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07 August, 2026
 

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New agriculture minister thrown straight into the deep end

New agriculture minister thrown straight into the deep end

The new agriculture minister has been thrown straight into the deep end. Christos Senekis took over the ministry from Maria Panayiotou on Thursday at a time when livestock farmers are up in arms over unpaid compensation for animals culled because of foot-and-mouth disease. As things stand, one of Senekis' first meetings is likely to be with livestock farmers....

Cyprus-Greece ferry could disappear after 2027 without state lifeline

Cyprus-Greece ferry could disappear after 2027 without state lifeline

For thousands of Cypriots, getting to Greece no longer automatically means squeezing everything into a suitcase and heading to Larnaca Airport....

Thirteen minutes to defend 30 months in office

Thirteen minutes to defend 30 months in office

Thirteen minutes is a long time in politics. For outgoing Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, it was enough time to give a fairly glowing account of her 30 months in office....

Psevdas landowners urged to register fire damage ahead of compensation claims

Psevdas landowners urged to register fire damage ahead of compensation claims

Landowners in Psevdas whose properties were affected by the July 27 wildfire are being urged to come forward as authorities prepare to begin recording the damage....

Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

With 6 destinations, over 1,700 participants and more than 3,500 portions of food, Lidl Cyprus once again confirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle for young and old....

Teen arrested after fire guts Nicosia's former Corner Pub

Teen arrested after fire guts Nicosia's former Corner Pub

A fire that reduced one of old Nicosia's most familiar landmarks to a burned-out shell was no accident, according to police....

Small island, €36.5 billion economy

Small island, €36.5 billion economy

How big is Cyprus's economy compared with the rest of Europe? The short answer: we're small, very small, but we're not the smallest....

€13,271 a month for the keys, but your Cyprus coffee stays €1.50

€13,271 a month for the keys, but your Cyprus coffee stays €1.50

A coffee by the sea in Limassol without needing to check your bank balance first? Apparently, yes....

Ilio Rodoni Appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia

Ilio Rodoni Appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia

Ilio Rodoni has been appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia, succeeding Mr. Evros Stylianou following his recent retirement....

Meta slapped with massive $942 million bill over harm to children

Meta slapped with massive $942 million bill over harm to children

For parents who have spent years telling their children to get off Instagram and put down their phones, a landmark U.S. court ruling may sound very familiar....

Michalis Persianis returns to Kathimerini Cyprus in new publishing role

Michalis Persianis returns to Kathimerini Cyprus in new publishing role

Michalis Persianis is returning to where an important part of his journalism career began, joining Kathimerini Cyprus as Publishing Consultant at a time when the way people find, read and trust news is changing rapidly....

Freedom Holding Corp. Serves as General Partner of the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Team Championship Americas Stage in Costa Rica

Freedom Holding Corp. Serves as General Partner of the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Team Championship Americas Stage in Costa Rica

The American Continental Stage of the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 will take place from 11 to 16 August in San José, Costa Rica. The event is organised by FIDE and the International Schools Chess Federation together with the Costa Rican Chess Federation and the Confederation of Chess for the Americas, with Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, serving as General Partner....

New Cyta board appointment: A conflict of interest?

New Cyta board appointment: A conflict of interest?

For many Cypriots, the issue will sound painfully familiar: someone is appointed to an important public position, questions emerge about connections, and people are left wondering how those connections were not spotted earlier....

Teen critically injured after being hit by car in Aglantzia

Teen critically injured after being hit by car in Aglantzia

A 16-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after an early-morning collision in Aglantzia, while police have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of driving the vehicle involved....

Does the new French backing of the Greece–Cyprus cable finally mean cheaper electricity

Does the new French backing of the Greece–Cyprus cable finally mean cheaper electricity

The move, which appears to be a success for Athens and specifically for the Maximos Mansion and which surprised many in Nicosia, provides convincing answers to the questions and concerns that had been causing unease until this morning....

Leptos Group Unveils Its New Corporate Video

Leptos Group Unveils Its New Corporate Video

The Leptos Group presents its new corporate video, capturing a journey of more than 65 years defined by vision, consistency, and continuous evolution. ...

Andreas Yiasemides appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus

Andreas Yiasemides appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus

Andreas Yiasemides, CEO of PwC Cyprus, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus for a three-year term. The University of Cyprus plays a leading role in education, research and innovation, making this appointment an important recognition of his long-standing contribution to Cyprus and its economy....

Friday weather: Another day of relentless clarity

Friday weather: Another day of relentless clarity

A seasonal low-pressure system is still settled over the region and shows little inclination to shift. Yellow heat alert valid from 13:00 to 15:00 today....

Consumer group finds mixed supermarket price trend in late July

Consumer group finds mixed supermarket price trend in late July

The Cyprus Consumers Association says supermarket prices showed a mixed picture during the second half of July, with hundreds of products becoming more expensive while price reductions were recorded across an even larger number of items....

Excavations at Chloraka uncover new evidence of prehistoric Cyprus

Excavations at Chloraka uncover new evidence of prehistoric Cyprus

Archaeologists working at the Chalcolithic settlement of Chloraka-Palloures have uncovered houses, burial sites, rare metal artefacts and a large collection of figurines, adding valuable evidence about the lives and culture of people who lived in prehistoric Cyprus....

Five men committed for trial in Cyprus terrorism case

Five men committed for trial in Cyprus terrorism case

Five men accused in a terrorism-related case have been committed for trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca, with proceedings scheduled to begin on October 14....

Akrotiri Base plans 32 antennas but residents want answers

Akrotiri Base plans 32 antennas but residents want answers

A proposal to install 32 new antennas within the British Bases at Akrotiri has prompted calls for greater transparency, with Limassol DIKO MP Panikos Leonidou backing residents seeking more information about the project....

A presidency falling short of the moment

A presidency falling short of the moment

So what’s the problem with the President? He does everything humanly possible to undermine exactly what he himself proclaims. ...

Larnaca Airport reopens road access to Arrivals level

Larnaca Airport reopens road access to Arrivals level

Road access to the Arrivals level at Larnaca Airport will reopen on Friday, 7 August, following a decision aimed at reducing congestion around the Departures area and improving traffic flow for passengers and motorists....

After a 26-year wait, Larnaca-Dhekelia road finally opens

After a 26-year wait, Larnaca-Dhekelia road finally opens

After 26 years of waiting, planning and, in true Cyprus fashion, a few delays along the way, drivers can finally use the upgraded Larnaca-Dhekelia road....

What could change for your pensions with the new reform?

What could change for your pensions with the new reform?

The finishing touches are being put on the pension reform bill today. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas is presenting the proposed measures to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, with the aim of securing final approval and assessing their impact on public finances....

Internationally recognised wines with the best price-quality ratio from Lidl Cyprus

Internationally recognised wines with the best price-quality ratio from Lidl Cyprus

Behind every good wine are moments worth remembering—moments that require nothing more than our loved ones, the right setting, and the right wine. Lidl Cyprus showcases its rich wine selection, offering wines designed to complement every authentic moment of everyday life. From a relaxed dinner with friends and a spontaneous get-together in the garden, to a brunch that lasts a little longer, a dinner by the sea, or a brief, precious break, Lidl’s carefully curated wine selection becomes a natural part of the moment and enhances the experience....

Government workers and pensioners can now change their bank account online

Government workers and pensioners can now change their bank account online

For government employees and pensioners who need to change the bank account where their monthly payment lands, one more piece of bureaucracy is moving online....

Drugs, fights and makeshift weapons: Union says Cyprus prisons are ‘out of control’

Drugs, fights and makeshift weapons: Union says Cyprus prisons are ‘out of control’

Two fights breaking out at the same time in different wings of Cyprus’ Central Prisons have renewed warnings that conditions inside the country’s main prison are becoming increasingly difficult, and potentially dangerous, to control....

French investor throws its weight behind Cyprus-Greece power cable

French investor throws its weight behind Cyprus-Greece power cable

After months of uncertainty over whether the much-discussed electricity cable between Cyprus and Greece would actually move forward, a major French investor has entered the picture, and it is taking control....

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