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1. Cyprus faces escalating cesarean rates, fueling debate over maternal care and medical practice

Data from the Health Monitoring Unit show that nearly six in ten births were delivered by cesarean section in 2022 and 2023, with about 41 percent planned and the remainder classified as emergency procedures....

2. The animal police… are they on a break?

I know this isn’t ''hard news'' for some, no ministers, no scandals, no new roundabouts being announced. But bear with me. Because not caring for animals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from not caring for people....

3. Sky Stars Culinary Series with Two-Michelin-Starred Chef Vítor Matos

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is delighted to welcome Chef Vítor Matos, one of Portugal’s most celebrated chefs, for two exclusive evenings of fine dining at Sky7 Restaurant....

4. Households told to save water, while companies pump unchecked

As Cyprus urges households to cut back on water use amid one of the driest years in a decade, mounting criticism points to a glaring gap: while families face restrictions and fines, large companies continue using vast amounts of water with little oversight....

5. Jumbo buys out shopping mall from Eurobank in €10.8M deal

Retail heavyweight Jumbo has expanded its footprint in Greece, finalizing a €10.8 million cash deal to buy out the VESO MARE shopping center in Patras from Eurobank....

6. Trump’s envoys are here, and Cyprus is in the spotlight again

Washington’s focus on the Eastern Mediterranean appears to be sharpening once again, and Cyprus is finding itself at the center of attention....

7. New arrests and court developments in the Demosthenous murder case

During a discussion of the Justice Ministry’s budget before the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Chief of Police Themistos Arnaoutis announced that eight arrests have already been made in connection with the Demosthenous case and that more are expected....

8. The Landmark Nicosia set to open later this month

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, is entering the final stages of construction and is on track to open its doors by the end of November. ...

9. Is the price of water on the rise? Cyprus faces shortages after years of overuse, Minister warns

Cyprus is grappling with a severe and prolonged water shortage, a problem Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou described as decades in the making. ...

10. Cyprus faces “dramatic” water shortage as dam levels drop to 11%

Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday....

11. October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 17/10/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

12. 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....

13. October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 10/10/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

14. Cyprus dams near record lows after storm “Barbara” brings little relief

The rain from storm “Barbara” offered only a brief and modest reprieve for Cyprus’ struggling water reserves, with most of the downpour concentrated along the coast, according to the Water Development Department’s latest data....

15. BidX1 launches October Catalogue featuring coastal villas, city apartments & more

BidX1 is pleased to announce that the catalogue for its next auction, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, is now live and available to view here....

16. Ministers ditch electric cars, return to gas-powered vehicles

Weeks after state officials received new electric vehicles, many are reportedly returning to their previous fuel-powered cars....

17. Grand Seiko arrives in Cyprus with Vassos Eliades Accessories Ltd.

Vassos Eliades Accessories Ltd, one of Cyprus’s leading retailers of luxury watches and fine jewellery, is delighted to announce the addition of Grand Seiko to its portfolio of exclusive brands....

18. Pensions without age limits

We are told that the social insurance system is strictly contributory. You get back what you pay in. Except, of course, for state officials, who collect generous pensions without ever having made equivalent contributions. ...

19. Paphos mayor urges action as housing becomes out of reach for locals

The mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, warned Tuesday that rising real estate prices are making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Cypriots to rent or buy homes, calling on the government to take immediate action....

20. Paphos water worries put to rest

Residents of Paphos can breathe easier when it comes to drinking water. Government officials say new desalination units will secure supply for the district through at least 2026, regardless of rainfall....

21. Poland shoots down Russian drones in ''act of aggression''

Poland’s armed forces shot down drones that crossed into its territory during Russia’s latest barrage against Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday, calling the incident an “act of aggression” against his country....

22. BidX1 brings bargains to the block in September auction

New BidX1 catalogue launched – 10 houses & apartments in Pegeia among highlights...

23. UNIC Athens: Licensed for Establishment and Operation in Greece by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has authorised the University of Nicosia (UNIC) to establish UNIC Athens, its non-profit branch/campus in Greece, in a decision which strengthens UNIC’s long-standing academic partnership with the country....

24. Cyprus reopens grants for used electric vehicles after 30 applications canceled

Cyprus will reallocate grants for the purchase of used private electric vehicles after 30 applications under the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme were canceled....

25. Seven NBA stars to shine in Cyprus at FIBA EuroBasket 2025

Basketball fans in Cyprus are in for a historic treat. For the first time, the Cypriot national team will compete in the FIBA EuroBasket, and the country’s courts will host a parade of global stars, including seven NBA players....

26. Cyprus to plan market return despite global uncertainty

Cyprus will begin planning its return to international financial markets in September, aiming for a fourth-quarter re-entry, officials confirmed....

27. AI surge turns ''dream tech jobs'' into a struggle

The promise of high-paying tech careers is colliding with the harsh reality of artificial intelligence. Jobs long considered the ''careers of the future'' are now disappearing almost overnight, leaving graduates in computer science, software engineering, and programming scrambling for work....

28. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

29. Water supply restored in Limassol after wildfires, officials say

The water supply network in Limassol is gradually returning to normal following the devastating wildfires in the region’s mountainous areas, officials said Monday....

30. BidX1 to hold major property auction on 30th July, featuring homes from €60k and online bidding access

BidX1, the property auction platform, has announced that it will hold a large auction on Wednesday 30th July, offering homebuyers, investors, and developers an exciting opportunity to secure real estate in Cyprus before the summer slow-down....