It’s not the weather: it’s a wandering ‘heat dome’
Last week it was Europe’s turn, with a slow-moving ‘heat dome’ that gave almost everybody from the United Kingdom to Poland three consecutive days of record-breaking temperatures. In Germany ...
Horner returns to F1 paddock a year after sacking
Christian Horner stepped back inside the Formula One paddock on Sunday for the first time since he was sacked as Red Bull team boss a year ago and said a ...
Four fined over huge duty-free tobacco haul at Paphos airport
Four foreign nationals were fined a total of €14,400 after customs officers at Paphos International Airport discovered large quantities of duty-unpaid tobacco products in their luggage before they boarded a flight ...
Why the UK feels hotter than Cyprus
In Cyprus, we build for survival. For summer.
Hands up. Who’s in the UK right now?
I bet you’re missing Cyprus!
Not for the halloumi or the sea ...
A future pope will ‘welcome us back’, says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect
A priest from a Catholic splinter sect that was excommunicated earlier this week told worshippers on Sunday that the breakaway group would be welcomed back to the Church under a ...
Helicopter crash victims’ memory remains a ‘reference point’ for Cyprus
The memory of the five military officers killed in the 2002 helicopter crash near Kouklia remains a lasting point of reference for both the Republic of Cyprus and the National Guard, ...
US to create genomic and cellular ‘BioVault’ for endangered species
A biotech company and a US government agency announced on Thursday a plan to create an archive of living cells and genomic material for every species protected under the US ...
A complete guide to your dream home by Bank of Cyprus
Home ownership as a pillar of social stability
Owning a home has long been one of the most important elements of economic and social security in Cyprus. For many families, ...
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Music takes centre stage at Rialto Theatre in July
With the new month here, it is time to look ahead to a new series of events. This July, Rialto Theatre and its surrounding Limassol streets fill with diverse melodies ...
Cyprus’ Schengen bid: another brick in the wall of partition and escalation
The narrative that presents Cyprus’ bid to join Schengen as merely ‘fulfilling EU obligations’ is a dangerous bureaucratic fantasy.
In international politics, Nicosia’s push to bring government-controlled areas into ...
Man hospitalised after Napa beating
A 47-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after allegedly being assaulted by a group of unidentified people in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Sunday, police ...
Real Madrid sign Dutch full-back Dumfries from Inter Milan
Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal, the Spanish club said on Sunday.
The clubs did not disclose financial details, but media ...
What a changing Nato means for Cyprus and the future of European defence
As Nato prepares for the July 7 Summit in Ankara, with defence industry, investment and support for Ukraine heading the agenda, discussions over burden-sharing between the United States and Europe are ...
What’s in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums
Watching the World Cup and hearing the music in the stadium may have left you wondering — how is that chosen? Is it just coincidence that “Wonderwall” plays after England matches? ...
State cannot afford negligence or forgetfulness, spokesman says at Mari memorial
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Sunday said the state has “no right to negligence or delay” as he paid tribute to the 13 people killed in the Mari explosion, saying their ...
Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter
There are many kinds of laughter. People may guffaw at a joke. They may giggle nervously in an uncomfortable situation. They may chuckle with mild amusement. They may snicker to ...
Where exactly can we camp now?
The decision by the forestry department and the deputy ministry of tourism to keep almost all official state campsites closed this summer is a complete failure of public management.
Forcing ...
Man arrested in Napa after police seize laughing gas canisters
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Ayia Napa early on Sunday after police allegedly found 20 canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, in his vehicle.
According to police, ...
Cyprus property market at a crossroads as growth meets new realities
As Cyprus’ property and construction sectors continue to expand in 2026, the country’s real estate market stands at a defining moment, combining strong investment, sustained development activity and rising demand ...
UK’s Farage denies rules broken after report of undeclared benefits
The leader of Britain’s anti-immigration Reform UK party Nigel Farage was referred to parliament’s standards watchdog on Sunday after a report that he failed to declare some benefits, ...
Nicosia eyes industrial tourism as new visitor attraction
Factories, dairies, wineries and even quarries could become part of Cyprus’ tourism offering under plans being explored by the Nicosia Tourism Board to develop industrial tourism on the island.
The ...
ExxonMobil’s East Med strategy enters a new phase
The Commerciality Declaration for Cyprus’ Glaucus and Pegasus gas discoveries made this week marks an important milestone – not only for the island, but also for ExxonMobil’s wider Eastern Mediterranean ...
Government investing €168m to tackle water shortage, minister says
The government is rolling out a €168 million package of measures to address Cyprus’ water shortage, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said, while highlighting broader plans to invest €454 million in the agricultural ...
Homeowner suffers smoke inhalation after house fire in Kiti
A man suffered breathing difficulties after a fire broke out in his two-storey home in Kiti around 10.40am on Saturday morning, causing extensive damage to the property’s living room.
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