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1. Nicosia gears up for the ultimate summer street fest on June 3

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite, Epic Street Fest Summer Edition is taking over the newly transformed old GSP park in central Nicosia on Monday, June 3, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, ...

2. Cypriot mother arrested in Greece after kids found with burn marks

A disturbing case involving a 32-year-old woman originally from Cyprus has rocked the city of Larissa in Greece after her two young children were found with what appear to be cigarette burns on their bodies....

3. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

4. As white smoke rose, Cyprus was there too

On Thursday afternoon, just like the day before, thousands of faithful from around the world filled St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican and the streets surrounding it, ...

5. Chicago’s Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, was elected the 267th pope on Wednesday, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church....

6. White smoke, new hope as Vatican welcomes new Pope

A plume of white smoke curling into the Roman sky signaled the moment millions of Catholics around the world were waiting for — the election of a new Pope....

7. The Vatican: Cardinals begin secret conclave to elect new pope

The world’s most secretive election is now underway. Today, 133 Roman Catholic cardinals began the conclave that will choose the next pope, gathering inside the Sistine Chapel under strict security and a vow of total silence....

8. Weighting for change: Cyprus feels the heavy burden of obesity

Obesity in Cyprus has reached 16.9% of the population, according to the country’s first National Nutrition Survey, released Friday by the Research and Education Institute “Health of the Child.” ...

9. Cyprus first to lend a hand as Israel battles devastating wildfires

As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...

10. Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

11. Montblanc: Meisterstück Around the World in 80 days – Year 3

12. The alarming impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Cyprus

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, yet it remains less recognized than other pulmonary conditions like lung cancer....

13. Heathrow Airport shuts down due to nearby fire, flights diverted

London’s Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, has been forced to close until at least midnight following a major power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation....

14. Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

More than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics....

15. Authorities suspect arson as fires break out across Cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating whether a recent wave of wildfires was deliberately set, as dozens of blazes erupted over the weekend in Larnaca and Paphos....

16. Engine fire forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight

A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday when an American Airlines plane caught fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Denver, Texas....

17. Cypriot students among EU’s highest in e-cigarette and hookah use

A recent European-wide survey (ESPAD) has revealed that Cypriot students rank among the highest in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.6% reporting daily use—well above the European average of 3.1%....

18. Two men found dead in Limassol office building

Two men were found dead in their beds inside an office building in the Episkopi area of Limassol on Wednesday morning, with initial police findings suggesting they succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal fire they lit to keep warm....

19. Second fatal fire in a week as 33-year-old dies in Limassol blaze

Limassol is reeling from another fire-related tragedy, just days after a family of five lost their lives in their sleep due to a suspected faulty electrical appliance. ...

20. Cyprus goes up in smoke as Tsiknopempti takes over

If you’re flying into Cyprus today and notice a thick cloud hovering over the island, don’t worry—it’s not fog, and no, the fields aren’t on fire. It’s just Tsiknopempti, the one day a year when the entire country turns into a giant, open-air BBQ pit....

21. 30-year-old arrested in Paphos arson attack that left family injured

A 30-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning in connection with a violent arson attack that took place last week in Paphos, injuring several members of a family....

22. Limassol fire tragedy: Victims identified as authorities probe cause

Authorities have released the names of the five family members who perished in a devastating house fire in Limassol early Saturday morning, as investigations continue into what sparked the deadly blaze....

23. Fat Thursday? More like Plant-Based Plumpday

But this year, the Animal Party Cyprus and Farm House Aradippou are putting a fresh, meat-free spin on the tradition—one that skips the smoke but keeps all the fun and flavor!...

24. Hero citizen rescues trapped resident from Larnaca apartment fire

A Larnaca resident was rushed to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in his second-floor apartment on Monday morning. The real hero of the day?...

25. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

26. Fire erupted on boat at Limassol Port

A fire that erupted on a 22-foot tugboat at Limassol port was extinguished by firefighters on Thursday afternoon, officials reported....

27. Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Belgium has made history as the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a move aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young people and protecting the environment....

28. UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

29. Participants of the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024

The biggest Christmas street festival is back this year in the heart of Nicosia, where the pulse of the city will beat stronger than ever at the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024!...

30. Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping

According to a report by Hector Georgiou, a recent ESPAD survey showed that Cypriot teenagers are among the top users of e-cigarettes in Europe....