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1. Weather forecast: Sun-dominated skies, occasional fog creeping in

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently hanging over the area, the meteorological equivalent of background noise: not thrilling, but still setting the mood....

2. Flip-flop fines and bikini bans as Europe gets tough on rowdy tourists

If you’re heading to Europe this summer, you might want to pack extra spending money, and not just for gelato. From Spain to Greece, tourist hotspots are slapping visitors with hefty fines for behavior that locals say they’ve had enough of....

3. 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....

4. Reflections in the sand: How our beaches mirror our culture

It’s hard for me to imagine, in the island country we live, any other place where almost every social layer meets, coexists, and perhaps inevitably interacts and comes into contact as they do on our beaches during the summer season....

5. 11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

Cyprus’ hotel industry is making a splash, literally. In response to mounting water concerns, 11 major hotel groups across Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos have filed official applications to install small private desalination units on their premises....

6. Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...

7. Sole survivor of Air India crash says he ''ran through fire'' after waking in wreckage

The lone survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people says he woke up surrounded by fire, wreckage, and bodies and simply ran for his life....

8. They hung Annita out to dry

What can one say about highways, marinas, ports, and other major projects that either never finish or, when they do, cost multiples and are riddled with unbelievable delays that are never properly accounted for?...

9. Tatar talks tough on property, but is anyone buying it?

Ersin Tatar can rattle his sabre all he wants, threatening ''retaliation'' and arrests over Greek Cypriot property claims in the occupied north. ...

10. When public service becomes self-serving

In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...

11. Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Big promises are starting to take shape, and this time, it’s the kids who stand to benefit most....

12. Pope Francis' final gift: A moment of hope in a divided world

It was the picture that made the whole world stop and stare. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, two leaders worlds apart, face-to-face inside St. Peter’s Basilica,...

13. Another day, another alleged corruption storm as President slams Auditor’s claims

Once again, Cyprus finds itself in the shadow of controversy, with fresh corruption claims raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. This time, the storm centers around an events venue in Nicosia — and whether the President himself had anything to do with how it got its license....

14. Turkey irked by Greece–Cyprus power cable plans near Karpathos

15. Green light for new four-star hotel in Meneou

A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....

16. From water woes to bank bets, here are the stories to follow

17. Doctors to stop serving at Limassol General Hospital's outpatient clinics starting Wednesday

The Pancyprian Union of Government Doctors (PASYKI) is taking action over what it describes as "unacceptable working conditions" caused by ongoing construction at Limassol General Hospital....

18. The hypocritical peddlers of patriotism

Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, called for the resignation of the Minister of Education after reports and leaks suggested that a non-governmental organization ...

19. Carnivals are a celebration of life, even during tough times

"You're only good for carnivals"—a common refrain heard every year during the Limassol Carnival, often spoken with a moralizing, didactic tone by those who disdain the mass, rambunctious, and carefree celebration....

20. Athens to celebrate New Year's Eve with silent fireworks for the first time

Athens is introducing a fresh, thoughtful twist to its New Year’s Eve festivities this year with the debut of silent fireworks....

21. Florence cracks down on over tourism in historic city center

As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...

22. Paphos airport will expand to boost capacity and modernize facilities

Hermes Airports has submitted a proposal to expand Paphos Airport to better accommodate rising passenger numbers and bring facilities up to modern standards....

23. One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to his death from hotel balcony

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentine authorities said Wednesday....

24. Protests rise against Barcelona's growing tourist influx

Barcelona is grappling with a surge in tourism that has led to rising tensions among locals. Iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, along with bustling streets like Las Ramblas, are attracting 170,000 visitors daily, according to city authorities. ...

25. Paphos Mayor blasts illegal minors' facility after fire incident

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has sharply criticized the government following a fire at a facility for unaccompanied minors, denouncing......

26. Repeated fires raise concerns at Paphos minors' shelter

A fire erupted Sunday morning at a facility for unaccompanied minors located in an apartment complex in Paphos....

27. Businesses in Cyprus can benefit economically from policies for fewer cars

Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...

28. Yellow-eyed penguin crowned bird of the year

In a competition free from the controversies of previous years, one of the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed hoiho, has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year....

29. Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant. ...

30. Police under investigation after Bulgarian in Paphos killed and emergency calls ignored

Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....