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1. Shocking complaint: Elderly woman dies during hospital transport

A serious case involving the death of an elderly woman during transport to a hospital has come to light following a complaint from her son, who described the harrowing events that, he says, led to his mother’s death....

2. Europe’s economy takes a breather, but Cyprus isn’t immune to the cough

Europe’s economy is trying to catch its breath. Exports are slumping, inflation is lingering, and policymakers are now counting on people’s paychecks and steady jobs to keep things from stalling completely....

3. Two states, one federation… and a suitcase of lies

The president seems a little on edge after Erhurman’s election. He insists, as always, that everyone will be judged at the negotiating table. Whether that should worry us, I’m not sure....

4. 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkey, damaging buildings

Western Turkey was rocked by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake Monday evening, causing several already weakened buildings to collapse, authorities reported. No fatalities have been confirmed so far....

5. Get ready to fall back: Daylight saving time ends this Sunday

Good news for all the sleepyheads out there. This weekend, you get a bonus hour in bed!...

6. Police raid Nicosia home in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

Police on Tuesday raided the home of a woman in Nicosia in connection with the murder of 49-year-old businessman and football agent Stavros Demosthenous, who was gunned down on October 17 while driving with his 18-year-old son in Limassol....

7. Convict arrested inside prison accused of orchestrating Demosthenous murder

Cypriot authorities have detained a 30-year-old inmate from the Central Prisons in connection with the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a case investigators describe as being at a “critical juncture.”...

8. Weather report: Calm, cool, and mildly confused

A mildly confused low-pressure system is meandering through the area, doing its best impression of someone who forgot why they walked into a room....

9. Bank of Cyprus Scoops 11 Awards in Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank Rankings

Bank of Cyprus wins 11 awards, including 2 regional awards, in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards ...

10. Dramatic footage captures tremors hitting central Philippines (VIDEO)

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the northern tip of Cebu island Tuesday, sending residents running into the streets and causing damage to buildings, officials said....

11. Horse that killed worker at hippodrome cleared to race again next week

Less than a day after a 67-year-old worker was killed at the Nicosia Hippodrome by a panicked horse, industry insiders are stunned to learn that the very same animal has been cleared to race again next Sunday....

12. Deputy Fire Chief Kyriakides: “We put the little donkey on the stretcher”

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

13. Clinging for their lives: Fire Chief Kapillas recalls harrowing rescues

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

14. USA: Charlie Kirk, conservative youth leader and Trump supporter, shot dead at university event (video)

Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday during a campus event at Utah Valley University. He was 31....

15. Bomb threat at Paphos schools turns out to be hoax

Panic erupted around midday at Kykkos High School and Nikolaideio Gymnasium in Paphos after authorities received a bomb threat that later proved to be a hoax....

16. Lisbon in mourning as iconic cable car crashes

Portugal is in mourning after a historic cable car in Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, five of them seriously....

17. Euromoney: Bank of Cyprus Named Best Bank for the 10th Consecutive Year

Euromoney, one of the leading international magazines focused on banking, finance and financial markets, has named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank in Cyprus in its 2025 Awards for Excellence. This is the 10th year that Bank of Cyprus has been recognised by Euromoney as Cyprus’ Best Bank....

18. Complaint over 112 response after fire report near Paphos forest (VIDEO)

A citizen’s Facebook post describing his alarming experience with Cyprus’ emergency number 112 has gone viral, raising questions about public safety protocols and state readiness during the fire season....

19. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

20. Viper caught near Limassol hospital (video)

After a brief break from live snake-catching broadcasts, well-known reptile rescuer Yannis Angelis made a dramatic return on Tuesday evening, sharing footage of a tense rescue in Polemidia, just a stone’s throw from Limassol General Hospital....

21. The wildfires and the “information” about a possible arsonists’ plot

Even before the destructive wildfire in the wine villages was fully extinguished, news was leaked to the media that the police were investigating “information” about a possible arsonists’ plot....

22. Elderly couple dies after taking wrong turn while fleeing wildfire

What was meant to be a safe escape from a fast-moving wildfire turned into tragedy for an elderly couple from the village of Silikou, who were found burned to death in their car after taking the wrong road while trying to flee the flames, according to Kathimerini's Marios Christofi....

23. Ready to drive? Be ready to wait

Aspiring drivers in Cyprus are facing extensive delays in obtaining their licenses, with waiting times stretching to over a year in some districts, according to the head of the Pancyprian Federation of Driving School Owners (POIEO)....

24. Cyprus launches 'ELPIS' emergency app to combat domestic violence

The Cyprus government has officially launched “ELPIS,” a mobile app designed to provide immediate emergency assistance to victims of domestic violence, amid rising concerns over gender-based violence across the island....

25. Snakes slither into homes in Cyprus, rescuer warns: ‘Even the migrants would leave’

A rising number of snake sightings across Cyprus is prompting concern, and some dramatic warnings, from a local reptile rescuer who says even the island’s most determined newcomers might reconsider staying....

26. Fire up the grill...it’s hot, It’s Friday, and It’s the 4th of July (yes, even in Cyprus)

Sure, it’s still morning, and sure, the to-do list might look like it was written by a particularly vengeful project manager. But let’s not panic. There’s something in the air and no, it’s not just the 36°c day creeping in. It’s hope. Because folks, it’s Friday, and even better, it’s the 4th of July....

27. Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 25, wounds dozens (VIDEO)

A suicide bomber attacked a packed church on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 60, state media reported....

28. Fire in hotel staff quarters sends two women to hospital

Two women were hospitalized early Saturday after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out in staff living quarters at a hotel in the Famagusta district....

29. Why Cyprus is not in danger from Iran-Israel missile strikes

When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...

30. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....