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25 March, 2026
 

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€15 Million mixed-use tower planned near Agios Athanasios roundabout

€15 Million mixed-use tower planned near Agios Athanasios roundabout

A new mixed-use development featuring homes, offices, and leisure spaces is in the works for Limassol, with plans submitted to environmental authorities for review....

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Delivers Key Insights at the Legal500 GC Summit 2026

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Delivers Key Insights at the Legal500 GC Summit 2026

Continuing its active involvement in this prestigious international summit, Elias Neocleous & Co. LLC sponsored the Legal500 GC Summit 2026 in Cyprus, marking eight consecutive years of support....

Mystery deepens after rare beaked whale washes ashore in occupied Akanthou

Mystery deepens after rare beaked whale washes ashore in occupied Akanthou

A massive deep-sea whale washed ashore on Cyprus’ northern coast this week, puzzling wildlife experts and reviving memories of a rare mass stranding just a few years ago....

Thursday, February 12th forecast: The great smoky haze

Thursday, February 12th forecast: The great smoky haze

A weak low-pressure system is drifting in, and it’s bringing suspended dust with it today and tomorrow. ...

Love is in the air in Ayia Napa Marina… and on screen

Love is in the air in Ayia Napa Marina… and on screen

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Ayia Napa Marina is getting ready to transform into the island’s most atmospheric destination, offering a different take on the celebration of love, one that goes beyond the usual traditions. ...

Digital euro could cut costs for Cyprus SMEs, says ECB Executive Board member

Digital euro could cut costs for Cyprus SMEs, says ECB Executive Board member

ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the planned digital euro could bring major advantages for Cyprus, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses that currently face high fees when accepting card payments through international schemes....

Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....

Von der Leyen: ''Made in Europe'' is necessary, but not a blank cheque

Von der Leyen: ''Made in Europe'' is necessary, but not a blank cheque

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended the strategy of “European preference” (“Made in Europe”) before the plenary session of the European Parliament, stressing that strengthening Europe’s industrial base is a crucial tool for boosting the Union’s competitiveness....

Man allegedly made €32,000 selling agricultural land that wasn’t his

Man allegedly made €32,000 selling agricultural land that wasn’t his

A 66-year-old man has been remanded in custody for five days in Limassol as police investigate an alleged €32,000 fraud involving the supposed sale of agricultural land....

Police investigate illegal bird trapping in Larnaca

Police investigate illegal bird trapping in Larnaca

Authorities in Larnaca are investigating an illegal bird-trapping case after a 35-year-old man was caught trying to remove wild birds from nets early Thursday morning....

Cyprus’s credit rating boosted as public debt drops and economy strengthens

Cyprus’s credit rating boosted as public debt drops and economy strengthens

Cyprus’s long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded by Scope Ratings to A from A-, with a stable outlook, reflecting sharp falls in public debt, ongoing budget surpluses, and a stronger banking sector....

Together for sport and movement: CRIVIT and Stefanie Graf launch international partnership under the motto ''Find Your Move''

Together for sport and movement: CRIVIT and Stefanie Graf launch international partnership under the motto ''Find Your Move''

Stefanie Graf and CRIVIT - a perfect match. The former world-class athlete and the sports brand CRIVIT are impressively staging the start of their partnership as part of an international campaign in over 30 countries....

Freedom Holding Corp. reports $1.7 billion in revenue for 9 months of FY2026

Freedom Holding Corp. reports $1.7 billion in revenue for 9 months of FY2026

Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on December 31, 2025. For the third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, Freedom Holding Corp. delivered resilient operating results across its diversified financial services businesses....

Smoke, meat and questionable decisions: Tsiknopempti is back

Smoke, meat and questionable decisions: Tsiknopempti is back

Smoke signals are rising across Cyprus, and no, it’s not a national emergency. It’s Tsiknopempti....

Politics Blog: The circus is in town...and we're the main act

Politics Blog: The circus is in town...and we're the main act

The new Minister of Justice, Mr. Fytiris, has politely asked the Chief of Police to make Mr. Loizides, our national union firebrand, tone it down, or else “deal with him.” ...

Cyprus faces €4.4M yearly interest from EU loan to Ukraine

Cyprus faces €4.4M yearly interest from EU loan to Ukraine

Cyprus is expected to contribute roughly €4.4 million annually toward servicing the €90 billion loan the EU plans to raise on the markets to support Ukraine in the coming years, according to sources from Kathimerini....

Paphos surpasses Limassol in luxury prices, signaling shift in Cyprus property power

Paphos surpasses Limassol in luxury prices, signaling shift in Cyprus property power

Cyprus’ new-build property market closed the first 10 months of 2025 on a strong note, with Limassol once again emerging as the undisputed heavyweight in both value and activity....

Cyprus' water crisis deepens as dams run half empty

Cyprus' water crisis deepens as dams run half empty

This winter’s performance, at least when it comes to water flowing into Cyprus’ dams, has created what officials describe as an explosive situation. ...

The Washington conference on Greece and Cyprus

The Washington conference on Greece and Cyprus

The role of Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean and their cooperation with the US in promoting a number of common interests, and dealing with common threats, was highlighted during this year’s annual conference in Washington organized by Kathimerini English Edition, the Hellenic American Leadership Council and the Delphi Economic Forum....

Wednesday, February 11th: The mid-week weather lottery

Wednesday, February 11th: The mid-week weather lottery

We are currently under the influence of a weak low-pressure system, which in meteorology-speak means the weather has massive commitment issues. It’s not a storm, it’s not a heatwave; it’s just... unsettled....

Tree-planting drive held in Alassa to restore areas damaged by July wildfire

Tree-planting drive held in Alassa to restore areas damaged by July wildfire

A tree-planting initiative took place on Sunday morning in the Alassa area, near the community’s archaeological site and the Church of Agios Georgios by the Kouris Dam...

Our bright future

Our bright future

After all, as we have repeatedly pointed out, the EU’s involvement in the Cyprus issue would merely be supportive of any potential UN initiative. And therefore, the terminology of “more active involvement” deployed by President Christodoulides belonged to the realm of wishful thinking...

Animal Welfare Commissioner says Cyprus facing stray crisis, abuse cases, and lack of veterinary support

Animal Welfare Commissioner says Cyprus facing stray crisis, abuse cases, and lack of veterinary support

Cyprus is facing persistent and serious challenges in the area of animal welfare, according to Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, who pointed to long-term systemic problems that continue to affect both stray and owned animals....

Municipalities reject planned landfill tax, warn costs will hit households

Municipalities reject planned landfill tax, warn costs will hit households

The Union of Municipalities has voiced strong opposition to the government’s plan to introduce a landfill tax on waste, warning that the additional cost will ultimately fall on households....

Remembering Cyprus’ Jewish internment camps, 77 years on

Remembering Cyprus’ Jewish internment camps, 77 years on

On Monday, February 9, people gathered at Nicosia’s old British Military Hospital to remember a chapter of history that’s both heartbreaking and inspiring: the Jewish internment camps that operated in Cyprus after World War II....

Wizz Air extends Wizz class across its network

Wizz Air extends Wizz class across its network

Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, is expanding WIZZ Class across its entire network following a successful trial period at six bases and strong demand from passengers seeking additional comfort without premium fares. ...

A Valentine’s Art Workshop for a good cause

A Valentine’s Art Workshop for a good cause

The inspiring Valentine’s Art Workshop held by The Landmark, Autograph Collection by Marriott, and Artion Galleries, hosted by celebrated Greek artist Caroline Rovithi, for a charitable cause, was crowned with utter success....

Police step up checks on trucks and buses in island-wide safety campaign

Police step up checks on trucks and buses in island-wide safety campaign

Police will step up traffic enforcement across the island from Monday, February 9 through Sunday, February 15, as part of a coordinated European road safety initiative led by the European Traffic Police Network (ROADPOL)....

GESY system failures trigger delays, patient backlogs, and longer working hours for doctors

GESY system failures trigger delays, patient backlogs, and longer working hours for doctors

A nationwide survey by the Cyprus Medical Association (CMA) indicates widespread dissatisfaction among doctors with the performance and reliability of the IT platform used for Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), with the vast majority reporting repeated outages and technical disruptions....

Cyprus scrambles to get back €67 million EU cash for stalled LNG project

Cyprus scrambles to get back €67 million EU cash for stalled LNG project

Cyprus is taking steps to recover €67 million in European Union funding for the long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vasilikos, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou told lawmakers Tuesday....

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