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511. Chios firefighters push beyond their limits

In the middle of a deserted road on Chios, a handful of firefighters lie on the asphalt, fast asleep in their gear....

512. Devastating wildfires rage across multiple fronts in Greece

Firefighters across Greece are locked in a desperate battle against dozens of raging wildfires, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the flames....

513. Greek Cypriot crossings to the occupied north drop after arrests

Fewer Greek Cypriots are crossing into the Turkish-occupied north following last month’s controversial arrests of five Greek Cypriots by the occupation authorities....

514. American archaeologists bring bronze age history to life

At the ancient site of Kissonerga-Skalia near Paphos, a team of American archaeologists is digging deep into Cyprus’s distant past, and the discoveries are shedding new light on life during the Early to Middle Bronze Age....

515. Shots fired at empty home in Limassol, police investigate motive

Late Monday night, gunshots rang out at a home in the Agios Athanasios area of Limassol, leaving the neighborhood shaken but no one hurt....

516. Cyprus chaos: Sausage pies, scorched politics, and TikTok cops

The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....

517. UK trade envoy faces calls to quit over visit to occupied Cyprus

Afzal Khan, a Labour MP and Britain’s special trade envoy to Turkey, is under mounting pressure to resign after a controversial trip to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus. ...

518. Seven ancient monuments damaged in Limassol wildfires

Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....

519. Cyprus’ strong performance at FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship

From 2-7 August 2025, Cyprus’s school team, representing The Grammar School, Limassol, competed at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship, hosted at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia....

520. Cyprus’ ghost story is suffocating its future

Twenty-two years ago, in April 2003, I crossed a checkpoint for the first time with my mother and grandmother to see their old home in Famagusta....

521.  Bacteria levels prompt swimming warning at Agia Varvara beach

Authorities have advised the public to avoid swimming at Agia Varvara (Santa Barbara) beach in the coastal town of Agios Tychonas after water tests detected high levels of bacteria....

522. Gaza's untold truth: What the media won't tell you

In an era of 24/7 news coverage, where every image travels the globe in seconds, the loudest voices are not always the most truthful ones....

523. CRIVIT supports Lidl-Trek with off-duty team wear to inspire active lifestyles for all

The multi-sport movement brand continues the partnership with the successful team which is in the midst of its best season ever....

524. Buses cross Limnitis crossing point for annual Kokkina commemoration

Convoys of small buses began crossing from the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus into Kokkina early Thursday morning for an annual commemoration marking the anniversary of the 1964 bombing of Tylliria by the Turkish air force....

525. Global beach erosion crisis threatens coastal communities as sand shortage worsens

Coastlines worldwide are facing an escalating crisis as climate change accelerates beach erosion, raising urgent questions about the future of the world’s beaches, according to a Financial Times report....

526. Veterinarians address ban on oncology drugs for animals: ''inhumane and deeply unjust''

The Pancyprian Veterinary Association is calling foul over a new decision by the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) to block the distribution of oncology drugs for animal use, a move veterinarians say is already leading to preventable animal deaths....

527. Why our politicians fail to manage crises

The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....

528. Cyprus savers earn less, borrowers pay more as banks widen gap with Eurozone

If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....

529. Snake survives wildfire by hiding in cat house

A venomous snake that escaped a wildfire by hiding in a cat house was rescued this week by wildlife handler Giannis Aggelis....

530. Cyprus records one of EU’s lowest drowning death rates in 2022

Cyprus was among the four European Union countries with the fewest drowning deaths in 2022, according to data released Tuesday by Eurostat....

531. Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

532. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

533. Bigger, smarter, greener: Alphamega’s new superstore is coming to Engomi

Retail giant Alphamega has secured planning permission for its brand-new, privately owned flagship store in Engomi, marking a major step forward in a project estimated to cost over €30 million....

534. Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed the lions and lynxes

A zoo in Denmark is under fire and getting more than a few raised eyebrows after it publicly asked for donations of small pets to feed its larger animals. Yes, you read that right....

535. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

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

537. Want to visit the U.S.? You might have to pay a $15,000 deposit first

Planning a vacation or business trip to the U.S.? You might want to check your bank account first....

538. Disability group accuses Paralimni Municipality of discrimination on beaches

The Cyprus Confederation of Organizations of the Disabled (KYSOA) has condemned what it calls the Municipality of Paralimni’s “continuing discriminatory behavior” toward people with disabilities on the area’s beaches....

539. ''All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'' -George Orwell

Our young Nikos is a career diplomat, which means he’s developed a handy little skill: telling everyone exactly what they want to hear....

540. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....