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New criminal investigations have been launched against journalist Makarios Drousiotis, indicating a significant legal development in the country. This comes as Cyprus also sees progress in its digital infrastructure with the arrival of the Ugarit 2 cable, connecting the island with Syria, and Nicosia unveils ambitious plans to boost its tourism sector and double hotel capacity by 2027. Economically, Cyprus experienced robust 3.3% annual growth in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming the Eurozone and EU. Meanwhile, a battle for leadership is brewing within the center-right political landscape, even as local concerns persist, such as sewage overflow affecting residents in Moni and ongoing discussions regarding the relocation of residents due to the Marí disaster. Public safety incidents include a catamaran fire off Apostolos Andreas and a stabbing in Limassol. Further investigations continue into allegations against police officers, and historical testimonies regarding Turkish prisons and the 1974 invasion are being recounted. Diplomatic efforts also highlight Turkish confidence-building measures focusing on water, gas, and electricity, and new revelations surface about the US's awareness of Archbishop Makarios III's letter to Phaedon Gizikis during the Turkish invasion.

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Multiple criminal investigations have been launched against Cypriot investigative journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis, signaling a significant legal development in the country. These investigations are reportedly linked to his journalistic work.

Politis: Investigation into Makarios Drousiotis

Multiple criminal investigations have been launched against Makarios Drousiotis, indicating a significant legal development.

Cyprus and Syria are establishing a new digital connection with the arrival of the Ugarit 2 cable, enhancing digital infrastructure between the two regions.

Sigmalive: New Digital Bridge: Cyprus-Syria Cable Ugarit 2 Arrives

Cyprus and Syria are establishing a new digital connection with the arrival of the Ugarit 2 cable, enhancing digital infrastructure between the two regions.

Nicosia is making efforts to boost its tourism sector, planning to launch a tourism brand in 2027 and aiming to double its hotel capacity from 2024 levels. Concurrently, a comprehensive housing plan includes 500 residences on state land and the development of 3,300 new housing units by 2027.

Politis: Nicosia aims for tourism opening, brand to come in 2027 - Doubling hotel beds…

Nicosia is making efforts to boost its tourism sector, planning to launch a tourism brand in 2027 and aiming to double its hotel capacity from 2024 levels.

Sigmalive: Housing Puzzle: 500 Homes on State Land, 3,300 New Units by 2027

A comprehensive housing plan includes 500 residences on state land and the development of 3,300 new housing units by 2027.

Residents of Moni are experiencing sewage overflowing into the sea, a situation occurring alongside plans for a desalination plant in nearby Monagroulli. Separately, the Provincial Governor of Larnaca emphasized that the relocation of residents due to the Marí disaster is a critical safety matter, outlining government decisions on the issue.

Cyprus Mail: Moni residents battle sewage overflow into the sea

Residents of Moni are experiencing sewage overflowing into the sea, occurring concurrently with plans for a desalination plant in nearby Monagroulli.

Politis: Larnaca Provincial Governor on Marí: Relocation of residents is a safety issue…

The Provincial Governor of Larnaca discusses the Marí disaster, emphasizing that the relocation of residents is a critical safety matter and outlines the government's decisions regarding the issue.

With the August 15th holiday temporarily easing political tensions, a battle for leadership within the broader center-right political spectrum is brewing, featuring current President Nikos Christodoulides, President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou, and Member of the House of Representatives Averof Neofytou.

Philenews: Who is the New Center-Right Leader? Battle for Supremacy Between…

With the August 15th holiday and vacations temporarily cooling political tensions, a battle for leadership within the broader center-right is brewing, featuring Nikos Christodoulides, Annita Demetriou, and Averof Neofytou.

Harrowing testimonies reveal the severe suffering endured by hundreds of Greek Cypriots in Turkish prisons, including beatings. New revelations suggest the US was aware of Archbishop Makarios III's letter to Phaedon Gizikis during the 1974 Turkish invasion. Meanwhile, Türkiye's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan is promoting confidence-building measures with the Turkish Cypriot side, focusing on cooperation in water, natural gas, and electricity, and further testimonies recount the…

Philenews: In the Dungeons of Turkish Prisons: Shocking Testimonies of Captives'…

Hundreds of Greek Cypriots, both young and old, endured severe suffering in Turkish prisons, including beatings to the point of unconsciousness, according to harrowing testimonies.

Philenews: US Knew of Makarios's Letter to Gizikis: What US Diplomat Who Served in Cyprus…

A US diplomat who served in Cyprus in 1974 reveals that the Americans were aware of Makarios's letter to Gizikis during the period between the first and second phases of the Turkish invasion.

Sigmalive: Expulsion of Invasion and Red Cross Action: Testimonies Recount

Testimonies detail the displacement caused by the invasion and the actions of the Red Cross, shedding light on a significant historical period.

Politis: The 'golden' city that emptied in one day - Famagusta through the eyes of Kiki…

This piece reflects on the city of Famagusta, which was abandoned in a single day, offering a perspective from Kiki Kazamias 52 years after the event, accompanied by photos.

A fire broke out on a catamaran off the coast of Apostolos Andreas, leading to passengers falling into the sea. In Limassol, a man assaulted and cut a 39-year-old in the face, while a manhunt is underway in Zakaki following a stabbing. Additionally, an independent criminal investigation has been launched into allegations made by social media personality Ioanna Fotiou, also known as Annie Alexui, against seven police officers.

Politis: Fire on a catamaran near Apostolos Andreas - Passengers fell into the sea…

A fire broke out on a catamaran off the coast of Apostolos Andreas, causing passengers to fall into the sea. The incident was captured on video.

Politis: Attack in Limassol: Man attacked and cut a 39-year-old in the face

A violent incident occurred in Limassol where a man assaulted and cut a 39-year-old individual on the face.

Cyprus Mail: Seven police officers face criminal probe over Alexui allegations

An independent criminal investigation has been launched into allegations made by Ioanna Fotiou, publicly known as Annie Alexui, against seven police officers.

Cyprus Mail: Manhunt after stabbing in Zakaki

A manhunt is underway in Limassol following a stabbing incident involving a 24-year-old man during an argument at a building site in Zakaki.

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