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61. Hand grenade explosion rocks Paphos office building, police probe possible forex connection

A quiet Paphos street turned into a crime scene Friday morning after an explosion ripped through a company’s offices on Dimokratias Avenue, and police say it wasn’t just any explosion. It was caused by a hand grenade....

62. BidX1 launches October Catalogue featuring coastal villas, city apartments & more

BidX1 is pleased to announce that the catalogue for its next auction, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, is now live and available to view here....

63. Foreign buyers account for over a quarter of Cyprus property sales

Foreign buyers from outside the European Union accounted for 27% of all property sales in Cyprus in 2024, the Audit Office said Wednesday during a parliamentary review of foreign real estate acquisitions....

64. Man attending to his olive grove stumbles upon loaded pistol

A routine trip to the olive groves in the village of Drouseia turned into a startling discovery Wednesday afternoon when a local resident found a loaded handgun. ...

65. Over 1,000 animals face uncertain future after Paphos shelter ordered to close

More than 1,000 animals could soon be left homeless after authorities ordered the closure of an unlicensed animal shelter in the Paphos district....

66. Heavy rainfall blesses Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Heavy rainfall swept through parts of the island this Thursday, drenching inland and mountain regions....

67. '€300 for a taxi ride?' Travelers allege price gouging at Cyprus airports

Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News....

68. Paphos launches €1.85M project to build two museums in historic center

The Municipality of Paphos has signed a contract to create two new museums in the city’s historic district as part of its cultural development drive....

69. Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....

70. Minthis Unveils New Brand Film: Lasting Memories

Minthis, the award-winning lifestyle resort nestled in the wine producing region of Paphos, proudly announces the release of its new brand film, Lasting Memories. ...

71. Bayern Munich bus trapped at Limassol port amid customs strike

Bayern Munich’s team bus is enjoying an unexpected layover at Limassol port, thanks to an indefinite strike by customs officers that has brought much of the port to a standstill....

72. Online scams target two women, total losses exceed €19,000

Two women in Cyprus were scammed in separate online schemes, resulting in losses totaling more than €19,000, authorities said Thursday....

73. 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....

74. Politics blog: The 67 million, CyBC, and cat neutering

A bombshell statement from Chrisis Pantelides: some people pocketed money and handed the project to the Chinese! Wait, does he mean Cypriots?...

75. Porsche Roadshow 2025 x Big Green Egg

Porsche Cyprus and Big Green Egg joined forces to create a refined and unforgettable experience that brought together the art of driving, gourmet grilling, and fine wine....

76. Lidl Cyprus marks one year of dynamic presence at Neon Mall of Pafos

77. No Cypriot library in sight!

I marvel at the courage of the Cypriot Association of Librarians and Information Scientists, or of any of us, really, engaging in this Sisyphean task: throwing eggs at the wall, watching them bounce back unbroken, and doing it again and again until we finally end up banging our heads....

78. Fidias weighs new party in European Parliament, questions political path at home

Fidias Panayiotou says he is close to leading a new political group in the European Parliament, a move he argues would give him greater influence on issues affecting Cyprus....

79. Desalination plant in Kouklia fully operational

The Kouklia Desalination Plant has been restored and returned to full operation, according to an announcement by the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....

80. Cypriots losing ground in own housing market

A new audit has sounded the alarm over serious loopholes in Cyprus’ property laws, warning that foreigners are buying a much larger share of real estate than official figures show, with little oversight of where the money comes from....

81. Man accused of scamming €76K from Paphos apartment rentals

Police in Paphos have arrested a 33-year-old man accused of siphoning off more than €76,000 in rental income from apartments he was supposed to manage on behalf of their owner....

82. Wizz Air Celebrates Huge Milestones of 10 Million Passengers in Cyprus and 5 Years of Operations at its Larnaka base With a Day Full of Surprises!

Wizz Air, Cyprus’ market leader airline, celebrated earlier today the milestone of 10 million passengers to and from Cyprus, as well as the 5th anniversary of its base in Larnaka....

83. Weather forecast: Mostly clear skies, occasional “why is it so hot?” moments

A seasonal low-pressure system has decided to make an appearance, and it brought a friend: very strong northerly winds later tonight. ...

84. ''How can I start a family if I can’t afford a home?''

A 28-year-old woman from Larnaca has put into words what many in Cyprus quietly feel: the dream of starting a family is slipping further out of reach, tangled in high rents, low wages, and the lingering wounds of 1974....

85. Cyprus laws shielded Limassol resident from Interpol arrest

The arrest of Russian-born businessman Igor Grechuskin in Bulgaria is stirring fresh debate in Cyprus, where the man once lived and reportedly held a Cypriot passport. ...

86. Your delightfully dramatic weather dispatch

A moody low-pressure system has decided to park itself over our lovely region, presumably because it heard about our excellent hospitality and refuses to leave....

87. Police probe drug, crime allegations after mayor’s information

Police launched multiple investigations into drug-related and other illegal activities after receiving information earlier this year from Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, authorities said Wednesday....

88. Limassol resident arrested in Bulgaria over deadly Beirut blast

A Russian-Cypriot businessman living in Limassol has been arrested in Bulgaria in connection with the catastrophic 2020 explosion at Beirut’s port, one of the most powerful non-nuclear blasts in history....

89. Cranky clouds and confused winds: The weather report that's basically a teenager

Hold onto your hats, because the weather gods have decided to play a little game of "hot, then not." According to our very serious, very scientific bulletin, a "seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area." ...

90. Paphos mayor urges action as housing becomes out of reach for locals

The mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, warned Tuesday that rising real estate prices are making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Cypriots to rent or buy homes, calling on the government to take immediate action....