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61. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

62. Instagram to alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm topics

Instagram will soon notify parents if their teenage child repeatedly searches for content linked to suicide or self-harm, the company announced, in its latest move to address growing concerns over teen mental health online....

63. U.S.-Europe: Trapped in a ''loveless marriage''

After 13 months of Trump 2.0, after Greenland, the suffocating pressure on Kyiv and the flirtations with Putin, the tariffs and sanctions against Europeans defending the EU’s digital sovereignty, the verdict could be even harsher....

64. Higher pay, higher recruitment age, and service extended to 57 for contract military

The Council of Ministers approved a package of measures affecting Cyprus’s contract soldiers (SYOP) during its meeting on Tuesday, announcing changes aimed at strengthening staffing levels and improving incentives within the National Guard....

65.  BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026: The Premier Defence and Security Event Returns to Nicosia

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. are pleased to announce the organization of the International Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition, "BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026."...

66. EU draws red line against upgrade of breakaway north

The European Union has delivered a clear political message backing Nicosia: any attempt to upgrade or recognize the breakaway north will be met with firm resistance....

67. Justice minister vows crackdown on crime bosses, says Cyprus ‘following the money’

In a wide-ranging interview that read at times like a warning shot to the underworld, Cyprus’ justice minister says authorities know exactly who the country’s crime bosses are, and they’re closing in....

68. They came to clean hotels but ended up working in constructions sites

A long-running problem in Cyprus’ labor market is still going strong: foreign workers brought into the country as hotel cleaners are ending up on construction sites, often through shell companies that exist largely on paper....

69. Cablenet Introduces New Home Internet Plans with Same-Day Internet and Try & Buy Option!

Cablenet introduces two new Home Internet plans, GigaMax Internet and Super 300M, delivering even faster speeds, same-day Internet and a premium connectivity experience....

70. Selling Cyprus for a single crossing point?

“So, if you can’t even open a crossing point, how exactly do you expect to convince anyone that you genuinely want a solution to the Cyprus problem? Where will you find the courage tomorrow to agree to political equality and effective participation? ...

71. Cyta posts €85 million profit as digital infrastructure investments accelerate

Cyprus’ state-owned telecommunications provider Cyta reported a sharp rise in profits in 2025 and outlined an ambitious new round of infrastructure investments as it presented its 2026 budget to Parliament on Monday....

72. AI could steal your face, Cyprus wants to make it a crime

AI can steal your face and voice, and Cyprus now wants to make it a crime....

73. What you need to know about employer tax obligations for 2024

The final date for submitting the annual employer withholding return for 2024 remains 31 March 2026, according to the Cyprus Tax Department....

74. Turkish Cypriots warned of scams exploiting Republic of Cyprus citizenship applications

Mehmet Birinci, a a prominent Turkish Cypriot politician, has issued a public warning to Turkish Cypriots, cautioning them against individuals attempting to profit from applications for Republic of Cyprus citizenship....

75. Fidias under fire after referring to Paralympian category as “crazy”

Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou has come under criticism following remarks made during a publicly available podcast discussion concerning the classification of athletes in the Paralympic Games....

76. A human rights blind spot as Cyprus still lacks legal protection for guide dogs

A significant gap in Cyprus’s legal framework regarding the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by guide dogs has been highlighted in a recent report by the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights....

77. Soldiers get guaranteed insurance cover, Parliament calls it the bare minimum

Parliament unanimously approved a long-overdue measure on Thursday to guarantee insurance coverage for members of the Army of the Republic who are injured or killed while carrying out dangerous duties, a move MPs described as the absolute minimum owed to those defending the country....

78. Erhürman says Turkish Cypriot approval not needed for Christodoulides’ unilateral measures

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said Wednesday that he is not required to approve unilateral measures planned by President Nikos Christodoulides aimed at benefiting Turkish Cypriots, including in the health and economic sectors....

79. After 19 years of delays, the Paphos marina is back on the table

The government is once again trying to breathe new life into one of Paphos’ most talked-about development projects: the long-awaited Paphos marina. ...

80. Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

Police are alerting the public to a newly identified online scam targeting people applying for travel visas to foreign countries, after reports that fraudsters are stealing money through counterfeit application websites....

81. CEO confidence in revenue outlook hits five-year low – as AI becomes a defining divide between leaders and laggards: PwC 2026 Global CEO Survey

CEO confidence in their company’s revenue prospects has fallen to its lowest level in five years, as business leaders grapple with uneven returns from artificial intelligence, rising geopolitical risk, and intensifying cyber threats....

82. ''Citizenship'' offered for buyers of homes in occupied Cyprus

A new proposal could give Turkish citizens the right to “citizenship” if they buy property in the occupied areas of Cyprus, according to recent reports. The plan reportedly targets a stock of 20,000 to 25,000 newly built homes, primarily in the town of Trikomo....

83. Good news for shoppers: Zero VAT stays on basic goods in 2026

Shoppers in Cyprus will get a break on everyday essentials for another year, as the government confirmed that zero VAT on a range of basic goods will remain in place throughout 2026....

84. Miss the deadline, pay the price: Vehicle registration renewals begin across Cyprus

The renewal period for vehicle registration licences for 2026 began this week, with authorities urging motorists not to delay ahead of a strict March 11 deadline that carries financial penalties and no possibility of extension....

85. Popcorn, power plays, and Cyprus police finally on the streets

When Nikolas Papadopoulos asked whether the government was ''playing hot potato'' over the electricity interconnection, the same government in which he happens to be the biggest co-governor, he was told it’s all just ''political nonsense.''...

86. Turkey changes entry rules for Republic of Cyprus passport holders

Turkey is changing the way it allows citizens of the Republic of Cyprus to enter the country, introducing new visa procedures that will come into force on 2 January 2026....

87. €1,088 minimum wage, and everyone’s furious

After intense behind-the-scenes talks that stretched right up to the holidays, the government has locked in Cyprus’ new national minimum wage at €1,088 a month, a decision that settles one debate but opens several others....

88. Parliament approves teacher evaluation as hope and dissent collide

Today marked a turning point for Cyprus’ education system, as the House of Representatives approved the long-awaited legal framework governing the Public Educational Service....

89. Banks agree: Employees to get €4,500 in bonuses, salary hikes and expanded loans

Cyprus’ bank staff are looking at a festive season with some serious perks on the horizon. After weeks of negotiations, banks and the union ETYK have reached a final agreement on a new collective contract covering 2023–2027....

90. Cyprus vows action after French court blocks extradition of property squatter

Cyprus is preparing a formal protest after a French court refused to extradite an Iranian man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot property in the occupied north, a decision that has stirred political tensions and legal alarm....