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1. Cyprus beaches left understaffed by administrative failures and recruitment shortages

Cyprus’s busy summer beaches face serious safety gaps because of internal conflicts, flawed licensing rules, and a severe shortage of lifeguards. Large sections of the coast now operate without any coverage, placing swimmers at risk....

2. How to summer like a local: 30+ unforgettable Cyprus experiences

What does the perfect Cyprus summer look like? A sunset in Pomos, an after-work swim, mahalepi by the sea, or dinner in a mountain village?...

3. Scientists develop lettuce containing meat protein

Scientists have engineered lettuce to produce an animal muscle protein, although nobody is serving steak-flavored salad just yet....

4. Keep pushing and you’ll turn Drousiotis into a folk hero

''Cypriot justice cannot show inexcusable negligence and sluggishness in some cases, while displaying excessive haste and speed in others.''...

5. Cyprus’ hottest tables: 13 restaurants everyone wants to try this summer

Every summer brings a new crop of culinary hotspots. There are exciting openings, much-talked-about arrivals, familiar restaurants with fresh concepts and places that seem to take over our social media feeds almost overnight....

6. Education workers give government 15 days to end job uncertainty

Workers in the Education Ministry support programs have given the government 15 working days to answer a straightforward question: After years on the job, where do they actually stand?...

7. Cyprus’ economy is growing. So why does life still feel so expensive?

Cyprus’ economy may be growing, but many households could be forgiven for wondering where that growth has gone....

8. At least 73 killed as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

At least 73 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, collapsing buildings, trapping residents and sending people fleeing from their homes in several cities, including the capital Bogotá....

9. Government workers and pensioners can now change their bank account online

For government employees and pensioners who need to change the bank account where their monthly payment lands, one more piece of bureaucracy is moving online....

10. Where is Cyprus spending your money? €412 million poured into projects in six months

Cyprus recorded an increase in state development spending during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Treasury on the implementation of the state budget....

11. 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....

12. One month's salary just to keep the lights on?

Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...

13. US school introduces AI robot teacher’s assistant

A New York school district is preparing to do something that sounds like science fiction: bring a humanoid robot into a classroom....

14. Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic benefits with 14 salaries per year

15. Greek village honors Cyprus heroes Isaak and Solomou 30 years later

Thirty years after the deaths of Tasos Isaak and Solomos Solomou, a Greek village with a symbolic connection to Cyprus has honored their memory by naming a public square after the two Cypriots. ...

16. Lidl Cyprus brings ''Equality in Action''

At Lidl Cyprus, equality and inclusion are an integral part of the daily work experience. With the aim of strengthening the dialogue around issues that affect everyday life in the workplace, the company presents the new video series “Equality in Action”, following the Equal Treatment Policy that it currently implements in order to ensure an environment of respect, safety and equal opportunities for all....

17. Permanent military positions for contract soldiers increase by 60%

The Ministry of Defence will grant permanent status to 400 contract professional soldiers (SYOP), expanding the intake from an originally planned 250 positions....

18. When the numbers look good, but life doesn’t feel it

Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice....

19. Their pay went up just 1.5% in 17 years, now they're taking to the streets

For many Cypriots, the people who clean public buildings, maintain government facilities, support hospital operations, and keep essential services running often go unnoticed until they stop working....

20. Cypriots feel slightly better off financially, but many still struggle to make ends meet

Cypriots are feeling slightly more financially secure than they did a year ago, but rising living costs, money worries and concerns about retirement continue to weigh heavily on many households, according to a new nationwide survey....

21. AI reshapes global labour market into two distinct paths, rewarding human skills: PwC 2026 AI Jobs Barometer

According to PwC’s 2026 AI Jobs Barometer, AI is rapidly reshaping the skills employers want most from workers – increasing the emphasis on human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership – as companies most able to use AI continue to expand hiring faster than their peers....

22. 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....

23. Thousands of government hourly workers to strike next week over pay dispute

Thousands of hourly-paid government workers are set to strike next Wednesday, demanding higher wages and improved benefits amid ongoing negotiations with unions for new contracts....

24. Christodoulides says Cyprus talks should build on common ground, not start from scratch

Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....

25. Terror probe deepens: German link and Istanbul meetings under scrutiny

Secret meetings in a basement in Istanbul involving members of a so-called ''cell,'' along with the role of a mysterious German man who reportedly lived in a safe house on Governor’s Beach in Cyprus, are among the new details emerging in the high-profile terrorism case now coming to light, according to "K."...

26. Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....

27. Lidl Cyprus participates as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride 2026

For Lidl Cyprus, inclusion first starts with its people and for yet another year it will be present on Saturday, June 6th at the Nicosia Municipal Garden as a Proud Sponsor of Cyprus Pride, celebrating the power of authenticity and acceptance with its team, partners and visitors of the parade....

28. Provocative salaries, pensions, and payouts for MPs

One issue that has come back into focus is the generous pension package, lump-sum payments, and salaries enjoyed by members of the House of Representatives. Unsurprisingly, no MP has ever stepped forward to defend them....

29. Lidl Cyprus’ 'Journey of Values': When corporate values become a song and a tangible investment in the next generation

Lidl Cyprus continues to grow dynamically, proving that corporate culture is not just words on a wall, but a living reality. Deeply committed to its values of teamwork, trust, and continuous development, the company introduces its new corporate song and music video, while simultaneously opening new career horizons by seeking more than 20 Assistant Store Managers across Cyprus as part of a broader organizational restructure and upgrade of its Management Teams....

30. MP pay goes up again as Cypriots feel the squeeze at home

Cyprus lawmakers are set to take home higher pay this year, with new figures showing an increase in both monthly and annual salaries for members of parliament in 2026....