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1. Troodos tenants’ reckless fires raise questions about state oversight

The recent devastating wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol, which caused both human and material losses, has exposed gaps, oversights, and serious questions about the readiness of state services in preventing and combating fires....

2. 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....

3. ''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....

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5. Validity of referrals to specialists extended to 12 months

The Health Insurance Organization said that referrals to specialist doctors under the General Healthcare System will now be valid for 12 months instead of six....

6. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

7. Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....

8. New seasonal fee introduced for cruise stops at Greek islands

Cruise passengers visiting Greek islands will now pay a seasonal disembarkation fee, following the implementation of a new measure by the Greek government that takes effect on July 21....

9. Government cuts out locals in €35M energy deal ahead of electricity market opening

Just months before Cyprus opens up its electricity market to real competition, a government decision to hand a €35 million energy storage project to the state has sparked a fierce backlash from private investors, many of whom have been stuck in limbo for years....

10. Cyprus to deactivate unregistered prepaid SIM cards by November 2025

The Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) has announced that all prepaid SIM and eSIM card users in Cyprus must complete mandatory identification by Nov. 10, 2025, or face automatic deactivation of their mobile services....

11. EU Commission targets Cyprus and others countries in broad legal crackdown

The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law....

12. HBO Max launches on Cablenet in Cyprus

Starting July 22, selected Cablenet subscription plans will include full access to the HBO Max streaming app, making Cablenet the first local provider to offer the platform to Cypriot viewers....

13. Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

14. Cyprus Parliament approves bill to align with Schengen VIS system

Cyprus’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation paving the way for the country’s integration into the Schengen Area’s Visa Information System (VIS), a move seen as a significant step toward full accession to the Schengen zone....

15. Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

Debate over a contentious bill regulating public gatherings was postponed Thursday after lawmakers opted to send it back to the Legal Affairs Committee for further review. ...

16. Cypriot businesses go greener as hundreds certified in nationwide ESG initiative

Nearly 1,000 Cypriot businesses have joined a nationwide push toward sustainability, with two-thirds already certified under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, marking the first-year results of a collaborative interbank initiative aimed at promoting responsible business practices....

17. Free cabin bags could soon be law in the EU, but airlines aren’t happy

Those frustrating extra fees for carrying a small bag onto a flight may soon be grounded, for good....

18. Cyprus greenlights work-from-home for public servants as perks keep piling up

Just when complaints over an oversized and well-paid public sector haven’t died down, the government is moving to give civil servants the option to work from home, at least part of the time....

19. Welfare Ministry fined for illegally recording conversations on CCTV

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has imposed a €5,000 administrative fine on the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare after discovering that three surveillance cameras at the ministry’s headquarters had been unlawfully recording audio....

20. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

21. 83 major companies in Cyprus operating without required permits, lawmakers say

Eighty-three major industrial sites across Cyprus are operating without valid town planning permits, building permits, or approval certificates, key documents required to regulate pollution and safeguard public health, according to AKEL MP Nicos Kettiros....

22. Cyprus lawmakers end auctions for Turkish Cypriot homes

The Parliamentary Refugee Committee has moved to end the practice of auctioning Turkish Cypriot homes, reaffirming that such properties should be reserved strictly for displaced persons' primary residences....

23. Man fined 173,876 Turkish lira for forcing rooster to smoke and drink alcohol

A man was fined 173,876 Turkish lira (approximately 3,819 euros) after a video emerged showing him forcing a rooster to smoke a cigarette and drink raki, violating animal welfare laws....

24. Parliament mandates breastfeeding rooms in workplaces

Parliament has unanimously passed a law requiring all workplaces, both public and private, as well as public spaces, to provide designated breastfeeding rooms or spaces for expressing and storing breast milk....

25. Bank of Cyprus Cancer Center hits back at union over firing dispute

The Oncology Center of the Bank of Cyprus expressed disappointment Tuesday over recent strike actions announced by unions OUYK-SEK and SEVETTYK-PEO, firmly rejecting claims of illegal or irregular employee dismissal....

26. Wall in the sea at Kourion raises legal questions and scrutiny of British Bases

A newly constructed wall extending into the sea at Kourion Beach has triggered public backlash and raised serious concerns about violations of coastal protection laws and the role of the British Bases in environmental oversight....

27. New EU rules mean less compensation for travelers

If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, hoping your flight goes smoothly, here’s something to keep in mind: the EU just agreed on new rules that cut the amount airlines have to pay passengers when flights are delayed....

28. From I do to I declare: Weddings now come with a bank form

Weddings in Cyprus come with dancing, food, and the all-important envelope. But now, it seems those envelopes might need more paperwork than your actual marriage license....

29. UK firm to conduct accreditation inspection at Ercan Airport

In a televised interview, it was stated that international accreditation procedures for the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport are expected to proceed after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha....

30. 8 lambs euthanized after seizure near buffer zone

Eight lambs found in a truck stopped near the buffer zone were euthanized because their origin could not be verified, authorities said Tuesday....