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1. The black van and the black snake that will devour us

Major twists and turns in the black van affair. Not my black van, of course, which, as everyone knows, is blessed and only keeps tabs on stories of social commentary. Some malicious souls call it nosiness or gossip. I'm talking about the real one, the original black van....

2. Race against time for Cyprus missing as witnesses age and archives remain closed

Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....

3. Trump expected to back Turkey's return to F-35 programme

US President Donald Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to support Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet programme, reversing a decision taken during his first term in office that excluded Ankara over security concerns....

4. Staffing gaps and construction noise plague Makarios Hospital children's cancer ward

A severe staffing shortage left just two nurses caring for 15 young patients at the Makarios Hospital pediatric oncology unit on a single night shift this week. ...

5. Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics opens massive new €31m campus extension

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially inaugurated a massive new facility at its campus, marking the largest infrastructure expansion in the prominent research organization’s decades-long history....

6. Disbelief over blocked bus stop in Limassol

A newly installed row of plastic bollards in Limassol has left local motorists and residents questioning the logic of municipal road planning. The flexible red and white posts, positioned directly inside a marked bus lane in front of a passenger shelter, have effectively blocked buses from pulling up to the curb. ...

7. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

8. How to restore your TV signal after the digital switchover

Thousands of households across Cyprus lost access to local television stations on Monday following the country's official transition to the new DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard. If your screen is currently blank, the Department of Electronic Communications has outlined the specific steps required to restore your television signal....

9. Real estate agent in occupied areas records her own airport arrest over illegal land sales

Legal actions by the Republic of Cyprus targeting the development and sale of displaced Greek Cypriot land have drawn sharp criticism from northern business leaders, who warn that judicial enforcement is derailing efforts to rebuild diplomatic relations....

10. Supreme court awards quarry worker €95,000 for severe injuries in machinery accident

A Cyprus quarry worker who suffered a shattered shoulder and underwent three major surgeries after a colleague accidentally turned on a conveyor belt has won a total of €95,000 in damages following a successful Supreme Court appeal....

11. State frees rapist and hitman to catch a bigger fish (video)

The individual known as ''Hamburger'', who was previously sentenced for five attempted murders and rape, received clemency after agreeing to cooperate with law enforcement. ...

12. Permanent military positions for contract soldiers increase by 60%

The Ministry of Defence will grant permanent status to 400 contract professional soldiers (SYOP), expanding the intake from an originally planned 250 positions....

13. Cyprus launches criminal inquiry into former president and tycoon over corruption report

Five independent criminal investigators have been appointed by the Council of Ministers to probe corruption allegations originating from the book "Mafia State" by journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

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

On July 9, the musical performance “Resonances” offers a unique musical journey through the collaboration of the two musical ensembles, the “Lyra Quartet” and the vocal ensemble “Kalesma” led by the internationally acclaimed musician Socrates Sinopoulos....

15. Ancient ceramic vessel returns to Cyprus after being discovered in UK online auction

On June 23, 2026, the Cyprus High Commission in London officially took custody of a Late Bronze Age ceramic vessel dating back to around 1450 BC. ...

16. Police raid in Famagusta uncovers training grenade and cannabis

A 31-year-old man remains in custody in Famagusta today after a targeted law enforcement search uncovered a suspected training grenade, illicit substances, and questionable goods....

17. Cyprus picks up investment momentum

Cyprus is maintaining a strong grip on investment interest, primarily due to its strategic geographic location, its well-developed professional services sector, and the attractive business environment it has built....

18. Ireland's EU presidency set to cost more than three times Cyprus'

Ireland is preparing for one of the most expensive Presidencies of the Council of the European Union in recent years, with estimated spending approaching €293 million. ...

19. Monaco blast linked to Cypriot-Ukrainian businessman

A major manhunt is underway in southern France after a parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in Monaco, seriously injuring a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and his family, in what authorities describe as a rare and shocking attack in the principality....

20. Balkan, jazz, folk and experimental winds blowing your way: Windcraft Music Fest returns to Katydata on 24-26 July 2026

With a focus on wind instruments, the festival continues to build bridges between tradition and contemporary creation, combining concerts, performances, workshops, site-specific installations, and participatory activities in a three-day celebration filled with music and creative encounters....

21. That €2 coin in your house might be worth up to €1,000, and most people would never notice

It’s the kind of thing most people in Cyprus have at home without thinking twice about it, a small jar of coins sitting in a kitchen drawer, a cup by the bedside table, or that random stash in the car where €1 and €2 coins slowly disappear into ''future parking money.''...

22. Invel Real Estate closes oversubscribed Eudora Fund 2 at €400M

Invel Real Estate (“Invel”), a leading European private equity real estate firm, announces today the final close of Invel Eudora Fund 2 (the “Fund”) at over €400 million in total capital commitments, exceeding its original target of €300 million. Including leverage and co-investment capital, the Fund will have a firepower in excess of €1 billion. ...

23. Griffon vultures breed successfully for first time in five years

Cyprus has recorded its first successful Griffon Vulture breeding season in five years, marking an important step in ongoing efforts to restore the island's critically endangered population....

24. New Cyprus plan reportedly includes return of Varosha and Morphou

A Turkish newspaper has published details of what it describes as a new proposal for resolving the Cyprus issue, claiming the plan includes the return of Varosha and Morphou to the Greek Cypriot community....

25. Fuel tax relief extended giving drivers 2 more months of breathing room

Cyprus motorists will continue to benefit from lower fuel taxes for at least another two months, after Parliament unanimously approved an emergency bill extending the government's fuel tax relief measure....

26. Silver-cheeked toadfish unsafe to eat, fisheries department warns

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has sought to reassure the public following recent reports about the silver-cheeked toadfish, stating that there have been no recorded incidents involving swimmers despite the species having been present around Cyprus for more than two decades....

27. Your pension is changing, but you'll still retire at the same age

Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas has signaled the start of an intensive round of summer consultations on pension reform, aiming to bridge remaining differences between trade unions, employers and other stakeholders before the bill reaches parliament....

28. Left Cyprus for a better career? The government wants you back

The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...

29. Ancient marble statues discovered in Roman-era winepress in Israel

Ancient marble sculptures dating back around 1,700 years have been uncovered near Binyamina during archaeological work linked to a major transport infrastructure project....

30. A taste of history: Commandaria's journey from ancient Cyprus to Brussels

The history and cultural significance of Commandaria were presented to European officials and guests in Brussels this week during a special event organised as part of Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union....