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1. Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....

2. Cyprus on alert for severe weather: Both Paralimni-Deryneia and the occupied areas on alert

Cyprus is facing a rapid deterioration in weather conditions, prompting authorities on both sides of the island to activate emergency readiness mechanisms....

3. Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches festive “Spin to Win” campaign for Shell GO+ users

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is bringing extra excitement to the festive season with the launch of the new “Spin to Win” campaign, the digital game that rewards motorists every time they fill up with Shell V-Power fuels and use the Shell GO+ loyalty app....

4. A technological milestone for Porsche as the Cayenne goes Electric

The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power⁴ and up to 642 kilometres of range....

5. Heavy rain hits Limassol as weekend weather turns unstable

Limassol was drenched Friday afternoon as heavy rain rolled across the district, with residents sharing videos of downpours flooding streets and reducing visibility on the roads....

6. Heavy flooding in Nicosia traps school bus and shuts key roads

Severe flooding in Nicosia has forced authorities to respond to dozens of emergencies and close key roads in the city....

7. Christodoulides to new UN envoy: Cyprus ready to resume talks

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s readiness to resume reunification talks from where they stopped in Crans-Montana in 2017, during his first meeting with Khassim Diagne, the new UN Special Representative and head of UNFICYP....

8. Traffic accidents: When you can move your vehicle

New rules clarify when and how drivers may move vehicles after a collision....

9. ''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...

10. ATF reports cigarette butts sparked deadly Limassol wildfire

Investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded that two discarded cigarette butts sparked the deadly wildfire that swept through the Limassol mountains on July 23–24, 2025, the Cypriot government said Thursday....

11. Cyprus and Greek banks on a winning streak

Big banks in Cyprus and Greece are riding a wave of strong performance so far in 2025, catching the eye of investors and hinting at even brighter prospects ahead....

12. Akamas can’t take more compromises, federation warns

The Federation of Environmental Organizations of Cyprus is urging the government to fully enforce protection measures in the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that the landmark region “cannot withstand further concessions or compromises.”...

13. Stormy winds keep Greek ports closed, causing travel chaos

A ban on ships leaving the ports of Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina remains in effect due to strong, stormy winds disrupting ferry schedules....

14. Cypriot parties to draft roadmap for bilingual education in primary schools

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties agreed Wednesday to begin discussions on a roadmap for making both Greek and Turkish mandatory in primary education across the island....

15. Elderly couple dies after taking wrong turn while fleeing wildfire

What was meant to be a safe escape from a fast-moving wildfire turned into tragedy for an elderly couple from the village of Silikou, who were found burned to death in their car after taking the wrong road while trying to flee the flames, according to Kathimerini's Marios Christofi....

16. Traffic camera van seen near evacuation zone raises questions during Limassol wildfire

As residents of Ypsonas returned briefly to collect belongings from their homes following a precautionary evacuation order, some were surprised to encounter a mobile traffic camera van stationed along a road in the area....

17. Inferno in Limassol leaves two dead, dozens displaced as fire burns 100 square kilometers

The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....

18. Fires close in on homes as heat fuels twin blazes in Cyprus

Firefighting crews battled blazes in two districts of Cyprus on Wednesday, as flames tore through dry riverbeds and hillsides, forcing evacuations and drawing in aircraft support, including from the British Bases....

19. Outdoor heavy work suspended island-wide amid intense heatwave

With Cyprus baking under extreme heat, the government has issued a midday suspension of outdoor work in a bid to protect workers from dangerous conditions....

20. Rain offers brief respite as Cyprus swelters in 40°C heat (VIDEOS)

A summer storm swept across several areas of Cyprus on Sunday, bringing brief but intense rainfall even as a heat warning remained in effect for much of the island...

21. Wildfire destroys historic olive grove in Galataria-Pentalia area

A devastating wildfire reduced a centuries-old olive grove to ashes Monday in the area between Galataria and Pentalia, prompting sharp condemnation from forestry officials and showcasing the growing wildfire risk across Cyprus....

22. Residents protest street closures in Strovolos, demand safe access

Residents of Agia Theodora, Agia Theodosia, and surrounding areas gathered in protest Friday morning, blocking a recently opened passage near Kritonos Street. ...

23. Cyprus MP's ends lifetime driver ban for ex-drug offenders

Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....

24. Moo-ving violation as cows on the run cause chaos on Limassol-Nicosia motorway

No word yet on whether the cows will face charges, but sources close to the herd say they were simply 'udderly' fed up with their travel conditions....

25. Foreign Ministry repatriates 22 Cypriots from Israel and Iran

A total of 22 Cypriot citizens have been safely evacuated from Israel and Iran as the Foreign Ministry ramps up repatriation efforts amid rising regional tensions, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Wednesday....

26. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

27. Limassol implements 30 km/h speed limit in city center

A maximum speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour is now in effect on specific streets in the historic center of Limassol, according to an official announcement issued today by the Limassol Municipality....

28. Spring goes rogue as Cyprus gets a surprise soaking (video)

Sudden downpours caught many across Cyprus off guard on Wednesday, as a yellow weather warning issued by the Meteorology Department kicked into full effect....

29. Fix the roads, save lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

30. New Toyota platform launches for Takata airbag replacements

Toyota has launched a new platform to help drivers book appointments to replace defective Takata airbags in vehicles imported from non-EU countries....