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Cyprus to review 12,000 golden visas and tighten scheme before Schengen entry

Cyprus to review 12,000 golden visas and tighten scheme before Schengen entry

Cyprus plans to tighten its “golden visa” programme before joining the Schengen Area, Deputy Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides told MPs on Thursday....

Balcony collapse forces evacuation of 56-flat building in Limassol

Balcony collapse forces evacuation of 56-flat building in Limassol

A balcony collapse at a 56-apartment building in Limassol on Thursday has forced residents from their homes, bringing renewed attention to the safety of ageing properties in a city where around 1,100 buildings are registered as potentially dangerous....

Deaf people must not be left without emergency alerts, Ombudswoman says

Deaf people must not be left without emergency alerts, Ombudswoman says

The state must ensure that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can receive emergency warnings and contact public authorities effectively, according to a report by Ombudsman and Human Rights Commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides....

One in three people in Cyprus faces risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

One in three people in Cyprus faces risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

One in three people in Cyprus faces a risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, while one in five is at risk of dying prematurely from a cardiovascular condition, according to figures presented ahead of World Heart Day....

Limassol artists still waiting three months for payment after municipal event

Limassol artists still waiting three months for payment after municipal event

Artists who worked at a cultural event organised by the Limassol Municipality have reportedly been waiting for their payment for almost three months, according to actor Yolanda Christodoulou, who has publicly called for an explanation....

What to eat before a workout and what to leave for later

What to eat before a workout and what to leave for later

The right pre-workout food can help support energy and performance, while the wrong choice may leave you feeling sluggish or uncomfortable...

Buying a home in Cyprus just became 8.5% more expensive

Buying a home in Cyprus just became 8.5% more expensive

Buying a home in Cyprus became considerably more expensive over the past year, with residential property prices rising 8.5% in the second quarter of 2026....

U.S. diesel ban could push up prices in Europe and, consequently, Cyprus

U.S. diesel ban could push up prices in Europe and, consequently, Cyprus

A reported U.S. plan to halt diesel exports for 90 days has alarmed Brussels and could eventually be felt far beyond the negotiating rooms—including at petrol stations and supermarket checkouts in Cyprus....

The Macallan presents Art is the Flower from the Tree of Life Collection: A Tribute to the iconic legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The Macallan presents Art is the Flower from the Tree of Life Collection: A Tribute to the iconic legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The Macallan introduces The Tree Of Life Collection, featuring two extraordinary, limited – edition single Malt Scotch Whiskies inspired by the artistry, vision and enduring influence of renowned Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. ...

Finance Minister forecasts another budget surplus as public debt falls

Finance Minister forecasts another budget surplus as public debt falls

Cyprus is expected to record a budget surplus for a third consecutive year in 2027, while public debt continues to fall, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos told lawmakers Thursday....

Asylum claims fall across Europe, but Cyprus still carries twice the average load

Asylum claims fall across Europe, but Cyprus still carries twice the average load

Asylum applications may be falling across Europe, but the pressure is not being felt equally, and Cyprus remains close to the top of the list....

U.S. Embassy welcomes new public affairs chief as fresh team takes shape

U.S. Embassy welcomes new public affairs chief as fresh team takes shape

The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus hosted a reception Wednesday evening to welcome its new Public Affairs Officer, Kahina Robinson, bringing diplomats, media representatives, and other guests together at the Center for Visual Arts and Research in old Nicosia....

‘We know who they are’: Poachers rake in €10 million a year

‘We know who they are’: Poachers rake in €10 million a year

Poachers in Cyprus are estimated to make more than €10 million in profits each year. Both the enormous sums involved and the cases presented before the House Environment Committee suggest that existing penalties are failing to act as an effective deterrent....

Christodoulides turns Erdogan’s U.N. words against him: ‘If you quote the Charter, apply it’

Christodoulides turns Erdogan’s U.N. words against him: ‘If you quote the Charter, apply it’

President Nikos Christodoulides used the world’s biggest diplomatic stage Wednesday to confront Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan directly, accusing Ankara of speaking about international law while doing the opposite in Cyprus....

Lidl Cyprus invests in its people and creates the first generation of Store Co-Managers

Lidl Cyprus invests in its people and creates the first generation of Store Co-Managers

Lidl Cyprus continues to invest in its people by creating opportunities for professional growth as well as continuously enhancing their skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the training programme for the first cohort of Store Co-Managers has been materialised, with 22 members of the #teamlidl now ready to assume their new duties across Lidl Cyprus stores. ...

‘The only weapon we have is protest’: Eight villages fight Mitsero asphalt plant

‘The only weapon we have is protest’: Eight villages fight Mitsero asphalt plant

For residents of eight communities west of Nicosia, the asphalt plant dispute is not simply about where an industrial facility should be placed on a map. It is about the air their families will breathe every day....

PoliticsBlog: Averof, the Cyprus problem and the turncoats

PoliticsBlog: Averof, the Cyprus problem and the turncoats

Averof essentially announced his candidacy for 2028 yesterday. Of course, he said he would run only if this week’s news from New York turns out to be dark and gloomy....

Man arrested over €89,000 ‘Prince of Gabon’ scam in Famagusta district

Man arrested over €89,000 ‘Prince of Gabon’ scam in Famagusta district

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Cyprus over a bizarre 2022 scam in which a Famagusta businessman allegedly paid €89,000 to help “clean” €1 million in white-painted banknotes....

ComplianceSuite Wins GOLD at the Compliance Awards 2026

ComplianceSuite Wins GOLD at the Compliance Awards 2026

Infocredit Group is proud to announce that ComplianceSuite, its integrated RegTech and compliance management platform, has been awarded GOLD at the Compliance Awards 2026 in the category “4.3 Best Compliance Platform.” ...

€21 million Pedieos river plan gives walkers and cyclists their own lanes

€21 million Pedieos river plan gives walkers and cyclists their own lanes

Anyone who has walked along the Pedieos while a bicycle approaches from behind knows the little dance: one person moves left, the other moves right, and both briefly wonder who is supposed to go where....

Weak low pressure brings afternoon storm risks and 31°C heat

Weak low pressure brings afternoon storm risks and 31°C heat

Today is starting off nice and clear, but do not let that fool you! Come afternoon, those clouds are gonna creep up like an unexpected bill in the mail....

National Guard spends €9.5m on food, but 73% of soldiers avoid meals

National Guard spends €9.5m on food, but 73% of soldiers avoid meals

More than €9.5 million was spent feeding National Guard soldiers in 2025, yet a new Audit Office report has found significant problems with food safety, meal quality, ordering practices and waste, with 73% of soldiers saying they avoid certain dishes....

Turkish Cypriot property service says disputed land contracts were terminated in 2024

Turkish Cypriot property service says disputed land contracts were terminated in 2024

The Turkish Cypriot Properties Management Service has rejected allegations surrounding the allocation of agricultural land to a former employee, saying the claims made before the Parliamentary Refugees Committee were not supported by specific evidence....

Cyprus returns to an A rating, but what happens next matters more

Cyprus returns to an A rating, but what happens next matters more

After 15 years, the Republic of Cyprus has once again secured an A rating from S&P. This achievement closes a major chapter and gives us reason to look back at the recent history of our economy....

Anna Vissi concert sends Cyprus-Athens flight prices soaring

Anna Vissi concert sends Cyprus-Athens flight prices soaring

Travel from Cyprus to Athens has become significantly more expensive ahead of Anna Vissi’s highly anticipated concert at OAKA, with flight prices reaching at least €500 for the relevant dates....

Eurobank sets its sights on Abu Dhabi after Mumbai expansion

Eurobank sets its sights on Abu Dhabi after Mumbai expansion

It is becoming increasingly clear that banks are looking to establish representative offices in markets beyond the countries where they already operate, aiming to expand their business and, ultimately, increase profits....

Erdogan tells UN to recognize breakaway north in occupied Cyprus

Erdogan tells UN to recognize breakaway north in occupied Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again used the UN General Assembly to campaign for international recognition of the breakaway administration in the occupied north of Cyprus....

Freeze their assets and take their guns: Wildlife chief demands tougher action on poachers

Freeze their assets and take their guns: Wildlife chief demands tougher action on poachers

Cyprus should consider freezing the assets of repeat poachers, banning them from owning guns, and even taking away their driving licenses, the head of the Game and Fauna Service told lawmakers Wednesday, warning that existing penalties are failing to stop a hard core of offenders....

Fidias fined €6,000 after parts of Agora kept collecting users’ data

Fidias fined €6,000 after parts of Agora kept collecting users’ data

Fidias Panayiotou has been fined €6,000 after Cyprus’ privacy watchdog found that parts of his Agora platform continued collecting or processing personal information despite repeated instructions to temporarily shut them down....

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