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1. Hidden 4.1% rise in public-sector staff costs in 2027

While the government is cutting civil service positions in an effort to contain the public-sector wage bill, the picture presented by staffing expenditure tells a different story....

2. Substance and nomenclature

I am not saying that presidential elections are unimportant, or that it is unnatural for political discussions and behind-the-scenes maneuvering to begin one, two or even three years before an election. But the amount of attention given to who will or will not be a candidate so far in advance, and the sheer scale of the conversation that follows, should, I think, make us stop and think. ...

3. Pension reform hits resistance as workers ask: Who pays the bill?

Cyprus’ long-awaited pension reform is running into resistance, with workers’ unions warning that some of the most important questions remain unanswered: Will employees have to pay more? Will future pensioners receive enough to live on? And who will ultimately pick up the bill?...

4. Finance Ministry puts hourly workers’ demands at €50m as strike looms

The Finance Ministry has put the total cost of the demands submitted by unions representing hourly-paid workers at around €50 million over the three-year period of the proposed agreement, as a strike remains scheduled for Thursday, September 17....

5. Government hourly-paid staff to strike on Thursday

More than 11,000 hourly-paid workers across government services, schools and public hospitals are set to strike on Thursday, September 17, in a dispute over pay and employment conditions....

6. The cost of pension reform

The picture surrounding pension reform continues to shift as the government and social partners discuss new scenarios and raise fresh concerns—all before the actuarial studies needed to confirm the Social Insurance Fund’s long-term stability have been completed....

7. Three months without pay: Education program staff take to the streets

Workers in Ministry of Education programs are taking their demands to the Presidential Palace on Thursday after spending the summer without a salary or unemployment benefits....

8. Limassol life: Sea views, city buzz—and ''Monaco'' prices, almost

Life in Limassol is not just more expensive on paper—or in the minds of Cypriots. The figures now confirm that living in the coastal city costs more than living in the capital, with housing creating the biggest burden....

9. Your wallet wasn’t imagining it: Cyprus prices are climbing faster than most of Europe

If your salary seems to be disappearing more quickly than it did a year ago, the latest figures offer an uncomfortable explanation: Cyprus now has one of the highest inflation rates in the European Union....

10. 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....

11. 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?...

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. 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. ...

16. 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....

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

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. 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....

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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."...

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. 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....

29. Talking past the real issue

Mr. Uriel Kurtz said that besides the beauty of the landscape and the island’s proximity to Israel, he was also drawn to the fact that we Cypriots speak English. As a European citizen, he explained, he could live and invest anywhere in the EU. What made Cyprus attractive to him was that he could communicate in English without having to learn the local language....

30. 15 thousand hotel employees to receive state support

A total of 15,000 hotel employees are expected to benefit from the Special Employment Support Scheme for the hotel sector approved by the government and implemented through the Ministry of Labour....