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29 October, 2026
 

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EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

The company behind EKO Cyprus has agreed to buy local fuel supplier STAROIL, a deal that could reshape competition in a market where drivers and households are watching fuel prices closely....

Court limits citizenship claims through marriage

Court limits citizenship claims through marriage

Marrying someone who became a Cypriot citizen through an application process known as registration does not give a foreign spouse the right to obtain citizenship through the same route, a Cyprus appeal court has ruled....

DISY split deepens as Georgiades rules out campaigning for Averof

DISY split deepens as Georgiades rules out campaigning for Averof

Harris Georgiades has told DISY leader Annita Demetriou that he will not take part in the party’s 2028 presidential campaign if former party leader Averof Neofytou is chosen as its candidate, laying bare another rift within the opposition party....

Cyprus joins opposition to Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Cyprus joins opposition to Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Cyprus has joined Greece, the European Union and three Arab countries in rejecting a disputed maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya, warning that its ratification by Libya’s parliament could undermine regional stability....

Government spends more than it earns as deficit grows

Government spends more than it earns as deficit grows

The Cypriot government spent nearly €143 million more than it brought in during the second quarter of 2026, as rising costs outpaced an increase in revenue, preliminary figures from the Statistical Service show....

Cyprus signs deal for new Israeli patrol vessel

Cyprus signs deal for new Israeli patrol vessel

Cyprus is adding a new patrol vessel to its navy under an agreement signed with Israel on Monday, as the island seeks to strengthen its ability to monitor and respond to incidents at sea....

Car bursts into flames near former Orphanides in Nicosia

Car bursts into flames near former Orphanides in Nicosia

A car was engulfed in flames Tuesday morning near the former Orphanides supermarket in Nicosia, sending firefighters to the scene....

Too busy to shop? Let AI find the deals for you

Too busy to shop? Let AI find the deals for you

You need a new pair of trainers. You want them in your size, under €100, and delivered to Cyprus without a shipping fee that costs almost as much as the shoes....

Police officer arrested after cannabis found in car

Police officer arrested after cannabis found in car

A 42-year-old police officer has been arrested after officers allegedly found cannabis and cannabis cigarettes in her car during a roadside check in Nicosia, police said Tuesday....

Weather forecast: Thunder on the horizon as Cyprus braces for a stormy midweek

Weather forecast: Thunder on the horizon as Cyprus braces for a stormy midweek

Cyprus is in for a stormier spell as clouds gather, showers spread and thunderstorms bring the risk of hail. With a new low-pressure system set to affect the region from Wednesday, Thursday could bring particularly intense or prolonged weather....

Six international partners reject Turkey-Libya maritime agreement

Six international partners reject Turkey-Libya maritime agreement

Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union have rejected the 2019 maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya, arguing that it has no legal validity and cannot determine maritime boundaries or affect the rights of other countries....

Cyprus among EU countries targeted by Russia-linked cyberattacks

Cyprus among EU countries targeted by Russia-linked cyberattacks

Cyprus is among nine EU member states where cyberattacks or sabotage incidents linked to Russia have been reported, according to a new briefing by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), as European countries face increasing pressure from hostile activities that fall short of open warfare....

Millions of particles pass through our bodies every day. Should we worry about them?

Millions of particles pass through our bodies every day. Should we worry about them?

Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....

The suffocation of young people in Cyprus and Europe

The suffocation of young people in Cyprus and Europe

Young people in Cyprus and across Europe face rising living costs, limited opportunities and growing disillusionment with political systems that fail to address their needs. Turning that frustration into meaningful change requires political engagement, clear demands and a willingness to challenge the status quo....

Two women accused of stealing from 82-year-old who tried to help them

Two women accused of stealing from 82-year-old who tried to help them

Police have appealed for public assistance in identifying two women suspected of stealing money and personal belongings from an 82-year-old woman at her home in Agios Dometios on October 20....

Cyprus to launch domestic violence information-sharing platform by year-end

Cyprus to launch domestic violence information-sharing platform by year-end

Cyprus plans to introduce a new information-sharing platform between state services handling domestic violence cases by the end of 2026, in an effort to improve coordination and help authorities identify households at risk....

Cyprus signs major gas deal, with Kronos production targeted for 2028

Cyprus signs major gas deal, with Kronos production targeted for 2028

Cyprus moved a step closer Monday to turning its offshore natural gas into an income source for the country, signing contracts worth up to $1.8 billion to develop the Kronos field....

Heading to London? Oxford Street now belongs to pedestrians

Heading to London? Oxford Street now belongs to pedestrians

If your London shopping routine involves stepping off a bus on Oxford Street or hailing a black cab once the bags become too heavy, it is time to rethink the route....

Pamborides and Neofytou enter DISY race, pledge to back the winner

Pamborides and Neofytou enter DISY race, pledge to back the winner

Giorgos Pamborides and Averof Neofytou formally entered the race for DISY’s presidential nomination Monday, with both delivering the same assurance to party members: Whoever wins should have the party behind him....

A rotating presidency is already on the negotiating record, Menelaou says

A rotating presidency is already on the negotiating record, Menelaou says

A rotating presidency is already among the understandings reached in Cyprus negotiations, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou says. But it cannot be separated from the rest of the negotiating package and turned into a condition for restarting talks....

Israel votes and Cyprus has a stake in what comes next

Israel votes and Cyprus has a stake in what comes next

Israel’s parliamentary election on Oct. 27 comes amid profound domestic changes and significant shifts in the regional security landscape....

Trouble in the financial shadows, is Cyprus ready?

Trouble in the financial shadows, is Cyprus ready?

When inflation began to run out of control in the 1970s, a provision of the Glass-Steagall framework, then approaching its 40th anniversary, began to make its presence felt in the markets....

Who can bring DISY’s voters back together?

Who can bring DISY’s voters back together?

Winning over your own party should be the first step toward winning over the country. For DISY, the challenge is making sure that the first contest leaves its voters willing to stand behind the same candidate....

Europe’s Gen Z takes to the streets. Why is Cyprus so quiet?

Europe’s Gen Z takes to the streets. Why is Cyprus so quiet?

Gen Z uprisings in at least seven European countries have dominated international debate over the past week, drawing other age groups into mass demonstrations. ...

Monday forecast: Cyprus braces for a stormier spell as autumn finally shows its hand

Monday forecast: Cyprus braces for a stormier spell as autumn finally shows its hand

A weak high-pressure system will temporarily affect the area, while low pressure is expected on Thursday. Dust will be present in the atmosphere at times. So, if you're feeling a little hazy this morning, it could be the dust, the clock change, or the realisation that the weekend is officially over. ...

Cyprus’ defense tech industry grows, but can it turn innovation into business?

Cyprus’ defense tech industry grows, but can it turn innovation into business?

The number of defense technology companies in Cyprus is growing, creating a diverse ecosystem capable of developing new solutions as well as bringing existing technologies to market. ...

State saves €20 million a year on new hires’ starting pay

State saves €20 million a year on new hires’ starting pay

The state saves €20.1 million annually by reducing entry-level pay scales for new civil service hires by 10%. The Finance Ministry has no intention of abolishing or revising the measure, which applies for 24 months....

Fidan’s counterplay over the cable

Fidan’s counterplay over the cable

When Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told a journalist from the Greek newspaper Ta Nea in Brussels last week that Turkey ''agrees'' to the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection,...

Cyprus turns to Israeli weapons, but France remains its top arms supplier

Cyprus turns to Israeli weapons, but France remains its top arms supplier

Sixty-two years after its establishment, the National Guard has spent the past 15 years entering a new era, leaving behind a period defined largely by its inward-looking approach....

Weekend warriors: Fall for a theatre experiment, meet a dragon and see the world differently

Weekend warriors: Fall for a theatre experiment, meet a dragon and see the world differently

Discover what’s on in Cyprus this weekend, from thought-provoking theatre and contemporary art exhibitions to the return of a beloved Cypriot folktale featuring a legendary dragon. Whether you’re planning a cultural night out or a family-friendly Sunday, there’s plenty to inspire your Oct. 23-25 plans....

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