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1. The Tourism of Tomorrow at the Heart of Europe

Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: “European Conference on Sustainable Tourism - Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)”, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026....

2. Costas Gavrielides, voice for equality and LGBTI rights in Cyprus, dies at 47

Costas Gavrielides, a tireless advocate for human rights and equality in Cyprus, passed away yesterday, leaving a deep mark on the island’s social and cultural landscape....

3. Parents demand new schools as Larnaca classrooms overflow

Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....

4. Europe bets big on India after signing the ''mother of all deals''

In a clear signal that Europe is reshaping its global alliances, the European Union and India have finalized a free-trade agreement after nearly 20 years of talks, aiming to reduce EU dependence on the U.S. and China and strengthen ties with Asia’s fastest-growing economy....

5. Cyprus scrambles to contain fallout as EU commissioners arrive

With the EU’s top leadership arriving in Cyprus within hours, the Christodoulides government is scrambling to contain a political crisis that threatens to overshadow the country’s assumption of the EU Council Presidency....

6. Inside the opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency (photos)

From the morning hours of Wednesday, January 7, the roads around the Main Stage of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation, where the ceremony was to take place, were closed to the public, with increased security measures by the police ahead of the arrival of foreign officials....

7. Cyprus’ prisons at breaking point, new facility and staff boost announced

Cyprus is taking steps to overhaul its aging prison system, with the Justice Minister announcing plans for a new correctional facility outside urban areas and a major expansion of prison staff. ...

8. The diplomatic footprint of ceremony

The President of the Republic engaged today in a marathon of meetings, just hours before the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency. These meetings were rich in symbolism and carried a clear diplomatic imprint, setting the tone for the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency...

9. A moment of pride...and pressure...as Cyprus assumes EU presidency

Cyprus officially takes the reins of the European Union presidency this month, and Wednesday’s opening ceremony in Nicosia marks the island’s formal entry into one of Brussels’ most demanding leadership roles, at a time when Europe is facing wars on its borders, political strain, and big questions about its future....

10. EU enlargement crisis now becomes Cyprus’ problem

According to information obtained by ''K,'' Berlin has raised the issue of possible ''economic consequences'' for Budapest following Hungary’s decision to block the EU Council Conclusions on Enlargement at the General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting on December 16....

11. Justice Minister renounces lifetime pension in rare move

Cyprus’ Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris is walking away from a benefit many politicians quietly keep: a lifetime ministerial pension....

12. New Bean Bar store opens at the Mall of Cyprus

Another store is added to the beloved Bean Bar chain, which has been established as a reference point for coffee lovers all around Cyprus....

13. EU backs €90B Ukraine loan but won’t touch frozen Russian billions...yet

After nearly six hours of intense talks and many more behind the scenes, EU leaders walked away from a plan that sounded simple but proved legally explosive: using frozen Russian money to pay for Ukraine’s war effort....

14. €75,000-a-bottle wines go up in flames in Limassol arson attack

An arson attack on one of Limassol’s most exclusive wine bars has caused serious collateral damage, torching rare bottles worth tens of thousands of euros and sending fresh shockwaves through a case already tied to violent crime....

15. Golden passport era ends, but debate rages on

The Cyprus House of Representatives has officially pulled the plug on the controversial Cyprus Investment Program (CIP), shutting down the government’s ability to hand out citizenship to investors and their families. ...

16. Bean Bar offers brunch and delicious food options that stand out

Bean Bar offers some delicious surprises to satisfy every taste preference. The new, updated menu available at the chain’s two flagship stores on Makariou Avenue in Nicosia and Kolonakiou Avenue in Limassol stands out for its unique flavours and high-quality ingredients. ...

17. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Kamares

Bean Bar continues to expand its presence in the Cypriot market, sending its good… vibes to even more areas across Cyprus. ...

18. Trial over death of 15-year-old Stylianos to begin in 2026

Nearly six years after the death of 15-year-old Stylianos, a case that deeply shook Cyprus and exposed grave weaknesses in the child protection system, the long-awaited trial is set to begin....

19. Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....

20. History repeats itself as a travesty

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the internet revolution was just beginning, and every country was racing to connect through data cables. Cyprus decided it did not want those cables to have a landing point here to protect Cyta’s monopoly....

21. We are entering the era of combating corruption

He turned it this way and that, spoke of a “Riviera” and the displacement of residents, let Israel’s zealots dream of annexation. And yet, somehow, Donald Trump did it (did he?). ...

22. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow

Just one day to go until the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, the island’s leading conference for the new digital era, takes the stage at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, featuring a lineup of world-class speakers....

23. Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....

24. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

25. Wizz Air Celebrates Huge Milestones of 10 Million Passengers in Cyprus and 5 Years of Operations at its Larnaka base With a Day Full of Surprises!

Wizz Air, Cyprus’ market leader airline, celebrated earlier today the milestone of 10 million passengers to and from Cyprus, as well as the 5th anniversary of its base in Larnaka....

26. Cyprus hosts European Council president

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026....

27. Speakers of small European states meet in Nicosia

Parliamentary leaders from small European states concluded the 18th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Small States of Europe in Nicosia this week....

28. Graham Fink at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s flagship conference on technology, innovation, and society, returns on October 9, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. One of this year’s speakers is Graham Fink, a globally renowned creative visionary, who will explore ‘AI’s Role in Creativity.’...

29. Gary Rafalovsky to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Gary Rafalovsky, co-founder of Swarmly, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, addressing the topic ''The Rise of the Drones. Cyprus as a Manufacturing Leader!''...

30. Cyprus restaurants feel the pinch as tourists dine in instead of out

Cyprus’ restaurants and entertainment venues are feeling the squeeze this year, as more tourists choose to eat at home, order delivery, or rely on all-inclusive hotel packages instead of dining out....