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31 October, 2026
 

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Will drive for coffee: The joy of a Cyprus village escape

Will drive for coffee: The joy of a Cyprus village escape

There is a particular kind of optimism involved in leaving home for “a quick coffee” in a Cyprus village....

Holguín sees opening for Cyprus talks before year’s end

Holguín sees opening for Cyprus talks before year’s end

U.N. envoy Maria Angela Holguin said Friday she is optimistic that a broader meeting on the Cyprus issue could take place before the end of the year, provided the sides make progress on practical measures to build trust and on how talks should move forward....

G20 scraps group photo after Europeans refuse to pose with Russia’s Lavrov

G20 scraps group photo after Europeans refuse to pose with Russia’s Lavrov

The United States cancelled a group photograph at a gathering of G20 foreign ministers after several European diplomats threatened to walk out rather than pose alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, U.S. officials told The Associated Press....

PoliticsBlog: Campaign nonsense and a €10,000 charitable excursion

PoliticsBlog: Campaign nonsense and a €10,000 charitable excursion

Pamboridis held a press conference and had plenty of interesting things to say—apart from his declaration that, if he becomes DISY’s candidate, there is “no way” he will lose!...

ERB ASFALISTIKI: 27 Years Together with Cyprus Police for Road Safety

ERB ASFALISTIKI: 27 Years Together with Cyprus Police for Road Safety

Under the main message “Let’s not let our dreams fall apart!”, ERB ASFALISTIKI and the Cyprus Police Department of Traffic Police Headquarters are co-organizing, for the 27th consecutive year, the Road Safety Week taking place from October 16 to October 23, 2026. ...

Energy prices jump 21% in September putting households under pressure

Energy prices jump 21% in September putting households under pressure

Energy prices in Cyprus rose 21% in September compared with a year earlier, putting pressure on household budgets as inflation on the island outpaced the euro-area average....

Man who beat neighbor’s cat to death must serve jail time

Man who beat neighbor’s cat to death must serve jail time

A man who killed his neighbor's cat by repeatedly striking it with a broomstick must serve two months in prison immediately, the Court of Appeal ruled Friday, overturning a decision that had allowed him to avoid jail....

Weekend Warriors: Things to do that are less frightening than your electricity bill

Weekend Warriors: Things to do that are less frightening than your electricity bill

This weekend, Cyprus presents an important choice: head into a haunted maze and scream, or head into the mountains and eat....

UAE moves closer to permanent embassy in Israel

UAE moves closer to permanent embassy in Israel

Israeli planning authorities have approved plans for a permanent United Arab Emirates embassy in Herzliya, allowing a building of up to 15 floors, six years after the countries established diplomatic relations under the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords....

Binance halts withdrawals after $6.3 billion crypto attack

Binance halts withdrawals after $6.3 billion crypto attack

Customers of cryptocurrency exchange Binance face a wait to withdraw their money after a cyberattack affected an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, potentially making it the largest cryptocurrency theft on record....

Car driven by 80-year-old hits cyclist, sending two riders to the ground

Car driven by 80-year-old hits cyclist, sending two riders to the ground

An 80-year-old man driving on the main Polis Chrysochous–Androlykos road struck a cyclist Thursday afternoon, causing her bicycle to hit a second rider and sending both women to the ground, police said....

Cyprus’ largest Caffe Nero planned for old GSP square

Cyprus’ largest Caffe Nero planned for old GSP square

A Caffe Nero, a wine bar, a perfume shop, and a full-service restaurant or cafe are planned for the revamped old GSP square, bringing new shopping and dining options to central Nicosia....

Eurobank profits climb as Cyprus delivers nearly a third of earnings

Eurobank profits climb as Cyprus delivers nearly a third of earnings

Eurobank’s profits rose in the first nine months of 2026, with Cyprus providing nearly a third of the group’s adjusted earnings, even though profits from its operations on the island fell slightly....

Even coffee is taking a bigger bite out of Cyprus budgets

Even coffee is taking a bigger bite out of Cyprus budgets

A cup of coffee is becoming an increasingly costly habit for consumers in Cyprus, with prices for both traditional Cypriot and instant coffee climbing over the past year....

Weather forecast: Cyprus catches its breath as stormy skies give way to a calmer weekend

Weather forecast: Cyprus catches its breath as stormy skies give way to a calmer weekend

Cyprus can expect a mostly calm end to the week, with sunshine, temperatures near 24°C and the odd shower threatening to spoil the mountains’ plans. Sunday brings a chance of thunderstorms, while Monday may add a little dust to the mix....

Patrick Stewart, legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies aged 86

Patrick Stewart, legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies aged 86

Patrick Stewart, the distinguished British actor whose career spanned classical theatre, science fiction and superhero cinema, has died at the age of 86....

Cancer becomes Cyprus’ leading cause of death for the first time

Cancer becomes Cyprus’ leading cause of death for the first time

Cancer overtook cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Cyprus for the first time in 2024, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides....

Justice Ministry disputes claim that serious crime is surging by 27%

Justice Ministry disputes claim that serious crime is surging by 27%

The Ministry of Justice has challenged interpretations of a reported 27% increase in serious crime, arguing that the figure reflects the discovery of previously undetected offences rather than a rise in criminal activity....

Nursing unions push back against plans to recruit foreign nurses

Nursing unions push back against plans to recruit foreign nurses

Cyprus’s main nursing unions have called for proposed changes to the rules governing the recruitment of nurses from third countries to be halted, arguing that staffing shortages should be addressed through better employment conditions and recruitment of local professionals....

Want to lose fat? 7 healthy carbs to add to your diet

Want to lose fat? 7 healthy carbs to add to your diet

Who says you have to give up carbs to lose body fat? The truth is, you don't need to cut them out of your diet. By choosing the right foods, you can enjoy a steady source of energy, stay full longer, and support your fat-loss goals....

Cyprus-China trade surges 26% to $1.44 billion in 2025

Cyprus-China trade surges 26% to $1.44 billion in 2025

Cyprus-China bilateral trade reached $1.44 billion in 2025, rising by 26% as both countries seek to expand cooperation in investment, technology, tourism and renewable energy. The Cyprus-China Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Forum in Nicosia brought together business leaders and local officials to explore new commercial partnerships....

Vin 36 brings wine and village charm to Tsada

Vin 36 brings wine and village charm to Tsada

Discover Vin 36 in Tsada, a cosy wine bar created by two brothers, offering Cypriot and international wines, cocktails and generous sharing platters in a traditional village setting. Find out more about the venue, its atmosphere and opening hours through WIZ Guide....

Pentakomo waste facility still plagued by problems despite drop in foul odours

Pentakomo waste facility still plagued by problems despite drop in foul odours

Residents of Pentakomo have experienced a marked reduction in foul odours from the local waste management facility in recent months, following changes to how rubbish is handled. However, significant technical and operational problems remain, with a major upgrade expected to take several years to complete....

Forward-looking vision model bridges the gap between heritage and future

Forward-looking vision model bridges the gap between heritage and future

Strategic outlook: Porsche presents the next evolution of the brand's iconic design identity. ...

Pamboridis bets he can unite DISY — but will Averof back him?

Pamboridis bets he can unite DISY — but will Averof back him?

Giorgos Pamboridis outlined his vision and policy platform today at his first news conference since formally entering the race for Democratic Rally’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election....

Abbas in Cyprus for talks on Gaza aid, regional tensions and Cyprus problem

Abbas in Cyprus for talks on Gaza aid, regional tensions and Cyprus problem

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Cyprus for talks on Gaza, regional developments and the island’s role in getting humanitarian supplies to people in need....

Downpours for some, showers for others as storms cross Cyprus

Downpours for some, showers for others as storms cross Cyprus

Rain swept across Cyprus on Thursday, bringing a soaking to some neighborhoods and lighter showers to others, while strong winds caused damage and kept emergency crews busy....

Lagarde to leave ECB early, opening race for Europe’s top banking job

Lagarde to leave ECB early, opening race for Europe’s top banking job

Christine Lagarde will step down as European Central Bank president on Feb. 7, 2027, leaving months before her term ends and setting off the search for a successor at the helm of the eurozone’s central bank....

Cyprus wants companies that bring more than a registered address

Cyprus wants companies that bring more than a registered address

Attracting companies to Cyprus is one thing. Making sure they actually do business here and contribute to the economy is another....

Who wants to run a business in Cyprus anymore?

Who wants to run a business in Cyprus anymore?

Between armed conflicts, geopolitical developments, a prolonged energy crisis and constant shifts in the global economy, running a business in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult....

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