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1. Minthis Music Festival Celebrates a Third Consecutive Year of Music, Culture and Connection.

As the final notes drifted into the warm summer evening and applause echoed through the Minthis Amphitheatre, another remarkable chapter of the Minthis Music Festival came to a close. Now celebrating its third consecutive year, the festival has firmly established itself as one of Cyprus' most distinctive cultural events, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, passionate audiences and the timeless beauty of Minthis to create moments that resonate long after the final encore....

2. 52 years later, Cyprus still carries the memories of 1974

For many Cypriot families, the events of 1974 are not simply written in history books. They live on in stories told by grandparents, in photographs kept in drawers, in names engraved on marble tombs, and in memories passed from one generation to the next....

3. Cypriot film wins award at Karlovy Vary festival

A Cypriot film has received international recognition at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, with The Lion at My Back, directed by Tonia Mishiali, winning the Ecumenical Award, one of the festival's parallel honours....

4. The navel of the world

Does anyone still doubt that Cyprus is the navel of the world? That everything revolves around our President, who proclaimed he was in constant contact with Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, insisting that the two EU leaders would raise the Cyprus issue with their host, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on the sidelines of the NATO summit?...

5. Bullets are not spared...

The tragic and wondrous stories of the people of Lysi are endless. Many believe they were saved by the prayers of holy people from Lysi who intercede for the children of their town and for children all over the world....

6. Wearing the soul of Cyprus: How Penelope Marathovouniotis turns history into heirloom

There are some people you meet and instantly feel you've known forever. That's how it was when I first met Penelope Marathovouniotis almost ten years ago....

7. Limassol’s fire-hit community leaders honored for their courage and resilience

In an emotional and deeply moving atmosphere, 13 community leaders from fire-affected areas of mountainous Limassol were honored on Tuesday night, June 30, 2026, for their valuable contribution in responding to last year’s devastating wildfire, both during the dramatic hours and days of the disaster and throughout the recovery period that followed....

8. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

9. The art of free-range flaouna cheese

At Stalies Farm on the outskirts of Anogyra, livestock farmer Pantelis Panteli and his family care for 1,100 free-range sheep and goats while also running their family dairy workshop, "To Anoyrkatiko."...

10. Epic One is your summer love, too!

Epic One was created to meet every communication and entertainment need in a single, all-in-one plan: Fiber internet 5Gbps for your home with a Wi-Fi booster for strong signal in every corner of the house, 5G unlimited mobile for incredible speeds and nationwide coverage, and wide range of TV content, all for just €39,99 a month!...

11.  21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival

The 21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival returns from 8 to 21 July 2026 as an open invitation to meet through music, reminding us of its power to bring people closer. For more than two decades, it has remained one of Cyprus’ most vibrant intercultural institutions—a space where sound becomes a language of coexistence, exchange and shared experience....

12. Politics Blog: Europe gets hotter, politics gets stranger

We got the EU Presidency, and suddenly everything started moving at higher speeds—climate change included....

13. Early morning drunk driver causes chain collision in Limassol crash

A drunk driver allegedly more than four times over the legal alcohol limit caused a chain-reaction crash in Limassol in the early hours of Monday morning, damaging multiple vehicles and ending his journey against an electricity pole....

14. Cyprus launches €1m effort to finally name 1974 dead after 50-year silence

A long-running effort to identify remains from Cyprus’ 1974 conflict has entered a new phase, with officials announcing the start of advanced DNA testing on bones that for decades could not be reliably analyzed....

15. ''Finally, a place built for them'': Cyprus plans first specialist day center for adults with severe autism

A long-awaited specialized day care center for adults with severe autism is moving a step closer in Cyprus after an architectural competition for the project attracted strong interest and selected eight standout designs from 37 submissions....

16. Mid-air drama on Cyprus flight ends in death of passenger

A 35-year-old man has died after a major mid-air disturbance on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester, during which passengers and cabin crew reportedly had to restrain him....

17. Larnaca Salt Lake turns bright pink, creating one of Cyprus’ most stunning summer sights

Visitors heading to Larnaca’s Salt Lake this summer are being treated to a spectacular natural display, with parts of the lake turning a striking shade of pink....

18. Former MEP sparks backlash over LGBTQ ''immorality'' claims in viral post

A social media post by former Cypriot MEP and coroner Marios Matsakis has gone viral in Cyprus, igniting a heated debate over what is shown on television and how far creative freedom should go in mainstream dramas....

19. Cypriot patients in France to get dedicated support from embassy

For many Cypriot families, being told a loved one needs medical treatment abroad can be overwhelming. Along with the health concerns come the practical challenges of navigating a foreign country, dealing with paperwork, language barriers, and long stays away from home....

20. The DJs of Deejay Radio 93.5 set to light up the Epic Cocktail Festival in Limassol

Limassol is about to become the beating heart of the cocktail scene with the launch of the first-ever Epic Cocktail Festival, a night bringing together 10 top bars, 10 signature cocktails, and an atmosphere designed to make summer memories....

21. Coral Cyprus and Shell-branded service stations once again supported Meet the Legends, Cyprus’ major celebration of classic motorcycles

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) supported Meet the Legends once again this year as a sponsor, the ultimate event of the year for classic motorcycle enthusiasts in Cyprus. The event, organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club Cyprus, took place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, from 10:00 to 17:00. It brought together motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors and visitors of all ages....

22. Beyond excellence: How Class ES26 of The English School Nicosia Redefined What a Generation Can Achieve

A tribute to the most accomplished graduating class in the school’s history — young men and women who turned adversity into a legacy that will echo through Cyprus for generations....

23. Cyprus boosts support for missing persons efforts with €380,000 donation

The Republic of Cyprus has contributed €380,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP), providing additional support for the organisation’s ongoing humanitarian work....

24. ''I do'' now costs up to €70,000 in Cyprus

If you thought inflation was only hitting groceries and electricity bills, think again, it has apparently also made its way into weddings....

25. Cremation finally coming to Cyprus after 20 years of delays

The calendar read July 2006 when Cyprus first saw an extensive public debate on introducing legislation for cremation. What followed was a discussion and consultation process that would drag on for more than a decade, marked by repeated delays and legislative back-and-forth....

26. Don’t panic if your phone buzzes today: Cyprus tests emergency alert system nationwide

If your phone lights up with a warning message on Monday afternoon, don’t be alarmed; it’s only a test....

27. International judges, high standards and a big celebration of Cyprus’ bar culture

Wiz Guide presents the “30 Best Bars Cyprus” by Epic, a night dedicated to innovation, creativity and quality in entertainment. On July 6, 2026, Cyprus will host for the first time an institution aimed at highlighting and rewarding excellence in hospitality and modern bar culture....

28. When all of Cyprus headed to Larnaca: The timeless magic of Kataklysmos (photos)

There are only a few moments during the year that have the power to bring all of Cyprus together, and Kataklysmos is certainly one of them. For generations of Cypriots, the arrival of Kataklysmos meant far more than a public holiday or a long weekend by the sea....

29. Cyprus recycling idea turns used cooking oil into European award finalist

Most people in Cyprus have the same problem every Sunday after a big fry-up: What on earth do you do with the used cooking oil?...

30. Pippi Longstocking and the Moomins in Cyprus? Yes, and the kids absolutely loved it

I’ll be honest, when I first heard about this, I didn’t think many kids in Cyprus would even know who Pippi Longstocking or the Moomins were....