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1. Cyprus uses DNA testing to keep a closer watch on its water

Cyprus is one of only a small number of European countries using DNA-based techniques as part of routine water monitoring, according to a new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)....

2. Thirteen minutes to defend 30 months in office

Thirteen minutes is a long time in politics. For outgoing Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, it was enough time to give a fairly glowing account of her 30 months in office....

3. 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....

4. Meta slapped with massive $942 million bill over harm to children

For parents who have spent years telling their children to get off Instagram and put down their phones, a landmark U.S. court ruling may sound very familiar....

5. 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....

6. 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....

7. Oil prices tumble, but when will Cyprus drivers feel it at the pump?

Cyprus drivers watching international oil prices tumble may be asking a familiar question: If oil is getting cheaper, when will petrol follow?...

8. Erhurman says he is ready for weekly talks but Nicosia has ''homework'' to do

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman says he is ready to meet President Nikos Christodoulides every week but insists that serious groundwork must be completed before another wider conference on the Cyprus problem is called....

9. No fault, no accountability

As expected, there were those who wasted no time turning the incident into an opportunity for political point scoring. Apparently determined to remind everyone that politics in Cyprus is too often conducted with childish instincts, they immediately drew comparisons with the Mari explosion and asked, with obvious satisfaction, whether the President of the Republic knew about the destruction of the ammunition and, if he did not, whether he should have known. ...

10. Former energy minister blames EAC and CERA for Cyprus power shortages

Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....

11. Driver photographs suspected arsonist, then stops Kornos fire herself

A quick-thinking driver may have given police their best lead in the search for a suspected arsonist after she allegedly saw someone deliberately start a fire near Kornos on Sunday afternoon....

12. Passenger’s €57,000 watch haul ends with €15,000 bill at Larnaca Airport

A passenger arriving at Larnaca Airport with three luxury watches in his suitcase ended up paying more than €15,000 before his journey was over....

13. As Cyprus talks stir again, Turkey reviews military presence on the island

Just as Cyprus begins preparing for another possible round of peace talks, Turkey is sending a different kind of message: its military presence on the island is also under review....

14. Cyprus leaders gather to prepare ground for expanded peace talks

Cyprus’ political leaders will gather Monday to begin preparing the ground for expanded talks on the Cyprus problem, following a renewed push by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres during his visit to the island last week....

15. Cyprus wants more local nurses, and it's now offering students up to €5,750 to join the profession

Cyprus is taking a new approach to one of its most persistent healthcare problems: encouraging more young people to become nurses and stay in Cyprus to work....

16. A Letter to the Children from Limassol Who Inspired Us

There are moments that stay with us forever. Moments when a single sound, a single word, or a single smile is enough to make time stand still. For me, one such moment came on the evening of 9 July 2026....

17. 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....

18. Meet Hermes and Aura, the newest recruits keeping watch over Cyprus' coast

They're not the latest rescue dogs or new police recruits; they're the British Bases Police's newest partners on the water....

19. Another ECB rate hike is on the horizon

Europe may be heading for another interest rate increase, and households could once again feel the impact....

20. A historic moment for Cyprus? Guterres arrives for what could be his final push for peace

Can one visit change the course of a conflict that has remained frozen for more than half a century?...

21. Thousands of young Cypriots take their oath as National Guardsmen

For thousands of young Cypriots and their families, Friday marked one of those moments that signal a major life transition: the day they officially became members of the National Guard....

22. A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

23. New EU rules aim to stop people being fooled by machines

Have you ever wondered whether the message you received online was written by a person or a machine? Or whether that video of a politician, celebrity, or even someone you know was real or created by artificial intelligence?...

24. Supreme Court deals major blow to prosecutors in Tziapoura case

One of Cyprus' most closely watched criminal investigations has hit a major legal setback after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the attorney general, ruling that police did not have enough evidence to justify searching two bank safety deposit boxes belonging to jeweler Natalie Tziapoura....

25. Forget the football, the real match in Cyprus is about to start

"The game is starting, leave me alone now, the time has come, the game is starting. Nobody move, be quiet, the game is starting."...

26. The Grand Final Comes Alive at Alphamega Hypermarkets

27. The FOMO industry

In recent years, one familiar trap has threatened to spoil the quality of many people's summer vacations: the infamous FOMO, or fear of missing out. It is the anxiety that we are missing out on worthwhile experiences and opportunities, fueled by our constant exposure to social media. ...

28. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to leave Cabinet in reshuffle

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....

29. Midweek calm: Sunny skies and standard summer heat

The seasonal low pressure is still keeping a quiet watch over Cyprus, offering a beautifully straightforward, mostly sunny day. Any lingering morning mist or patches of low cloud will quickly clear out, paving the way for a classic, uninterrupted summer afternoon....

30. Cyprus gets new fiscal council chief as focus turns to public finances

Economist Dr. Andreas Charalambous officially took over as president of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus on Monday, succeeding Michalis Persianis, who has led the independent body in recent years....