glued to the region, refusing to pack its bags. Thursday is serving up another round of wide-open, relentless sunshine across the board....

66. Three firefighters killed as wildfires rage across Greece

Three firefighters have lost their lives as Greece battles a series of major wildfires that have forced evacuations, damaged emergency vehicles and stretched firefighting resources across several regions....

67. €1 million boutique tourist development approved for Akamas village

A €1 million tourist development featuring six boutique accommodation units is set to be built in the village of Inia, in the Municipality of Akamas, after receiving the green light from the Environmental Authority....

68. Student housing shock: A one-bedroom in Limassol now costs more than €1,200 a month

For thousands of students starting university each year, finding a place to live is one of the biggest challenges they face. Their families also feel the pressure, as soaring rents and the rising cost of living mean digging deeper into their pockets than ever before....

69. Rescue teams race to save trapped workers after powerful quake hits southern Japan

Emergency crews in southwestern Japan were searching late Tuesday for survivors trapped inside a partially collapsed shopping centre following a powerful earthquake on the island of Kyushu....

70. Politics Blog: Hallelujah, Guterres is here. Now all we need is a miracle

Guterres is in Cyprus. Hallelujah. Should we celebrate or mourn? Or perhaps do both, just to cover all the bases?...

71. Why was the military blowing up RPGs during a 40C heatwave? Fire sparks outrage and tough questions

Why was the military destroying explosive ammunition in the middle of a scorching 40-degree summer day, despite rules banning exactly that?...

72. Macron calls emergency meeting as wildfires tear across France and Spain

President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting after apocalyptic wildfires are threatening towns in France and Spain....

73. New bidding system reshapes Turkish Cypriot property management

A new chapter in the management of Turkish Cypriot properties has begun with the implementation of the reform introducing competitive bidding procedures, which has been in progress since last February. In her interview with "K", the Director of the Service, Anthi Lakkotrypi, described it as a major reform....

74. 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. ...

75. 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. ...

76. NASA unveils blueprint for permanent Moon base by the mid-2030s

The U.S. space agency is working toward establishing the first permanent human presence on the Moon’s south pole by the mid-2030s, creating a lunar base that could become humanity’s first long-term home beyond Earth and a testing ground for future missions to Mars....

77. Landlord who broke into his own property to sell tenant's belongings loses appeal

If a tenant owes you money, can you simply walk into your own property, take their belongings, and sell them to recover your losses?...

78. Cyprus protests Turkey's plan for gas pipeline to occupied north

Turkey is seeking to reshape the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean by pushing ahead with plans to build an undersea natural gas pipeline linking mainland Turkey directly to the occupied areas of Cyprus....

79. A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

80. Supreme Court rejects German woman’s appeal in occupied Cyprus property case

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a German woman accused of illegally using Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas, allowing criminal proceedings against her to continue....

81. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

82. ''The beach is for everyone'': Caravans removed from Larnaca coast

A stretch of Larnaca coastline that had become the center of complaints over illegally placed caravans and structures was cleared early Tuesday morning after authorities moved in with police assistance to remove the unauthorized setups....

83. US warns Americans worldwide to stay alert hours before US tourists stabbed in Athens

The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide security alert on July 20, urging American citizens across the globe to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise security concerns....

84. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

85. Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Joining the Schengen Area would do more than end border checks for Cypriot citizens traveling within Europe. It would place Cyprus among what is often described as the EU’s ''inner core,'' the group of countries that belong both to the European free-travel zone and the euro area....

86. Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

87. 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....

88. Turkey begins work on gas pipeline to occupied north, setting its sights on Europe

Turkey has reportedly begun building a 101-kilometer natural gas pipeline linking its southern coast to the occupied north of Cyprus, in a move that could reshape the region's energy landscape if completed....

89. Nicosia’s iconic green space is getting a major facelift

For generations of Nicosia residents, the Municipal Garden has been more than just a patch of green in the heart of the capital. It has been a place for childhood memories, family walks, school trips, and quiet moments away from the city’s busy streets....

90. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to leave Cabinet in reshuffle

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....