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1. Central Bank keeps banks’ safety cushion at 1.5%, what does that mean for you?

2. Relief is coming, government says, but household bills are not waiting

For Cypriot households already watching the petrol gauge as closely as the supermarket receipt, the government’s message is simple: help is in place, and more is on the way....

3. Police investigate 27 people over potentially illegal election posts

Cyprus police have begun questioning 27 people over social media posts and advertisements linked to the 2026 parliamentary elections, following 127 complaints about election-related content published during a period when such material is prohibited by law....

4. 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....

5. 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....

6. Let them eat sponge cake

Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, urged the poor of France to eat cake because they had no bread. And every now and then, some of the Government’s housing schemes make me quietly whisper “cake” to myself and smile....

7. Trump and Xi put on a show, but their rivalry could still hit your pocket

The red carpet was rolled out, the military band was ready and the two first ladies stood neatly beside their husbands....

8. Balcony collapse forces evacuation of 56-flat building in Limassol

A balcony collapse at a 56-apartment building in Limassol on Thursday has forced residents from their homes, bringing renewed attention to the safety of ageing properties in a city where around 1,100 buildings are registered as potentially dangerous....

9. One in three people in Cyprus faces risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

One in three people in Cyprus faces a risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, while one in five is at risk of dying prematurely from a cardiovascular condition, according to figures presented ahead of World Heart Day....

10. Limassol artists still waiting three months for payment after municipal event

Artists who worked at a cultural event organised by the Limassol Municipality have reportedly been waiting for their payment for almost three months, according to actor Yolanda Christodoulou, who has publicly called for an explanation....

11. What to eat before a workout and what to leave for later

The right pre-workout food can help support energy and performance, while the wrong choice may leave you feeling sluggish or uncomfortable...

12. Buying a home in Cyprus just became 8.5% more expensive

Buying a home in Cyprus became considerably more expensive over the past year, with residential property prices rising 8.5% in the second quarter of 2026....

13. The Macallan presents Art is the Flower from the Tree of Life Collection: A Tribute to the iconic legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The Macallan introduces The Tree Of Life Collection, featuring two extraordinary, limited – edition single Malt Scotch Whiskies inspired by the artistry, vision and enduring influence of renowned Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. ...

14. Finance Minister forecasts another budget surplus as public debt falls

Cyprus is expected to record a budget surplus for a third consecutive year in 2027, while public debt continues to fall, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos told lawmakers Thursday....

15. ‘We know who they are’: Poachers rake in €10 million a year

Poachers in Cyprus are estimated to make more than €10 million in profits each year. Both the enormous sums involved and the cases presented before the House Environment Committee suggest that existing penalties are failing to act as an effective deterrent....

16. Nicosia business and residents’ group calls for mayor’s resignation

A representative committee speaking on behalf of shopkeepers, residents, small business owners and property owners in Nicosia’s historic commercial centre has called for Mayor Charalambos Prountzos to resign over his handling of plans to redevelop the capital’s pedestrianised streets....

17. After years of talk, Cyprus tells Chevron it is time to turn Aphrodite into gas

Cyprus has spent years talking about the natural gas beneath its waters. Now, President Nikos Christodoulides says it is time to move from plans and promises to actual production....

18. Police guards cut for former officials, but Anastasiades keeps six

Cyprus is pulling police officers away from guarding several former politicians and former first ladies after a new security review concluded that permanent protection was no longer necessary....

19. Trade unions warn worker leasing may be linked to human trafficking

Cyprus MPs are seeking answers from the authorities over allegations that workers are being illegally leased to businesses, with trade unions telling Parliament that some cases may be connected to human trafficking....

20. €120 million Kouris project to bring 220km sewerage network to western Limassol

A major expansion of the sewerage system in western Limassol is getting underway, with construction costs expected to exceed €120 million and infrastructure planned to cover around 33 square kilometres....

21. Cyprus petrol prices jump 6.2% in one month, among EU’s steepest rises

Cyprus motorists did not imagine it: filling the car became noticeably more expensive in August....

22. Royal Air Force to use Akrotiri to support Saudi Arabia against Houthis

RAF Akrotiri is being drawn into another Middle East security operation, with Britain preparing to deploy a refueling aircraft from Cyprus to support Saudi Arabia against missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels....

23. Diesel prices break €2 mark at Cyprus petrol stations

Diesel prices in Cyprus have crossed the €2-per-litre mark, adding further pressure on motorists as fuel costs continue to rise....

24. Cyprus has five distinct resale property markets

Cyprus’ resale property market looks very different from one district to another, both in the number and value of transactions and in prices....

25. Fitiris cuts police protection for former officials to reduce state spending

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ review of police protection for political figures and former state officials is already freeing officers for other duties, as the government continues efforts to reduce unnecessary public expenditure....

26. Nicosia’s old city is getting 200 new student rooms, and a fresh lease on life

Imagine leaving your student room in the morning, coffee in hand, and stepping straight into the narrow streets around Faneromeni....

27. Government moves to ban campaign billboards for foreign elections

It was shortly before the end of July when campaign billboards featuring a particular Israeli politician appeared along highways across the Republic of Cyprus....

28. Global LNG prices up 150% while Cyprus’ terminal remains unfinished

Europe is scrambling to secure enough natural gas for winter, with global prices soaring as supplies from Qatar remain trapped behind one of the world’s most dangerous shipping bottlenecks....

29. 889 out of 1,234 patients approved for treatment abroad in one year

A total of 1,234 requests to send patients abroad for medical treatment were received by the Health Insurance Organisation over the past year, according to information presented to the House Health Committee....

30. Nicosia intensifies mosquito control after recent rainfall

Nicosia Municipality has increased mosquito-control operations across the capital following recent rainfall, with inspections and treatments being carried out in areas where breeding sites have been identified or residents have reported problems....