Recent news and current events in Cyprus

Cyprus leads the EU in pharmacy density with one per 800 residents. The government authorized free summer stays in Troodos for children with disabilities, while Limassol announced bulk waste collection in Agios Ioannis for July 11. Police are investigating a €270,000 theft from a Strovolos resident and an explosion at a Limassol cultural center. Meanwhile, EAC trade unions suspended a strike for 15 days pending government negotiations, and the meteorological service issued a yellow warning for storms. The Department of Transport alerted owners of various vehicle models to fire risks, and new AI cameras are being introduced in Nicosia. Authorities have launched an online portal for residence permit renewals and concluded an anti-trafficking operation called Global Chain. Additionally, the 2026 National Guard recruitment began, following a court decision that acquitted a driver due to discrepancies in a speeding case.