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1. Inside the National Guard protocols behind the Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....

2. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

3. Cyprus wants more local nurses, and it's now offering students up to €5,750 to join the profession

Cyprus is taking a new approach to one of its most persistent healthcare problems: encouraging more young people to become nurses and stay in Cyprus to work....

4. 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....

5. Guterres isn't giving up on Cyprus, another peace conference is now on the horizon

UN Secretary-General António Guterres' visit to Cyprus is being viewed as a success in terms of the substance of the Cyprus issue, a point also made by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

6. Scooters seized as Paphos police report 132 mobility device offences this year

Police have recorded 132 offences involving electric scooters and other personal mobility devices across Paphos district since the beginning of 2026, reflecting increased enforcement of the rules governing where and how the vehicles can be used....

7. US blocks new Chinese-made AI robots

The United States has taken another major step in its technology showdown with China, blocking new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and certain power inverters, arguing the devices could pose cybersecurity and national security risks....

8. Guterres bets on one more push for Cyprus, announces new 5+1 talks

After months of quiet diplomacy, UN Secretary-General António Guterres came to Cyprus with one announcement he clearly wanted to make: a new chapter in the Cyprus talks....

9. €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....

10. Guterres’ Cyprus gamble: Can a multilateral conference break years of deadlock?

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes the goal of convening a multilateral conference on the Cyprus issue is ''feasible,'' according to information obtained by Kathimerini, with the UN chief appearing optimistic during his closed-door meetings that he may even be in a position to announce the prospect of such a conference “possibly today.”...

11. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

12. Christodoulides calls UN dinner talks ''good and candid''

President Nikos Christodoulides described his evening meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman as "good and candid", saying the discussions covered all the main issues linked to the Cyprus problem....

13. No police officers to face charges over ‘Hairdresser’ prison escape

No police officers will face criminal or disciplinary action over the dramatic escape of convicted murderer Theodoros Theofanous, better known as ''The Hairdresser,'' authorities have confirmed....

14. From Chatbots to Co-Workers: Why companies struggle to capture the value

The leaders are pulling away on cost, on growth, on margin. The gap is not a technology gap, it is an operating-model gap. Three failures explain the gap, and the leaders have designed around all three....

15. The housing crisis is not just about homes, it's about Cyprus’ future

The housing crisis is no longer a temporary economic difficulty. It is evolving into one of the European Union’s (EU) most significant public policy challenges, affecting social cohesion, demographic renewal, economic competitiveness, and the sustainable development of both cities and rural areas....

16. Five years, €1 billion and hundreds of projects: Cyprus closes its EU recovery chapter

The end of the summer marks the completion of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), effectively closing a five-year cycle of investments and reforms....

17. 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....

18. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

19. Infantino’s promise

The curtain has fallen on a glittering tournament that crowned Spain as the new summit of world football. Spain may have lifted the coveted trophy, but the true winner is FIFA, and more specifically, its president, Gianni Infantino....

20. 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....

21. 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....

22. Outdoor work halted as Cyprus heat hits dangerous levels

The Department of Labour has ordered a temporary halt to outdoor manual work today, July 22, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soaring temperatures push conditions into the danger zone....

23. 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. ...

24. Labour department warns heatwave could halt outdoor work

Employers across Cyprus have been warned that exceptionally high temperatures on Tuesday and in the coming days could require outdoor work to be limited or temporarily suspended to protect workers from heat-related illness....

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

28. Fuel station owners to protest over tanker safety rules

Fuel station owners will stage a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning, calling on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene over the implementation of a Transport Ministry decree affecting fuel tanker operations....

29. Andy Burnham takes over as PM after Starmer’s dramatic exit

Britain has a new prime minister, with former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham taking the keys to Downing Street after replacing Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party....

30. Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The musical performance “TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday” draws its inspiration from the concept of a “path” that is organically carved out through use rather than construction....