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1. Cypriots urged to donate blood as shortages delay transfusions and surgery

Cyprus is facing renewed pressure to secure enough blood for patients, with shortages forcing delays to transfusions and planned operations. MPs and patient representatives have called for urgent action, additional staffing and a national plan to ensure hospitals can meet demand....

2. Legal snag complicates Larnaca port and marina plans

The government is seeking a legal solution to keep Larnaca’s port and marina redevelopment moving, after the Legal Service said the marina’s development must go to an open tender rather than be assigned directly to the Cyprus Ports Authority....

3. Heating fuel tax cut takes effect, but MPs push for more relief

Heating fuel taxes fall by 6.39 cents a liter from today, Oct. 23, giving households some relief before winter, although MPs warned that the reduction would only partly ease the pressure of rising energy costs....

4. Cyprus police investigate BBC allegations over Abramovich’s wealth

Police have launched an investigation on their own initiative into a BBC report alleging that billions linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich “disappeared” through Cyprus....

5. New-home sales jump nearly 50%, with most buyers staying below €300,000

Cyprus’ new-home market posted gains on two fronts in the third quarter, with both sales and their combined value rising, according to an analysis by Landbank Analytics....

6. Two Porsches, €10 in the bank and inherited water: Inside MPs’ finances

A London apartment, €200,000 worth of furniture, bank accounts holding loose change and an inheritance of ''running water'' are among the standout details in MPs’ asset declarations....

7. EMGF Forum: Accelerating the Eastern Mediterranean’s Role as an Energy Corridor for Europe

The development of the Eastern Mediterranean into an interconnected energy corridor, capable of making a meaningful contribution to security of supply across the wider region, was at the heart of the high-level event co-hosted by HELLENiQ ENERGY and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) on Wednesday, 7 October, in Athens. ...

8. A different kind of Saturday traffic: 23 boats set sail for peace

Anyone looking out to sea between Larnaca and Ayia Napa on Saturday may find a little more to watch than the usual horizon....

9. 200 Talents Stand Out at Robotex Cyprus 2026

Another highly successful Robotex Cyprus 2026 Awards Ceremony was organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and hosted by the Bank of Cyprus on 14 October 2026. ...

10. Cyprus plans new apartment block management system for 2029

Cyprus is preparing to transfer responsibility for managing jointly owned buildings to District Local Government Organisations (DLGOs) from 1 January 2029, under proposed reforms intended to address longstanding problems affecting apartment blocks and other shared properties....

11. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

12. State Services order culling of 2,000 animals to eradicate foot and mouth disease

Approximately 2,000 animals across five livestock farms in Cyprus will be culled following infections identified during island-wide sample testing conducted in July, government officials confirmed on Monday....

13. What’s shaping Cyprus business this week

Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....

14. House prices are rising. Are we building homes people can afford?

The 8.5% rise in house prices in the second quarter of 2026 is a figure that rightly draws attention. For buyers, however, the question is simpler: Can I still afford a home in the area where I want to live?...

15. Rare Mary Magdalene relic remains in Aglantzia through Sunday

As Cyprus marks Independence Day on Thursday, people looking for a quieter and more spiritual stop during the holiday can visit a rare Christian relic now being hosted in Aglantzia....

16. Twenty-one years later, Thanasis’ family finally reaches trial

Exactly 21 years after Thanasis Nikolaou was found dead beneath the Alassa bridge, his family returned to court Tuesday—still fighting for answers, but now one step closer to seeing the case fully heard....

17. As Ambassador Anolik prepares to leave, he shares one last story of Cyprus and Israel

Aphrodite and King David may sound like unlikely travelling companions. One belongs to the mythology and shores of Cyprus; the other to the history and faith of the Jewish people....

18. ‘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....

19. Trade unions warn worker leasing may be linked to human trafficking

Cyprus MPs are seeking answers from the authorities over allegations that workers are being illegally leased to businesses, with trade unions telling Parliament that some cases may be connected to human trafficking....

20. Cyprus has five distinct resale property markets

Cyprus’ resale property market looks very different from one district to another, both in the number and value of transactions and in prices....

21. Torrential rain floods Larnaca roads and sends water into homes

Roads disappeared beneath muddy water and rain poured into homes and basements as severe thunderstorms swept across parts of Larnaca on Friday....

22. Nursing students abroad could receive grants of up to €5,750

Cypriot students studying nursing or midwifery abroad could soon qualify for the same state grants offered to those attending recognized institutions in Cyprus....

23. Who gets to watch whom? Hunters and activists face off at Parliament

An argument normally played out in Cyprus’ fields and hunting grounds moved to the steps of Parliament on Wednesday, as environmental activists and hunters gathered on opposite sides of a debate over who is watching whom, and whether anyone is crossing the line....

24. Nearly three years in cold storage: Audit exposes failures at Paphos morgue

A body remained in refrigerated storage at Paphos General Hospital for 1,040 days, almost three years, as serious problems at the hospital morgue went unresolved, according to a new Audit Service report....

25. Cyprus and US put closer ties on the table

Diplomatic meetings often come wrapped in broad statements about friendship and cooperation....

26. Cyprus moves to upgrade Paphos air base for US aircraft

The United States’ renewal of the arms embargo waiver for 2027 will help military agreements set in motion over the past several years proceed smoothly and reach completion....

27. Five Cypriot athletes finish 2026 among world’s top U18 performers

Five Cypriot athletes have finished 2026 ranked among the world’s top 20 performers in their events at U18 level, according to figures released by the Cyprus Amateur Athletic Association (KOEAS)....

28. Arsos wildfire contained after burning 3.5 hectares

A wildfire that broke out in the Limassol village of Arsos on Sunday afternoon has been brought under control after burning approximately 3.5 hectares of land....

29. Fire breaks out near Arsos with four aircraft joining firefighting effort (video)

A fire broke out near the Limassol community of Arsos on Monday afternoon, burning through dry grass, wild vegetation and trees as strong winds affected the area....

30. US keeps the door open for Cyprus to buy American weapons

The United States will continue allowing defense equipment and services to be supplied to Cyprus for another year, a decision President Nikos Christodoulides says shows how close the two countries have become on security....