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331. Outdoor heavy work suspended island-wide amid intense heatwave

With Cyprus baking under extreme heat, the government has issued a midday suspension of outdoor work in a bid to protect workers from dangerous conditions....

332. Desalinated water production underway as additional units prepare to go online within 24 hours

The gradual production of desalinated water from mobile units provided by the United Arab Emirates has begun successfully, Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced Tuesday....

333. Paralimni - Deryneia launches installation of 72 high-tech showers on Protaras beaches

Beachgoers in the popular Protaras resort area can expect an upgrade to their seaside experience as the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia begins installing 72 ultra-modern showers across 18 local beaches....

334. Cyprus unveils €15 million employment schemes targeting women and over-50s

The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....

335. 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. ...

336. The crisis in our classrooms

Someone will shout. Someone else will mock, bully, or record a video “for laughs.” These incidents are no longer isolated. They’ve become part of a disturbing new reality in our schools. But behind every such moment, there’s a silent cry, for attention, for help....

337. Lidl Cyprus highlights its commitment to local quality through a signature GALPO culinary experience

Through a creative cooking seminar that was materialised at the Lidl Food Academy in Nicosia, media representatives and Influencers had the opportunity to experience firsthand the delicious quality and authentic origin of GALPO products, Lidl Cyprus' private label....

338. Ex-wife denies role in Polish professor’s murder, blames partner

A woman accused of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, a respected Polish academic, has denied any involvement in the killing, claiming it was her current partner who acted alone and without her knowledge....

339. 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....

340. We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....

341. New seasonal fee introduced for cruise stops at Greek islands

Cruise passengers visiting Greek islands will now pay a seasonal disembarkation fee, following the implementation of a new measure by the Greek government that takes effect on July 21....

342. Thanasis case: Expert findings point to strangulation, mother says

Andriana Nicolaou, the mother of Thanasis Nicolaou, has released excerpts from expert reports she commissioned abroad, which she says support her longstanding claim that her son was strangled....

343. Antoniou earns top-six spot for Cyprus at World University Games

University swimmer Kalia Antoniou capped off a demanding week with a standout performance at the World University Games, placing sixth in the 100-meter freestyle final with a time of 54.83 seconds....

344. Irregular arrivals to Cyprus drop 86% as migrant returns triple, Deputy Minister says

Irregular migrant arrivals to the Republic of Cyprus have plummeted by 86% over the past three years, while returns have nearly tripled, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis said Friday....

345. 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. ...

346. 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....

347. Greek police crack murder plot in Agia Paraskevi: Professor’s ex-wife charged

Greek authorities have swiftly solved the murder of a prominent Polish professor in Agia Paraskevi, revealing an amateurishly executed crime involving multiple accomplices, including a minor....

348. Cyprus deputy minister denies torture of migrants in Buffer Zone

Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis on Friday denied allegations of torture involving migrants stranded in Cyprus’s Buffer Zone, saying their basic needs were met and their lives were never in danger....

349. 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. ...

350. Police seize knives, bat, brass knuckles in Larnaca

Five individuals were arrested in Larnaca during a coordinated police operation targeting crime and public safety, authorities said Thursday....

351. 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....

352. U.S. lawmakers push bill to extend Cyprus arms embargo waiver

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the “End the Cyprus Embargo Act,” aiming to extend the arms embargo waiver on Cyprus from an annual renewal to a five-year period....

353. Friends, foes, and snakes: A Cypriot snapshot in honor of World Snake Day

Yesterday was World Snake Day and our Anita is advised to be on her guard. Her enemies may be out to get her, but just as dangerous are a few so-called “friends” lurking in the shadows. Are they friends or snakes? ...

354. Tototheo Global expands partnership with SES to deliver scalable, high-speed connectivity to maritime customers

Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime and enterprise sectors, has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with global content and connectivity service provider SES....

355. Cyprus businesses brace as EU plans tariff fight with U.S.

The European Union is getting ready to slap tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of American goods, including planes, cars, bourbon and even medical devices, if trade talks with Donald Trump fall apart. But for now, Brussels says it’s hoping cooler heads will prevail....

356. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Beyond AI

357. Epic's parent company honored for investment in Cyprus at international awards

Monaco Telecom, the sole shareholder of Cyprus-based telecom provider Epic, was recognized at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its substantial contribution to the Cypriot economy through continued investment in the telecommunications sector....

358. Petrolina honored for support of JRCC at 30th Anniversary Event

Petrolina was recognized for its longstanding support of the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) during a ceremony marking the Center’s 30th anniversary....

359. Vasilikos scandal: Bank accounts under scrutiny in EU probe

Cyprus' political parties are voicing strong support for the examination of bank accounts linked to the failed Vasilikos LNG terminal as part of an ongoing investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). ...

360. Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....