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1. Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus boosts economy, employment, study finds

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus contributes 0.3% to Cyprus’ GDP and national employment, according to a 2024 study by EY Cyprus Advisory Services Ltd. The findings, unveiled during a stakeholder event, underscore the company’s substantial role in the country’s economy and labor market....

2. Gen Z wants more than just a paycheck, and they're not wrong

Young people these days don’t put up with much, and frankly, good for them....

3. Medical Association raises alarm over emissions from Teknecik Power Plant

Thick black smoke rising from the Teknecik Power Plant in Kyrenia has drawn renewed concern from the Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, which has warned that ongoing emissions pose serious risks to public health and the environment....

4. Wildfire destroys historic olive grove in Galataria-Pentalia area

A devastating wildfire reduced a centuries-old olive grove to ashes Monday in the area between Galataria and Pentalia, prompting sharp condemnation from forestry officials and showcasing the growing wildfire risk across Cyprus....

5. Cyprus hits highest power use of the year, and it’s still climbing

Electricity use across Cyprus hit a new high for this year during the lunchtime hours on Monday, as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioning to cope with the summer heat....

6. Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

7. Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

In a bizarre twist for sunny Cyprus, fossil fuel power plants pumped out more electricity than renewables on Monday, even under ideal conditions for solar energy....

8. Israel secretly moved planes to Cyprus and Greece before Iran bombing

In the hours leading up to a major Israeli military strike, dozens of Israeli aircraft were quietly moved out of harm’s way, and into Cyprus and Greece, without those host countries being fully aware of the plan’s purpose, according to Israeli media reports....

9. U.S. steps in to modernize Paphos air base

The long-anticipated modernization of the Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos is officially underway, marking a major step forward in U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation and the Republic’s growing strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

10. Trump offers $30B to Iran to ''ditch'' the enrichment

In a dramatic shift from bombs to diplomacy, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a bold new offer to Iran: up to $30 billion in foreign financing to help build a nuclear energy program, so long as Tehran agrees to give up uranium enrichment entirely....

11. Ship full of electric cars sinks in Pacific, now the ocean could pay the price

A cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including hundreds of electric and hybrid cars, has sunk deep in the North Pacific, sparking serious concerns about battery contamination and a potential marine pollution disaster....

12. Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...

13. Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait

Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025....

14. Larnaca on the rise as new homes fuel real estate boom

Larnaca is quickly becoming one of Cyprus’ hottest property markets, with demand and prices for newly built homes climbing sharply in early 2025....

15. Two fuel importers raise prices in Cyprus with others expected to follow suit within days

Fuel prices in Cyprus began rising Wednesday, marking the first increases since the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, the head of the Cyprus Fuel Station Owners’ Association said....

16. Israel slams Turkey over Cyprus 'occupation', while Erdogan calls Netanyahu Hitler

A war of words erupted between Israel and Turkey on Wednesday, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hypocrisy over comments comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler....

17. 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. ...

18. Why Cyprus is not in danger from Iran-Israel missile strikes

When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...

19. Oil and gas prices surge after attack on Iran nuclear sites

Global energy prices soared and markets plunged Thursday following an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, intensifying fears of a wider Middle East conflict and compounding global economic pressures....

20. Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....

21. I grew up in L.A., and yes, immigrants built it

I’m sure by now you’ve seen the pictures and videos coming out of Los Angeles. The protests, the police, the chaos. If you’re not from there, it might look like something out of a movie....

22. BoC eyes bigger role in your financial future

Beyond its moves into the insurance sector, Bank of Cyprus is actively exploring additional ways to increase the bank’s overall value. ...

23. Paphos Mayor: ‘I am under coordinated attacks’

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos says he is facing coordinated attacks from a small but organized group with significant interests, but insists he won’t be intimidated....

24. Good news for borrowers as ECB to cut interest rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rates by 0.25% this Thursday, a move that could bring welcome relief for borrowers and banks in Cyprus. ...

25. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

26. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

27. Tatar talks tough on property, but is anyone buying it?

Ersin Tatar can rattle his sabre all he wants, threatening ''retaliation'' and arrests over Greek Cypriot property claims in the occupied north. ...

28. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTE – FLY TO SPAIN FROM CYPRUS THIS OCTOBER!

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in the EMEA region , is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new route from Larnaca to Barcelona, Spain, launching this October....

29. Lidl brings Youth Camp for girls to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025TM

Lidl is empowering the next generation of women with new pan-European football and health focused program for young women. The program is organised by Lidl as part of the official partnership with UEFA Women’s EURO and in collaboration with WePlayStrong....

30. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Paving the way for a greener future

As part of Cyprus’ ongoing effort toward a successful Green Transition, and with the broader goal of becoming a model for eco-friendly living and sustainable development, the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit was held for the second consecutive year, drawing strong participation and praise....