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1. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

2. Cyprus is betting big on Egypt, then a drone struck one of its key energy ports

Cyprus is investing billions in becoming a gas exporter, but that future depends on regional stability, and that stability is looking increasingly fragile....

3. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns in 2026 with one of the most timely and critical themes of our era: the global battle for power surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

4. Never mind... parents' names are back on Cyprus ID cards

Well... that didn't last long. Just a day after Cyprus was preparing to say goodbye to parents' names on new biometric ID cards, the government has hit reverse....

5. British man accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran

Cyprus has once again found itself at the center of international security concerns after a British man was accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri on behalf of Iran's military....

6. Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...

7. Iran warns Cyprus over allowing the use of its foreign military bases

As tensions in the Middle East continue to cast a shadow over the region, Iran has warned Cyprus not to allow foreign military bases on the island to be used for any attacks against the Islamic Republic....

8. Guterres has opened the door, but who really holds the key?

The secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, visited Cyprus this week, with the aim of securing a minimum of consensus for a meeting between the different sides before his term expires at the end of the year. It seems that he succeeded....

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. Student housing shock: A one-bedroom in Limassol now costs more than €1,200 a month

For thousands of students starting university each year, finding a place to live is one of the biggest challenges they face. Their families also feel the pressure, as soaring rents and the rising cost of living mean digging deeper into their pockets than ever before....

12. No police officers to face charges over ‘Hairdresser’ prison escape

No police officers will face criminal or disciplinary action over the dramatic escape of convicted murderer Theodoros Theofanous, better known as ''The Hairdresser,'' authorities have confirmed....

13. Cyprus: Exporting potatoes, halloumi… and gas?

On Tuesday the 28th of July, 2026, the energy company Eni reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the development of the Cronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)....

14. Cypriot & Greek stocks now available on the Wealthyhood x BoC app

Wealthyhood X BoC has officially launched Cypriot and Greek stocks on its platform, placing the Cyprus Stock Exchange and Euronext Athens front and centre for retail investors across Cyprus, Greece and Europe....

15. Supreme Court orders release of asylum seeker held on public safety grounds

The Supreme Court has ruled that the continued detention of a Sudanese asylum seeker was unlawful and ordered his immediate release through the issuance of a writ of Habeas Corpus....

16. The Republic of Cyprus is being held hostage by its own energy crisis

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....

17. 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? ...

18. The €5 and €20 in your wallet could soon look very different

Take a look at the euro notes in your wallet. The €5 you use for your morning coffee, the €20 you hand over at the supermarket, or the €50 you keep aside for emergencies could look very different in the coming years....

19. 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....

20. Alleged Hamas network member arrested in Indonesia on Cyprus warrant

A 41-year-old Palestinian man described by authorities as a senior member of a Hamas-linked network has been arrested in Indonesia following an international arrest warrant issued by Cypriot authorities....

21. US warns Americans worldwide to stay alert hours before US tourists stabbed in Athens

The U.S. Embassy issued a worldwide security alert on July 20, urging American citizens across the globe to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise security concerns....

22. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

23. UK Cypriots demonstrate outside London embassy on invasion anniversary

Members of the British Cypriot community assembled outside the Turkish embassy in London on Friday for a demonstration organized by the Famagusta Association of Great Britain. ...

24. Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean are moving quickly and are increasingly complex, with the United States sometimes taking the lead and, in other cases, following the recommendations of its partners....

25. Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Joining the Schengen Area would do more than end border checks for Cypriot citizens traveling within Europe. It would place Cyprus among what is often described as the EU’s ''inner core,'' the group of countries that belong both to the European free-travel zone and the euro area....

26. Fire breaks out in high-security wing of Central Prisons

A fire broke out late Sunday night in a high-security wing of Cyprus Central Prisons, with police saying three inmates are believed to have deliberately started the blaze....

27. Police arrest suspected mastermind of international terrorist network

A major breakthrough has occurred in the ongoing counter-terrorism investigation spanning Cyprus, Greece, and international security agencies. Members of the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have apprehended a 41-year-old foreign national believed to be the principal director of the network....

28. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers from other member states

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....

29. Turkey begins work on gas pipeline to occupied north, setting its sights on Europe

Turkey has reportedly begun building a 101-kilometer natural gas pipeline linking its southern coast to the occupied north of Cyprus, in a move that could reshape the region's energy landscape if completed....

30. They came to meet Makarios. Instead, they witnessed the coup that changed Cyprus forever

July 16, 1974, was a day when Cyprus woke up to a reality that seemed impossible only 24 hours earlier....