Search

1. ”THE ROTATION” - PARKSIDE celebrates next mega stunt and new Guinness World Record

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, PARKSIDE has successfully completed its next mega-stunt, titled "THE ROTATION." With this, the brand once again impressively demonstrated the performance of its products and secured a new Guinness World Record (GWR)....

2. #PoliticsBlog: Averof, Annita, Christodoulides and the lifeguards

At this time of year, as everyone slowly starts coming back from vacation, our thoughts keep drifting to young Nikos. He skipped the break so he could dig in hard for the next chapter of the Cyprus problem, a chapter some might call pure fantasy. ...

3. Game on: Cyprus makes its Gamescom debut

Cyprus is heading to Cologne armed with tanks, zombies, pixel guns, punk wizards and a few video games that developers are not yet ready to name....

4. From €85 to €1,500: Cyprus gets tough on unlicensed jet ski operators

After the serious accident involving a jet ski in Pernera, questions are being raised about how people with no operator’s license can legally rent and drive the high-speed vessels in Cyprus....

5. Cyprus beaches left understaffed by administrative failures and recruitment shortages

Cyprus’s busy summer beaches face serious safety gaps because of internal conflicts, flawed licensing rules, and a severe shortage of lifeguards. Large sections of the coast now operate without any coverage, placing swimmers at risk....

6. How do you solve a problem like Maria? One ‘Xronia Polla’ at a time

If you have a Maria, Mary, Maroula, Panayiota, or Panayiotis in your contacts, consider this your reminder. If you have several, perhaps start sending messages now....

7. Let sleeping dogs (or in this case, bears) lie

A tourist in the Arctic has learned an expensive lesson: If you see a sleeping polar bear, leave it alone....

8. Can the sea be bought?

On summer mornings this year at Limassol’s urban beaches, among women doing water aerobics, teenagers playing football on the sand, muscular outdoor calisthenics enthusiasts, and all kinds of retirees enjoying their usual coffee or taking a walk by the water, one conversation has recently become almost universal: whether the seawater is clean at any given moment and, if not, where the pollution is coming from. ...

9. Police step up security and traffic checks for August 15 weekend

Cyprus Police will increase patrols and traffic controls during the August 15 holiday weekend, with additional measures planned from Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16....

10. Paphos airport passenger traffic rebounds despite difficult tourism season

Paphos Airport recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic in July compared with the same month last year, offering one of the clearest signs yet that travel demand is recovering after a difficult start to 2026....

11. Look up tonight: Cyprus gets a front-row seat to the Perseids

If you are outside tonight, step away from the lights, put down your phone for a few minutes, and look up. Cyprus is expected to have one of its best views in years of the Perseid meteor shower....

12. A grand piano is heading into the Troodos mountains

A grand piano is heading high into the Troodos mountains, where music will meet nature beneath the open sky....

13. Limassol hotels reach 90% occupancy in August

Hotels in Limassol are recording strong demand in August, with occupancy at around 90% and bookings now broadly matching the levels seen during the same month last year....

14. Cyprus’ hottest tables: 13 restaurants everyone wants to try this summer

Every summer brings a new crop of culinary hotspots. There are exciting openings, much-talked-about arrivals, familiar restaurants with fresh concepts and places that seem to take over our social media feeds almost overnight....

15. Cyprus faces lifeguard shortages with seasonal posts unfilled

Cyprus is continuing to face difficulties in recruiting enough seasonal lifeguards, with the most significant staffing gaps recorded in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca....

16. Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

With 6 destinations, over 1,700 participants and more than 3,500 portions of food, Lidl Cyprus once again confirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle for young and old....

17. More than a pub: The Nicosia corner that held 33 years of memories

For some it was football. For others, a beer after work, a meal with friends, or simply one of those familiar Nicosia places that seemed as though it would always be there....

18. After a 26-year wait, Larnaca-Dhekelia road finally opens

After 26 years of waiting, planning and, in true Cyprus fashion, a few delays along the way, drivers can finally use the upgraded Larnaca-Dhekelia road....

19. What's happening in Cyprus this week: August 5-11

Discover some of the concerts, festivals, film screenings, and family events taking place across Cyprus between August 5 and 11....

20. Old GSP gets ready to eat, drink and shop as PHC group takes over

The commercial operation of five premises at Nicosia's Old GSP redevelopment has been awarded to Catercom Catering, part of PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Ltd, following a decision by Nicosia Municipality....

21. The sleepless guardians of the forest

Most fire lookout towers operate every day during periods of high fire danger, while several strategically located towers remain staffed around the clock....

22. Holiday turns to nightmare as tourists flee Greek wildfire by boat

What began as a summer getaway quickly turned into a desperate escape on Friday, as hundreds of people were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire in central Greece, some by fishing boat after the flames blocked the only road out....

23. The projects that could transform Cyprus are waiting for one final 'yes'

Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...

24. Hospitals across the island seeing more heat-related emergencies

The scorching temperatures gripping Cyprus aren't just making people uncomfortable; they're also sending more of them to the hospital....

25. Hotels may be busy, but Cyprus is earning far less from tourism

The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....

26. Another high-profile visitor, another push for Cyprus peace talks

Just a day after UN Secretary-General António Guterres left Cyprus with plans for a new international conference, another key diplomatic figure is arriving on the island, this time from Brussels....

27. Scooters seized as Paphos police report 132 mobility device offences this year

Police have recorded 132 offences involving electric scooters and other personal mobility devices across Paphos district since the beginning of 2026, reflecting increased enforcement of the rules governing where and how the vehicles can be used....

28. Lidl Cyprus’ successful summer wellness roadshow, “Lidl Better Living Days,” is coming to a close in Larnaka

29. Rescue teams race to save trapped workers after powerful quake hits southern Japan

Emergency crews in southwestern Japan were searching late Tuesday for survivors trapped inside a partially collapsed shopping centre following a powerful earthquake on the island of Kyushu....

30. Israeli election billboard in Cyprus sparks debate over foreign political advertising

The installation of an Israeli election campaign billboard in Cyprus has sparked public discussion and criticism in recent days, with questions raised over foreign political advertising on the island....