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1. 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. ...

2. National Council meets ahead of Guterres visit as Phidias bows out and sends Mike Spanos instead

With UN Secretary-General António Guterres arriving in Cyprus on Monday for fresh talks on the island's future, President Nikos Christodoulides is bringing political leaders together today to discuss what comes next....

3. Court orders €164,585 asset confiscation in Limassol drug trafficking case

A Limassol criminal court has ordered the confiscation of assets worth €164,585 following the conclusion of financial investigations linked to a major drug trafficking case....

4. Police arrest 19 migrants residing illegally in Cyprus

Police arrested 19 people during an operation in Nicosia targeting third-country nationals staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus....

5. One ton of suspected stolen AHK cables found in nationwide scrapyard raids

More than 1,000 kilograms of cables believed to belong to the Cyprus Electricity Authority (AHK) were seized during coordinated police raids on scrapyards across the island in a major crackdown on the illegal scrap metal trade....

6. 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. ...

7. Turkey still fails to meet legal requirements for return to F-35 program, US says

Turkey has not yet fulfilled the legal requirements necessary to rejoin the F-35 program, the US Department of State makes clear in a letter to Congress dated July 22, 2026, obtained by Kathimerini Greece....

8. Rare transplant chain in Israel saves Cypriot teenager and three others

A 16-year-old girl from Cyprus has received a life-saving kidney transplant through a rare four-person donor chain carried out in Israel....

9. Fire in Ergates brought under control after burning seven hectares

A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon northwest of the Ergates Industrial Area in Nicosia was brought under control after a large-scale response involving firefighters, aircraft and several government services....

10. 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....

11. ''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....

12. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

13. UN chief to visit Cyprus for high-level talks on island's 52nd year of division

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Cyprus on Monday evening, July 27, bringing a high-level delegation that includes Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, along with Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín. ...

14. 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....

15. 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...

16. 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....

17. Cyprus steps up efforts to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....

18. Government approves €1 million to clear illegal waste dumping sites

The Council of Ministers has approved €1 million in emergency funding to help communities remove illegally dumped waste, adding to ongoing government efforts to reduce environmental risks and lower the threat of wildfires....

19. UN chief heads to Cyprus in fresh push to revive reunification talks

After years of stalled negotiations and little visible progress, the United Nations' top official is heading to Cyprus in a renewed effort to move the island's decades-old division forward....

20. Surprise crackdown catches 47 illegal workers across Cyprus

A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....

21. Cyprus and Greece to co-develop combat drones

Greece and the Republic of Cyprus are expected to move forward in the coming period with a joint program under the EU’s SAFE initiative for the co-production of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....

22. National Guard strengthens wildfire response with specialist bulldozer training

National Guard personnel have completed specialised training on the use of bulldozers in wildfire prevention and firefighting as Cyprus continues to strengthen its preparedness for the fire season....

23. Finally, cooler classrooms: 25 Cyprus schools begin €20 million energy transformation

For generations of students, hot classrooms, poor ventilation, and outdated school buildings have been a familiar part of the Cyprus school experience. ...

24. 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....

25. Cyprus joins ECB digital euro pilot programme

Cyprus will be among the 19 eurozone countries participating in the European Central Bank's first pilot programme for the digital euro, with testing expected to begin in the second half of 2027....

26. Mayor says Ledras and Onasagorou upgrade is ''unavoidable and long overdue''

The regeneration project of Ledras and Onasagorou pedestrian streets is ''necessary in every respect,'' Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos said, stressing that the municipality understands the concerns raised by some business owners but believes the upgrade cannot be delayed any longer....

27. Millions lost, Cyprus connection: Inside the EU probe into an alleged VAT fraud network

A major European investigation into an alleged €46.9 million VAT fraud scheme has put a network of companies with links to Cyprus under scrutiny, with authorities looking into how small electronic devices may have been used to move millions of euros through a complex tax fraud operation....

28. Limassol’s job market stays strong as finance and tech companies continue hiring

While many people are watching the cost of living and wondering where the next job opportunities will come from, Limassol’s employment market continues to show signs of strength, particularly in the finance and technology sectors....

29. What Cyprus can learn from Lithuania’s energy independence journey

Energy resilience is not achieved through technology alone. It requires a long-term strategy that combines political will, institutional cooperation, investment and continuous risk assessment....

30. Financial clarity: A key driver of SME stability in Cyprus

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to the Cypriot economy. Yet, as the business environment evolves, many organisations are facing increasing pressure to manage not only growth, but also financial accuracy, compliance, and planning....