The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....
While lending increasingly grows in a demanding environment with geopolitical developments affecting the region and by extension Cyprus, the boundaries between traditional and shadow banking are becoming more and more blurred....
The government is preparing changes to the rules on sick leave across the public sector, saying the goal is to tackle abuse while protecting the system for employees who genuinely need time off because of illness....
The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....
The Council of Ministers has approved €1 million in emergency funding to help communities remove illegally dumped waste, adding to ongoing government efforts to reduce environmental risks and lower the threat of wildfires....
Consumer spending in Cyprus remains resilient despite market uncertainty fueled by inflation and the conflict in the Middle East. Cypriots took advantage of the clearances that started around the end of June, focusing their shopping primarily on clothing and footwear....
For generations of Nicosia residents, the Municipal Garden has been more than just a patch of green in the heart of the capital. It has been a place for childhood memories, family walks, school trips, and quiet moments away from the city’s busy streets....
Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....
Turkey has reportedly begun building a 101-kilometer natural gas pipeline linking its southern coast to the occupied north of Cyprus, in a move that could reshape the region's energy landscape if completed....
Greece has delayed the European Union's latest round of sanctions against Russia, arguing that the proposed measures would severely damage a major Greek shipping company that transports Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG)....
More than 100 Turkish Cypriot properties across Cyprus have been deemed unsafe following hundreds of inspections carried out after the deadly collapse of an apartment building in Germasogeia earlier this year....
A 46-year-old woman who was critically injured in an attempted murder-suicide in Limassol has regained consciousness, with police now waiting for doctors to determine when she is well enough to provide a statement....
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....
A new fee on garbage that could eventually affect household waste costs has turned into the latest political battleground in Cyprus, with the government and DISY trading accusations over who is responsible for the way the reform is being introduced....
The two 19-year-olds who were detained by authorities in the occupied north after crossing into the area without completing the required checkpoint procedures have been released after each was fined 500 Turkish lira (around €9.40)....
After years of stalled negotiations and little visible progress, the United Nations' top official is heading to Cyprus in a renewed effort to move the island's decades-old division forward....
A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....
We've made it to Friday, and the island is keeping things remarkably consistent. The seasonal low-pressure system continues to hold its ground, which means we are in for a thoroughly classic, sun-drenched July day....
Cypriot tennis prospect Anastasis Mosaikos enjoyed a memorable first appearance at Wimbledon, opening his campaign with a victory in the Boys' 14 & Under Singles round-robin competition....
Almost 68,000 single-use plastic bottles have been kept out of circulation at Ammos tou Kambouri beach in Ayia Napa through the use of a free drinking water station, according to data released during a recent environmental event....
A female bus driver was assaulted while operating a scheduled EMEL service in Limassol on Thursday, prompting passengers and another bus driver to intervene before police made an arrest....
The 46-year-old woman who was critically injured after being shot by her husband in Limassol has regained consciousness, marking a positive step in her recovery....
July 16 marks World Snake Day, an annual opportunity to learn more about one of Cyprus' most misunderstood native animals and the important role it plays in the island's environment....
Cyprus' betting industry continued to expand during the opening three months of 2026, with players wagering more than €360 million through licensed land-based and online operators....
An off-duty special constable is facing both criminal and disciplinary proceedings after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a three-car crash that left two vehicles engulfed in flames outside Nicosia General Hospital on Thursday morning....
Redwolf Ogilvy is celebrating ten years of strong and dynamic presence in the communications and advertising industry. Over the past decade, the agency has grown alongside the people and brands that placed their trust in it, evolved through every challenge and established its own distinctive creative presence in the market....
Porsche Cyprus is pleased to announce the availability of the new Macan Advanced Package, offering customers an enhanced combination of luxury, comfort and technology. Carefully curated to elevate the driving experience, the package brings together some of the Macan's most sought-after features in one comprehensive offering....
Imagine finishing work on a winter evening in Cyprus, when it is already dark outside, but instead of turning on streetlights or switching on the lights at home, the sky itself starts glowing....
The father of the two young children who lost their lives in Xylofagou returned to court on Wednesday as legal proceedings continued, with his defense asking for permission for him to travel to Bulgaria to attend their funeral....
