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21 September, 2026
 

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Europe flew more this August...Cyprus went the other way

Europe flew more this August...Cyprus went the other way

Europe’s skies were busier this summer, but Cyprus was one of the few countries moving in the opposite direction....

Bean Bar welcomes autumn with fresh to-go sandwiches!

Bean Bar welcomes autumn with fresh to-go sandwiches!

Autumn marks a fresh start, a change of pace and new daily routines. As our everyday schedules fill up again with work, studies, commitments, and errands, simple, high-quality flavours become even more important. And because every new beginning calls for new options, Bean Bar is updating its menu with three new sandwiches, created for those looking for healthy and tasty options… on the go!” ...

Nicosia calls in the drones for its mosquito problem

Nicosia calls in the drones for its mosquito problem

Nicosia is preparing to deploy drones in its latest battle against one of the capital’s smallest but most persistent nuisances: mosquitoes....

Never smoked? A rare gene may explain why lung cancer still strikes

Never smoked? A rare gene may explain why lung cancer still strikes

Smoking remains the biggest known cause of lung cancer, but it does not explain every diagnosis. As many as one in five people who develop the disease have never smoked, a medical puzzle that researchers may now be closer to understanding....

Deloitte’s second “Cultivating Success Stories of Innovation” showcases the strength of Cyprus’ start-up ecosystem

Deloitte’s second “Cultivating Success Stories of Innovation” showcases the strength of Cyprus’ start-up ecosystem

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme and ARIS | A Really Inspiring Story (ARIS) accelerator brought together the next generation of technology entrepreneurs at a high-impact event in Limassol, celebrating the momentum, ambition and growing international reach of the start-up και scale-up ecosystem in Cyprus and the Middle East. ...

Free admission for students at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

Free admission for students at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 returns on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Nicosia Municipal Theatre under the theme ''AI Wars'' — and students can attend free of charge....

Teenagers among suspects after night of violence against Limassol couriers

Teenagers among suspects after night of violence against Limassol couriers

Three teenagers are among four people arrested after a violent night in Limassol during which food delivery drivers were allegedly attacked or threatened while out making deliveries....

EY Cyprus named Transfer Pricing Firm of the year for the eighth time in a row

EY Cyprus named Transfer Pricing Firm of the year for the eighth time in a row

EY Cyprus has been recognised by International Tax Review (ITR) as Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the eighth consecutive year. The award was announced at the ITR European Tax Awards, an internationally recognised event celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in tax advisory services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). ...

Paris and Athens prepare cable notice — but will Turkey accept it?

Paris and Athens prepare cable notice — but will Turkey accept it?

Athens and Paris have agreed on the exact wording of the communiqué that will notify coastal states, including Turkey, of the resumption of work on the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector, according to reliable sources....

A sunny Monday with a few clouds up its sleeve

A sunny Monday with a few clouds up its sleeve

Cyprus is offering a fairly pleasant start to the week, with mostly clear skies, temperatures around 35°C inland, and just enough afternoon cloud to keep things interesting....

From promotion to action: Cyprus’ new strategy for its international image

From promotion to action: Cyprus’ new strategy for its international image

Swedish communications consultancy Kreab has presented the strategy it is using to help repair Cyprus’ reputation internationally following a tender awarded in late December 2024....

Cyprus has five distinct resale property markets

Cyprus has five distinct resale property markets

Cyprus’ resale property market looks very different from one district to another, both in the number and value of transactions and in prices....

Cyprus’ state sector remains large

Cyprus’ state sector remains large

The 2027 state budget, approved by the Cabinet this week, points to an effort to reduce the number of permanent public-sector positions. Even so, the state sector remains large....

EU pushes a ''European Defense Union'' with a Turkish flavor

EU pushes a ''European Defense Union'' with a Turkish flavor

The ''major plan'' to establish a European Security Council, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her 2026 State of the Union address, has raised serious questions and concerns....

Belgium puts Eurovision participation on hold over Israel

Belgium puts Eurovision participation on hold over Israel

Belgium has delayed a decision on whether it will take part in the next Eurovision Song Contest, as discussions continue over Israel’s participation and the rules governing the competition....

Trump wanted to buy Greenland. Now the US is getting expanded security rights

Trump wanted to buy Greenland. Now the US is getting expanded security rights

Donald Trump once wanted to buy Greenland. He later threatened to take the Danish territory by force. Now, the US president says Washington has secured a deal giving it permanent control over Greenland's security, while Denmark and Greenland insist that sovereignty remains where it is....

Emi Kasoulides, wife of Ioannis Kasoulides, dies at 76

Emi Kasoulides, wife of Ioannis Kasoulides, dies at 76

Emi Kasoulides, a prominent Cypriot anaesthesiologist and wife of former Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, has died at the age of 76....

Cyprus rejects three EU revenue proposals as Nicosia draws red lines over EU funding plans

Cyprus rejects three EU revenue proposals as Nicosia draws red lines over EU funding plans

Nicosia drew its red lines during a particularly divisive discussion among the 27 member states, which focused on both the size and composition of the EU’s “New Own Resources” (NORs), meaning the new revenue sources the European Union is proposing to use to finance the 2028-2034 European budget while partially reducing its reliance on direct contributions from member states....

New Central Prison to be built in Agios Sozomenos, not Mathiatis

New Central Prison to be built in Agios Sozomenos, not Mathiatis

The new Central Prison complex will be built in Agios Sozomenos, Nicosia district, after the government ruled against proceeding with the previously selected site at Mathiatis....

Fitiris cuts police protection for former officials to reduce state spending

Fitiris cuts police protection for former officials to reduce state spending

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ review of police protection for political figures and former state officials is already freeing officers for other duties, as the government continues efforts to reduce unnecessary public expenditure....

Torrential rain floods Larnaca roads and sends water into homes

Torrential rain floods Larnaca roads and sends water into homes

Roads disappeared beneath muddy water and rain poured into homes and basements as severe thunderstorms swept across parts of Larnaca on Friday....

Nicosia’s old city is getting 200 new student rooms, and a fresh lease on life

Nicosia’s old city is getting 200 new student rooms, and a fresh lease on life

Imagine leaving your student room in the morning, coffee in hand, and stepping straight into the narrow streets around Faneromeni....

Nursing students abroad could receive grants of up to €5,750

Nursing students abroad could receive grants of up to €5,750

Cypriot students studying nursing or midwifery abroad could soon qualify for the same state grants offered to those attending recognized institutions in Cyprus....

New pediatric surgery department completed at Makarios Hospital

New pediatric surgery department completed at Makarios Hospital

A new pediatric surgery department has been completed at Makarios Hospital, while renovation work continues across several other units caring for children, newborns and mothers....

Government moves to ban campaign billboards for foreign elections

Government moves to ban campaign billboards for foreign elections

It was shortly before the end of July when campaign billboards featuring a particular Israeli politician appeared along highways across the Republic of Cyprus....

What to do this weekend in Cyprus

What to do this weekend in Cyprus

The weekend is looking much friendlier than Friday’s stormy weather, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures of around 31 C in Limassol and 32–33 C in Nicosia....

RESERVA 52 LOUNGE: An All-Day Gastronomic Experience in the Heart of Nicosia

RESERVA 52 LOUNGE: An All-Day Gastronomic Experience in the Heart of Nicosia

RESERVA 52 LOUNGE is an all-day restaurant that combines Mediterranean cuisine, an elegant atmosphere, live music evenings and a distinctive garden at the back of the restaurant. Ideal for every moment of the day — from morning coffee and lunch to dinner, after-work drinks and special occasions. ...

Cyprus may have been a stopover in record ketamine shipment

Cyprus may have been a stopover in record ketamine shipment

Cyprus may not have been the final destination for the record ketamine shipment uncovered in Limassol....

Scammers cloned relatives’ voices with AI to steal €1 million, police say

Scammers cloned relatives’ voices with AI to steal €1 million, police say

A familiar voice on the phone is usually enough to put someone at ease. According to Greek police, one criminal group turned that trust into a tool for stealing more than €1 million....

Poland shuts two airports as Russian strikes edge closer to NATO territory

Poland shuts two airports as Russian strikes edge closer to NATO territory

Two airports in southeastern Poland suspended flights after military aircraft were sent into the skies in response to a new wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine....

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