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05 August, 2026
 

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Ankara tells EU: End Turkish Cypriot isolation before seeking a role in Cyprus talks

Ankara tells EU: End Turkish Cypriot isolation before seeking a role in Cyprus talks

Turkey is sending the message to Brussels that there is only one role the European Union could play in the Cyprus issue, according to information obtained by “K”: implementing the EU conclusions of April 2004, which stated that “the Council is determined to put an end to the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community...”...

Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....

Old GSP gets ready to eat, drink and shop as PHC group takes over

Old GSP gets ready to eat, drink and shop as PHC group takes over

The commercial operation of five premises at Nicosia's Old GSP redevelopment has been awarded to Catercom Catering, part of PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Ltd, following a decision by Nicosia Municipality....

Cyprus has already seized more cocaine this year than in all of 2025

Cyprus has already seized more cocaine this year than in all of 2025

With five months still left in the year, Cyprus police have already seized more cocaine than they did during all of 2025, along with a dramatic rise in hashish and a new opioid trend involving 60 kilos of poppy stalks....

Calling in sick under the microscope as government targets abuse in public sector

Calling in sick under the microscope as government targets abuse in public sector

Taking sick leave because you're genuinely ill is one thing. Regularly calling in sick when you're perfectly capable of turning up for work is another, and it is the second group the government says it wants to tackle....

More than 4,200 apply for mortgage-to-rent scheme as deadline extended

More than 4,200 apply for mortgage-to-rent scheme as deadline extended

For hundreds of households struggling with bad loans, the possibility of losing the family home has been hanging over them for years. Cyprus' mortgage-to-rent scheme is offering some of those borrowers a way to stay put, and thousands are trying to get in....

Iconic Tourism Landholding in the Coastal Area of Alaminos with Licensed Hotel Development and Panoramic Sea Views

Iconic Tourism Landholding in the Coastal Area of Alaminos with Licensed Hotel Development and Panoramic Sea Views

An exceptionally rare investment opportunity is available in the coastal area of Alaminos, in Larnaca district. The property consists of three adjoining tourism-designated plots offered for sale as a single unit, with a total land area of 108,457 sq.m., at an indicative price of €4 million....

Ever wonder where your tax money goes?

Ever wonder where your tax money goes?

From hospitals and universities to buses, water, political parties, and even Facebook and Google, Cyprus spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer euros in 2025, and a newly released Treasury list reveals where some of the biggest payments went. ...

Reshuffle drama went down to the wire as parties fought for influence

Reshuffle drama went down to the wire as parties fought for influence

President Nikos Christodoulides may have repeatedly said in recent days that a reshuffle is not announced in advance but simply announced when the time comes. ...

Oil prices tumble, but when will Cyprus drivers feel it at the pump?

Oil prices tumble, but when will Cyprus drivers feel it at the pump?

Cyprus drivers watching international oil prices tumble may be asking a familiar question: If oil is getting cheaper, when will petrol follow?...

Family holiday in Limassol ends in tragedy after swimmer disappears at sea

Family holiday in Limassol ends in tragedy after swimmer disappears at sea

A family holiday in Cyprus ended in tragedy on Tuesday after a 34-year-old man from Jerusalem disappeared while swimming off the coast of Limassol and was later found dead, according to Israeli media....

Wednesday wind-down: Inland highs settle to a breathing-room 38°C

Wednesday wind-down: Inland highs settle to a breathing-room 38°C

The seasonal low-pressure system is finally playing nice. After weeks of staring down 40°C peaks and micro-window warnings, today marks a genuine return to normal summer weather....

''Raptors for LIFE'' launches to protect Cyprus’ endangered birds of prey

''Raptors for LIFE'' launches to protect Cyprus’ endangered birds of prey

A new conservation programme backed by the European Union will begin in Cyprus this October, bringing together six organisations in a coordinated effort to protect three of the island’s most important birds of prey....

Europe faces one shock after another

Europe faces one shock after another

Europe is confronting enormous, almost existential, threats. Where do you even begin? Illegal migration has reached alarming levels, as we have seen in Spain. Even left-wing politicians are changing course because they have realized they are dealing with a real problem, one that could come at a significant political cost....

Christodoulides unveils new Cabinet in reshuffle

Christodoulides unveils new Cabinet in reshuffle

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising the powers granted to him by the Constitution, has decided to proceed with the changes to the composition of the members of the Government....

At least 88 dead after mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta

At least 88 dead after mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta

The death toll linked to the recent mass arrival of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has reached at least 88, according to Spanish authorities, although Morocco has disputed that figure and reported a much lower number....

Fire near Stavrovouni State Forest contained after rapid response

Fire near Stavrovouni State Forest contained after rapid response

A wildfire that broke out near the Stavrovouni State Forest on Tuesday afternoon was brought under control within 40 minutes, preventing damage to the protected woodland....

Separate Limassol road crashes leave two young men dead

Separate Limassol road crashes leave two young men dead

Two people injured in separate road collisions in Limassol have died in hospital, bringing the incidents to a tragic conclusion as police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding both crashes....

Cabinet reshuffle rumors reopen Christodoulides’ rift with DISY

Cabinet reshuffle rumors reopen Christodoulides’ rift with DISY

''Cabinet reshuffles are not signalled in advance; they are simply announced,'' the President of the Republic often says....

That €3 parcel charge brought Customs nearly €2 million in one month

That €3 parcel charge brought Customs nearly €2 million in one month

That small €3 charge on goods ordered from outside the European Union has quickly added up, bringing Cyprus Customs nearly €2 million in its first month....

A mountain break for less: Who qualifies for Cyprus’ holiday subsidy?

A mountain break for less: Who qualifies for Cyprus’ holiday subsidy?

For many families and pensioners in Cyprus, even a few nights away can be difficult to afford. Hotel prices, meals, and transport quickly add up, especially when household budgets are already stretched....

Cyprus Airways strengthens maintenance partnership with Bird Aviation

Cyprus Airways strengthens maintenance partnership with Bird Aviation

Cyprus Airways has signed an agreement with Bird Aviation for the provision of heavy maintenance services, further strengthening the successful cooperation between the two companies and reaffirming the airline’s commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence....

Cypriots save, but banks pay little in return

Cypriots save, but banks pay little in return

Cypriots who keep their savings in the bank are receiving very little in return, despite paying considerably higher interest when they need to borrow money....

“Hope For Children” Together with Chevron Cyprus, Mark Another Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership

“Hope For Children” Together with Chevron Cyprus, Mark Another Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership

“Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center (HFC) and Chevron Cyprus have marked another milestone in their long-standing partnership with a Humankind Day volunteer activity at the Children's House in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus. It is the latest initiative in a partnership that has supported vulnerable children since 2020....

Tiny plastics found more often in heart attack patients, study finds

Tiny plastics found more often in heart attack patients, study finds

The plastic bottle in your car, the takeaway container holding your lunch, and the synthetic shirt in your washing machine may leave behind particles too small to see....

Erhurman says he is ready for weekly talks but Nicosia has ''homework'' to do

Erhurman says he is ready for weekly talks but Nicosia has ''homework'' to do

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman says he is ready to meet President Nikos Christodoulides every week but insists that serious groundwork must be completed before another wider conference on the Cyprus problem is called....

Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...

Bank of Cyprus profits climb to €252 million as loans and deposits grow

Bank of Cyprus profits climb to €252 million as loans and deposits grow

Bank of Cyprus made €252 million in after-tax profit during the first six months of 2026, marking a 7% increase from the same period last year....

When the light comes on, you're being recorded

When the light comes on, you're being recorded

The next time you are pulled over, questioned or stopped by a police officer, your conversation could be recorded....

Tuesday refresh: Inland highs dip to 39°C as the steady cool-down begins

Tuesday refresh: Inland highs dip to 39°C as the steady cool-down begins

After staring down 40°C start to the week, today offers a small step in the right direction. The seasonal low-pressure system is still hanging around the island, but temperatures are finally taking a gentle slide backward across all districts....

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