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26 March, 2026
 

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World-Renowned Artists Come to Cyprus with Kapopoulos Fine Arts Exhibition at AMARA Hotel

World-Renowned Artists Come to Cyprus with Kapopoulos Fine Arts Exhibition at AMARA Hotel

Kapopoulos Fine Arts is bringing internationally acclaimed artists of global prestige to Cyprus, offering art lovers on the island a unique opportunity to experience — and invest in — exceptional works of contemporary art. ...

Cablenet Powers Up: Giga Internet, 5G Unlimited and HBO Signal a New Era for Cyprus Connectivity

Cablenet Powers Up: Giga Internet, 5G Unlimited and HBO Signal a New Era for Cyprus Connectivity

Cablenet Communication Systems PLC has recently announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting revenue of €69.7 million....

Easter at Alphamega Hypermarkets with seasonal surprises and special offers

Easter at Alphamega Hypermarkets with seasonal surprises and special offers

Alphamega Hypermarkets are once again setting the Easter table this year, supporting Cypriot families and rewarding consumers with new surprises and offers on a wide range of branded and premium products, all while respecting our country’s traditions and customs....

In a new era of work, winning organisations will build the human advantage

In a new era of work, winning organisations will build the human advantage

In its annual “Global Human Capital Trends” report, Deloitte finds clear opportunities for organisations to build the human advantage by becoming more agile, redesigning work, strengthening trust and aligning culture with AI....

Elderly man loses €254,679, duped in online investment scam

Elderly man loses €254,679, duped in online investment scam

Police are investigating a major online fraud case after a 79-year-old man from Larnaca was tricked into sending more than €254,000 to scammers posing as investment advisers....

€200M support package launched to help Cypriots weather crisis

€200M support package launched to help Cypriots weather crisis

The Cypriot government rolled out an eight-part support package Monday aimed at helping households, businesses, and farmers weather the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East....

Audit service sounds alarm on Nicosia’s 14-year eye sore

Audit service sounds alarm on Nicosia’s 14-year eye sore

A half-finished building on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Nicosia has stood as a city eyesore for 14 years, drawing the Audit Service’s criticism and raising broader questions about how Cyprus handles unfinished construction....

Germany’s secret plan to push back on U.S. pressure, next time

Germany’s secret plan to push back on U.S. pressure, next time

Germany is quietly plotting a new playbook for dealing with the U.S., mapping out where Europe might push back if tensions flare again....

British army deploys advanced missile systems to Cyprus

British army deploys advanced missile systems to Cyprus

The British Army has deployed its cutting-edge Stormer air defense systems to Cyprus, bringing advanced missile technology to strengthen security in the Eastern Mediterranean, the UK Ministry of Defense announced....

HIO’s double-payment excuses don’t add up

HIO’s double-payment excuses don’t add up

The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) manages the largest public health budget on the island, handling funds from patients, employers, and the state. Yet its recent response to a Kathimerini report on double payments totaling €150 million is a textbook example of smoke and mirrors....

T/C leader slams Christodoulides for ''confusing and unrealistic'' Cyprus policy

T/C leader slams Christodoulides for ''confusing and unrealistic'' Cyprus policy

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has sharply criticized recent statements by President Nikos Christodoulides, calling them “beyond what is feasible and logical” and accusing the government of sending mixed messages about the future of Cyprus peace talks....

Dozens rescued after rising waters trap hikers in Avakas Gorge

Dozens rescued after rising waters trap hikers in Avakas Gorge

Firefighters carried out two rescue operations within hours Wednesday after rising water levels trapped dozens of hikers inside the popular Avakas Gorge in the Paphos district, authorities said....

Two arrested after bomb blast targets Limassol restaurant

Two arrested after bomb blast targets Limassol restaurant

Police have arrested two young men in connection with an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device outside a restaurant owned by a well-known businessman in Limassol, authorities said Thursday....

Government to roll out economic support measures today

Government to roll out economic support measures today

President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to announce a new package of economic support measures Thursday aimed at helping businesses and households feeling the financial ripple effects of the war in the Middle East, as rising energy costs and prices continue to weigh on the island’s economy....

AI diagnosed the patient before doctors did...and Cyprus may be next

AI diagnosed the patient before doctors did...and Cyprus may be next

Inside the Landmark Hotel last week, conversations about healthcare sounded less like policy debates and more like glimpses into the future....

Thursday forecast: A mountain-shaped mood swing

Thursday forecast: A mountain-shaped mood swing

If the post-holiday return to the desk feels a bit heavy, you can at least count on the weather to match your lack of focus. We are currently navigating a low-pressure system that doesn't quite know when to quit. ...

Cyprus forest growth outpaces logging but ranks among lowest in EU

Cyprus forest growth outpaces logging but ranks among lowest in EU

Cyprus’ forests continued to grow faster than they were harvested in 2023, maintaining a positive balance between natural expansion and timber extraction, according to the latest data from Eurostat....

British Stormer air defense systems arrive in Cyprus

British Stormer air defense systems arrive in Cyprus

The United Kingdom has reinforced its air defense presence in Cyprus with the arrival of Stormer air defense vehicles, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Defence. ...

Cyprus road deaths rise 10% in 2025, while EU shows overall drop

Cyprus road deaths rise 10% in 2025, while EU shows overall drop

A rise in road deaths was recorded in Cyprus in 2025, according to newly released preliminary data from the European Commission. ...

Wednesday forecast: A soulful celebration accompanied by thunder

Wednesday forecast: A soulful celebration accompanied by thunder

Today is one of those rare dates where the air in Cyprus feels heavier, not just from the low pressure, but from the weight of history and tradition. The low-pressure system is staying for the festivities, bringing mostly cloudy skies and local showers....

Does war create opportunities for the economy?

Does war create opportunities for the economy?

The ever-increasing duration of military operations in Iran shows no sign of ending anytime soon unless the United States and Israel choose to step back. While that option is at least being considered in Washington, along with the search for a pretext, it appears inconceivable in Israel to retreat from what it has framed as its own ''mother of all battles.''...

Bomb attack targets Limassol restaurant for third time

Bomb attack targets Limassol restaurant for third time

Limassol CID officers are continuing investigations following a bomb explosion early Tuesday morning at a restaurant owned by a well-known businessman in the Limassol Castle and Old Port area, marking the third time his property has been targeted by criminal elements....

Cyprus delivers first conviction in AI child abuse case

Cyprus delivers first conviction in AI child abuse case

A court in Limassol has issued what is believed to be the first conviction in Cyprus involving crimes carried out with the use of artificial intelligence, specifically in connection with material depicting the sexual abuse of minors....

GESY introduces barcode prescriptions to boost patient privacy

GESY introduces barcode prescriptions to boost patient privacy

A new way of handling prescriptions within Cyprus’ General Healthcare System (GESY) is set to take effect this Friday, introducing barcode technology aimed at improving privacy for patients....

EU-Australia trade deal could mean cheaper imports and new export opportunities for Cyprus

EU-Australia trade deal could mean cheaper imports and new export opportunities for Cyprus

After nearly a decade of negotiations, Australia and the European Union have struck a sweeping free trade agreement aimed at boosting growth, lowering consumer prices and strengthening economic alliances at a time of rising global uncertainty....

€150m controversy: HIO denies wrongdoing, says funds were never at risk

€150m controversy: HIO denies wrongdoing, says funds were never at risk

Cyprus’ Health Insurance Organization (HIO) is rejecting allegations of mismanagement and double payments within the national health system, insisting that the finances of the GeSY health fund remain fully protected despite reports suggesting otherwise....

PwC Foundation promotes financial literacy among young people during Global Money Week 2026

PwC Foundation promotes financial literacy among young people during Global Money Week 2026

PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation actively supported Global Money Week 2026, which took place from 16 to 22 March 2026, by implementing the educational programme “Financial Literacy” for the fourth consecutive year. ...

Petrolina: A Dynamic Presence at the XM Limassol Marathon

Petrolina: A Dynamic Presence at the XM Limassol Marathon

A long-standing partner of the XM Limassol Marathon, Petrolina once again supported this year's event, both through its active participation and as the naming sponsor of the Petrolina 10 Km Energy Race, which took place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with more than 1,000 runners taking part....

Trump tweet sparks $580 million oil frenzy

Trump tweet sparks $580 million oil frenzy

Some traders made a staggering $580 million worth of oil bets just 15 minutes before President Donald Trump posted about “productive” talks with Iran, according to the Financial Times. ...

US to pay nearly $1 billion to kill wind project just as oil prices skyrocket

US to pay nearly $1 billion to kill wind project just as oil prices skyrocket

In an almost too ironic twist, the Trump administration announced it will pay French energy giant TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to scrap plans for offshore wind farms on the US East Coast, just as global oil and gas prices spike due to the conflict in Iran....

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