Search

1. Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

2. Verification of Payee (VoP): The Simple Step Making Payments Safer Across Europe

In today’s world of instant digital payments, speed is everything. But when money moves fast, mistakes can also travel just as quickly....

3. Cyprus emerges as European hub for drone technology

Cyprus is emerging as a strategic hub for high-tech companies developing unmanned and defense systems, thanks to its neutral geopolitical profile and unique regulatory advantages, industry experts say....

4. Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....

5. Larnaca ER run by trainees while senior doctors collected full pay

In most cases last year, patients rushing into the First Aid Department at Larnaca General Hospital were treated not by senior doctors, but by trainees, while the specialists on duty were often nowhere to be found, according to a new report by the Audit Office of the Republic....

6. The foundations of a just tax reform

There was a time when taxation meant more than the simple collection of revenue. It signified the bond between citizen and state, the collective commitment to common prosperity, the proper ordering of obligations among those living together in a political society....

7. Financial strain and governance concerns top citizens’ worries in Cyprus

Price hikes and corruption set the agenda with 70% of respondents saying they are little to not at all satisfied with the performance of the current government....

8. Cyprus betting hits €320M in Q1

Betting revenues in Cyprus stayed virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2025 compared to last year, but the industry still showed strong growth over the past two years, according to figures released Thursday by the National Betting Authority....

9. Photographer reveals alarming litter crisis in Cyprus’ Akamas Peninsula

Footage from photographer and popular content creator Bora Markovic has drawn attention to a mounting litter problem in the Akamas Peninsula....

10. Larnaca court fines company €14,000, suspends prison term for workplace safety violations

A Larnaca District Court has fined a metal recycling company €14,000 and handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to an individual over breaches of workplace safety regulations....

11. Morfou raids expose undocumented workers and labour violations

Cypriot authorities conducted a coordinated inspection in the Morfou district on Thursday, uncovering cases of illegal employment and unlawful work....

12. Cyprus Forestry College reopens with first class in nearly a decade

The Cyprus Forestry College welcomed 20 students Monday as it reopened for the first time in almost 10 years, marking what officials called a milestone for forestry education on the island....

13. Cyprus workers to strike Thursday as government pushes ATA pay reform

Cyprus’ Labor Minister Yiannis Panayiotou made a last-minute appeal to trade unions Wednesday, urging them to hold off on Thursday’s planned general strike as he unveiled the government’s updated framework for the automatic cost-of-living adjustment, known locally as the ATA....

14. Cyprus restaurants feel the pinch as tourists dine in instead of out

Cyprus’ restaurants and entertainment venues are feeling the squeeze this year, as more tourists choose to eat at home, order delivery, or rely on all-inclusive hotel packages instead of dining out....

15. Turkish Cypriot opposition leader warns against two-state plan

Tufan Erhurman, leader of the Republican Turkish Party (RTP) and candidate for Turkish Cypriot leader, has warned that pursuing a ''two-state'' solution on the island would strip Turkish Cypriots of their rights and weaken their international standing....

16. Cyprus hotel unions threaten strikes over misuse of foreign worker permits

Two major Cypriot hotel worker unions have warned of potential strikes, accusing hotel operators of misusing foreign worker permits to undermine labor rights and violate collective agreements....

17. Mount Sinai abbot appeals for protection over threats to his life

The Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai has been shaken by an internal dispute that saw Abbot Archbishop Damianos expel a group of monks who attempted to challenge his leadership, according to statements from both the Abbot and the monks involved....

18. Genikes Insurance and Eurolife recognize that accessibility is a right for all

With respect to the needs of every customer, Genikes Insurance and Eurolife implement accessibility programs, ensuring equal access for all citizens to their products and services....

19. Cyprus Post suspends shipments to U.S. following new customs rules

Cyprus Post has announced the suspension of all postal services to the United States that contain goods, following recent changes to U.S. customs regulations....

20. Troodos tenants’ reckless fires raise questions about state oversight

The recent devastating wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol, which caused both human and material losses, has exposed gaps, oversights, and serious questions about the readiness of state services in preventing and combating fires....

21. Veterinarians address ban on oncology drugs for animals: ''inhumane and deeply unjust''

The Pancyprian Veterinary Association is calling foul over a new decision by the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) to block the distribution of oncology drugs for animal use, a move veterinarians say is already leading to preventable animal deaths....

22. ''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....

23. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 18/07/2025

24. Validity of referrals to specialists extended to 12 months

The Health Insurance Organization said that referrals to specialist doctors under the General Healthcare System will now be valid for 12 months instead of six....

25. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

26. Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....

27. New seasonal fee introduced for cruise stops at Greek islands

Cruise passengers visiting Greek islands will now pay a seasonal disembarkation fee, following the implementation of a new measure by the Greek government that takes effect on July 21....

28. Government cuts out locals in €35M energy deal ahead of electricity market opening

Just months before Cyprus opens up its electricity market to real competition, a government decision to hand a €35 million energy storage project to the state has sparked a fierce backlash from private investors, many of whom have been stuck in limbo for years....

29. Cyprus to deactivate unregistered prepaid SIM cards by November 2025

The Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR) has announced that all prepaid SIM and eSIM card users in Cyprus must complete mandatory identification by Nov. 10, 2025, or face automatic deactivation of their mobile services....

30. EU Commission targets Cyprus and others countries in broad legal crackdown

The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law....