President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....
Cyprus’ Deputy Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, has found himself at the center of a firestorm following a harsh ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which condemned the way a rape case involving a young woman was handled by the Legal Service and pointed directly at him for comments described as sexist and prejudiced....
A 62-year-old woman in Nicosia was scammed out of nearly €19,000 after falling victim to a fake text message claiming she owed a traffic fine, police said on Monday....
The United Nations' personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, has warned that one of the biggest casualties of the failed peace talks in Crans Montana is the loss of a shared vision for the island’s future....
According to the latest Traveller Survey, Cyprus brought in €304.2 million in tourism revenue this April, marking a 39.9% increase compared to April 2024, when revenue stood at €217.4 million....
Cypriot MEP and YouTube personality Fidias Panayiotou has published a long-awaited and hotly debated interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, a move that’s triggered intense backlash across the island's political spectrum....
Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....
Parliament will begin an article-by-article debate in September on a controversial bill to legalize medically assisted death, with a full vote expected in January 2026. However, the government maintains the move is premature without first expanding palliative care services....
President Nikos Christodoulides was briefed Monday on a new natural gas discovery in the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), following a videoconference with ExxonMobil Vice President John Ardill....
The recent case of a 22-month-old child in Limassol hospitalized with burns and signs of severe neglect has once again exposed serious flaws in Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services, a system meant to protect vulnerable children but increasingly criticized as unfit for purpose....
Artificial intelligence and underground radar technology are being deployed in Cyprus to help find and identify people who went missing during some of the island’s darkest chapters, from the intercommunal violence of the 1960s to the Turkish invasion of 1974....
Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers....
Electricity use across Cyprus hit a new high for this year during the lunchtime hours on Monday, as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioning to cope with the summer heat....
Cyprus is under growing pressure from both Greece and Brussels to commit funds to the delayed Cyprus-Crete electricity cable project, despite serious concerns over its viability and geopolitical risks in the region....
TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, announces the launch of a new professional initiative: the TechIsland Legal Community. This is a dedicated professional network for lawyers, legal advisors, and compliance professionals who work in Cyprus’ fast-growing tech sector....
A long-running land dispute between neighbors in a quiet Paphos village turned violent Saturday night, leaving one man fighting for his life and another in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder....
Family-owned businesses, long considered the heart of the Cypriot economy, are facing a crisis of survival, with most unable to pass the baton to the next generation, according to business expert Evi Sereti of PwC Cyprus....
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
About a year ago, I met with the top state official responsible for land and property issues in Cyprus. I won’t name names. My intention isn’t to target anyone personally, but I will say this: I spoke to the person who should know the most about the growing number of real estate acquisitions by non-EU nationals....
A heatwave continues to grip Cyprus, with temperatures reaching 41 degrees Celsius (105.8 Fahrenheit) on Monday, according to the Department of Meteorology. A yellow alert for extreme heat is in effect from noon to 5 p.m....
A fire broke out Saturday morning in a moving minivan transporting soldiers, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a section of the highway....
Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....
Residents of Agia Theodora, Agia Theodosia, and surrounding areas gathered in protest Friday morning, blocking a recently opened passage near Kritonos Street. ...
In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....
