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61. 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....

62. Tatar pitches two-state solution on British TV

Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar got a warmer welcome than expected during an appearance on TalkTV in the UK this week, where he pitched his two-state vision for Cyprus to a British audience. ...

63. Tanker driver killed in Limassol crash

A 74-year-old tanker truck driver was killed Wednesday when his vehicle overturned on the Karvounas–Amiantos road, police said....

64. Fortsafe launches its first secure vault in Paphos: A new era in private storage of valuables

Fortsafe, the innovative secure storage service, has announced the launch of its first facility in Paphos, located at the Beon active office, 10 Apostolou Pavlou Street, marking a new era in the private safekeeping of documents, personal and sensitive valuable items....

65. Trump to decide on Iran strikes within two weeks as conflict escalates

President Donald Trump is expected to decide on potential military strikes against Iran within two weeks, the White House said Wednesday, amid ongoing regional tensions....

66. 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....

67. 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....

68. Wall in the sea at Kourion raises legal questions and scrutiny of British Bases

A newly constructed wall extending into the sea at Kourion Beach has triggered public backlash and raised serious concerns about violations of coastal protection laws and the role of the British Bases in environmental oversight....

69. Say it isn’t so: The Trump–Elon bromance blows up online

Say it isn’t so--Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the political-tech power couple that once couldn’t stop praising each other, have officially entered the ugly-breakup phase. And they’re doing it the 2025 way: firing missiles on their own social media platforms....

70. 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....

71. Freedom24 hits 100K users in Greece, driven by digital-savvy investors

72. Contactless payments coming to Famagusta buses this October

Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....

73. ''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos'' - and other things bishops say when suspended

''I’m young, I made mistakes, I love Paphos, I was hoping for a second chance. No, that wasn’t Fidias speaking. Nor was it a contestant on Big Brother. That was former Bishop of Paphos Tychikos, responding to the Synod's decision to suspend him from his duties....

74. Over €620,000 in upgrades heading to Polis and nearby villages

In a welcome boost for the Paphos district, more than €620,000 in grants will soon flow into Polis Chrysochous and surrounding communities as part of a government push to breathe new life into rural, mountainous, and remote areas....

75. Two arrested in connection with separate home burglaries in Paphos

Two men, aged 43 and 41, were arrested Friday in connection with separate home burglary and theft investigations in the Paphos district, police said....

76. EAC ramps up smart meter rollout

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with the nationwide rollout of smart electricity meters this May, aiming to help households and other consumers monitor and reduce their power use....

77. The Petal Drift adorns the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

The Wall Gallery continues its work with dedication on the exterior of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....

78. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

79. An American Pope but not Trump's

When I heard the news that the new pope was American, I was stunned....

80. White smoke, new hope as Vatican welcomes new Pope

A plume of white smoke curling into the Roman sky signaled the moment millions of Catholics around the world were waiting for — the election of a new Pope....

81. First Pandora and New Balance stores open in Cyprus

Cyprus shoppers have something new to be excited about, the country’s first-ever Pandora Jewellery and New Balance stores are opening at Nicosia Mall. ...

82. Cypriot banks on the rise as credit upgrades could mean cheaper loans for all

Cypriot banks are starting 2025 on a high note, collecting credit upgrades from major international rating agencies and setting the stage for wider economic benefits that could reach the average citizen....

83. Same script, different day as Tatar says ''no, no, no'' to familiar roadblocks

The much-anticipated meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ended with more disappointment than progress on Monday, as the leaders clashed over long-standing issues, and once again walked away without any meaningful breakthrough....

84. Cyprus avoids water cuts, but your bill might take a hit

Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....

85. Five arrested in Nicosia after inspections lead to arrests for immigration, labor violations (VIDEO)

Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area....

86. Ex-U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, John Koenig: ''I was right about Anastasiades''

It’s not every day that a former U.S. ambassador publicly unloads on a head of state, but John Koenig, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015, has done just that....

87. Pope Francis' final gift: A moment of hope in a divided world

It was the picture that made the whole world stop and stare. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, two leaders worlds apart, face-to-face inside St. Peter’s Basilica,...

88. Schengen within reach, but Cyprus hits the Green Line wall

Cyprus is making steady progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, but major hurdles still stand in the way before it can fully lift border controls with the rest of the European Union. ...

89. Masterpieces in Ink: Five centuries of printmaking on show in Plataniskia

Tucked away in the quiet village of Plataniskia in Limassol, a cultural treasure has just opened its doors, and it’s one well worth the trip. ...

90. VAT challenges for Electronic Money Institutions

In the digital age, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) have become an integral part of the financial ecosystem, offering a range of services that facilitate digital transactions....