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29 October, 2026
 

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Forward-looking vision model bridges the gap between heritage and future

Forward-looking vision model bridges the gap between heritage and future

Strategic outlook: Porsche presents the next evolution of the brand's iconic design identity. ...

Pamboridis bets he can unite DISY — but will Averof back him?

Pamboridis bets he can unite DISY — but will Averof back him?

Giorgos Pamboridis outlined his vision and policy platform today at his first news conference since formally entering the race for Democratic Rally’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election....

Abbas in Cyprus for talks on Gaza aid, regional tensions and Cyprus problem

Abbas in Cyprus for talks on Gaza aid, regional tensions and Cyprus problem

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Cyprus for talks on Gaza, regional developments and the island’s role in getting humanitarian supplies to people in need....

Downpours for some, showers for others as storms cross Cyprus

Downpours for some, showers for others as storms cross Cyprus

Rain swept across Cyprus on Thursday, bringing a soaking to some neighborhoods and lighter showers to others, while strong winds caused damage and kept emergency crews busy....

Lagarde to leave ECB early, opening race for Europe’s top banking job

Lagarde to leave ECB early, opening race for Europe’s top banking job

Christine Lagarde will step down as European Central Bank president on Feb. 7, 2027, leaving months before her term ends and setting off the search for a successor at the helm of the eurozone’s central bank....

Cyprus wants companies that bring more than a registered address

Cyprus wants companies that bring more than a registered address

Attracting companies to Cyprus is one thing. Making sure they actually do business here and contribute to the economy is another....

Who wants to run a business in Cyprus anymore?

Who wants to run a business in Cyprus anymore?

Between armed conflicts, geopolitical developments, a prolonged energy crisis and constant shifts in the global economy, running a business in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult....

Marinakis receives two distinctions at the European Property Awards

Marinakis receives two distinctions at the European Property Awards

Larnaca, October 2026, Marinakis Property Developers has received two distinctions at the European Property Awards 2026–2027, with Marigate Larnaca and Sun Valley recognised in their respective residential development categories. ...

Holguin due in Cyprus as president puts Varosha at heart of peace efforts

Holguin due in Cyprus as president puts Varosha at heart of peace efforts

U.N. envoy Maria Angela Holguin is expected in Cyprus on Thursday as President Nikos Christodoulides presses for progress on Varosha, the fenced-off quarter of Famagusta, as a first step toward a settlement of the island’s decades-old division....

Is Limassol becoming too expensive for business?

Is Limassol becoming too expensive for business?

Limassol’s cost-of-living pressures appear to be reaching a breaking point, extending beyond households and residents to the business community....

Cyprus orders second patrol ship from Israel

Cyprus orders second patrol ship from Israel

The agreement to acquire a second offshore patrol vessel is simply the implementation of the original plan to strengthen the National Guard’s Naval Command with modern surface vessels....

Israel’s election leaves power undecided, with Cyprus watching closely

Israel’s election leaves power undecided, with Cyprus watching closely

Israel’s election has left neither main political bloc with enough seats to govern, setting up difficult coalition negotiations in a country whose security decisions carry consequences for nearby Cyprus....

Thursday weather: Yellow warning returns as Cyprus braces for heavy rain and thunderstorms

Thursday weather: Yellow warning returns as Cyprus braces for heavy rain and thunderstorms

A yellow thunderstorm warning is in force across Cyprus until 17:00, with heavy downpours, likely hail and wind gusts of up to 8 Beaufort expected. Conditions should gradually ease, bringing a calmer outlook for Friday and the weekend....

Thirty different colors: Inside one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric shops

Thirty different colors: Inside one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric shops

Phivos Mastridis, one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric merchants, has run his shop in the old city since 1982, offering a wide selection of fabrics, colors and cashmere. As more people turn to ready-made clothing, he hopes to preserve the personal service, quality and variety that make his craft unique....

Three Cypriot academics named among world’s top 2% of scientists

Three Cypriot academics named among world’s top 2% of scientists

Three academics at Neapolis University Pafos have been included in the 2026 edition of the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, with their research recognised across computer science, educational psychology and energy-efficient architecture....

Cyprus marches in remembrance on Oxi Day (images)

Cyprus marches in remembrance on Oxi Day (images)

From schoolchildren marching through Nicosia to students spelling out ''OXI'' in flames in Tillyria, Cyprus marked Ochi Day on Wednesday with parades, church services and tributes to those who fought in World War II....

At least 30 killed as high-speed trains collide in Spain

At least 30 killed as high-speed trains collide in Spain

At least 30 people were killed and 80 injured when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, with authorities warning that the casualty figures could rise....

Revolut outage reveals banks’ vulnerability to cloud service failures

Revolut outage reveals banks’ vulnerability to cloud service failures

The disruption to Revolut services caused by a Google Cloud failure on October 20 has drawn attention to the reliance of everyday banking on external technology providers and the challenges financial institutions face when essential digital systems become unavailable....

Israel election ends in deadlock as Netanyahu and rival claim mandate

Israel election ends in deadlock as Netanyahu and rival claim mandate

Israeli voters delivered a record turnout on Tuesday but left the country’s next government hanging in the balance, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance nor the main opposition camp projected to secure a parliamentary majority....

Four arrested over suspected migrant smuggling across Green Line

Four arrested over suspected migrant smuggling across Green Line

Police have arrested four men aged 19, 22 and 23 in connection with an investigation into the alleged facilitation of illegal entry and movement of migrants in the Republic of Cyprus....

Wednesday weather: Yellow thunderstorm warning puts a stormy twist on Ohi Day

Wednesday weather: Yellow thunderstorm warning puts a stormy twist on Ohi Day

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, valid from 02:00 until 18:00 today. Since we're publishing at 07:30, that warning is already in force. Isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the western half of the island initially, spreading to other areas after midday. Rainfall rates could reach 35 to 55 millimetres per hour, hail is likely, and wind gusts in thunderstorms could reach 7 to 8 Beaufort....

Cyprus needs results, not 19 proposals nobody has seen

Cyprus needs results, not 19 proposals nobody has seen

Nikos Christodoulides' 19 proposals were presented as a chance to revive the Cyprus peace process, but questions remain over their substance and diplomatic impact. The real test is not whether the President appears to be taking action, but whether his initiatives bring the island closer to renewed negotiations....

Troodos asbestos mine among sites covered by €302,400 in public tenders

Troodos asbestos mine among sites covered by €302,400 in public tenders

Two public infrastructure contracts with a combined estimated value of €302,400 excluding VAT are now under evaluation following the closure of bidding on Tuesday, with works planned at the former Amiantos Mine and long-term maintenance of wastewater facilities at Troodos Camp....

Kronos deal is historic, but Cyprus may gain little, expert warns

Kronos deal is historic, but Cyprus may gain little, expert warns

Cyprus is closer than ever to exporting its own natural gas, but the financial benefits for the country could be much smaller than many hope, energy expert Charles Ellinas has warned....

Bean Bar celebrates 5 years full of flavour and positive vibes!

Bean Bar celebrates 5 years full of flavour and positive vibes!

Five years of presence, countless coffees, thousands of smiles and even more positive vibes! From that first morning coffee to last minute coffee dates and little tasty treats, Bean Bar has become an integral part of our everyday life. As the brand celebrates five years of presence, there’s plenty to celebrate! Starting from the week of 26-30 October, the popular specialty coffee brand is getting into the birthday spirit and invites the public to join in the celebrations, with special surprises and exclusive offers that will continue throughout November. ...

GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...

Petrolina Racing Team on the Podium at Cyprus Rally 2026

Petrolina Racing Team on the Podium at Cyprus Rally 2026

Petrolina Racing Team delivered an outstanding performance at the Cyprus Rally 2026, securing a place on the podium and achieving strong overall results with all four of its crews. The team’s performance once again highlighted Petrolina’s longstanding commitment to motorsport and its strong association with the Cyprus Rally. ...

PwC Cyprus strengthens its leadership team with three new Partners

PwC Cyprus strengthens its leadership team with three new Partners

PwC Cyprus announces that Michalis Zourides , Lambros Kyriakides and Panayiotis Hadjiconstantinou will join the firm's Partnership, assuming their roles as Partners effective 1 January 2027. ...

EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

The company behind EKO Cyprus has agreed to buy local fuel supplier STAROIL, a deal that could reshape competition in a market where drivers and households are watching fuel prices closely....

Court limits citizenship claims through marriage

Court limits citizenship claims through marriage

Marrying someone who became a Cypriot citizen through an application process known as registration does not give a foreign spouse the right to obtain citizenship through the same route, a Cyprus appeal court has ruled....

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