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14 September, 2026
 

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The cost of pension reform

The cost of pension reform

The picture surrounding pension reform continues to shift as the government and social partners discuss new scenarios and raise fresh concerns—all before the actuarial studies needed to confirm the Social Insurance Fund’s long-term stability have been completed....

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Bad loans weigh heavily on the courts

Bad loans weigh heavily on the courts

Cases involving non-performing loans appear to be placing an increasing burden on Cyprus’ already strained court system, even as the net book value of all loans managed by credit-acquiring companies has fallen to €2.8 billion....

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Government chaos over the power cable

Government chaos over the power cable

The president’s attempt to extinguish the latest fire surrounding the Cyprus-Europe electricity link through Crete—and clarify Nicosia’s position on the project—cannot be considered a success....

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Cyprus has plans for you this week

Cyprus has plans for you this week

September in Cyprus may still feel like summer, but the cultural calendar has clearly moved on. If you are ready for an evening that involves more than another coffee or the usual dinner reservation, this week brings exhibitions, dance, theatre, music and a new publication exploring the island itself, with plenty happening in both Nicosia and Limassol....

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Four-year-old boy dies after balcony fall in Engomi

Four-year-old boy dies after balcony fall in Engomi

A four-year-old boy has died after falling from a balcony in Engomi on Saturday afternoon....

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Eight countryside restaurants putting a fresh spin on Cyprus dining

Eight countryside restaurants putting a fresh spin on Cyprus dining

The Cypriot countryside is becoming home to a growing number of restaurants that are challenging expectations about village dining....

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Nicosia gets ready for Cyprus’ first DOG FEST

Nicosia gets ready for Cyprus’ first DOG FEST

Cyprus is set to host its first DOG FEST on September 19 and 20, with more than 55 businesses and animal-care professionals expected to take part in the two-day event in Nicosia....

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EU commits €34m to Turkish Cypriot community with focus on trade and reunification

EU commits €34m to Turkish Cypriot community with focus on trade and reunification

The European Commission has adopted a €34 million aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community in 2026, with funding aimed not only at economic development but also at practical cooperation between the two communities Cyprus....

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Cyprus fuel prices edge towards 2022 record levels

Cyprus fuel prices edge towards 2022 record levels

Fuel prices in Cyprus are once again approaching levels last seen during the sharp energy crisis of 2022, with motorists facing significantly higher costs at the pump and further increases expected in the coming period....

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Limassol plans major celebrations for 150 years of municipal history

Limassol plans major celebrations for 150 years of municipal history

Limassol Municipality has begun preparations to mark 150 years since its establishment, with the main anniversary celebrations expected to take place in July 2028....

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The hidden business selling youth for thousands

The hidden business selling youth for thousands

The hugely popular entertainer (who wished to remain anonymous) could barely keep up with calls from journalists on Thursday. They wanted a comment about Giorgos Mazonakis, whom he knew, but he politely declined to speak about to anyone....

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Nicosia steps up mosquito spraying after heavy rains

Nicosia steps up mosquito spraying after heavy rains

Nicosia Municipality has stepped up mosquito spraying across the capital after heavy rain, sunshine and high temperatures created ideal breeding conditions....

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Germany sends more than 150 Russians home as drone dispute deepens

Germany sends more than 150 Russians home as drone dispute deepens

More than 150 employees of Russian missions and members of their families have been ordered to leave Germany as relations between Berlin and Moscow sink to a new low....

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Houthis used Claude AI to help build missile guidance systems

Houthis used Claude AI to help build missile guidance systems

A cell believed to be linked to Yemen’s Houthi rebels used Claude AI to help develop the software needed to guide and control missiles, according to a new Anthropic threat report cited by the Financial Times....

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The 12-kilometre road that could bring Athienou closer to Nicosia

The 12-kilometre road that could bring Athienou closer to Nicosia

For most people, 12 kilometres is a quick drive. For Athienou residents, it represents a route to Nicosia that has remained out of reach for decades....

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$60,000 for someone willing to kill in Cyprus

$60,000 for someone willing to kill in Cyprus

It began with an anonymous message on an encrypted app: a ''job'' somewhere in the European Union, a payment of $60,000 in cryptocurrency, and a request for someone willing to kill....

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Mazonakis’ cause of death remains a mystery after autopsy

Mazonakis’ cause of death remains a mystery after autopsy

The cause of Giorgos Mazonakis’ death remains undetermined after an autopsy failed to provide a clear explanation for the popular singer’s sudden collapse....

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Fuel tax cut will stay, but oil surge threatens to swallow the saving

Fuel tax cut will stay, but oil surge threatens to swallow the saving

The government has stopped one petrol-price increase from reaching Cyprus drivers, but the international oil market may be preparing another....

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Bomb threat forces passengers off Rome-bound flight at Larnaca Airport

Bomb threat forces passengers off Rome-bound flight at Larnaca Airport

A bomb threat has triggered a security operation at Larnaca Airport, forcing passengers off an aircraft shortly before it was due to leave for Rome....

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From Chatbots to Co-Workers

From Chatbots to Co-Workers

Three questions decide whether your AI investment compounds into operating advantage or evaporates into another round of pilots. ...

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For the 9th consecutive year, Lidl Cyprus’ programme

For the 9th consecutive year, Lidl Cyprus’ programme

With a vision of forming healthy eating habits and cultivating environmental awareness among young men and women, Lidl Cyprus announces the resumption of the experiential programme "Food Academy for children at the Lidl Food Academy" for the academic year 2026-2027. ...

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Your dog may not enjoy going everywhere with you

Your dog may not enjoy going everywhere with you

The trend of taking dogs along to almost every human activity, cafés, restaurants, trips or public spaces, has grown significantly in recent years....

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ECB raises rates again as Cyprus households face costlier loans

ECB raises rates again as Cyprus households face costlier loans

If higher supermarket bills, electricity costs and petrol prices were not enough, some Cyprus households could now face another demand on their monthly budget: a more expensive loan....

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Protesters reject Herzog visit and warn Cyprus is being pulled into war

Protesters reject Herzog visit and warn Cyprus is being pulled into war

While Israeli President Isaac Herzog was welcomed in Nicosia as a close friend and strategic partner, protesters outside the Presidential Palace delivered a very different message: Cyprus should be a bridge for peace, not another base for war....

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The BoC Fintech Hackathon 7.0 is here! | Build The Future!

The BoC Fintech Hackathon 7.0 is here! | Build The Future!

Bank of Cyprus is organizing the 7th Innovation Marathon for application development, BoC Fintech Hackathon 7.0, which focuses on implementing proposals and digital applications around Fintech, while also combining themes such as Social Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Smart Cities, using Artificial Intelligence, with the main goal of promoting entrepreneurship. ...

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Do you remember where you were when the world changed?

Do you remember where you were when the world changed?

Do you remember where you were when the world changed? For anyone old enough to remember Sept. 11, 2001, the answer often comes immediately. ...

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Weather forecast: Clear skies and above-average temperatures set to continue

Weather forecast: Clear skies and above-average temperatures set to continue

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently affecting the area, bringing mostly clear and warm conditions over the coming days....

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TUI flight to Paphos forced to turn back after flock of birds hits aircraft

TUI flight to Paphos forced to turn back after flock of birds hits aircraft

A TUI flight bound for Paphos was forced to return to Cardiff Airport shortly after take-off on Wednesday after the aircraft was struck by birds....

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Education Ministry scrambles to defend textbook fiasco

Education Ministry scrambles to defend textbook fiasco

Cyprus schools have begun the new academic year with a textbook supply problem that the Education Ministry says has been exaggerated, while acknowledging that a number of private contractors failed to deliver printed material on time....

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Cabinet approves new appointments across key state bodies

Cabinet approves new appointments across key state bodies

The Cabinet has approved a series of new appointments to the governing boards of several public institutions, including the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Central Bank of Cyprus, the Youth Board of Cyprus and the National Cancer Institute....

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