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27 April, 2026
 

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Farmers weigh next move after doors close on talks with President

Farmers weigh next move after doors close on talks with President

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to meet in the coming days to decide their next steps after failing to secure a meeting with the president over the mass culling of animals linked to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease response....

EAC workers consider striking within 2 days

EAC workers consider striking within 2 days

Employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus are expected to decide within the next two days whether to escalate strike action as tensions rise over electricity prices, energy security, and long-term planning for the island’s power system....

Cyprus government offers 72-month tax debt plan as billions in old debts loom

Cyprus government offers 72-month tax debt plan as billions in old debts loom

The government is rolling out a new 72-installment plan to help individuals and businesses settle long-standing debts to the tax office and social security funds, in one of its biggest debt restructuring moves in years....

Public outrage after dogs shot in same village

Public outrage after dogs shot in same village

Anger is growing in Cyprus after a series of disturbing incidents in which dogs were shot in the same village area, with animal welfare advocates warning that the situation is now becoming a public safety concern....

Fintech hiring heats up

Fintech hiring heats up

Hiring activity in Limassol’s fintech and digital assets sector accelerated this week, with two major players signaling strong demand for specialized talent....

Cyprus quietly shifts its defense West

Cyprus quietly shifts its defense West

When President Christodoulides announced last week on X that the first Cypriot candidate had been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy, the news may have looked like a simple milestone. ...

In Cyprus, ''on budget'' is the exception, not the rule

In Cyprus, ''on budget'' is the exception, not the rule

In Cyprus, the doubling of the cost to complete the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road is being seen by analysts as less of an exception and more like the rule in a public works system under strain....

Vetrina x Exereton: A collaboration uniting refined taste with healthy eating mentality

Vetrina x Exereton: A collaboration uniting refined taste with healthy eating mentality

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, and the brand-new, all-day dine, wine & deli concept Vetrina are ready to introduce the demanding crowd of our country to the idea that something can combine quality and nutritional value, while being incredibly tasty at the same time, through a collaboration with Exereton, which will be featuring some of its carefully selected products in the retail area of Vetrina....

Over 300 traffic violations recorded on the island in one night

Over 300 traffic violations recorded on the island in one night

More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....

Genikes Insurance: Distinctions at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

Genikes Insurance: Distinctions at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

Genikes Insurance excelled at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, an institution that highlights digital innovation in the financial sector of Greece and Cyprus. The Company was distinguished in important thematic categories, confirming its steady investment in digital transformation and in improving the experience of customers, partners, and employees....

Monday’s muddy mix: Thunder, dust, and the back-to-work blues

Monday’s muddy mix: Thunder, dust, and the back-to-work blues

Welcome back to the grind, Cyprus. If you were hoping for a sparkling clear Monday to match your fresh office energy, the atmosphere has other ideas. A weak low-pressure system is currently overseeing the island, bringing a bit of everything except stability....

UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The strategic partnership between the University of Nicosia, UNIC Athens, and Purdue University aims to create a powerful link between Europe and the United States in higher education, research and innovation....

From Achna to Athens, one kitchen keeps tradition alive

From Achna to Athens, one kitchen keeps tradition alive

On Omirou Street in Kolonaki, just a short walk from Syntagma Square, Mrs. Maria Artimati smiles as she cooks nearly every day. She has been doing this for exactly thirty years, since opening her shop in May 1996. ...

Ban on social media in Cyprus: An expert answers eight questions

Ban on social media in Cyprus: An expert answers eight questions

The discussion about banning social media for children and teenagers has recently come into sharp focus, prompting both reactions and concern. In the following interview, Dr. Elisavet Kiourti, CEO of Humane Technology and an academic in Digital Technologies, examines the issue with a research-based perspective....

The Evolution of Cypriot Cinema

The Evolution of Cypriot Cinema

While the most famous Cypriot filmmaker arguably remains Michael Cacoyannis who wrote, directed and produced ZORBA THE GREEK (1964), a lot has happened since the pioneer days of documentaries on the island’s folk culture and rural life. Cypriot cinema was born much later than that of most other countries – in the 1960s – and this edition of the _UNDERSCORE looks at the developments that have shaped it since then – from its relationship to the island’s turbulent history to the successes of the past decade. ...

Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....

Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

A gunman armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner late Saturday, triggering panic inside the ballroom and a swift response from law enforcement that left one agent injured and the suspect in custody....

Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region....

Cyprus is the only EU country where teenage girls lead in coding

Cyprus is the only EU country where teenage girls lead in coding

Girls aged 16 to 19 are very active in everyday digital tasks, yet programming remains an area where boys usually dominate. Cyprus is the only country where this pattern is reversed....

77 percent of Europe’s farmland birds have declined in the last decade

77 percent of Europe’s farmland birds have declined in the last decade

A recent study across Europe shows a sharp drop in birds that depend on farmland and open landscapes. This decline is tied to falling population numbers and could affect ecosystems, since these birds help control pests, spread seeds, and signal environmental conditions....

Sharp rise in school violence reported by teachers in Cyprus

Sharp rise in school violence reported by teachers in Cyprus

A recent nationwide study by POED (Pancyprian Organization of Greek Teachers) presents a troubling picture of school life in Cyprus, based on responses from 1,017 primary education teachers....

Strong El Niño forecast could push 2026 toward record global heat

Strong El Niño forecast could push 2026 toward record global heat

Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....

Formula 1 to return to Turkey under new five-year deal

Formula 1 to return to Turkey under new five-year deal

Formula 1 is heading back to Turkey next season for the first time since 2021, under a new five-year agreement announced by the Turkish government, marking a significant return for the Istanbul Park circuit....

EU leaders get down to business on day two

EU leaders get down to business on day two

After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....

Watch your interest rates: CBC sets legal limit at 11.72%

Watch your interest rates: CBC sets legal limit at 11.72%

The Central Bank of Cyprus has set the country’s reference interest rate at 11.72%, drawing a clear legal line for what counts as excessive and illegal lending....

Sky Masters: Appointed General Sales Agent of DAN AIR in Cyprus

Sky Masters: Appointed General Sales Agent of DAN AIR in Cyprus

We are pleased to announce that as of April 2026, Sky Masters has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) of DAN AIR in Cyprus....

Cyprus issues €45,000 in fines over foot-and-mouth disease violations

Cyprus issues €45,000 in fines over foot-and-mouth disease violations

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services say they have stepped up inspections across farms and animal-related facilities as authorities tighten enforcement of emergency measures aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease....

CYSEC withdraws license from Kronstadt Asset Management

CYSEC withdraws license from Kronstadt Asset Management

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) officially withdrew the operational license of Kronstadt Asset Management Ltd during its board meeting on March 9, 2026. ...

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Cyprus from 23 April

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Cyprus from 23 April

Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Tel Aviv starting 23 April, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and Israel. Flights will operate daily, providing passengers with convenient and frequent travel options. ...

Macron and Christodoulides visit French–Cypriot school in Nicosia

Macron and Christodoulides visit French–Cypriot school in Nicosia

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French–Cypriot School in Nicosia on Friday, joining Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in a symbolic stop that placed education at the heart of growing ties between Cyprus and France....

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