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1. After 4 Sold-Out Events, Majestic Gardens Returns with 18 New Apartments from €50,000

Altamira Real Estate is back after the summer break with one of the most successful real estate events of recent years, inviting the public to a new Open Day & Live Bidding Event at Majestic Gardens in Tersefanou. ...

2. EU confirms no CAP payments to farmers in occupied areas

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that farmers in parts of Cyprus not controlled by the government of the Republic do not receive payments under the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy....

3. 12 dead, 16 missing as Kyrenia ferry disaster becomes political crisis

The tragedy in the occupied areas has sparked relentless questions, anger and despair....

4. Big finale Faneromeni '26 Art Festival at Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

This year’s Festival will close on September 10 with creative director Kris Muhammed Adem’s interdisciplinary performance “LEDRA’S LAMENT”. ...

5. Paphos hotel death: Father goes on trial over three-year-old's fatal fall

A case that stunned the country returns to the spotlight today as the trial of a 37-year-old father accused over the death of his three-year-old son gets underway at the Paphos District Court....

6. Student housing shock: A one-bedroom in Limassol now costs more than €1,200 a month

For thousands of students starting university each year, finding a place to live is one of the biggest challenges they face. Their families also feel the pressure, as soaring rents and the rising cost of living mean digging deeper into their pockets than ever before....

7. Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

8. Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....

9. Leptos Estates Launches Bel Air Gardens, a New Garden-Inspired Residential Community in Yeroskipou

Leptos Estates announces the launch of Bel Air Gardens, a new residential development in Yeroskipou, Paphos, created for a balanced and connected way of life. Combining 112 contemporary residences with landscaped outdoor spaces, a central swimming pool and a welcoming community environment, the development introduces a fresh lifestyle concept just minutes from the city and the beach....

10. Century-old mystery reopened as search resumes for Cyprus' national poet

More than 100 years after the death of Cyprus' national poet, Vasilis Michaelides, scientists are once again searching for the man behind one of the island's most celebrated literary works....

11. Race against time for Cyprus missing as witnesses age and archives remain closed

Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....

12. UN chief urges Cypriot leaders to seize fading window of opportunity for peace

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....

13. A light amidst the divide: Honoring the indomitable Sevgül Uludağ

The sudden passing of investigative journalist and peace activist Sevgül Uludağ has brought a rare moment of shared grief to a fractured Cyprus. The collective mourning reflects her unique ability to bridge deep-seated communal divisions, a quality that defined her life and now characterizes her memory....

14. bbf: presents :eden coast — The Art of Living by the Mediterranean

Some destinations are remembered for where they are. Others for how they make us feel....

15. Trozena plan fuels clash over development and protected nature zones (photos)

A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....

16. Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus

For the 16th consecutive year, the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus reaffirm their pivotal role in strengthening bi-communal collaboration on the island by creating business opportunities and encouraging shared growth and peaceful coexistence....

17. Dine, wine & deli at the brand-new Vetrina at The Landmark Nicosia — an absolute must-visit

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is officially announcing the arrival of the brand-new dine, wine & deli Vetrina, which is coming to present guests with treasured moments of refined indulgence from morning until night. ...

18. Bi-communal team to begin restoration of two churches in occupied areas

Restoration work will begin in the coming weeks on two historic churches in the villages of Sygkrasi and Lefka, both considered important landmarks of Cyprus’s cultural and religious heritage....

19. Suspected foot-and-mouth disease sparks alarm in occupied areas

Suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease in animals have sparked concern among authorities in the occupied areas, prompting an emergency meeting and immediate containment measures, according to reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....

20. Investment momentum in Oroklini

In recent years, Larnaca has shown remarkable momentum in urban development and real estate activity. The city, once known for its slower pace compared to other regions of Cyprus, is now attracting growing interest from investors and construction companies alike....

21. BidX1 launches October Catalogue featuring coastal villas, city apartments & more

BidX1 is pleased to announce that the catalogue for its next auction, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, is now live and available to view here....

22. Erhürman leads in poll as U.S. reaffirms Cyprus reunification

A new poll suggests that Tufan Erhürman, head of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), could clinch a first-round win in the upcoming Turkish Cypriot ''presidential elections,'' while his party is projected to secure enough votes for a single-party ''government'' in “parliamentary elections.”...

23. President urges Turkey to end occupation and promises island reunification at UN General Assembly

President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....

24. Cypriot parties to draft roadmap for bilingual education in primary schools

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties agreed Wednesday to begin discussions on a roadmap for making both Greek and Turkish mandatory in primary education across the island....

25. Kabul’s taps are running dry, and time is too

A worsening water crisis in Afghanistan’s capital is pushing families to the brink, as rapid population growth, climate change, and decades of groundwater overuse drain Kabul’s fragile water supply, aid groups warn....

26. BidX1 to hold major property auction on 30th July, featuring homes from €60k and online bidding access

BidX1, the property auction platform, has announced that it will hold a large auction on Wednesday 30th July, offering homebuyers, investors, and developers an exciting opportunity to secure real estate in Cyprus before the summer slow-down....

27. ABR Festival: Beats, art, and chaos in the capital

Nicosia is about to get a whole lot hotter, and we don’t just mean the weather. One of Cyprus’ most beloved summer festivals, AfroBanana, is turning a fresh page this June. ...

28. Green light for six-story apartment block in former refinery zone

A new six-story residential building is coming to Larnaca’s Chrysopolitissa parish after the Environmental Authority approved plans for the project, which is set to transform a plot within the old refinery zone into modern housing....

29. King’s Gardens: A Prime Investment in the Heart of Nicosia

30. In Cyprus, Metsola pledges EU backing on Schengen, peace talks

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reaffirmed the EU body's firm support for Cyprus on Friday during a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia....