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02 September, 2026
 

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Cabinet moves to stop boats sailing in dangerous weather

Cabinet moves to stop boats sailing in dangerous weather

In Cyprus, it often feels as though the most important safety decisions come only after tragedy strikes. This time, the government is moving to tighten the rules at sea just days after the deadly events at Konnos Bay....

Is there anywhere AI won’t go? Now it’s inside your mouth

Is there anywhere AI won’t go? Now it’s inside your mouth

Just when it seemed artificial intelligence had inserted itself into every corner of daily life, Dyson found one more place for it to go: between your teeth....

Lidl Cyprus is 'Cutting Down Inflation' and reduces prices on more than 60 products

Lidl Cyprus is 'Cutting Down Inflation' and reduces prices on more than 60 products

True to its long-standing commitment to providing meaningful support to consumers in the face of ongoing inflationary pressures, Lidl Cyprus announces its new initiative, “Cutting Down Inflation.”...

Storm damaged your home or car? Here’s what the state will pay

Storm damaged your home or car? Here’s what the state will pay

Homeowners, businesses, and drivers whose property was damaged by Saturday’s severe weather could receive thousands of euros in government assistance under a compensation plan approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday....

Turkish deep-sea rescue ship joins search for 20 missing after Kyrenia sinking

Turkish deep-sea rescue ship joins search for 20 missing after Kyrenia sinking

A Turkish deep-sea rescue and salvage ship is expected to arrive in the occupied north on Wednesday as crews step up the search for 20 people still missing after the deadly ferry sinking off Kyrenia....

Freedom24 Explores Geneva Presence as Part of Long-Term Swiss Strategy

Freedom24 Explores Geneva Presence as Part of Long-Term Swiss Strategy

European fintech platform assesses opportunities across wealth management, digital financial infrastructure, responsible AI and data governance....

Art for Life’s Sake at Ayia Napa Marina in support of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

Art for Life’s Sake at Ayia Napa Marina in support of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre

Art for Life’s Sake will bring artist Peter Tooby to Ayia Napa Marina on Friday, 18 September 2026 for a one-night charity exhibition in support of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, with all proceeds from artwork sales donated to the Centre. For one evening only, visitors will have the opportunity to discover a wide selection of Tooby’s work, spanning paintings, drawings and photo canvas prints. Approximately 50 works will be presented and available for purchase, offering visitors the opportunity to take home a piece from the collection while directly supporting cancer care in Cyprus....

Cyprus banks hit the road in search of big investors

Cyprus banks hit the road in search of big investors

The holidays are over, autumn is approaching, and the banks are getting back to business, focused on meeting the targets they have set. ...

Cyprus has plenty of jobs, but not enough workers

Cyprus has plenty of jobs, but not enough workers

Employment in Cyprus is growing at a rapid pace, pushing unemployment close to record lows. This is positive for the country’s labor market, as it highlights the strength of the Cypriot economy and creates favorable prospects for growth. ...

Seasonal low-pressure system moves in as heat hits 39°C inland

Seasonal low-pressure system moves in as heat hits 39°C inland

We’ve got a seasonal low-pressure system hanging around the region today. I walked outside this morning, took one look at the sky, and asked the sun for a break. ...

Cyprus receives more than 10 times its normal August rainfall

Cyprus receives more than 10 times its normal August rainfall

Cyprus experienced an exceptionally wet August, with rainfall across the government-controlled areas reaching more than 10 times the monthly average, preliminary figures from the Department of Meteorology showed on Monday....

Why is Nepal drowning?

Why is Nepal drowning?

limate justice activists, environmentalists and scientists around the world have been warning us for years, apparently to little avail. They are often dismissed as eccentrics until disaster comes knocking on our own door. ...

€174 million support package planned to shield vulnerable groups from energy costs

€174 million support package planned to shield vulnerable groups from energy costs

Vulnerable households in Cyprus are set to receive €174 million in financial support between 2027 and 2032 as the government prepares for new European energy rules that are expected to increase fuel costs....

Cleanup begins at Konnos Bay while Cyprus prepares rough-weather sailing ban

Cleanup begins at Konnos Bay while Cyprus prepares rough-weather sailing ban

The cleanup of debris from two vessels destroyed off Cape Greco is set to begin on Tuesday, with specialised crews working to clear the affected area near Konnos Bay....

Four West Nile virus cases confirmed in Cyprus

Four West Nile virus cases confirmed in Cyprus

Four cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Cyprus since the beginning of the summer, while two additional suspected cases are undergoing further laboratory testing, health authorities said on Tuesday....

Leptos Estates is certified as a Great Place to Work

Leptos Estates is certified as a Great Place to Work

Leptos Estates, the Leading Property development company in Cyprus, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® following the Trust Index™ employee survey. ...

Cyprus economy grows 3.3%, but is it reaching your pocket?

Cyprus economy grows 3.3%, but is it reaching your pocket?

Cyprus’ economy grew by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2026, comfortably outperforming the eurozone, but that does not necessarily mean every household is feeling richer....

Discover the flavors of Thailand at Golden Monkey

Discover the flavors of Thailand at Golden Monkey

Golden Monkey brings a unique Asian dining experience to Cyprus, inviting guests to discover the vibrant flavours, traditions and artistry of Thailand. Located at The Tower of St Raphael Resort, the restaurant combines authentic Thai cuisine with sophisticated surroundings, creating an experience that goes beyond the plate....

Cyprus records EU’s steepest fall in tourist stays

Cyprus records EU’s steepest fall in tourist stays

Cyprus recorded the biggest fall in tourist overnight stays anywhere in the European Union during the first half of 2026, even as tourism across the bloc continued to grow....

Lebanon stops plan to send 25 Syrians to Cyprus by boat

Lebanon stops plan to send 25 Syrians to Cyprus by boat

Lebanese authorities say they stopped around 25 Syrian nationals from being taken to Cyprus by sea after uncovering the planned journey before the boat could leave....

IKEA Cyprus cuts prices on 300 products, and yes, you still have to build them

IKEA Cyprus cuts prices on 300 products, and yes, you still have to build them

Good news for anyone whose bookshelf is being held together by optimism: IKEA Cyprus is cutting prices on more than 300 home-furnishing products....

September traffic is back, and the school run hasn’t even started

September traffic is back, and the school run hasn’t even started

Students may not yet be back in the classroom, but teachers returned to work Tuesday, Sept. 1, marking the beginning of the return to normal daily life. It was not only thousands of teachers who went back to school, but also many people across Cyprus returning to work after their August holidays....

Car catches fire on highway near Larnaca airport (video)

Car catches fire on highway near Larnaca airport (video)

A car caught fire on the side of the highway near Larnaca airport on Tuesday, sending thick black smoke into the air and slowing traffic in the area....

Foreign buyers now behind two in five Cyprus property deals

Foreign buyers now behind two in five Cyprus property deals

Foreign buyers signed more than 41% of all property sale contracts in Cyprus during the first seven months of 2026, meaning two out of every five deals now carry a foreign name....

Fuel tax cut set to stay, saving drivers 8.33 cents a litre until November

Fuel tax cut set to stay, saving drivers 8.33 cents a litre until November

Cyprus drivers are set to keep saving 8.33 cents on every litre of fuel until the end of November, after the Finance Ministry confirmed plans to extend the current reduction in fuel tax....

DISY will not back Christodoulides in 2028 presidential elections

DISY will not back Christodoulides in 2028 presidential elections

DISY will not support President Nikos Christodoulides in the 2028 presidential election and intends to present its own alternative to voters, party leader Annita Demetriou said Tuesday....

Turkish drones disrupting flight paths near Larnaca and Paphos

Turkish drones disrupting flight paths near Larnaca and Paphos

As Cyprus’ two community leaders discuss the future of the island, air traffic controllers are warning of a very different kind of tension in the skies: Turkish drones flying close to Larnaca and Paphos airports and along important civilian flight routes....

Ferry operator suspended as deep sea search begins

Ferry operator suspended as deep sea search begins

A specialist deep-sea vessel is joining efforts to locate the ferry’s voyage-data recorder, which could provide crucial evidence about its final moments. ...

Seasonal low pressure has a tight grip on the island while heat hits 37°C inland

Seasonal low pressure has a tight grip on the island while heat hits 37°C inland

Seasonal low pressure is sitting right on top of us. You know what that means? It means the heat is coming to collect its money, man!...

Cyprus adds five medals as Kesidis and Fotopoulou win gold at Taranto Games

Cyprus adds five medals as Kesidis and Fotopoulou win gold at Taranto Games

Cyprus collected five medals on Monday at the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, including gold for hammer thrower Iosif Kesidis and long jumper Filippa Fotopoulou....

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