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1. Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from Portugal's national team

Cristiano Ronaldo is getting ready to hand back Portugal’s No. 7 shirt. The 41-year-old forward announced Thursday that he will retire from international football after the November break, ending a 23-year run with the national team that took him to six World Cups and brought Portugal its first major trophy....

2. EU presses Turkey to recommit to Cyprus settlement talks

The European Commission on Wednesday called on Turkey to renew its support for United Nations-led talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute, while criticizing Ankara’s ongoing refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus and its push for a two-state arrangement....

3. Christoudia Winery offers a taste of Cyprus through wine and tradition

Featured in WIZ Guide, Christoudia Winery in Kato Drys offers visitors a taste of Cypriot wine culture through guided winery tours, tastings of indigenous grape varieties and traditional local food. The family-run estate combines its winemaking heritage with a countryside experience among the vineyards....

4. Pamboridis says DISY risks repeating 2023 with Neofytou

''Either we turn the page or we remain hostage to the past,'' George Pamborides tells Kathimerini, setting out what he believes is at stake in the race for the Democratic Rally (DISY) nomination for the 2028 presidential election....

5. Pafilia Celebrates Double Success at the European Property Awards 2026–2027

Minthis extends its remarkable record of international property recognition with a five-star award for Best Mixed Use Development in Cyprus, while Elysia Blu earns recognition in the Residential Development 20+ Units category. ...

6. More than €1 billion spent on measures to curb rising prices since 2023

The Government has allocated more than €1 billion since 2023 to help households cope with rising living costs, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said, pointing to five support packages introduced in response to imported inflation and the energy crisis....

7. Cyprus urges EU to intervene over planned Turkey–occupied areas gas pipeline

Nicosia is seeking help from Brussels as plans advance for a subsea, bidirectional natural gas pipeline between Turkey and the self-declared ''turkish republic of northern cyprus.''...

8. Cyprus proves a lucrative market for banks

Cyprus remains a strong source of bank profits, with two of the three banks whose parent companies are based in Greece reporting impressive results. ...

9. Patrick Stewart, legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies aged 86

Patrick Stewart, the distinguished British actor whose career spanned classical theatre, science fiction and superhero cinema, has died at the age of 86....

10. Cyprus-China trade surges 26% to $1.44 billion in 2025

Cyprus-China bilateral trade reached $1.44 billion in 2025, rising by 26% as both countries seek to expand cooperation in investment, technology, tourism and renewable energy. The Cyprus-China Cooperation and Entrepreneurship Forum in Nicosia brought together business leaders and local officials to explore new commercial partnerships....

11. Even coffee is taking a bigger bite out of Cyprus budgets

A cup of coffee is becoming an increasingly costly habit for consumers in Cyprus, with prices for both traditional Cypriot and instant coffee climbing over the past year....

12. GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...

13. PwC Cyprus strengthens its leadership team with three new Partners

PwC Cyprus announces that Michalis Zourides , Lambros Kyriakides and Panayiotis Hadjiconstantinou will join the firm's Partnership, assuming their roles as Partners effective 1 January 2027. ...

14. EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

The company behind EKO Cyprus has agreed to buy local fuel supplier STAROIL, a deal that could reshape competition in a market where drivers and households are watching fuel prices closely....

15. Heading to London? Oxford Street now belongs to pedestrians

If your London shopping routine involves stepping off a bus on Oxford Street or hailing a black cab once the bags become too heavy, it is time to rethink the route....

16. State saves €20 million a year on new hires’ starting pay

The state saves €20.1 million annually by reducing entry-level pay scales for new civil service hires by 10%. The Finance Ministry has no intention of abolishing or revising the measure, which applies for 24 months....

17. Cyprus turns to Israeli weapons, but France remains its top arms supplier

Sixty-two years after its establishment, the National Guard has spent the past 15 years entering a new era, leaving behind a period defined largely by its inward-looking approach....

18. Cyprus’ defense tech industry grows, but can it turn innovation into business?

The number of defense technology companies in Cyprus is growing, creating a diverse ecosystem capable of developing new solutions as well as bringing existing technologies to market. ...

19. Cape Greco monastery moves closer to approval despite unauthorized building

A monastery built without the necessary permits inside Cape Greco’s protected landscape has moved a step closer to approval, reopening a dispute over whether construction that broke the rules can be allowed to stay....

20. Cyprus police investigate BBC allegations over Abramovich’s wealth

Police have launched an investigation on their own initiative into a BBC report alleging that billions linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich “disappeared” through Cyprus....

21. Erhurman rejects Varosha opening and Famagusta port proposal

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has rejected a proposal to place fenced-off Varosha under United Nations administration in exchange for opening Famagusta port to direct trade under European Union supervision, saying the package does not offer a balanced deal....

22. New-home sales jump nearly 50%, with most buyers staying below €300,000

Cyprus’ new-home market posted gains on two fronts in the third quarter, with both sales and their combined value rising, according to an analysis by Landbank Analytics....

23. Two Porsches, €10 in the bank and inherited water: Inside MPs’ finances

A London apartment, €200,000 worth of furniture, bank accounts holding loose change and an inheritance of ''running water'' are among the standout details in MPs’ asset declarations....

24. Bank staff offered bigger payouts to leave due to inflation

Inflation and the cost of living are undoubtedly on the rise, but payouts to bank employees taking voluntary retirement appear to be cushioning much of the impact....

25. Private clinic in Nicosia suspends work after legionella found in water

A private clinic in Nicosia has suspended operations after health authorities detected Legionella bacteria in its water supply during checks linked to a case of Legionnaires’ disease in a newborn. ...

26. 200 Talents Stand Out at Robotex Cyprus 2026

Another highly successful Robotex Cyprus 2026 Awards Ceremony was organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and hosted by the Bank of Cyprus on 14 October 2026. ...

27. Hadassah Brings “The Future of Medicine”

Leading professors and doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem gathered today at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol for “Hadassah’s Distinguished Medical Professors & Doctors Live in Limassol”, Hadassah’s first medical conference in Europe. The event is the prelude to this evening’s official opening of Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol. ...

28. Funeral home accused of arranging fake death certificates for up to €200

A representative of licensed funeral homes in Cyprus has alleged that some funeral businesses arrange death certificates without medical examinations, potentially allowing relatives to access assets or transfer property after a person's death....

29. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

30. The road to completing the Vasilikos projects is fraught with obstacles

Cyprus’s long-delayed Vasilikos LNG terminal could become operational by 2030, but finding a reliable contractor and resolving technical, financial and legal challenges remain key hurdles. Eight companies have expressed interest in completing the project, which stalled after the collapse of the contract with Chinese consortium CPP-METRON....