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1. Are you driving an unsafe car? Gaps in recall alerts spark concern in Cyprus

Car safety in Cyprus is under the spotlight as gaps in the vehicle recall system are leaving drivers unknowingly at risk. ...

2. Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...

3. ARIS │ A REALLY INSPIRING STORY is looking to cultivate new stories of success

4. Romanian teen killed in suspected stolen car crash

An 18-year-old Romanian woman, Iulia Michaela Vasile, died Wednesday night in a car accident in Larnaca. A young man, also 18, from Jordan, sustained minor injuries in the crash....

5. Whether its Kamala or Trump, Greece is confident in US relations

As Greece watches Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, officials in Athens believe the country’s relationship with the U.S. will remain steady regardless of who wins, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. ...

6. Banks see boost from ECB rate cuts

The Association of the Cyprus Banks (ACB) said on Thursday that it sees further progress in the economy, driven by the reduction of interest rates......

7. Paphos airport will expand to boost capacity and modernize facilities

Hermes Airports has submitted a proposal to expand Paphos Airport to better accommodate rising passenger numbers and bring facilities up to modern standards....

8. CBC urges banks to show social responsibility despite sector’s strength

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...

9. UN’s plan for expanded Cyprus talks faces delays ahead of 2025 elections

The outcome of the informal dinner in New York, besides the attempt to intensify efforts to resolve the seven-year stalemate in the Cyprus issue, further underscored—especially with the statements from Christodoulides and Tatar after their return from the U.S.—the differing circumstances faced by the two leaders at a tactical level. ...

10. Tatar: Turkey's guarantees are non-negotiable

The mission of Ms. Olguin has concluded. There is no need to appoint a new personal representative for the Secretary-General....

11. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

12. Delays hit €85 traffic fine reduction law

Three months after the unanimous approval by Cyprus’ Parliament to reduce fines for traffic violations caught by stationary cameras, the law has yet to be implemented. ...

13. Repeated fires raise concerns at Paphos minors' shelter

A fire erupted Sunday morning at a facility for unaccompanied minors located in an apartment complex in Paphos....

14. Attorney General and Auditor General vow strong cooperation

Attorney General George Savvidis and newly appointed Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou are determined to work closely together for a smooth and effective partnership. ...

15. ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....

16. Series of events #Moments at the Museum '24 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

I sing and illustrate the traditional songs of my country...

17. Cyprus activates national plan for potential evacuations from Lebanon

Nicosia remains on high alert as it prepares for potential crises stemming from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, including the possibility of a large-scale conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon....

18. Cyprus worried about inflation as tensions rise between Israel and Iran

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could disrupt global energy supply chains, with Cyprus likely to feel the effects....

19. Cypriots evacuated from Lebanon with help from Greek Air Force (vid)

A Greek Air Force C-130 aircraft arrived in Cyprus on Thursday, safely evacuating 38 Cypriot citizens from Lebanon, following a request through the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Beirut....

20. Deloitte Cyprus issues its annual Transparency Report: Fostering resilience, creating enduring value

Deloitte Cyprus issued its 13th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. ...

21. Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies

A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East....

22. Tensions flare over Auditor General appointment threat

Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...

23. Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....

24. Australia gives workers the right to ignore after-hours work messages

Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...

25. The fate of the Greece-Cyprus energy link hangs in the balance

This week will be crucial to whether the power grid link between Greece and Cyprus via Crete will be implemented....

26. Lease changes spark protests among refugees at Mackenzie Beach

The Ministry of Interior's Action Plan to regulate Larnaca’s Mackenzie beachfront is encountering obstacles, particularly around issues of illegal activities and subletting by original leaseholders. ...

27. Paphos tourist season mirrors 2023, July arrivals expected to match 2019

The 2024 tourist season in Paphos is expected to mirror 2023 levels but fall short of the strong numbers seen in 2019, except for July, which might match 2019 arrivals, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

28. What a federation means for Cyprus’ EU status

We say Cyprus is an indivisible, unified, consubstantial state that could become a federation....

29. Ariston pastry shop to relocate after 57 years

Ariston, the beloved pastry shop that has been a culinary landmark in Cyprus since 1967, is set to move to a new location in mid-September...

30. Increased military activity linked to humanitarian mission amid regional tensions

The activity observed in the last few days with the presence of ships and/or aircraft in Cyprus is due to the humanitarian role that the country is called upon to assume in light of developments in the region, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Friday....