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1. Police launch weekend checks on seat belts and child seats

The Cyprus Police will step up traffic checks this weekend, with officers focusing on whether drivers and passengers are wearing seat belts and whether children are travelling in appropriate child or booster seats....

2. Goodbye, IBAN: Cyprus prepares to send money by phone number

Work is expected to gather pace in September on a project that will allow people in Cyprus to transfer money using only a mobile phone number. The system will be based on Greece’s IRIS service but adapted for the Cypriot market....

3. CySEC flags nine unlicensed investment websites (see the list)

A professional-looking website, a convincing sales pitch, and promises of quick returns can make an online investment platform appear legitimate. But a polished homepage does not necessarily mean the company behind it is licensed to handle your money....

4. Ankara’s marine parks in the Aegean mark a clear turn from calm waters

Greece and Turkey are heading for renewed maritime tensions after Ankara declared two marine parks in disputed waters, with Athens warning that Turkey could use the move to impose restrictions at sea and advance its “Blue Homeland” claims....

5. From €85 to €1,500: Cyprus gets tough on unlicensed jet ski operators

After the serious accident involving a jet ski in Pernera, questions are being raised about how people with no operator’s license can legally rent and drive the high-speed vessels in Cyprus....

6. Coming elections put banks back in the spotlight

Cyprus’ banks have reported strong profits since 2022. Although that momentum slowed during 2025, the European Central Bank’s interest rate increases in 2026, introduced in response to renewed inflationary pressures, are expected to give earnings another boost....

7. Cyprus, Greece and Jordan renew defence cooperation programme

Cyprus, Greece and Jordan have renewed a military cooperation programme that will keep their armed forces working together on defence and security matters....

8. Can the sea be bought?

On summer mornings this year at Limassol’s urban beaches, among women doing water aerobics, teenagers playing football on the sand, muscular outdoor calisthenics enthusiasts, and all kinds of retirees enjoying their usual coffee or taking a walk by the water, one conversation has recently become almost universal: whether the seawater is clean at any given moment and, if not, where the pollution is coming from. ...

9. Hundreds of guitars unite to put Cyprus on the world stage

A large-scale musical project bringing together hundreds of guitarists from across Cyprus is seeking to establish itself as a distinctive cultural representative of the island abroad....

10. Drousiotis fundraiser under investigation after minister flags possible legal breach

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou has asked the Police to examine an online fundraising campaign launched to financially support journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis....

11. Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

With 6 destinations, over 1,700 participants and more than 3,500 portions of food, Lidl Cyprus once again confirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle for young and old....

12. Freedom Holding Corp. Serves as General Partner of the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Team Championship Americas Stage in Costa Rica

The American Continental Stage of the FIDE-ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 will take place from 11 to 16 August in San José, Costa Rica. The event is organised by FIDE and the International Schools Chess Federation together with the Costa Rican Chess Federation and the Confederation of Chess for the Americas, with Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, serving as General Partner....

13. Leptos Group Unveils Its New Corporate Video

The Leptos Group presents its new corporate video, capturing a journey of more than 65 years defined by vision, consistency, and continuous evolution. ...

14. Excavations at Chloraka uncover new evidence of prehistoric Cyprus

Archaeologists working at the Chalcolithic settlement of Chloraka-Palloures have uncovered houses, burial sites, rare metal artefacts and a large collection of figurines, adding valuable evidence about the lives and culture of people who lived in prehistoric Cyprus....

15. Five men committed for trial in Cyprus terrorism case

Five men accused in a terrorism-related case have been committed for trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca, with proceedings scheduled to begin on October 14....

16. What's happening in Cyprus this week: August 5-11

Discover some of the concerts, festivals, film screenings, and family events taking place across Cyprus between August 5 and 11....

17. Ever wonder where your tax money goes?

From hospitals and universities to buses, water, political parties, and even Facebook and Google, Cyprus spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer euros in 2025, and a newly released Treasury list reveals where some of the biggest payments went. ...

18. Fire near Stavrovouni State Forest contained after rapid response

A wildfire that broke out near the Stavrovouni State Forest on Tuesday afternoon was brought under control within 40 minutes, preventing damage to the protected woodland....

19. Cyprus Airways strengthens maintenance partnership with Bird Aviation

Cyprus Airways has signed an agreement with Bird Aviation for the provision of heavy maintenance services, further strengthening the successful cooperation between the two companies and reaffirming the airline’s commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence....

20. Crypto firms face tougher rules with MiCA taking full effect in Cyprus

The end of the transition period brings stricter oversight of anti-money laundering compliance, customer protection, and the operations of crypto service providers....

21. Inside the National Guard protocols behind the Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....

22. €108 million second phase of Paphos-Polis motorway edges closer to tender

Thursday's meeting in Paphos, chaired by Transport, Communications and Works Minister Alexis Vafeades, aimed to bring together and coordinate all the authorities involved in the tender process for the construction of the second phase of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous motorway....

23. British man accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran

Cyprus has once again found itself at the center of international security concerns after a British man was accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri on behalf of Iran's military....

24. Kalo Chorio fire linked to Cyprus - US training exercise, report says

The military activity believed to have sparked Monday's devastating wildfire near Kalo Chorio was reportedly part of a planned National Guard training exercise conducted in cooperation with the United States, according to information emerging as the investigation continues....

25. Hospitals across the island seeing more heat-related emergencies

The scorching temperatures gripping Cyprus aren't just making people uncomfortable; they're also sending more of them to the hospital....

26. Lidl Cyprus’ successful summer wellness roadshow, “Lidl Better Living Days,” is coming to a close in Larnaka

27. Another fire breaks out hours after Kalo Chorio blaze as crews rush to Mathiatis

Just hours after firefighters brought a major wildfire under control in the Larnaca district, emergency crews were called to a new fire in Mathiatis, keeping authorities on high alert during another dangerous summer day....

28. Wildfire breaks out after National Guard firing exercise in Larnaca (video)

A wildfire broke out at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in the Larnaca district on Monday after a National Guard live-fire exercise, prompting a major response from firefighters, forestry crews and aerial firefighting aircraft....

29. Supreme Court orders release of asylum seeker held on public safety grounds

The Supreme Court has ruled that the continued detention of a Sudanese asylum seeker was unlawful and ordered his immediate release through the issuance of a writ of Habeas Corpus....

30. Bank of Cyprus named Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Cyprus 2026 by Global Finance

Bank of Cyprus has been named “Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Cyprus 2026” by Global Finance, one of the world’s leading international financial publications, reaffirming the Bank’s strong position in custody and post-trade services in the Cyprus market....