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151. ‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

In a political race already full of surprises, Turkish Cypriot academic Mehmet Hasgüler, running as an ''independent candidate'' for the ''presidency'' in the north, has stirred headlines with a mix of bold promises, eccentric charm, and calls for peace....

152. Man attending to his olive grove stumbles upon loaded pistol

A routine trip to the olive groves in the village of Drouseia turned into a startling discovery Wednesday afternoon when a local resident found a loaded handgun. ...

153. EU introduces fingerprint & facial scans for non-EU travelers

If you’re visiting the EU from outside Europe, including from the UK, be ready for a new way to cross the border. Starting next Sunday, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will require first-time visitors to scan their passport, fingerprints, and face....

154. A big step for animal welfare in Cyprus

The Cyprus government is stepping up its support for animal welfare with new funding and initiatives announced on World Animal Day....

155. Ministers ditch electric cars, return to gas-powered vehicles

Weeks after state officials received new electric vehicles, many are reportedly returning to their previous fuel-powered cars....

156. '€300 for a taxi ride?' Travelers allege price gouging at Cyprus airports

Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News....

157. Jane Goodall, trailblazing voice for animals and the environment, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the British primatologist whose groundbreaking work with chimpanzees transformed science and inspired generations to care for the planet, has died at 91....

158. EU Parliament blocks Famagusta fact-finding mission

The European Parliament’s Petitions Committee has rejected a proposal for a fact-finding mission to the occupied city of Famagusta in the first half of 2026....

159. Sarkozy jailed, gets five years in Libya funding case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of running a criminal conspiracy and accepting illegal campaign money from Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi....

160. Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....

161. INS Trikand arrives in Cyprus: India’s warship opens to the public

A state-of-the-art Indian warship is set to dock in Limassol later this month, highlighting the growing defense and maritime partnership between India and Cyprus....

162. YMCA for Trump, £150 Billion for the U.K. (video)

President Donald Trump wrapped up his whirlwind second state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday with a mix of politics, pomp, and a surprise musical moment that had onlookers grinning....

163. Christodoulides heads to Canada to court investors

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Toronto this week to showcase Cyprus as a prime destination for international investment, the government said Wednesday....

164. Cyprus sets new record for tourist arrivals in August 2025

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached a record high in August 2025, according to available data from the Statistical Service dating back to 1976, totaling 602,026 arrivals....

165. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

166. Cyprus’s “Little Paris” and other villages of forgotten glamour

Before Cyprus’s coast was lined with luxury resorts, its glamour pulsed inland, among misty forests and stone-built villages that drew kings, poets, and diplomats to their shaded courtyards and elegant hotels....

167. ''I am innocent'': Ex-house speaker defends role in passport scandal

Two of Cyprus’s most high-profile politicians caught up in the ''golden passports'' scandal stood before a criminal court on Thursday to declare they had done nothing wrong....

168. FIBA EuroBasket 2025 gives Limassol economy a slam dunk

The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has given Limassol’s economy a major shot in the arm, with hotels, restaurants, and shops reporting a surge in business as thousands of fans, teams, and journalists poured into the city....

169. Raindrops in the cedars, showers in Platres (VIDEO)

Showers are in progress this afternoon in Paphos Forest, around Tripylos near the Cedar Valley, bringing a soft rainy touch to the trees. Rain is also falling in Platres, right at the Pendeli Resort....

170. GPS blackout at Bulgarian airport forces manual landing for EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen landed safely on Sunday despite a GPS blackout at Plovdiv airport that officials are treating as a suspected Russian interference operation....

171. Gal Gadot spotted enjoying summer in Paphos

Hollywood actress Gal Gadot is spending her summer in Paphos, enjoying the island’s clear waters and Mediterranean sunshine....

172. Uncle Sam wants a road: U.S. pushes for new access to Paphos air base

When Uncle Sam says ''build a road,'' Cyprus listens...even if that road cuts straight through years of environmental red tape....

173. Record mosquito-borne virus cases in Europe, ECDC warns of ‘new normal’

A record number of mosquito-borne disease cases have been reported in Europe this year, with health officials warning that climate change is fueling longer and more intense transmission seasons....

174. British family claims Cyprus holiday was ‘ruined by cockroach infestation’

A British holidaymaker says his family’s trip to Paphos was spoiled after finding cockroaches in multiple hotel rooms at a three-star resort....

175. A government dodging responsibility

While much of Cypriot society demanded that the president assign responsibility for the deadly wildfire and issue a sincere apology, a marathon debate in Parliament revealed ministers and civil servants seemingly free of blame....

176. Senegalese diplomat set to lead UN mission in Cyprus

The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. ...

177. Good news for your holiday plans with skies that are looking bright

Today will be mostly sunny and very hot, with just a few patches of medium clouds here and there to give the sun a short break. ...

178. UK trade envoy faces calls to quit over visit to occupied Cyprus

Afzal Khan, a Labour MP and Britain’s special trade envoy to Turkey, is under mounting pressure to resign after a controversial trip to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus. ...

179. Cyprus’ strong performance at FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship

From 2-7 August 2025, Cyprus’s school team, representing The Grammar School, Limassol, competed at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship, hosted at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia....

180. Firestorm in the Palace

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is under growing pressure as criticism mounts over his government’s handling of last month’s deadly fire and the political fallout it has unleashed. ...