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1. Cap St Georges hosts prestigious international event

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort hosted a distinguished AUB – Mediterraneo and Municipality of Paphos Event with key participation from the Delphi Economic Forum....

2. Dog attack sends toddler to hospital in Limassol

A 2-year-old girl was injured Sunday when a dog attacked her at the waterfalls in Foini, Limassol District, authorities said....

3. Head-on collision near Larnaca airport turns fatal (photos)

A head-on collision on the highway between Kalo Chorio and Larnaca Airport claimed the life of an elderly driver Thursday morning....

4. 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....

5. Cyprus launches online platform to connect with diaspora talent

Cyprus is reaching out to its citizens abroad with the launch of an updated digital platform aimed at connecting Cypriots living and working overseas with job opportunities and resources back home....

6. Officials warn public to avoid centuries-old Lania oak due to falling branches

Authorities are warning the public to avoid the centuries-old Lania oak after several large branches fell Friday, creating what officials say is a serious risk of injury....

7. Turkey reportedly expands military presence in occupied Cyprus

Turkish media report a major military buildup in occupied northern Cyprus, with troop numbers expected to more than double in the near future....

8. Cyprus to plan market return despite global uncertainty

Cyprus will begin planning its return to international financial markets in September, aiming for a fourth-quarter re-entry, officials confirmed....

9. Firefighters rescue driver after vehicle plunges into 10-meter deep ravine

A driver was rescued from a ravine approximately 10 meters deep on the Nicosia–Palaichori road after their vehicle veered off course, authorities said....

10. Lawmakers demand faster action on energy storage as costs and uncertainty persist

Last week’s electricity outages have put the government under intense scrutiny, with critics blaming poor management of the country’s power system....

11. Hope dies last (but the ice cream melts first)

At a well-known tavern in Strovolos, coincidentally and symbolically near the Presidential Palace, when the lights went out due to a power cut, the waiters lit candles, creating a warm (47 degrees Celsius) and very romantic atmosphere. ...

12. Greek Woman, 34, killed in Chloraka while teenage son injured trying to stop attack

Police in Paphos are investigating the killing of a 34-year-old woman from Greece, identified as Papakitsa Eirina, who was found dead Sunday at a home in Chloraka....

13. Cyprus in the dark as power cuts expose decades of delayed planning

Residents across Cyprus experienced micro power cuts this week, highlighting the long-standing issues in the island’s electricity system and the urgent need for long-term planning, energy experts say....

14. Greek Cypriot crossings to the occupied north drop after arrests

Fewer Greek Cypriots are crossing into the Turkish-occupied north following last month’s controversial arrests of five Greek Cypriots by the occupation authorities....

15. Heatwave peaks midweek before cooling off over weekend

Temperatures are set to soar this week, with Wednesday and Thursday expected to bring the highest heat of the current heatwave. ...

16. Political tug-of-war in Nicosia over €25M power cable payment

A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....

17. Rental prices in Cyprus show dramatic divide: Limassol rents more than double those in Paphos and Larnaca

Rental prices across Cyprus have remained largely stable, balancing increased demand from students with new housing developments....

18. Modern Greek scores stuck in decline, experts call for rethink of how schools teach language

For another year, students scored poorly in the Modern Greek Pancyprian exam, averaging 10.77 out of 20, renewing debate over language skills in schools....

19. Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek PM, dies at 34

The funeral of Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, will be held Monday, August 11, at the Church of Saints Theodoros at the First Cemetery of Athens, the family announced. She passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at the age of 34....

20. Israel and its dilemmas

Israel today stands at a pivotal, absolutely existential crossroads. At its helm is a politician who has nowhere to “land” if he loses the elections and who depends crucially on small extremist parties....

21. Cyprus is a magnet for foreign companies as registrations surge

Foreign companies are flocking to Cyprus at a growing pace, with business registrations up by 30% in just six weeks, a sign that the island is solidifying its position as a prime investment hub in the region....

22. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

23. Pressure mounts on Christodoulides after fire response fumble

The government's delayed response to the deadly Limassol wildfire is turning into a political headache for President Nikos Christodoulides, with coalition partners backing him but warning they won’t stay silent in the face of mistakes....

24. Three-year-old falls from third floor in Limassol, condition stable

A three-year-old girl is recovering at Makarios Hospital after falling from the third floor of a building in Limassol, police said Wednesday....

25. Study finds alcohol use in Cyprus spikes tenfold during summer

Alcohol consumption in Cyprus surges nearly tenfold during the summer months in tourist areas, according to the country’s first wastewater-based epidemiological study....

26. Lives lost, homes destroyed and animals left behind (pictures and video)

As the flames die down, the devastation left behind by the wildfire that tore through the Limassol district is coming into painful focus....

27. UPDATE: Wildfires rip through mountains, forcing evacuations; Jordan sends aid (VIDEOS)

Ferocious wildfires continue to sweep through the mountainous regions of Limassol and Paphos on Wednesday, scorching homes, cutting power, and prompting mass evacuations across dozens of villages....

28. XM investors await green light to take over Ancoria Bank

Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....

29. Cyprus airports set for €170M makeover as passenger growth soars

Cyprus is gearing up for a major transformation of its two main airports, as Hermes Airports Chairman Christophe Petit outlines a €170 million overhaul set to modernize and expand Larnaka and Pafos terminals. ...

30. Government cuts out locals in €35M energy deal ahead of electricity market opening

Just months before Cyprus opens up its electricity market to real competition, a government decision to hand a €35 million energy storage project to the state has sparked a fierce backlash from private investors, many of whom have been stuck in limbo for years....