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1. Weekend warriors: Festivals, live music and the first Christmas celebrations

From November 13 to 15, Cyprus has plenty on offer for those looking to spend their weekend exploring the island's cultural and entertainment scene. Art exhibitions, independent publishing, family concerts, motorsport displays and social gatherings feature in the programme, while the first Christmas celebrations of the season are also getting underway....

2. Lidl launches international Christmas campaign

At the heart of this year's Christmas campaign is Niko the Nutcracker. As the figurehead of the campaign, he breaks free from his traditional role and invites everyone to rediscover the magic of enjoyment. With high quality, a wide variety of products and affordable prices, Lidl makes these special moments of enjoyment accessible to everyone. The campaign is complemented by a vegetarian Christmas menu and national donation initiatives, such as the Corporate Social Responsibility campaign supporting the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. ...

3. ONCE UPON A WINTER AT MINTHIS

Before the first light twinkles and the first wish is whispered, something begins to stir in the landscape at Minthis. ...

4. Alphamega Hypermarkets light up Christmas!

Alphamega Hypermarkets are ready to welcome the festive season with a celebration for the whole family! On Saturday, 21 November, the Engomi, Kapsalos, Paphos Aphrodite and Astromeritis stores will come alive with music, games, delicious treats and Christmas surprises. ...

5. Cypriots keep travelling despite rising airfares

Cypriots’ appetite for travel remains undiminished despite rising airfares. Ticket prices have already increased, but—for now, at least—people are not cutting back on trips abroad....

6. Thirty different colors: Inside one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric shops

Phivos Mastridis, one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric merchants, has run his shop in the old city since 1982, offering a wide selection of fabrics, colors and cashmere. As more people turn to ready-made clothing, he hopes to preserve the personal service, quality and variety that make his craft unique....

7. Heading to London? Oxford Street now belongs to pedestrians

If your London shopping routine involves stepping off a bus on Oxford Street or hailing a black cab once the bags become too heavy, it is time to rethink the route....

8. Social workers strike, warning paperwork is taking time from people in need

For a family seeking urgent help or a child needing protection, time with a social worker matters. But the officers responsible for that support say too much of their working day is being swallowed by paperwork, extra duties and an ever-growing number of cases....

9. Rising fuel costs put pressure on Cyprus Airways ticket prices

Cyprus Airways is preparing for a new phase of growth following a period of stabilization after the serious difficulties it faced in 2024. The airline is gradually changing its ownership structure, expanding its fleet, adding destinations and improving its services....

10. Larnaca seeks Christmas performers with just 48 hours to spare before the deadline

Larnaca Municipality has given artists and performance groups from Greece until October 23 to submit proposals for this year’s Christmas celebrations, leaving applicants just two days to prepare their bids and less than three weeks before the first scheduled event....

11. Christmas & New Year at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort – Book your festive getaway now and discover the exclusive Christmas and New Year packages!

The magic of the festive season meets the luxury of exceptional hospitality! This Christmas and New Year, treat yourself and your loved ones to something truly special: precious moments together in a magical setting by the sea. ...

12. Filling the heating-oil tank could cost €650 more this winter

Winter has not properly arrived yet, but the bill is already beginning to take shape....

13. Cost-of-living squeeze shows no sign of slowing

Consumers will face a heavy burden in the coming months, as a new wave of price increases is expected to add to the already high cost of essential goods, putting even greater pressure on household budgets....

14. Half the Xynisteri crop may be lost—but your bottle should not cost more

Cyprus’ most widely planted white grape variety, Xynisteri, is under attack from all sides this year. As a result, its price has soared just weeks before the harvest....

15. Lidl sets new standards in advertising children’s products

Beginning in August, Lidl launches an international partnership with PAW Patrol in Cyprus and 29 other countries, setting a new standard in advertising children’s products....

16. Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic benefits with 14 salaries per year

17. From Achna to Athens, one kitchen keeps tradition alive

On Omirou Street in Kolonaki, just a short walk from Syntagma Square, Mrs. Maria Artimati smiles as she cooks nearly every day. She has been doing this for exactly thirty years, since opening her shop in May 1996. ...

18. Wednesday forecast: A soulful celebration accompanied by thunder

Today is one of those rare dates where the air in Cyprus feels heavier, not just from the low pressure, but from the weight of history and tradition. The low-pressure system is staying for the festivities, bringing mostly cloudy skies and local showers....

19. Shamrocks, showers, and a hint of dust: Your St. Paddy’s Day forecast

Today, a weak low-pressure system is hanging around the island like that friend who says “I’ll just stay five minutes” and ends up staying all afternoon....

20. Cyprus retail market holds steady despite foot-and-mouth outbreak

Consumers are continuing to shop as usual, with no signs of hesitation or fear following the latest crisis triggered by the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases in 11 livestock units affecting roughly 14,000 animals. ...

21. Cyprus pays hundreds of thousands monthly as FSRU Prometheus sits idle in Malaysia

Cyprus is continuing to incur substantial monthly costs while the floating natural gas storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Prometheus remains idle in Malaysia....

22. With the support of Lidl Cyprus, 42.900€ were raised from the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society's Love Dinner

With absolute success and great participation, the anniversary charity Love Dinner "Under the Lights of Love" was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel, on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of service of the "Arodaphnousa" Palliative Care Centre....

23. Phedon Phedonos: The rise, the fall and the questions in between

He is one of those political figures who simply do not fit into a neat, one-dimensional box. A strong personality open to two descriptions, as most strong personalities tend to be....

24. Bean Bar embraces Simba Animal Aid’s stray dogs

This holiday season, the beloved Bean Bar chain once again proved that it offers much more than just a coffee experience....

25. Lidl Cyprus establishes a 14th salary, providing a summer leave allowance for its people

Lidl Cyprus confirms its steady commitment to supporting and rewarding its people with benefits totaling €1 million, while simultaneously establishing a 14th salary for all its employees. This new benefit - the summer leave allowance - which will be paid in June and will be equivalent to half a month's salary, comes in addition to the Easter and Christmas bonuses that the company has been providing to its entire team for years....

26. Monday weather report: Stormy skies, cold truths, and the first full week back

A low-pressure system has set its sights on us, clouds first, manners last. It’s currently lounging northwest of Cyprus and will drift southeast, dragging along a cold air mass that clearly didn’t RSVP....

27. Minimum wage jumps in occupied areas, but workers say they’re still falling behind

In both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, new decisions on pay have garnered angry reactions among trade unions and unease among employers, even though the numbers themselves look very different....

28. Lidl Cyprus grants additional benefit of €350 for each member of its team

Another year full of substantial successes has been completed for Lidl Cyprus. At the heart of this journey are its people, who, through their daily efforts, dedication, and teamwork, support the company's growth and progress....

29. Cyprus Christmas villages boom faces backlash after pony dies

Cyprus’ Christmas Villages are bigger and more popular than ever, drawing thousands of visitors and boosting local economies. ...

30. Cyprus conscripts struggle in poverty while serving the nation

As Cyprus prepares to mark another year, a troubling picture emerges from within the National Guard: many of the country’s young conscripts are living in financial hardship so severe that it affects their daily lives and even their willingness to leave the camp....