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301. 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.”...

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

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

303. 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. ...

304. 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....

305. 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....

306. 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....

307. 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....

308. 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....

309. 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. ...

310. 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....

311. 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. ...

312. 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....

313. 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....

314. 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....

315. 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. ...

316. 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....

317. AEGEAN invests in two new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft with even greater range and comfort

AEGEAN announces the addition of two (2) new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. ...

318. Measles surges in Europe and the U.S., is Cyprus Next?

A disease that many thought was gone for good is making an alarming return. Measles, a highly contagious virus once considered nearly eradicated in developed countries, is back with a vengeance in both the United States and Europe....

319. 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....

320. Reducing the cost of living through digital solutions

Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...

321. Another day, another yellow alert: Welcome to Fry-day in Cyprus

If it feels like we’ve been stuck in a permanent yellow alert, it’s because... well, we pretty much have. And surprise! Just in time for the weekend, Cyprus is getting hit with yet another yellow warning for extreme heat. Because why not?...

322. Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....

323. Tourism revenue soars, but Cyprus still serves up too much ''junk'' on the plate

According to the latest Traveller Survey, Cyprus brought in €304.2 million in tourism revenue this April, marking a 39.9% increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million....

324. Cyprus pressured to pay for stalled power cable project

Cyprus is under growing pressure from both Greece and Brussels to commit funds to the delayed Cyprus-Crete electricity cable project, despite serious concerns over its viability and geopolitical risks in the region....

325. Cyprus is being bought, and the state doesn’t seem to know or care

About a year ago, I met with the top state official responsible for land and property issues in Cyprus. I won’t name names. My intention isn’t to target anyone personally, but I will say this: I spoke to the person who should know the most about the growing number of real estate acquisitions by non-EU nationals....

326. 11 hotel groups go private on water with €3M state-backed desalination plan

Cyprus’ hotel industry is making a splash, literally. In response to mounting water concerns, 11 major hotel groups across Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos have filed official applications to install small private desalination units on their premises....

327. New EV grants open, but you’ve only got until October

Cyprus is rolling out a new €2.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme, but only 260 spots are up for grabs, and buyers will need to move fast....

328. Heat cranks up to 38°c as mountains tease with surprise showers

329. Cyprus: Where bridges get inaugurated while justice gets delayed

I confess: I now find it hard to spot a parked patrol car without instinctively trying to see what the officers inside are actually doing....

330. Short on lifeguards, long on risk as Limassol beaches struggle to stay safe

With summer in full swing, a serious shortage of lifeguards is raising concerns about swimmer safety along Limassol’s coastline....