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1. Yelling, crying, and presidential interventions: Thekla’s latest beef

The beef of the week,which apparently involves even the President, is definitely the one between journalist Kousoulos and Thekla (not the Arka one, our own little firecracker). ...

2. Hope dies last (but the ice cream melts first)

At a well-known tavern in Strovolos, coincidentally and symbolically near the Presidential Palace, when the lights went out due to a power cut, the waiters lit candles, creating a warm (47 degrees Celsius) and very romantic atmosphere. ...

3. Dormition Day delivers cooler skies, strong breezes, and a good excuse for a siesta

If you’ve survived this week without melting into the pavement, congratulations. You’ve made it to mid-August in Cyprus, the day when churches are full, villages are bustling with feasts, and the rest of us are wondering if it’s socially acceptable to nap for the next twelve hours....

4. 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....

5. Larnakos Avenue closed last night for fatal crash reenactment (video)

Larnakos Avenue turned into a silent stage late Tuesday night as investigators meticulously recreated the horrific July 29 crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou of Agios Dometios....

6. €65 fine hits drivers who misuse lanes on Cyprus highways

Cyprus traffic police are cracking down on drivers who misuse lanes on the highways, especially on sections with three lanes, warning that fines of €65 will be issued for illegal lane use and overtaking from the left lane....

7. Political tug-of-war in Nicosia over €25M power cable payment

A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....

8. Mahalepi, music & mischief: A sweet weekend in Amiantos

If you've never slurped down a bowl of jiggly, rosewater-soaked mahalepi while watching live poetry battles and traditional tsamarella (cured goat meat) drying in the sun... well, where have you been?...

9. Snake survives wildfire by hiding in cat house

A venomous snake that escaped a wildfire by hiding in a cat house was rescued this week by wildlife handler Giannis Aggelis....

10. Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

11. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

12. Trump orders nuclear submarines near Russia after Medvedev’s warning

President Donald Trump said Friday he has ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to reposition near Russia in response to what he called “highly provocative” remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev....

13. Pieros the turtle makes a splashy return to the sea

Children squealed with delight, and adults looked on with smiles as Pieros, a rescued green sea turtle, was gently released back into the sea on Thursday, capping off a feel-good moment along the Larnaca coast....

14. Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

15. Looking for a fun summer event? Halloumi Festival comes to Droushia August 1

Looking for something cool to do in the summer heat? Head to the Halloumi Festival in Droushia on August 1 and celebrate the heart and soul of Cyprus....

16. Viper caught near Limassol hospital (video)

After a brief break from live snake-catching broadcasts, well-known reptile rescuer Yannis Angelis made a dramatic return on Tuesday evening, sharing footage of a tense rescue in Polemidia, just a stone’s throw from Limassol General Hospital....

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. XM investors await green light to take over Ancoria Bank

Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....

20. Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal’s 'Prince of Darkness', dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath and global symbol of heavy metal rebellion, has died at the age of 76....

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. HBO Max launches on Cablenet in Cyprus

Starting July 22, selected Cablenet subscription plans will include full access to the HBO Max streaming app, making Cablenet the first local provider to offer the platform to Cypriot viewers....

24. Steni and Goudi fire under control, one stubborn front still burning

A large wildfire that broke out between the communities of Steni and Goudi in the Paphos district over the weekend has been largely brought under control, but one stubborn front continues to burn as fire crews battle to fully extinguish the blaze....

25. Wizz Air is back in Israel - Flights to Tel Aviv take off on 8 August

26. EU gives Cyprus a nod on fighting corruption, but says it's not enough

Cyprus is making headway in the fight against corruption, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report released Monday, but Brussels says more work is needed to strengthen accountability and speed up key reforms....

27. 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....

28. 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....

29. As Denmark takes the helm, Poland bowed out with a Jazzy farewell in Nicosia

Now that Denmark has officially taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, the spotlight quietly begins to shift toward Cyprus, which is next in line in the Trio Presidency....

30. Fidias releases Tatar interview despite political firestorm

Cypriot MEP and YouTube personality Fidias Panayiotou has published a long-awaited and hotly debated interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, a move that’s triggered intense backlash across the island's political spectrum....