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1. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

2. Disability transport allowance increased by 33% with back payments for 4,500 recipients

Around 4,500 people receiving Cyprus' Mobility Allowance will see higher monthly payments from July, with the revised amounts due to reach their bank accounts on 29 July together with back payments dating to the beginning of the year....

3. Macron calls emergency meeting as wildfires tear across France and Spain

President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting after apocalyptic wildfires are threatening towns in France and Spain....

4. The €150,000 education bill: The rising cost of sending a child to private school in Cyprus

Inflationary pressures caused by geopolitical developments affecting the region have not spared Cyprus’ private education sector....

5. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

6. Cyprus Airways and Air France signed codeshare agreement for flights between Larnaca and Paris

Cyprus Airways and Air France announced a codeshare agreement covering flights between Paris - Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Larnaca (LCA), with up to 6 weekly flights during the summer season, further expanding travel options between France and Cyprus....

7. Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....

8. Families have few choices as elderly people with mental illnesses enter care homes

When V.'s father was diagnosed with psychosis and dementia, his family had nowhere else to turn. Unable to care for him at home and with no specialist residential facilities available, they placed him in an elderly care home, a situation experts say is becoming increasingly common in Cyprus....

9. Man wanted in Limassol after pharmacy robbery

Cyprus police have released pictures of a man connected to a robbery that took place in Limassol on the 9th of July around lunchtime. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in locating the suspect as the investigation continues....

10. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

11.  New data details scale of domestic abuse and femicide in Cyprus

Cyprus recorded 17 femicides between 2020 and 2025, according to newly released figures from the police. Over the same six-year period, authorities recorded 16 specific cases of femicide, indicating that at least one incident involved multiple fatalities....

12. From chatbots to co-workers

AI is no longer a productivity tool. For the small group of organisations that have done the work, it has become the single largest source of operating leverage on their P&L....

13. Invel Real Estate closes oversubscribed Eudora Fund 2 at €400M

Invel Real Estate (“Invel”), a leading European private equity real estate firm, announces today the final close of Invel Eudora Fund 2 (the “Fund”) at over €400 million in total capital commitments, exceeding its original target of €300 million. Including leverage and co-investment capital, the Fund will have a firepower in excess of €1 billion. ...

14. Cyprus installs first big battery systems to cut solar power cuts

The signing of contracts for Cyprus’ first central electricity storage systems marks a major step toward reducing the solar energy that is currently being wasted from both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems....

15. Cyprus finally finds a way to stop wasting its solar energy

Cyprus is set to take a major step toward solving one of its most frustrating energy problems, the fact that a large share of solar power produced on sunny days simply goes to waste because the grid cannot absorb it....

16. Backlash over Fidias claim MPs earn €9,500 a month in viral video

MEP and leader of the political movement Direct Democracy, Fidias Panayiotou, has triggered discussion online after posting a video questioning how much Cypriot MPs actually earn....

17. €8 million, 20 trips, and one robbery report: Ukrainian woman jailed in Cyprus

A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman who brought nearly €8 million into Cyprus over the course of 20 trips has been sentenced to 20 months in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court....

18. Nicosia says it’s turning things around, but traffic and bills still bite

''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....

19. ''I do'' now costs up to €70,000 in Cyprus

If you thought inflation was only hitting groceries and electricity bills, think again, it has apparently also made its way into weddings....

20. World Cup 2026: “All matches lead to ALPHAMEGA”

The world’s biggest football event is back and ready to captivate billions of fans across the globe. And since every great match needs the perfect teammates, Alphamega Hypermarkets are kicking off the World Cup with a packed schedule of offers, prizes and surprises designed to keep the fun score climbing....

21. Families, students and pet owners set sail again from Limassol

For many Cypriots, summer does not truly begin until the Cyprus-Greece ferry pulls out of Limassol port....

22. €400,000 allocated to restoration of historic churches in Famagusta district

Conservation and restoration works are progressing at a series of historic churches in the Famagusta district, with projects either underway or in preparation at monuments in Frenaros and Liopetri....

23. Hunting dog training threatens nesting birds and leaves chicks exposed, British Bases warn

British Bases authorities are continuing coordinated efforts to tackle the illegal training of hunting dogs in protected parts of Akrotiri, Episkopi and Paramali....

24. THEMIS: 180+ Plots of Land from €1,000

THEMIS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LTD announces the conduct of electronic auctions, which will take place throughout June via the e-auctions platform, covering all districts of Cyprus....

25. Leonardo Hotels Mediterranean Strengthens Its Presence in Greece and Cyprus with a New Hotel in the Center of Athens

Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean has proceeded with a new strategic investment in the Greek hospitality market, further strengthening its presence in Athens and reaffirming its dynamic growth trajectory across the Eastern Mediterranean region....

26. €208,000 in cash seized at Agios Dometios crossing

Customs officers at the Agios Dometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash hidden inside dozens of envelopes during a vehicle inspection on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the movement of undeclared money across the Green Line....

27. Parliamentary elections expected to cost €6 million

Cyprus’ upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to cost close to €6 million, with roughly 6,500 people set to work during the voting process, according to Assistant Chief Returning Officer Menelaos Vasileiou....

28. Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus

For the 16th consecutive year, the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus reaffirm their pivotal role in strengthening bi-communal collaboration on the island by creating business opportunities and encouraging shared growth and peaceful coexistence....

29. Medicine linked Cyprus and Israel long before diplomacy

The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....

30. MEP admits he did not read EU budget, says he was ''in Cyprus'' during debate

Fidias Panayiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament, has sparked controversy after openly admitting in a televised interview that he did not read the European Union’s budget, saying he simply ''didn’t have time because he was in Cyprus.''...