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05 July, 2026
 

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Cyprus records unusually high thyroid cancer rates

Cyprus records unusually high thyroid cancer rates

A senior endocrinologist has said that thyroid cancer rates in Cyprus are significantly elevated compared with the rest of Europe, while stressing that current evidence does not connect this trend to regional conflicts....

Cyprus remains a key gateway as Europe’s ‘golden visa’ landscape shifts

Cyprus remains a key gateway as Europe’s ‘golden visa’ landscape shifts

As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....

April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

Today is April 1st, a day of heavy national significance as Cyprus remembers the EOKA fighters and the start of the campaign against British rule. But while the parades and memorials are the official focus, the atmosphere is busy hosting a low-pressure system named ERMINIO....

Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

Cyprus is aiming to begin producing natural gas from offshore reserves between late 2027 and early 2028, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. ...

Cyprus labour costs rise to €21.7 an hour in 2025, EU data shows

Cyprus labour costs rise to €21.7 an hour in 2025, EU data shows

New figures released by Eurostat show that Cyprus recorded an average hourly labour cost of €21.7 in 2025, with non-wage expenses accounting for just under one-fifth of total labour costs....

Pentakomo residents demand action over escalating waste and pollution crisis (video)

Pentakomo residents demand action over escalating waste and pollution crisis (video)

Frustration is mounting among residents of Pentakomo, a community increasingly burdened by severe environmental degradation linked to nearby waste management operations....

Owe social insurance? New repayment plan could offer thousands a financial lifeline

Owe social insurance? New repayment plan could offer thousands a financial lifeline

Thousands of workers, freelancers and small business owners struggling with unpaid social insurance contributions could soon get a second chance to settle their debts, without immediate legal consequences....

Fake €50 notes circulating across Cyprus, police warn

Fake €50 notes circulating across Cyprus, police warn

Police are warning the public to keep a close eye on their cash after counterfeit €50 banknotes were detected across all districts of the Republic of Cyprus....

Four arrested in Nicosia in string of construction site burglaries

Four arrested in Nicosia in string of construction site burglaries

Police have arrested four people, including three men and one woman, following a coordinated operation linked to multiple burglaries at construction sites across the Nicosia district over the past three weeks....

Cyprus CEOs highlight key skills shortage as a top concern

Cyprus CEOs highlight key skills shortage as a top concern

The findings of the 15th Annual PwC Cyprus CEO Survey, in which 77 business leaders from Cyprus participated this year, provide valuable insights into the challenges and risks shaping the business environment....

Three months, zero answers: Controversial political video still ''under investigation''

Three months, zero answers: Controversial political video still ''under investigation''

Three months after a controversial video surfaced online, promising to expose political secrets, authorities are still “investigating” it, at least according to official statements....

4 attacks in 5 months: Limassol businessman targeted again

4 attacks in 5 months: Limassol businessman targeted again

For the fourth time in roughly five months, a well-known 40-year-old businessman from Limassol has found himself in the crosshairs of crime....

Cyprus-linked firms tied to €25.8M Russian construction fraud, investigation finds

Cyprus-linked firms tied to €25.8M Russian construction fraud, investigation finds

A new investigation by the Cyprus Investigative Reporting Network (CIReN) reveals that companies based in Cyprus were linked to a €25.8 million fraud case involving Russia’s construction sector....

Bank of Cyprus wins two high profile awards in Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year

Bank of Cyprus wins two high profile awards in Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year

Bank of Cyprus has been named the Best Private Bank in Cyprus and the Best for High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals in Cyprus by Euromoney in its Private Banking Awards 2026 after winning these awards in 2025....

Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic and timeless presence at the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival as a Platinum Sponsor

Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic and timeless presence at the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival as a Platinum Sponsor

Lidl Cyprus is once again dynamically participating in the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor, actively supporting one of the most important youth soccer events in the region. With a firm commitment to promoting balanced nutrition and physical activity, the company continues to strengthen initiatives that encourage children and young people to adopt a more active and healthy lifestyle....

EY Cyprus announces the appointment of Antonis Rouvas as a new Partner

EY Cyprus announces the appointment of Antonis Rouvas as a new Partner

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that it is strengthening its Consulting Services with the addition of Antonis Rouvas, who joins the firm as a partner, bringing a wealth of experience in the banking, insurance and funds sectors and in the areas of financial risk management and regulatory matters....

Tuesday forecast: The warm-up act before Erminio takes the stage

Tuesday forecast: The warm-up act before Erminio takes the stage

We are currently navigating the quiet tail-end of a weak low-pressure system, making for a perfectly respectable partly cloudy Tuesday. ...

Investigation underway after dozens of fish found dead in Athalassa Park lake

Investigation underway after dozens of fish found dead in Athalassa Park lake

Authorities in Cyprus are examining a new incident involving dead fish discovered in the lake at Athalassa Park, marking yet another occurrence of a problem seen several times in recent years....

Europe must elevate vocational education to equal status, Michaelidou Says

Europe must elevate vocational education to equal status, Michaelidou Says

Vocational education and training (VET) should be given the same level of recognition as other forms of education, Athena Michaelidou stressed during a high-level European meeting in Brussels....

Ayia Napa ''Run for Autism'' draws record crowds as government advances €4.5M support center

Ayia Napa ''Run for Autism'' draws record crowds as government advances €4.5M support center

The coastal town of Ayia Napa was transformed into a vibrant hub of solidarity and sport on Sunday, as more than 4,500 runners from over 20 countries gathered for the 5th annual ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' a charity event that continues to grow in scale and significance....

Over 11,000 illegal fireworks confiscated so far in 2026

Over 11,000 illegal fireworks confiscated so far in 2026

Authorities in Cyprus are continuing a nationwide effort to curb dangerous activities linked to Easter bonfires and firecrackers, with officials reporting thousands of confiscations already this year....

Avakas Gorge trail closed due to safety risks

Avakas Gorge trail closed due to safety risks

The Department of Forests has reiterated that the popular Avakas Gorge trail, located within Akamas National Forest Park, will remain closed to the public until further notice, citing ongoing safety concerns....

‘Death was not our fate’: Syrian father crosses seas to save his ailing son

‘Death was not our fate’: Syrian father crosses seas to save his ailing son

Abdulaziz Aldarwish decided to take drastic action after his son Yahia’s young kidneys failed....

30 years later he gets a fresh shot at justice

30 years later he gets a fresh shot at justice

A single moment in 1995 changed a man’s life forever, and now, more than 30 years later, the courts are giving him another shot at justice....

Akrotiri residents oppose antennas, but British bases can take the land anyway

Akrotiri residents oppose antennas, but British bases can take the land anyway

Residents in the Akrotiri area may have little say over a major new military installation planned near their homes after Kourion Mayor Pantelis Georgiou revealed that British Bases authorities legally have the power to requisition land even if the community objects....

Queens, Kings, and Cyprus. Checkmate!

Queens, Kings, and Cyprus. Checkmate!

The night of March 28 was windy, cloudy, and even a little rainy, the kind that makes you clutch your coat and hope your hair survives the evening. ...

Cyprus Makes a… Checkmate on the Chessboard!

Cyprus Makes a… Checkmate on the Chessboard!

In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the epicenter of the global chess scene. For the first time, the most important and demanding tournament in the World Chess Championship cycle is being held at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, in the Peyia area of Paphos, from March 28 to April 16, 2026....

Cat goes missing during airport transfer

Cat goes missing during airport transfer

Bibi, a male cat blind in one eye, vanished during an international flight from Larnaca Airport with a stopover in Athens, sparking outrage among animal lovers and raising serious questions about how pets are handled in transit....

30,000 animals dead, but were authorities too late?

30,000 animals dead, but were authorities too late?

More than 30,000 farm animals have been culled across Cyprus after authorities moved to contain outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in affected livestock units in Nicosia and Larnaca, the Agriculture Ministry said Monday, marking what officials hope is a turning point in the crisis....

Monday forecast: A sluggish start in the wrong time zone

Monday forecast: A sluggish start in the wrong time zone

We have a low-pressure system lingering, which means while most of the island will see clear intervals, the west and southeast are on standby for isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm....

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