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01 April, 2026
 

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UK families say IVF clinics in occupied Cyprus used wrong donors

UK families say IVF clinics in occupied Cyprus used wrong donors

A number of British families have come forward with serious concerns that fertility clinics in occupied Cyprus may have used incorrect sperm or egg donors during IVF treatment, raising questions about oversight and patient safety....

Cyprus records unusually high thyroid cancer rates

Cyprus records unusually high thyroid cancer rates

A senior endocrinologist has said that thyroid cancer rates in Cyprus are significantly elevated compared with the rest of Europe, while stressing that current evidence does not connect this trend to regional conflicts....

Government licenses Rock of Aphrodite as premium ad space

Government licenses Rock of Aphrodite as premium ad space

In a move officials are calling “innovative and mildly inevitable,” a Cyprus ministry has announced that the famed Rock of Aphrodite, long associated with myth and postcards your aunt keeps sending you, has officially been licensed as advertising space....

Cyprus remains a key gateway as Europe’s ‘golden visa’ landscape shifts

Cyprus remains a key gateway as Europe’s ‘golden visa’ landscape shifts

As several European countries tighten or scrap their so-called “golden visa” schemes, Cyprus is emerging as one of the most stable and accessible options for investors seeking residency within the EU....

April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

Today is April 1st, a day of heavy national significance as Cyprus remembers the EOKA fighters and the start of the campaign against British rule. But while the parades and memorials are the official focus, the atmosphere is busy hosting a low-pressure system named ERMINIO....

The journalism crisis in Cyprus

The journalism crisis in Cyprus

Dear journalist friends, the occasion for this piece is the deeply unfortunate interview conducted by the otherwise highly accomplished Yiannakis Karekles with Fidias Panayiotou....

Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

Cyprus sets course for offshore gas production by 2027-2028

Cyprus is aiming to begin producing natural gas from offshore reserves between late 2027 and early 2028, according to Energy Minister Michalis Damianos. ...

Cyprus labour costs rise to €21.7 an hour in 2025, EU data shows

Cyprus labour costs rise to €21.7 an hour in 2025, EU data shows

New figures released by Eurostat show that Cyprus recorded an average hourly labour cost of €21.7 in 2025, with non-wage expenses accounting for just under one-fifth of total labour costs....

Pentakomo residents demand action over escalating waste and pollution crisis (video)

Pentakomo residents demand action over escalating waste and pollution crisis (video)

Frustration is mounting among residents of Pentakomo, a community increasingly burdened by severe environmental degradation linked to nearby waste management operations....

Owe social insurance? New repayment plan could offer thousands a financial lifeline

Owe social insurance? New repayment plan could offer thousands a financial lifeline

Thousands of workers, freelancers and small business owners struggling with unpaid social insurance contributions could soon get a second chance to settle their debts, without immediate legal consequences....

Investors face new approval process under Cyprus FDI law

Investors face new approval process under Cyprus FDI law

Cyprus is putting new guardrails on foreign investment, introducing a system that will allow the government to review certain international business deals before they are finalized....

Fake €50 notes circulating across Cyprus, police warn

Fake €50 notes circulating across Cyprus, police warn

Police are warning the public to keep a close eye on their cash after counterfeit €50 banknotes were detected across all districts of the Republic of Cyprus....

Four arrested in Nicosia in string of construction site burglaries

Four arrested in Nicosia in string of construction site burglaries

Police have arrested four people, including three men and one woman, following a coordinated operation linked to multiple burglaries at construction sites across the Nicosia district over the past three weeks....

Honoring Cypriot tradition at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Honoring Cypriot tradition at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, honoring Cypriot tradition and as part of its study and research into our intangible cultural heritage, continues this annual tribute in collaboration with Florentia Kythreotou and invites you to an interactive workshop dedicated to the Cypriot Easter table and the ideal wine and food pairings....

Cyprus CEOs highlight key skills shortage as a top concern

Cyprus CEOs highlight key skills shortage as a top concern

The findings of the 15th Annual PwC Cyprus CEO Survey, in which 77 business leaders from Cyprus participated this year, provide valuable insights into the challenges and risks shaping the business environment....

Three months, zero answers: Controversial political video still ''under investigation''

Three months, zero answers: Controversial political video still ''under investigation''

Three months after a controversial video surfaced online, promising to expose political secrets, authorities are still “investigating” it, at least according to official statements....

4 attacks in 5 months: Limassol businessman targeted again

4 attacks in 5 months: Limassol businessman targeted again

For the fourth time in roughly five months, a well-known 40-year-old businessman from Limassol has found himself in the crosshairs of crime....

Cyprus-linked firms tied to €25.8M Russian construction fraud, investigation finds

Cyprus-linked firms tied to €25.8M Russian construction fraud, investigation finds

A new investigation by the Cyprus Investigative Reporting Network (CIReN) reveals that companies based in Cyprus were linked to a €25.8 million fraud case involving Russia’s construction sector....

Why 2026 Is the Year to Trade Tradition for a European Easter Escape

Why 2026 Is the Year to Trade Tradition for a European Easter Escape

For many in Cyprus, Easter has long been defined by familiarity. The scent of home cooking, visits to family villages, and quiet retreats to the mountains shape the season. It is a time rooted in tradition, where travel rarely extends beyond a domestic staycation....

Excellence in Tourism: Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2025

Excellence in Tourism: Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2025

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been honored with the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2025, recognizing its outstanding service quality, facilities, and overall guest experience....

Bank of Cyprus wins two high profile awards in Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year

Bank of Cyprus wins two high profile awards in Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year

Bank of Cyprus has been named the Best Private Bank in Cyprus and the Best for High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals in Cyprus by Euromoney in its Private Banking Awards 2026 after winning these awards in 2025....

Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic and timeless presence at the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival as a Platinum Sponsor

Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic and timeless presence at the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival as a Platinum Sponsor

Lidl Cyprus is once again dynamically participating in the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor, actively supporting one of the most important youth soccer events in the region. With a firm commitment to promoting balanced nutrition and physical activity, the company continues to strengthen initiatives that encourage children and young people to adopt a more active and healthy lifestyle....

EY Cyprus announces the appointment of Antonis Rouvas as a new Partner

EY Cyprus announces the appointment of Antonis Rouvas as a new Partner

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that it is strengthening its Consulting Services with the addition of Antonis Rouvas, who joins the firm as a partner, bringing a wealth of experience in the banking, insurance and funds sectors and in the areas of financial risk management and regulatory matters....

Tuesday forecast: The warm-up act before Erminio takes the stage

Tuesday forecast: The warm-up act before Erminio takes the stage

We are currently navigating the quiet tail-end of a weak low-pressure system, making for a perfectly respectable partly cloudy Tuesday. ...

Investigation underway after dozens of fish found dead in Athalassa Park lake

Investigation underway after dozens of fish found dead in Athalassa Park lake

Authorities in Cyprus are examining a new incident involving dead fish discovered in the lake at Athalassa Park, marking yet another occurrence of a problem seen several times in recent years....

Europe must elevate vocational education to equal status, Michaelidou Says

Europe must elevate vocational education to equal status, Michaelidou Says

Vocational education and training (VET) should be given the same level of recognition as other forms of education, Athena Michaelidou stressed during a high-level European meeting in Brussels....

Ayia Napa ''Run for Autism'' draws record crowds as government advances €4.5M support center

Ayia Napa ''Run for Autism'' draws record crowds as government advances €4.5M support center

The coastal town of Ayia Napa was transformed into a vibrant hub of solidarity and sport on Sunday, as more than 4,500 runners from over 20 countries gathered for the 5th annual ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' a charity event that continues to grow in scale and significance....

Over 11,000 illegal fireworks confiscated so far in 2026

Over 11,000 illegal fireworks confiscated so far in 2026

Authorities in Cyprus are continuing a nationwide effort to curb dangerous activities linked to Easter bonfires and firecrackers, with officials reporting thousands of confiscations already this year....

Avakas Gorge trail closed due to safety risks

Avakas Gorge trail closed due to safety risks

The Department of Forests has reiterated that the popular Avakas Gorge trail, located within Akamas National Forest Park, will remain closed to the public until further notice, citing ongoing safety concerns....

Middle East conflict threatens Cyprus tourism, ports, and banks, says DBRS

Middle East conflict threatens Cyprus tourism, ports, and banks, says DBRS

Cyprus’ sunny beaches, luxury resorts, and bustling ports could soon feel the ripple effects of turmoil in the Middle East. A new report from Canadian rating agency Morningstar DBRS warns that the island’s heavy dependence on tourism and shipping makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions from the Gulf....

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