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1. Cyprus ranks last in EU for women in management

2. Miltiadis claims stage victory at Tour of Hainan

Cypriot cycling celebrated a landmark international success this week, as national champion Andreas Miltiadis claimed victory in Stage 3 of the prestigious Tour of Hainan in China....

3. EAC unions signal strike after disappointing talks with Energy Minister

Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....

4. Days after deadly Germasogeia collapse, search turns to missing tourist

A troubling new twist has emerged in the deadly building collapse in Germasogeia, days after the wreckage was first searched and cleared....

5. Woman in critical condition after suspected cooking gas leak

A 64-year-old man has been found dead at his home in Limassol, while his wife remains in critical condition in hospital, with early indications pointing to inhalation of liquefied petroleum gas, commonly known as LPG or cooking gas....

6. Cyprus economy grows 3.8% in 2025 as spending and exports rise

Cyprus’ economy kept a steady pace in 2025, with growth holding at 3.8% in real terms. In current prices, GDP rose by 4.9%....

7. EU firefighting hub in Cyprus set to launch ahead of 2026 wildfire season

The European Union is moving ahead with a new regional firefighting initiative in Cyprus, with officials confirming that a base in Paphos will be ready in time for the 2026 summer wildfire period....

8. A turning point for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, the language he used about the Pontiff, and even more so his post depicting himself as Jesus elicited strong reactions not only from his opponents and critics but also, and more importantly politically, from his supporters....

9. Lightning strikes cause forest fires, swiftly contained

Two forest fires caused by lightning strikes were brought under control within minutes on Friday morning after a rapid response by the Department of Forests....

10. Body found on Akamas coast leaves authorities searching for answers

Authorities were mobilized in the early hours of Easter Monday after the body of an unidentified man was discovered along the remote coastline of Akamas, prompting a large-scale investigation that remains ongoing....

11. Announcement: New Leadership Appointments at K. Treppides & Co Ltd

The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors, Principals and Senior Leaders to the Board of Directors and the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2026. ...

12. Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus ahead of schedule

20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel resort in Cyprus, with one round remaining....

13. ECB says interest rates played a key role in curbing inflation across the euro area

The European Central Bank (ECB) says monetary policy in the euro area was highly effective during the tightening cycle of 2022 to 2023. ...

14. Tensions escalate in Pyla buffer zone while UN steps up monitoring

Tensions have resurfaced in the buffer zone surrounding the mixed village of Pyla, with developments on the nearby plateau drawing the attention of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), local authorities, and international observers....

15. Sandy case intensifies with police reviewing key statement

The investigation surrounding Sandy continues to unfold, with authorities confirming that key testimony has already been obtained and is currently under review....

16. Europe after the illusion

Even if a “normal” politician wins the next U.S. presidential election, Europe will find it hard to trust the United States again. What it is going through right now has convinced even the most committed Atlanticists that something has to change. ...

17. UN appoints Bangladeshi general as new peacekeeping force commander in Cyprus

António Guterres has selected Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh to take on the role of Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....

18. Marios Georgiou claims silver at Cairo World Cup

Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou is set to return home with a silver medal following an outstanding performance at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cairo....

19. 43-year-old woman alleges kidnapping, assault, and sexual abuse; 39-year-old suspect arrested

A serious criminal investigation is underway following disturbing allegations made by a 43-year-old woman, who claims she was abducted, physically assaulted, and sexually abused over the weekend of April 4-5. ...

20. ''No evidence found'': Papadakis fires back at ''fake message'' allegations and pulls out of election

Former MEP Dimitris Papadakis is responding to allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis and presenting the results of examinations conducted on his devices after appointing an independent criminal investigator....

21. Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real estate fund targeting 25% net IRR. Here's why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it....

22. Fake “Cyprus Police” post circulating online; public urged to stay alert

Authorities are warning the public about a deceptive social media post that falsely claims to be an official announcement from the Cyprus Police....

23. Eight months on, Nicosia animal poisoning case remains unresolved

The Ecologists Movement – Citizens’ Cooperation has publicly condemned what it describes as prolonged inaction by authorities in investigating a serious animal poisoning case in the Idalion area, raising broader concerns about animal welfare enforcement in Cyprus....

24. Akamas project accused of mismanagement and covering up violations

A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....

25. Inflation picks up in March as price pressures intensify

Inflation rose by 1.2% in March 2026 compared with the same month in 2025....

26. From ex-monk to internet baking star

Nektarios Georgiou might have a controversial past, but these days, the monk is winning fans for a very sweet reason: his baking....

27. Politics Blog: Missiles in the sky, scandals on the ground

We are living through scenes straight out of the Apocalypse. In the Middle East and on our little island. Locally and internationally. ...

28. Thursday forecast: Erminio’s morning hangover

After a night of Erminio’s dramatic thunder and elevated dust levels, you might be waking up to a car that looks like it was dipped in a desert milkshake. The storm system that dominated our April 1st holiday is currently in its final act....

29. Government licenses Rock of Aphrodite as premium ad space

In a move officials are calling “innovative and mildly inevitable,” a Cyprus ministry has announced that the famed Rock of Aphrodite, long associated with myth and postcards your aunt keeps sending you, has officially been licensed as advertising space....

30. Cyprus labour costs rise to €21.7 an hour in 2025, EU data shows

New figures released by Eurostat show that Cyprus recorded an average hourly labour cost of €21.7 in 2025, with non-wage expenses accounting for just under one-fifth of total labour costs....