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1. Driver photographs suspected arsonist, then stops Kornos fire herself

A quick-thinking driver may have given police their best lead in the search for a suspected arsonist after she allegedly saw someone deliberately start a fire near Kornos on Sunday afternoon....

2. €156 million and still ''suffocating''? Minister tells municipalities to explain

If government funding for municipalities rose from €70 million to €117 million, why are local authorities now saying they cannot breathe financially?...

3. As Cyprus talks stir again, Turkey reviews military presence on the island

Just as Cyprus begins preparing for another possible round of peace talks, Turkey is sending a different kind of message: its military presence on the island is also under review....

4. Inside the National Guard protocols behind the Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....

5. Fire erupts near Athienou as aircraft scramble to stop flames

A major firefighting operation is underway after a large wildfire broke out around midday on Friday in the Kosi area, towards Athienou, sending firefighters and aircraft racing to contain the flames before they spread further....

6. Over 100 firefighters battle fast-moving heathland blaze in Suffolk

Emergency services in eastern England continue to respond to a major wildfire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, where around 120 firefighters and 18 fire engines are working to contain a rapidly spreading blaze....

7. Firefighters battle Arsos wildfire after blaze spreads from landfill

Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire near the village of Arsos in the Limassol district after flames spread from a landfill into surrounding countryside on Thursday....

8. Meet Hermes and Aura, the newest recruits keeping watch over Cyprus' coast

They're not the latest rescue dogs or new police recruits; they're the British Bases Police's newest partners on the water....

9. Guterres greeted with both protests and peace messages during occupied areas visit

Antonio Guterres received sharply contrasting receptions during his visit to the occupied areas on Tuesday, where rival groups delivered very different messages on the future of Cyprus....

10. The Christine Lagarde enigma

June's decision was never followed through. At the meeting one month later, the European Central Bank chose not to extend its restrictive monetary policy with another interest rate increase. The message in June had been clear. It was an immediate response to rising energy prices after fighting resumed in the Middle East....

11. US blocks new Chinese-made AI robots

The United States has taken another major step in its technology showdown with China, blocking new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and certain power inverters, arguing the devices could pose cybersecurity and national security risks....

12. Lidl Cyprus’ successful summer wellness roadshow, “Lidl Better Living Days,” is coming to a close in Larnaka

13. Stuck for hours after a motorway crash? Cyprus wants to make that a thing of the past

If you've ever been stuck for hours on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway after a serious crash, the government says help could soon be on the way....

14. Why was the military blowing up RPGs during a 40C heatwave? Fire sparks outrage and tough questions

Why was the military destroying explosive ammunition in the middle of a scorching 40-degree summer day, despite rules banning exactly that?...

15. Update: Residents cleared to return home after Kalo Chorio wildfire brought under control

Authorities have lifted the evacuation order for Agia Anna and Psevdas after the Kalo Chorio wildfire was brought under control, telling residents it was safe to return home....

16. Firefighters gain ground but Kalo Chorio wildfire remains difficult to contain

Firefighters have made progress against the wildfire that broke out following a National Guard live-fire exercise at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in Larnaca, but authorities say the operation remains challenging and a large-scale emergency response is still in place....

17. TechIsland brings firefighting vehicles, wildfire alerts and early detection tech to Cyprus

Cyprus is turning to technology to strengthen its fight against wildfires, with TechIsland leading a €2 million initiative that will equip communities with faster response tools, smarter fire detection systems, and real-time alerts to help prevent small fires from turning into major disasters....

18. Wildfire breaks out after National Guard firing exercise in Larnaca (video)

A wildfire broke out at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in the Larnaca district on Monday after a National Guard live-fire exercise, prompting a major response from firefighters, forestry crews and aerial firefighting aircraft....

19. The Videogate case solved a few details, but nobody knows who paid for the job

Despite the size of the investigation and the sheer volume of gathered evidence, the core question stays open: who ordered the "Videogate" job, and what were they actually trying to achieve? ...

20. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

21. Cyprus protests Turkey's plan for gas pipeline to occupied north

Turkey is seeking to reshape the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean by pushing ahead with plans to build an undersea natural gas pipeline linking mainland Turkey directly to the occupied areas of Cyprus....

22. Water Development Department says reclaimed water use is higher than reported

A report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini examined a long-standing issue concerning the use of treated wastewater across Cyprus. The topic has returned to the forefront of public debate in recent months due to declining water supplies for both drinking water and irrigation....

23. A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

24. Turkey still fails to meet legal requirements for return to F-35 program, US says

Turkey has not yet fulfilled the legal requirements necessary to rejoin the F-35 program, the US Department of State makes clear in a letter to Congress dated July 22, 2026, obtained by Kathimerini Greece....

25. A last chance for Cyprus talks? Guterres plays his final card.

The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....

26. One month's salary just to keep the lights on?

Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...

27. Woman loses appeal against nine-month prison sentence for sharing intimate videos

A woman has lost her appeal against a nine-month prison sentence after being convicted of distributing sexually explicit photos and videos of another woman without her consent....

28. Fire in Ergates brought under control after burning seven hectares

A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon northwest of the Ergates Industrial Area in Nicosia was brought under control after a large-scale response involving firefighters, aircraft and several government services....

29. The FOMO industry

In recent years, one familiar trap has threatened to spoil the quality of many people's summer vacations: the infamous FOMO, or fear of missing out. It is the anxiety that we are missing out on worthwhile experiences and opportunities, fueled by our constant exposure to social media. ...

30. 52 years later, Christodoulides says Cyprus talks must restart ''from where they stopped''

Fifty-two years after the Turkish invasion, President Nikos Christodoulides said the memory of those who lost their lives in 1974 carries a responsibility for today’s leadership: to continue efforts to end the division of Cyprus....