Search

1. Spain wants to ban smoking on beaches and outdoor cafés, could Cyprus follow?

Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....

2. Thursday peak: Inland temperatures climb to 44°C

Yesterday's forecast proved to be a modest underestimation. Today takes the crown for the absolute peak of this stretch. The seasonal low pressure is delivering one final, intense push, driving temperatures up across every single district before the weekend cold-front transition begins....

3. Motorway chaos after car crashes into roadworks vehicle near Paramali

The Limassol-Paphos motorway has been closed in the direction of Paphos following a collision involving a passing vehicle and a road marking vehicle near Paramali....

4. Wednesday heatwave: Inland capital soars to 43°C peak

The persistent seasonal low-pressure system is delivering the hottest conditions of the week, making it a prime afternoon to stay close to the air conditioning or head straight to the water....

5. Woman injured after handbag snatched by moped riders

A 38-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after two people on a moped stole her handbag in Larnaca early on Tuesday, police said....

6. 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....

7. Scam calls continue across the island

Over the past few months, residents across Cyprus have been receiving spam calls from fraudsters posing as representatives of a trusted organization, with the goal of gaining access to personal information....

8. US warns Americans worldwide to stay alert hours before US tourists stabbed in Athens

The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide security alert on July 20, urging American citizens across the globe to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise security concerns....

9. Cyprus plans major overhaul of vehicle import rules and dealer licensing

With a focus on transparent procedures, clearly defined responsibilities, and stricter oversight of the import and sale of new and used vehicles, the Road Transport Department is advancing two legislative initiatives....

10. Experience the Authentic Flavours of Thailand at Golden Monkey

Nestled within The Tower at St. Raphael Resort in Limassol, Golden Monkey offers a truly authentic Thai dining experience, bringing the vibrant flavors, rich traditions, and warm hospitality of Thailand to the Mediterranean. ...

11. Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Joining the Schengen Area would do more than end border checks for Cypriot citizens traveling within Europe. It would place Cyprus among what is often described as the EU’s ''inner core,'' the group of countries that belong both to the European free-travel zone and the euro area....

12. Key witness in Limassol shooting wakes up as police wait to hear her account

A 46-year-old woman who was critically injured in an attempted murder-suicide in Limassol has regained consciousness, with police now waiting for doctors to determine when she is well enough to provide a statement....

13. Friday, forty, and feeling fine

We've made it to Friday, and the island is keeping things remarkably consistent. The seasonal low-pressure system continues to hold its ground, which means we are in for a thoroughly classic, sun-drenched July day....

14. Passenger arrested after assault on female bus driver in Limassol

A female bus driver was assaulted while operating a scheduled EMEL service in Limassol on Thursday, prompting passengers and another bus driver to intervene before police made an arrest....

15. A teaching job in Cyprus may no longer depend on waiting your turn

For many aspiring teachers in Cyprus, landing a permanent job can feel like a waiting game that lasts for years....

16. Redwolf Ogilvy: 10 years of writing the story differently

Redwolf Ogilvy is celebrating ten years of strong and dynamic presence in the communications and advertising industry. Over the past decade, the agency has grown alongside the people and brands that placed their trust in it, evolved through every challenge and established its own distinctive creative presence in the market....

17. Porsche Advanced Package: The Perfect Enhancement for the Macan Electric

Porsche Cyprus is pleased to announce the availability of the new Macan Advanced Package, offering customers an enhanced combination of luxury, comfort and technology. Carefully curated to elevate the driving experience, the package brings together some of the Macan's most sought-after features in one comprehensive offering....

18. They came to meet Makarios. Instead, they witnessed the coup that changed Cyprus forever

July 16, 1974, was a day when Cyprus woke up to a reality that seemed impossible only 24 hours earlier....

19. That ''police reported ahead'' alert could disappear, if police get their way

That familiar ''police reported ahead'' alert could eventually fall silent in Cyprus....

20. Minthis Music Festival Celebrates a Third Consecutive Year of Music, Culture and Connection.

As the final notes drifted into the warm summer evening and applause echoed through the Minthis Amphitheatre, another remarkable chapter of the Minthis Music Festival came to a close. Now celebrating its third consecutive year, the festival has firmly established itself as one of Cyprus' most distinctive cultural events, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, passionate audiences and the timeless beauty of Minthis to create moments that resonate long after the final encore....

21. 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....

22. Man found dead in Cavo Greco

A 37-year-old man was pronounced dead last night after being found enclosed within the rocks of Cavo Greco....

23. Bullets are not spared...

The tragic and wondrous stories of the people of Lysi are endless. Many believe they were saved by the prayers of holy people from Lysi who intercede for the children of their town and for children all over the world....

24. Waste tax could leave households paying more before recycling systems improve

Political parties are still weighing their positions before Parliament votes on Tuesday on legislation introducing a tax on municipal waste sent to landfill, with only two parties having already confirmed they will vote against the proposal....

25. Wearing the soul of Cyprus: How Penelope Marathovouniotis turns history into heirloom

There are some people you meet and instantly feel you've known forever. That's how it was when I first met Penelope Marathovouniotis almost ten years ago....

26. Qatar's former ruler who forged ties with Cyprus dies, nation enters four days of mourning

The State of Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, a leader widely credited with transforming the Gulf nation and strengthening its ties with countries around the world, including Cyprus....

27. Cyprus investigates attack on Cyprus-flagged vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Cyprus' Deputy Ministry of Shipping is examining an incident involving a Cyprus-registered cargo vessel that came under fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz....

28. US and Iran exchange attacks for third straight day as ceasefire comes under pressure

The preliminary peace agreement signed by the United States and Iran less than a month ago came under increasing strain on Thursday as both sides exchanged attacks for a third consecutive day, with military operations extending across several countries in the Middle East....

29. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

30. Drug case takes unexpected turn as lawyer is arrested

A lawyer was taken into custody at the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) offices in Limassol after a 19-year-old client accused him of sexual harassment while he was providing legal advice....