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1. Paphos airport passenger traffic rebounds despite difficult tourism season

Paphos Airport recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic in July compared with the same month last year, offering one of the clearest signs yet that travel demand is recovering after a difficult start to 2026....

2. Poland economy now larger than Belgium, Sweden, Ireland and Austria

Poland has quietly joined the European Union’s economic heavyweights, overtaking several of the bloc’s wealthiest and most established members....

3. Cyprus has already seized more cocaine this year than in all of 2025

With five months still left in the year, Cyprus police have already seized more cocaine than they did during all of 2025, along with a dramatic rise in hashish and a new opioid trend involving 60 kilos of poppy stalks....

4. Cyprus records EU's second-largest annual drop in public debt

Cyprus recorded the second-largest annual reduction in government debt among European Union member states during the first quarter of 2026, according to figures released by Eurostat on Tuesday....

5. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

6. Spain crowned world champions

While Spanish fans celebrated their victory, pub owners across Cyprus celebrated their own win too, as venues were packed with anxious football fans, awaiting the outcome of the match....

7. Minthis Music Festival Celebrates a Third Consecutive Year of Music, Culture and Connection.

As the final notes drifted into the warm summer evening and applause echoed through the Minthis Amphitheatre, another remarkable chapter of the Minthis Music Festival came to a close. Now celebrating its third consecutive year, the festival has firmly established itself as one of Cyprus' most distinctive cultural events, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, passionate audiences and the timeless beauty of Minthis to create moments that resonate long after the final encore....

8. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

9. EU pushes plan for migrant ''return hubs'' outside Europe in tougher migration shift

Europe is moving closer to a major change in how it handles migration, with at least 19 EU member states backing a plan to send rejected asylum seekers to special ''return hubs'' outside the European Union....

10. Cyprus facing legal action over missing aviation fuel penalty rules

Cyprus is among 13 European Union countries facing legal action from the European Commission for failing to introduce national penalties required under EU aviation fuel legislation designed to encourage the use of cleaner fuels....

11. Günther Groissböck and Nelson Calzi Bring Operatic Grandeur to Minthis

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 continues on 11 July with a distinguished lyrical evening, featuring internationally celebrated Austrian bass Günther Groissböck, in collaboration with renowned La Scala pianist Nelson Calzi....

12. Migration crackdown agreed under Cyprus-led EU presidency

After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....

13. Cyprus leads EU in oil dependence despite renewable energy surge

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s most petroleum-dependent countries, according to the latest Eurostat energy data, even though renewable sources now account for almost all domestic energy production....

14. Eurobank raises €700 million after investor demand surges nearly fourfold

Eurobank has raised €700 million through a new bond issue after attracting far stronger investor interest than expected, another sign that international markets remain confident in the bank and the wider Greek banking sector....

15. The Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching Announced at European University Cyprus

In a distinguished ceremony held on May 11, 2026, the Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching for 2026 were presented, honoring members of the academic and research staff who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the delivery of high-quality education....

16. Bulgaria claims first Eurovision crown as Cyprus finishes 19th overall

Bulgaria celebrated a historic night at the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer DARA secured the country’s first-ever victory with her song Bangaranga....

17. Cyprus households see sharp fall in electricity bills, but businesses still pay near the top in Europe

Cyprus recorded the largest drop in household electricity prices in the European Union in 2025, offering relief after several years of high energy costs. The improvement, however, tells only part of the story. ...

18. More than 600 minors sought asylum in Cyprus in 2025, EU data shows

More than 600 minors applied for asylum in Cyprus in 2025, according to new figures released by Eurostat, highlighting how children continue to make up a significant share of people seeking protection across Europe....

19. Cyprus seizes the moment as EU leaders gather for informal summit

A strong message that Cyprus is a safe country is being sent through the arrival of world leaders for the Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State and Government, as well as the EU’s informal summit with regional partners, set to take place on the island on April 23 and 24, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou....

20. Cyprus tops EU in social media use among young people

In 2025, 98.25% of individuals aged 16-29 in Cyprus reported using social networking platforms, placing the country at the top among the 19 EU member states with available data....

21. EU faces €459 billion budget gap while member states clash over spending priorities

The European Commission has placed the 27 member states before what it calls a “fiscal trilemma,” centered on the new European budget under discussion for the seven-year period 2028–2034, which is dividing partners during the energy crisis....

22. EU backs plan for migrant deportation centers outside bloc

The European Union has moved a step closer to creating migrant deportation centers outside its borders, following a controversial vote in the European Parliament that highlights Europe’s increasingly stricter approach to irregular migration....

23. EU turns down Trump’s request for help in Hormuz as cracks show over Ukraine

The European Union has effectively rejected a request by Donald Trump for European assistance in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas making clear that the conflict with Iran “is not a European war” and that ''no one wants active involvement.'' ...

24. Cyprus records one of EU’s strongest employment gains in late 2025

Cyprus recorded one of the sharpest improvements in employment across the European Union at the end of 2025, according to newly released data from Eurostat....

25. Cyprus brings in international PR team to rebuild tourism confidence

The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....

26. Hermes Airports: Cyprus’ air connectivity with Europe fully restored

Hermes Airports informs the traveling public that Cyprus’ air links with Europe have been fully restored. ...

27. Flights returning to normal at Cyprus airports as major airlines resume operations

Air travel to and from Cyprus is gradually returning to normal following several days of disruptions caused by developments in the Middle East....

28. Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining bank staff carrying $82 million in cash and gold

Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary escalated Friday after Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of a Ukrainian state bank who were transporting tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold through the country....

29. More flights canceled as dozens of arrivals and departures scrapped

Travel plans were disrupted Friday at Larnaca International Airport, where dozens of flights were canceled, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives....

30. Update on operations at Larnaca and Paphos airports and current air connectivity

In light of recent developments in the region and the resulting flight cancellations worldwide to destinations in the Middle East, as well as cancellations by certain European airlines to Cyprus,...