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1. Takata airbag recall affects 52 vehicles. Check if yours is on the list

2. Wednesday weather: Yellow thunderstorm warning puts a stormy twist on Ohi Day

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, valid from 02:00 until 18:00 today. Since we're publishing at 07:30, that warning is already in force. Isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the western half of the island initially, spreading to other areas after midday. Rainfall rates could reach 35 to 55 millimetres per hour, hail is likely, and wind gusts in thunderstorms could reach 7 to 8 Beaufort....

3. Ankara’s marine parks in the Aegean mark a clear turn from calm waters

Greece and Turkey are heading for renewed maritime tensions after Ankara declared two marine parks in disputed waters, with Athens warning that Turkey could use the move to impose restrictions at sea and advance its “Blue Homeland” claims....

4. August 14: The date Cyprus cannot forget

For much of the world, Aug. 14 is simply another summer day. In Cyprus, it arrives carrying three different memories, war, a killing witnessed by an entire island, and an aviation disaster that claimed 121 lives....

5. Remedica recalls specific batches of medications

Pharmaceutical company Remedica Limited has announced the voluntary recall of specific batches of several medicinal products....

6. Greek village honors Cyprus heroes Isaak and Solomou 30 years later

Thirty years after the deaths of Tasos Isaak and Solomos Solomou, a Greek village with a symbolic connection to Cyprus has honored their memory by naming a public square after the two Cypriots. ...

7. Whatever happens in Ankara...

When there is plenty of spectacle in Ankara, it seems perfectly suited to a president who once set up a wrestling ring in a tent on the White House grounds. Should the warm compliments the president of the "land of the free" directed at Turkey's semi-authoritarian leader be taken seriously?...

8. European Parliament backs Cyprus with fresh report on Turkey and reunification

Just three weeks after its report on Turkey sent a strong message on the framework for resolving the Cyprus issue and rejected Ankara's "two-state" narrative, the European Parliament has adopted another report that reinforces Nicosia's positions....

9. Erdoğan's sponsors are giving him every reason to hold the line

Who are the sponsors behind Erdoğan's confidence? Who has made him feel comfortable enough to dictate terms and conditions without regard for anyone or anything? The primary sponsor is the European Union. ...

10. Drug manufacturer recalls batches of Remethan arthritis pills over quality control issues

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Remedica Limited has initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of its prescription drug Remethan 100mg prolonged-release tablets. ...

11. Kontides claims silver in Ireland ahead of World Championships

Cypriot sailing star Pavlos Kontides secured second place at a regatta in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, where the World Sailing Championships will take place later this summer....

12. Takata airbag recall affects 664 SAAB vehicles in Cyprus

Cyprus authorities have announced the recall of 664 SAAB vehicles fitted with defective TAKATA driver airbags, following information received from General Motors....

13. From Achna to Athens, one kitchen keeps tradition alive

On Omirou Street in Kolonaki, just a short walk from Syntagma Square, Mrs. Maria Artimati smiles as she cooks nearly every day. She has been doing this for exactly thirty years, since opening her shop in May 1996. ...

14. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

15. 87% of recalled products still sold online, Cyprus consumer group warns

Most products that have been recalled or banned due to safety risks are still available to buy online, raising concerns about how effectively dangerous goods are being removed from the digital marketplace....

16. Nestlé recalls infant formula in Cyprus over possible toxin risk

Several infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé are being withdrawn from the Cypriot market after authorities warned they may contain cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. ...

17. Two vehicle safety warnings issued: Illegal airbags and high-risk vehicles flagged

The Department of Road Transport (DRT) has issued a series of warnings covering both illegal replacement airbags and a range of vehicles and components that may pose serious safety risks, including electric shock, fire and injury, urging importers, professionals and consumers in Cyprus to remain vigilant....

18. How a humble eatery won the heart of Nicosia (video)

Without a doubt, the most moving moment of this year’s Wiz 50 Best Restaurants, rightly earning the warmest applause from the audience, was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement award to “Evroulla’s restaurant.”...

19. Cyprus orders recall of multiple vehicle models over safety concerns

The Road Transport Department of Cyprus has issued a recall covering six categories of vehicles identified as posing potential safety risks....

20. How Vassiliou founded the University of Cyprus...against all odds

The second half of the 1980s can fairly be described as a period of renewal and opening up on many fronts in Cyprus. One of the most significant developments of that era was the creation of the University of Cyprus, which, after years of debate, disagreements, and delays, was finally established in 1989....

21. Miss the deadline, pay the price: Vehicle registration renewals begin across Cyprus

The renewal period for vehicle registration licences for 2026 began this week, with authorities urging motorists not to delay ahead of a strict March 11 deadline that carries financial penalties and no possibility of extension....

22. Cyprus Road Transport Department warns of unsafe e-bikes, cars and truck tires

Cyprus’ Department of Road Transport is warning consumers about several electric bicycles, passenger vehicles and a truck tire model that have been flagged as unsafe in the European Union’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products....

23. Takata airbag recall: Cars to be immobilized starting Oct. 3

Government officials on Thursday urged car owners with Takata airbags to respond promptly to a nationwide recall, warning that delays could pose serious safety risks....

24. EMAK Commander: ''I had nightmares after the Limassol wildfires''

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....

25. Deputy Fire Chief Michael: ''The girl left looking at the sky''

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....

26. Cyprus vehicle recalls 76% complete; 19,000 pending

Vehicle recalls in Cyprus have reached 76% completion, with about 19,000 vehicles still pending. The Ministry of Transport is considering extending the Oct. 3 deadline....

27. 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....

28. Citroën recalls 15 vehicles over brake safety issue

The Department of Road Transport announced Saturday that Citroën has issued a recall for 15 vehicles due to a potential defect in the brake pedal transfer bar. ...

29. Authorities warn of dangerous cars, motorcycle recalled in Cyprus

The Department of Road Transport is urging recalls of several vehicles and a motorcycle flagged as dangerous in a European Union alert system....

30. The Board of British Cypriots urges London to clarify terms over fighter jet sales and regional security

The U.K.–Turkey defense agreement announced last month, which includes the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets and broader defense cooperation between the two countries, has drawn strong reactions from the Cypriot community in Britain....