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1. Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Why Friday the 13th is nothing to worry about (probably)

If your coffee spilled, your Wi-Fi lagged, or your boss scheduled a ''quick call'' at 4:59 p.m., don’t panic. It’s not fate. It’s just Friday the 13th, the only date on the calendar with its own built-in PR problem and a tongue-twisting fear name: paraskevidekatriaphobia....

2. More arrests after deadly family dispute in Pegia

What started as a family disagreement in Pegia has now escalated into a widening murder investigation, with police making three additional arrests in the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man....

3. Small dams record overflows as water levels remain critically low overall

Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....

4. Cyprus urges citizens in Iran to get out as tensions soar

Cyprus has issued a stark travel warning for its citizens in Iran, urging them to leave the country immediately amid rising unrest and the risk of regional escalation, a move highlighting how the crisis in Tehran is spilling over beyond its borders....

5. One call away: The President, the contractor, and the ‘girlfriend’ line

Apparently, there are ''foreign fingers'' behind all this, from countries that are jealous of us and can’t stomach our cleverness or the fact that we legitimately won the European Presidency. ...

6. Deadly protests grip Iran as internet blackout enters fourth day (Video)

Iran entered a third week of nationwide anti-government protests on Monday as a U.S.-based rights group said at least 544 people have been killed, while authorities kept the country largely cut off from the outside world with an ongoing internet blackout....

7. Property prices hit the brakes, but the housing crisis remains

I am referring to the price race the real estate sector has been running for quite some time now, a rally that is also producing negative spillovers for housing affordability....

8. Rare desert rains flood Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Heavy rain in a part of the world known for sunshine, not storms, brought large parts of the United Arab Emirates to a standstill early Friday, flooding roads in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and disrupting travel just days before the holiday rush....

9. Farmers to strike, say state aid won’t cover soaring energy costs

Farmers across Cyprus are sounding the alarm over soaring electricity costs and dwindling water supplies, warning that recent state aid will barely make a dent....

10. AI prank sends tourists to nonexistent Buckingham Palace Christmas market

The magic of Christmas can be deceiving, especially when artificial intelligence gets involved. Dozens of tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace this week expecting a festive market, only to find empty gates....

11. Tuesday's good vibes are brought to you by high pressure and the desert's dust budget

Good morning! It's Tuesday, and the weather forecast is giving us major "relax, everything is fine" energy, courtesy of a high pressure system affecting the region....

12. Trump’s envoys are here, and Cyprus is in the spotlight again

Washington’s focus on the Eastern Mediterranean appears to be sharpening once again, and Cyprus is finding itself at the center of attention....

13. Friday forecast: Clouds flirt, winds fidget, and the weekend peeks in

Most of the time the skies will behave themselves, but by afternoon a few clouds may gather, whispering secrets over the mountains and perhaps spilling a raindrop or two....

14. Tensions flare at rally backing Global Sumud Flotilla

Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on Thursday late afternoon to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla. The demonstration started off peacefully but tensions briefly flared when a commotion broke out between citizens and police....

15. Government moves forward with divisive legal and audit changes

The Cypriot government is pressing forward with major reforms to the Legal and Audit Services despite mounting disputes from legal authorities, professional associations and state officials....

16. Weather forecast: Sunshine holds the stage, clouds rehearse side acts

A seasonal low-pressure system is still calling the shots, but it’s letting a few clouds audition for supporting roles....

17. Poland shoots down Russian drones in ''act of aggression''

Poland’s armed forces shot down drones that crossed into its territory during Russia’s latest barrage against Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday, calling the incident an “act of aggression” against his country....

18. Greece to Cyprus: Make up your mind on energy link

Greece is pressing Cyprus to make up its mind about a major electricity project linking the island to Greece and Israel, after Cypriot Finance Minister Makis Keravnos publicly questioned whether the multibillion-euro plan is financially viable....

19. Summer showers surprise Cyprus mountains as August rains sweep in (video)

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

20. Stuart Morrison, Haas F1 Communications Director, at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

On October 9, the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns with a lineup of visionary speakers who are shaping the future of technology, media, and entertainment....

21. Minor pollution incident quickly contained off Limassol coast

Authorities have reported a single, minor case of marine pollution involving petroleum products off the coast of Limassol, confirming that the situation was swiftly brought under control....

22. Clouds, chaos, and a hint of hope

If you woke up today humming ''Singin’ in the Rain'' and twirling an imaginary umbrella, we don’t blame you. After weeks of sunburn and sweat, the idea of actual rain, however isolated or imaginary, has us all feeling a little Gene Kelly....

23. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Beyond AI

24. Welcome to Larnaca International, please queue responsibly

If your summer holiday didn’t quite deliver the thrill of an adventure, Larnaca Airport on Friday, July 11, made sure your return trip did....

25. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

26. Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

When Phedon Phedonos launched a fresh offensive from Paphos last month, accusing certain Cyprus-based forex companies of laundering dirty money and warning that the Cypriot economy was veering dangerously close to a “casino model,” it sent ripples through Nicosia....

27. Cyprus raises national guard readiness to level 'Tharros 2' amid tensions

Cyprus has ramped up its national security measures in recent days, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging missile strikes, concern is growing across the Eastern Mediterranean region, prompting heightened alert levels on the island....

28. Fuel tank sinks off Limassol coast

A floating fuel tank sank during towing operations off the coast of Amathus in Limassol, prompting a response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research....

29. ChatGPT told her the coffee said ‘affair’, so she filed for divorce

In a plot twist worthy of a modern Greek tragedy (or maybe just a very weird rom-com), a woman in Greece has filed for divorce, not after catching her husband cheating, but after ChatGPT told her he might be... by reading their coffee cups....

30. New solar park in Sotira with 6,534 kW capacity

The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....