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Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as

Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as "Man of the Year 2025" in the "Entrepreneur" category

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited received the top honour at the "Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2025". The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, in the presence of representatives from government, the business community and the civil society....

BYD expands Cyprus presence as demand for electric and hybrid cars grows

BYD expands Cyprus presence as demand for electric and hybrid cars grows

BYD is strengthening its presence in the Cyprus market in 2026, expanding both its infrastructure and sales performance as demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continues to grow on the island....

Have organisational functions outlived their purpose?

Have organisational functions outlived their purpose?

In a constantly changing business landscape, where the nature of work is on a constant transformation through automation and the use of AI, traditional organisational functions seem not only outdated, but unable to achieve the agility and adaptability necessary to thrive in today’s business environment....

Israeli medical giant Hadassah expands into Cyprus with Limassol center

Israeli medical giant Hadassah expands into Cyprus with Limassol center

Hadassah Medical Center is making a major entry into the Cyprus healthcare market, expanding its presence on the island with a new medical center in Limassol expected to open in June, as well as plans for a hospital development in Nicosia within the next three years....

Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

New developments are emerging in the increasingly controversial case involving the search of lawyer Nikos Clerides’ home and office after the court allowed a legal challenge against the warrant to move forward but refused, for now, to stop authorities from using the evidence already seized....

Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

We have finally made it to the 'calm after the storm' phase of the week. A weak high-pressure system is moving in like a peace offering, and the atmosphere is finally starting to feel like it actually belongs in May....

Registered unemployment climbs by 10.4% in April 2026

Registered unemployment climbs by 10.4% in April 2026

The number of people registered as unemployed at the end of April 2026 reached 8,962, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistical Service using records from the District Labour Offices. ...

Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....

Record 753 candidates enter Cyprus parliamentary election race

Record 753 candidates enter Cyprus parliamentary election race

Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and broadcasting pioneer, dies at 87

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and broadcasting pioneer, dies at 87

Media entrepreneur Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in television news, has died at 87, according to the network he created....

Cyprus court blocks €13.7 million aid plan for Dhekelia communities

Cyprus court blocks €13.7 million aid plan for Dhekelia communities

Cyprus’ Supreme Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have allowed the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to provide up to €13.7 million in financial assistance to communities near the Dhekelia power station. ...

Politics Blog: Wedding envelopes, roadblocks and political drama

Politics Blog: Wedding envelopes, roadblocks and political drama

You can accuse Fidias of many shortcomings, lack of education, knowledge, eloquence, and a few other things, but you cannot say a word against his Cypriot DNA....

Europe monitors rare cruise ship virus outbreak after deaths and new suspected cases

Europe monitors rare cruise ship virus outbreak after deaths and new suspected cases

Health authorities across Europe are keeping a close eye on a rare virus outbreak linked to a cruise ship after three passengers died and several others became sick during the voyage....

Ryanair to shut down Thessaloniki base in dispute over airport fees

Ryanair to shut down Thessaloniki base in dispute over airport fees

Low-cost airline Ryanair is preparing to close its operational base at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport, according to reports in Greek media, in a move that could affect hundreds of workers and reshape flight connections in northern Greece....

Man of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in Cyprus with emotional ceremony in Nicosia

Man of the Year Awards celebrate excellence in Cyprus with emotional ceremony in Nicosia

The 24th edition of the Man of the Year Awards took place Tuesday night at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, bringing together leading figures from across Cyprus and Greece to honor individuals recognized for achievement, character, and contribution to society....

People, Purpose, and Precision in Financial Services: The SPL Audit approach

People, Purpose, and Precision in Financial Services: The SPL Audit approach

In today’s dynamic business environment, success depends not only on numbers but also on relationships, engagement, and care for clients, employees, and society. SPL Audit embodies this approach, combining expertise in Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Accounting services with a modern, human-centric mindset that places people and purpose at the heart of business....

UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

The top United Nations official in Cyprus met Tuesday with the outgoing U.S. ambassador in Nicosia for a farewell ceremony held inside the UN-controlled buffer zone, marking the end of her diplomatic posting on the island....

Greek business wave in Cyprus seeks stronger voice

Greek business wave in Cyprus seeks stronger voice

Greek business activity in Cyprus has been steadily strengthening in recent years, with a noticeable rise in investments and the relocation of skilled professionals to the island, a trend that reflects renewed confidence in the Cypriot economy....

Airlines slash millions of seats as fuel fears shake global travel

Airlines slash millions of seats as fuel fears shake global travel

Airlines around the world are cutting flights, shrinking schedules, and scrambling to save fuel as growing concerns over global fuel supplies begin to hit the aviation industry. ...

Sexual violence reports rise across Europe, including Cyprus

Sexual violence reports rise across Europe, including Cyprus

Reports of rape and sexual violence continued to rise across the European Union in 2024, according to new Eurostat figures, as European lawmakers push for a clearer consent-based definition of rape across the bloc....

Marios Georgiou crowned Man of the Year by President Christodoulides

Marios Georgiou crowned Man of the Year by President Christodoulides

An evening celebrating achievement, perseverance, and role models for a new generation reached its emotional high point Tuesday night in Nicosia when President Nikos Christodoulides presented the coveted Man of the Year award to Olympic gymnast Marios Georgiou....

Wednesday weather: The midweek mountain mix-up

Wednesday weather: The midweek mountain mix-up

We are caught in a tug-of-war between a departing low-pressure system and a high-pressure system that is waiting in the wings to save our weekend. ...

New rules tell pharmacies: Keep patient data quiet

New rules tell pharmacies: Keep patient data quiet

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has clarified how personal information should be handled in pharmacies under Cyprus’s General Healthcare System (GeSY), stressing that while collecting identification details is necessary, it must be done with care and discretion....

No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

No risk to Cyprus from suspected hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship

Health authorities say there is no current risk linked to a suspected hantavirus incident reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, according to infectious disease specialist Kostas Constantinou....

Pelendritou wins silver in Paris world series

Pelendritou wins silver in Paris world series

Cyprus marked another strong international showing by Karolina Pelendritou, who claimed a silver medal at the Para Swimming World Series in Paris....

Farmers in Karpasia seek compensation for crop damage caused by wild donkeys

Farmers in Karpasia seek compensation for crop damage caused by wild donkeys

Farmers in the Karpasia peninsula are seeking compensation after repeated damage to crops caused by wild donkeys....

The top spot is not what’s at stake

The top spot is not what’s at stake

We are in the final stretch before the parliamentary elections on May 24. In just the first four months of 2026, we have already lived through everything....

Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...

No, the government is not reopening the young couples housing scheme

No, the government is not reopening the young couples housing scheme

Confusion spread Tuesday after many people interpreted a government announcement on Cyprus’ housing scheme for young couples as a reopening or extension of the program....

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