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541. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 18/07/2025

542. Cyprus “cool down”: Temperatures crash to a frosty 39°C

Well folks, brace yourselves: the thermometer decided to pull a dramatic stunt, plummeting all the way to a chilly 39°C inland. Yes, only in Cyprus can we call that a “drop.”...

543. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

544. One apology, twelve measures but no resignation

President Nikos Christodoulides delivered an emergency address in a bid to calm the growing public backlash over the deadly wildfire that ravaged areas in the Limassol mountains. ...

545. We’re back in the yellow zone with temps hitting 41°C

Monday (28/07) is bringing the heat with inland areas roasting at 41°C, while the mountains offer a “cool” 33°C. A low-pressure system and a warm air mass have joined forces to make things extra toasty....

546. Protesters greet Trump’s Scotland visit with signs, chants and criticism

President Donald Trump was met with protests across Scotland this weekend as he arrived for a private golfing trip tied to his late mother’s heritage....

547. Israel opens aid corridors to Gaza as hunger crisis grows, fighting continues

Dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid began moving from Egypt into Gaza on Sunday after months of international pressure and warnings from aid groups of widespread starvation in the Palestinian enclave....

548. Employers fined for ignoring midday work ban

As scorching temperatures grip Cyprus, the Department of Labor Inspection has ramped up workplace checks to protect outdoor workers from heat exhaustion, carrying out 128 inspections in just two days and issuing multiple fines and work stoppages....

549. 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....

550. Scorching 44°C heat grips Cyprus and red alert for fire risk

Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....

551. Justice Minister: ''Now is not the time for blame'' -- Actually, it is.

Another summer, another wildfire, and once again, the Cyprus government seems utterly unprepared....

552. 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....

553. Big Greek players move in on Cyprus' signature cheese

Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....

554. 51 years on, and the picture’s still blurry

Fifty-one years after the coup and the invasion. Half a century has passed, and the island remains divided, its northern part still under Turkish occupation, while the landscape changes drastically....

555. Politics blog: The law commissioner, the police chief and Erdogan

I’m the Law Commissioner, and I’ll call the Chief of Police. That’s what Ms. Louiza Zannetou allegedly said after struggling to blow into the breathalyzer machine, which, as she later explained, was due to asthma. ...

556. When life gives you orange warnings… stay inside

There’s no yellow flag fluttering today, just a bold, blazing orange warning from the Meteorological Department, signaling extreme heat across the region. The alert is in effect from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m....

557. Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal’s 'Prince of Darkness', dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath and global symbol of heavy metal rebellion, has died at the age of 76....

558. Luxury properties for sale by AstroBank

Luxury homes and other exclusive properties have been listed for sale by AstroBank in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

559. Cyprus at a crossroads: Can the island become a regional business powerhouse?

In a candid and forward-looking interview, Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou shares how the island is gaining traction as a regional investment hub but also warns that serious challenges must be tackled head-on if Cyprus wants to stay competitive....

560. First-ever puffin spotted in Cyprus dies shortly after discovery

In a first for Cyprus, an Atlantic puffin, a seabird more commonly found in the frigid North Atlantic, was spotted on the island, marking an extraordinary but heartbreaking moment for local birdwatchers and conservationists....

561. Cyprus cranks up the heat: 41°C and climbing

Good morning, Cyprus. I hope you slept well, because your air conditioning probably didn’t. It’s Tuesday, and the island is officially roasting. ...

562. Pralina Experience | Summer in the City

Summer in the city takes on its own rhythm. Walks become more relaxed, moments more enjoyable, and flavors lighter! In Stasikratous, the heart of Nicosia, Pralina Experience invites you to experience summer 'differently' through its renewed menu, which combines freshness and creativity in an all-day fine dining & wine experience....

563. Women still earn less in Cyprus

Despite some progress in recent years, a significant wage gap between men and women remains in Cyprus, according to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

564. Ryanair offers staff bonuses for spotting oversized cabin bags

Budget airline Ryanair is offering financial incentives to staff who identify passengers carrying oversized hand luggage, as European regulators weigh a possible ban on cabin bag charges....

565. Today’s weather forecast: Hot, hotter, and a surprise shower?

If you were dreaming of a breezy, cool Monday, consider this your wake-up call. The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning as the heat turns up in a big way....

566. How common is heatstroke in pets?

As temperatures rise, pet owners are urged to stay vigilant about the dangers of heatstroke, a preventable but often deadly condition that continues to claim the lives of animals each summer....

567. Victory or vanity? Reflections on New York and the Cyprus talks

We Have Triumphed! That’s how I feel after New York. Some ingrates will sneer, “a mountain labored and gave birth to a mouse."...

568. One in three Cypriot residents can’t afford a week-long holiday abroad

Roughly one in three Cypriot residents (33.2%) aged 16 and older say they cannot afford a one-week holiday abroad, according to a recent Eurostat survey....

569. Israeli strike hits Gaza's only Catholic church, killing three and injuring parish priest

A deadly Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, the enclave’s only Catholic church, killed three people and injured several others, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, early Thursday morning. ...

570. Tax Department announces reopening of Tax For All System on July 21

The Tax Department announced Friday that the Tax For All system will reopen on July 21, 2025....