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1. Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

2. Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

In a bizarre twist for sunny Cyprus, fossil fuel power plants pumped out more electricity than renewables on Monday, even under ideal conditions for solar energy....

3. Tanker gas leak forces closure of Larnaca–Kofinou highway

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak from a tanker truck on Wednesday led to the closure of a key section of the Larnaca–Kofinou highway, causing major disruptions and prompting a swift police response....

4. Inviting the invader?

In a surprising move that could mark a shift in regional diplomacy, Cyprus plans to invite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a high-level summit in 2026, despite the island's bitter, decades-long division with Turkey....

5. 13-year-old caught driving with infant in vehicle in Limassol

A 13-year-old boy was found behind the wheel of a car in Limassol, with a 22-year-old woman and a 9-month-old infant as passengers, police said....

6. Limassol Police find drugs, axe, and knife during traffic stop

Two men, ages 27 and 31, were arrested Tuesday night in Limassol on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a felony, drug offenses, illegal possession of weapons, and assaulting police officers....

7. Boat goes up in flames, beachgoers unfazed

A fire broke out on a boat near Larnaca Marina on Sunday afternoon, sending up thick plumes of smoke, but you wouldn’t know it from the relaxed mood on the beach just a few hundred meters away....

8. Larnaca apartment severely damaged in early morning fire

An early morning fire caused extensive damage to an apartment in Larnaca on Sunday, prompting a large response from local fire crews....

9. 34-year-old man found dead in Ayia Napa on Friday morning

Authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found Friday morning in an open area of Ayia Napa, though police say there is no indication of foul play....

10. Fire in hotel staff quarters sends two women to hospital

Two women were hospitalized early Saturday after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out in staff living quarters at a hotel in the Famagusta district....

11. Odysseas Michaelides alleges political persecution over claims against president

Former Auditor General and now leader of the ALMA political movement, Odysseas Michaelides, says he's the target of a political conspiracy aimed at silencing him for publicly criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides....

12. Nissan’s next-gen driver assist tech could ease daily commute in Cyprus

Ever been stuck in traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, crawling along at a snail’s pace, wishing your car could just take over? By 2027, that might not be such a far-fetched dream....

13. Two fuel importers raise prices in Cyprus with others expected to follow suit within days

Fuel prices in Cyprus began rising Wednesday, marking the first increases since the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, the head of the Cyprus Fuel Station Owners’ Association said....

14. 25th Petrolina Annual General Meeting

On Thursday, the 19th of June, the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited took place....

15. U.S. planes in Cyprus for civilian evacuations, not military ops, officials say

Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed Wednesday that American military transport planes are stationed in Cyprus, but stressed they are not here for combat missions....

16. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

17. High temperatures

It’s around ten in the morning and there’s not a trace of shade anywhere. The sun is scalding, striking the concrete hard and bouncing back with even greater fury. I regret not bringing my straw hat....

18. Drunk driver collides with motorcycle, allegedly threatens rider

Police are investigating a traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle that occurred Friday evening in the Deryneia area....

19. Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....

20. U.S. pulls embassy staff from Baghdad as fears of Iran-Israel clash grow

The U.S. is pulling non-essential embassy staff and their families out of Baghdad, citing rising security concerns tied to growing tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday. ...

21. Desalination units in Limassol delayed until late July

Mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates and destined to serve Limassol are now expected to begin operating around July 22, roughly three weeks later than initially planned, officials said Tuesday....

22. Car stolen after being left running outside kiosk in Nicosia

Police in Nicosia are investigating the theft of a car that was left parked with the keys in the ignition, while authorities in Larnaca are probing a separate case involving the theft of cash and personal items from a parked vehicle....

23. 75-year-old in serious condition after being hit during charity bike race

A 75-year-old man is in serious condition after he was struck by a bicycle during a charity cycling race in Ormidia on Saturday....

24. 24-year-old rescued from sea caves in Ayia Napa after injury

A 24-year-old British man was rescued Friday after injuring himself in the Sea Caves area of Ayia Napa and becoming unable to reach safety on his own, authorities said....

25. Man attacked with pipe and chain in roadside assault

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the violent assault of a 34-year-old man in Chloraka, police said Thursday....

26. 8 lambs euthanized after seizure near buffer zone

Eight lambs found in a truck stopped near the buffer zone were euthanized because their origin could not be verified, authorities said Tuesday....

27. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

28. Police seek help locating missing man from Kofinou

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 52-year-old Stavros Dimitriou, who has been missing since May 30 from his home in Kofinou....

29. Driver, 62, killed in crash with road roller in Paphos

A 62-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a traffic accident on the road from Praitori to Kedares in the Paphos district, authorities said....

30. Woman rescued from sea caves in Famagusta

A woman was rescued Sunday afternoon from the Sea Caves area in Famagusta by crews from the Famagusta Fire Station, according to the Cyprus Fire Service....