Search

31. Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

The government is giving unlicensed hotels and tourist accommodations a two-year window to secure their operating licenses, with specific milestones and actions outlined along the way. ...

32. USS Oscar Austin returns to Cyprus with a strategic stop in Larnaca

The USS Oscar Austin has made a swift return to Cyprus, this time docking at Larnaca Port, just a month after its previous stop in Limassol. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer continues its mission in the region, r...

33. Is Cyprus' public sector too large? Hiring freeze lifted amid rising costs.

The Cyprus government is set to fully lift the ban on hiring permanent public sector employees, marking a significant shift from austerity measures imposed over a decade ago....

34. Shortcomings in Cyprus citizenship and immigration processes

A recent audit of the Department of Population and Immigration (DPI) has revealed significant delays in the processing of citizenship applications, particularly those based on marriage to a Cypriot citizen....

35. High-rise towers to replace historic KEAN factory in Limassol

36. Cyprus Airways Introduces Direct Flights To Venice

Cyprus Airways announces the launch of a new seasonal route connecting Larnaca to Venice, commencing May 30 and running through September 29, 2025, with enticing fares starting at just €86 one way. ...

37. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

38. Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...

39. Construction permits surge in 2024 but stumble in August due to system hiccups

Building activity in Cyprus showed strong momentum in the first eight months of 2024, with construction permits climbing 8.6% compared to the same period in 2023....

40. British Airways sues for $1.2 million over missing gold jewelry (Update)

British Airways is taking legal action against a ground-handling company over the disappearance of nearly 20 pounds of gold jewelry worth millions....

41. Cambridge law student sues over PhD failure

A Cambridge University law student has filed a lawsuit against the prestigious institution, claiming disability discrimination after failing his PhD and delaying his career as a barrister....

42. Offside with the taxman as football execs face €35.5M penalty shootout

The technocrats of the Tax Department are continuing the process of finalizing indictments against football clubs....

43. Greece cracks down on Airbnb rentals

In a bold step to address its worsening housing crisis, Greece has introduced sweeping legislation to clamp down on short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb. ...

44. Cyprus' justice system meets Police Academy?

Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the beloved Greek comedian. ...

45. The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....

46. Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....

47. Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...

48. Cyprus aims for cheaper electricity with competitive market by 2025

The government is ramping up efforts to bring down electricity costs for households and businesses by July 2025 through the introduction of a competitive electricity market, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Tuesday. ...

49. Greece returns 1,055 artifacts to Turkey

In a remarkable gesture of cooperation and respect for shared cultural heritage, Greece has returned 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey. This marks the first time the two countries have engaged in such a cultural repatriation, highlighting the growing importance of collaboration in preserving history....

50. Is Dubai cracking down on drug lords and money launderers?

Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....

51. Snapshots of an otherworldly presence

Andros Efstathiou's photography exhibition "Nicosia International Airport" opens on Friday, December 13th. ...

52. The Banker: Bank of Cyprus wins Bank of the Year award again for 2024

The Banker, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Bank of the Year in Cyprus in its 2024 awards....

53. France's government falls in historic no-confidence vote

France is facing a deep political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by a no-confidence vote, just three months into his term. This marks the shortest-lived administration in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958....

54. Turkish Cypriot film on Cyprus’s post-war resilience to screen in London

Filmed in the hauntingly abandoned streets of Varosha, Gomsu (Neighbour) captures the lingering scars of Cyprus’s turbulent past....

55. Cyprus strengthens military strategy with focus on US armaments

Cyprus has been making strategic shifts in its military and diplomatic approach, particularly with regard to its relationship with NATO and its defense infrastructure, according to an article by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

56. Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025

Greek and foreign airlines are increasing their routes to and from Athens and other top tourism destinations in Greece for the 2025 summer season by airlines that continue to identify more demand for the Greek tourism product....

57. Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case

In a significant move against financial crime, the Criminal Court in Larnaca has handed down tough sentences to two men involved in an elaborate scheme of extortion, embezzlement, and money laundering. ...

58. Cypriot company brings Pizza Hut back to Greece

Pizza Hut is making a comeback in Greece, this time under the management of PHC Franchised Restaurants Ltd, a Nicosia-based company that oversees approximately 120 franchised restaurants and cafes in Greece and Cyprus....

59. Officials finalize new district maps after local government overhaul

Work is underway to complete the new district maps of Cyprus, part of a sweeping reform to the country’s local administration that took effect on July 1, 2024. ...

60. Rising food prices leave Cypriot households struggling

A recent survey reveals that consumers in Cyprus are increasingly worried about their financial future, as rising food costs and economic challenges weigh heavily on households....