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61. Gaza's untold truth: What the media won't tell you

In an era of 24/7 news coverage, where every image travels the globe in seconds, the loudest voices are not always the most truthful ones....

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

63. ''All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'' -George Orwell

Our young Nikos is a career diplomat, which means he’s developed a handy little skill: telling everyone exactly what they want to hear....

64. Politics blog: Buckets, bribes, and black hoods

There was a big protest yesterday along Limassol’s seafront. Makes sense; our beaches are still (hopefully) among the few places left in Cyprus that we probably won’t manage to burn down… Though, with this country, you can never be too sure....

65. End of an era as KEAN factory to be replaced by urban high rises

One of Cyprus’s most iconic factories is shutting down. After nearly 70 years in the heart of Limassol, the historic KEAN factory will officially wrap up operations at its current site by 2026, marking the end of an era for the local soft drink producer....

66. Biker opens fire on cyclist in Larnaca industrial zone

A dramatic manhunt is underway in the Dromolaxia Industrial Area after a man riding a bicycle was shot at multiple times by an armed motorcyclist on Wednesday morning in what police are treating as an attempted murder....

67. Freedom Holding Corp. supports global chess events with the participation of schools from Greece and Cyprus

Freedom Holding Corp., parent company of Freedom24, proudly announces its participation as a supporter of the “FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025” and the “Smart Moves Summit 2025”, ...

68. What happens to Cyprus if no solution is reached?

After nearly four years of trying to bridge one of the world’s longest-running divides, Colin Stewart is calling it a day....

69. 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....

70. Historic Church of Agios Ioannis the Russian in Vouni destroyed by fire

The small church of Agios Ioannis the Russian in the village of Vouni, Limassol, has been reduced to ashes after being engulfed by the wildfires that swept through the area earlier this week....

71. 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....

72. Guardian of Ayia Triada: Teacher Eleni Foka’s silent resistance in occupied Cyprus

For 23 years, teacher Eleni Foka stood as a quiet pillar of resistance in the Turkish-occupied village of Ayia Triada, where she educated the children of those who refused to abandon their homes after the 1974 invasion....

73. 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. ...

74. Law Commissioner acquitted in breathalyzer test case

Law Commissioner Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou has been acquitted of charges that she failed to provide a sufficient breathalyzer sample during a police stop earlier this year, ...

75. Kevin Spacey is coming to Cyprus

Award-winning actor and charismatic performer Kevin Spacey is coming to Limassol for one night only, presenting his distinctive musical-theatrical program "Songs & Stories."...

76. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

77. Come on, rain...don’t be shy!

Look, I know you don’t believe me, especially after that comment I saw under yesterday’s weather post on Facebook (yes, I read them). But hear me out: today, there’s a real chance we’ll finally get a little rain. Not a flood, not a monsoon, but a few glorious, cooling drops. Maybe even a cheeky storm if we’re lucky....

78. Israeli developers to launch €40m high-rise project in Larnaca

An Israeli real estate partnership is set to break ground on a €40 million high-rise residential and tourism project along the Larnaca seafront, according to a joint announcement made this week....

79. Parisians dive into the Seine for the first time in a century

For the first time in more than a century, the Seine River is open for swimming, and just in time, as much of Europe swelters under a summer heatwave....

80. New private hospital and medical campus approved for Lakatamia

A new private hospital is coming to Lakatamia, as the Environmental Authority has officially approved the construction of Hadassah Healthcare Park, a large-scale development that will also include a medical university, biotech offices, and student housing....

81. Fidias interviewed Tatar, and I’m glad he did

What’s all the hullabaloo about? That’s what I found myself asking after watching MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In my view, it was a fascinating, necessary, and, yes, bold move. But apparently, not everyone agrees....

82. Caritas opens KIPOS for kids and curious minds

Caritas Cyprus has just planted something special in the heart of Nicosia, and it’s already growing smiles....

83. High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

What started as a story of a glamorous socialite entangled with a well-known convict has now snowballed into one of the country’s most talked-about crime sagas, with another 63 people now on the police radar, bringing the total number of individuals linked to the case to over 100....

84. Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

85. Second Home Program gives appliances a new purpose, giving families a new start

The “Second Home” program by Kotsovolos is a bridge between surplus and need, comfort and struggle, everyday items and extraordinary hope....

86. Trump offers $30B to Iran to ''ditch'' the enrichment

In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....

87. Lidl Cyprus redefines freshness, investing in authenticity and locality

Lidl Cyprus presents its new summer campaign “Truly Fresh at Lidl”, an innovative approach to promoting freshness, combining cinematic aesthetics, authentic experiences and Cypriot light. ...

88. Alarming gaps leave children vulnerable to abuse in sports

Recent reports have once again brought to light cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of children in sports, along with a lack of coordination among the responsible authorities....

89. Cyprus scores a global win…then trips over its own diplomatic shoelaces

After the meeting with Biden, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly a home run, we were treated to what’s being billed as another major political development, ...

90.  Never trust your informant

You may have seen the headline flying around. Something like: "Unbelievable: Fault in the pilot’s seat caused the Air India Boeing crash – It slipped backward and lost control – See the report and the black box recordings."...