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1. Former energy minister alleges business interests stood in the way of cheaper electricity

Former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou has alleged that business interests with political connections interfered with plans for the Vasiliko gas terminal, a project meant to help Cyprus produce electricity at a lower cost....

2. Knight’s Pub Restaurant has been serving up family tradition and award-winning flavours since 1988

Established in 1988, Knight’s Pub Restaurant in Protaras combines four decades of family hospitality with award-winning grills, fresh seafood, creative cocktails and home-grown organic ingredients. From relaxed lunches to lively evenings, it remains a place where good food and a welcoming atmosphere bring people together....

3. A little wine, a little road trip

You know you’re due for a change of scenery when you can drive to your usual Saturday spot without remembering a single turn. This weekend, give the group chat an actual plan. Pick a village, put someone in charge of the playlist, and head out for a glass of wine....

4. Will drive for coffee: The joy of a Cyprus village escape

There is a particular kind of optimism involved in leaving home for “a quick coffee” in a Cyprus village....

5. Bean Bar celebrates 5 years full of flavour and positive vibes!

Five years of presence, countless coffees, thousands of smiles and even more positive vibes! From that first morning coffee to last minute coffee dates and little tasty treats, Bean Bar has become an integral part of our everyday life. As the brand celebrates five years of presence, there’s plenty to celebrate! Starting from the week of 26-30 October, the popular specialty coffee brand is getting into the birthday spirit and invites the public to join in the celebrations, with special surprises and exclusive offers that will continue throughout November. ...

6. The food can wait. Have you seen this place?

Every weekend begins with optimism. ''Shall we go out?'' ''Yes! Where?'' Forty-seven messages later, someone suggests the place you always go. Before you surrender to the usual table and the usual order, ...

7. Fear keeps trafficking victims from seeking help

A conviction can put a trafficker behind bars. It cannot tell us how many other victims are still waiting to be found....

8. Good coffee, cold drinks and a little vinyl therapy

Cyprus knows how to stretch a coffee into a three-hour conversation. Add a few records to the mix, and suddenly nobody’s in much of a hurry to leave....

9. Genikes Insurance Stands by the Cyprus Fire Service

Genikes Insurance is supporting the demanding work of the Cyprus Fire Service once again this year by providing electrolytes and energy bars to assist its members during prolonged and demanding operations. ...

10. 18 months in prison for man charged in Demosthenous murder case

A 30-year-old man initially charged in connection with the murder of Stavros Demosthenous was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison, but not for the killing....

11. Your dog may not enjoy going everywhere with you

The trend of taking dogs along to almost every human activity, cafés, restaurants, trips or public spaces, has grown significantly in recent years....

12. Back to school: Smart, healthy snacks for a stress-free lunchbox

Going back to school brings excitement, new routines and the daily headache of deciding what to put in the lunchbox....

13. Hangovers are officially passé

The other day, dear reader, I found myself studying statistical maps that attempted to chart the drinking habits of the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Quite remarkably, for once, they had found something they agreed on....

14. Even your background music now comes with a bill

That playlist humming in the background of a café, the radio playing at the barber shop or the television in a holiday apartment may seem like a small part of doing business. In Cyprus, however, it could come with an additional bill....

15. A monastery cell key, a paper cutter and an attempted murder case

What began as an attempt to reclaim a monastery cell and change its lock has ended with a 51-year-old monk facing trial for attempted murder....

16. 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....

17. Marios Georgiou claims Commonwealth Games silver in Glasgow

Cyprus's Marios Georgiou secured the silver medal in the men's parallel bars final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing with a score of 13.800....

18. Hotels may be busy, but Cyprus is earning far less from tourism

The beaches are busy, hotel pools are full, and flights continue to arrive, but Cyprus' tourism industry is earning significantly less money than it did this time last year....

19. Spain wants to ban smoking on beaches and outdoor cafés, could Cyprus follow?

Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....

20. Police investigate large street fight involving up to 20 people in Xylofagou

Police are investigating a large fight that reportedly broke out in Xylofagou on Wednesday evening, involving between 15 and 20 people armed with a variety of weapons....

21. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

22. The DJs of Deejay Radio 93.5 set to light up the Epic Cocktail Festival in Limassol

Limassol is about to become the beating heart of the cocktail scene with the launch of the first-ever Epic Cocktail Festival, a night bringing together 10 top bars, 10 signature cocktails, and an atmosphere designed to make summer memories....

23. €1.26 million bid for Limassol’s iconic Thalassaki snack bar

If you've ever grabbed a coffee, ice cream, or quick bite at Thalassaki while strolling along Limassol's seafront, the latest figures linked to the popular snack bar may come as a surprise....

24. A German expat’s view of Cyprus is going viral—and it’s raising questions

''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....

25. International judges, high standards and a big celebration of Cyprus’ bar culture

Wiz Guide presents the “30 Best Bars Cyprus” by Epic, a night dedicated to innovation, creativity and quality in entertainment. On July 6, 2026, Cyprus will host for the first time an institution aimed at highlighting and rewarding excellence in hospitality and modern bar culture....

26. Tensions rise at Cyprus prisons ahead of strike by guards’ union

Tensions are growing at Cyprus’ Central Prisons ahead of a 24-hour strike planned for Friday by the Isotita union, with prison guards and government officials publicly clashing over working conditions, discipline cases and safety concerns behind bars....

27. Wiz 30 Best Bars Cyprus – Wiz presents the 30 Best Bars in Cyprus

Wiz Guide presents the "30 Best Bars Cyprus," an evening dedicated to innovation, creativity, and quality in entertainment. On July 6, 2026, Cyprus will host for the first time an institution designed to recognize and reward excellence in hospitality and modern bar culture....

28. Trozena plan fuels clash over development and protected nature zones (photos)

A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....

29. Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean Strengthens Its Presence in Northern Greece with MERAVIA – Leonardo Limited Edition

With its opening on May 1st, MERAVIA – Leonardo Limited Edition marks a new chapter for Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean in Northern Greece, strategically strengthening the company’s presence within the Greek hospitality market....

30. Protecting Guests, Staff and Reputation: Tackling Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Sector

Hospitality venues, hotels, bars and restaurants, face continuous risks of on-site human trafficking, including exploitation for the purposes of labour, sex and criminal activities. ...