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1. Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...

2. Teen collapses outside Paphos school after suspected drug-related vaping

A 16-year-old boy was rushed to Paphos General Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after collapsing outside a local school....

3. Cyprus to close 2025 with debt below 60% of GDP

Cyprus is expected to close 2025 with a public debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.3%, well below its target of 60%, the Finance Ministry said....

4. Cyprus moves ahead with ‘Cypriot FBI’ to tackle organized crime

The government is moving ahead with plans to create a Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, a new service that’s already being casually branded the ''Cypriot FBI.''...

5. Revenue slumps, budget spending trails in Cyprus

By the end of October 2025, Cyprus had collected 65% of its planned state revenues, while government spending reached just 59% of the budget, according to the General Accounting Office....

6. November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 14/11/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

7. Cyprus scores big in global ratings

Cyprus is wrapping up the year with strong marks from the world’s big credit rating agencies, capping what officials say has been one of the economy’s best-performing years in recent memory....

8. When power cannot endure criticism

The word ''fantasy'', recently used by the President of the Republic to dismiss journalistic analyses, was no accident. It is not a careless label or a slip of the tongue. It hints at something deeper; a symptom of how power perceives itself....

9. Cyprus reports €29.3 billion negative net financial position, household income climbs in 2024

Cyprus closed 2024 with a negative net financial position of €29.27 billion, according to new data detailing macroeconomic indicators by institutional sector....

10. BoC Fintech Hackathon 6.0: Empowering Innovation in the New Era of Fintech

The 6th BoC Fintech Hackathon, organized by the Bank of Cyprus, was held at the IDEA Innovation Centre from 10–12 October 2025, and concluded with resounding success....

11. When paying for groceries becomes a crowdfunding campaign

In the U.S., some people aren’t just asking for help with medical bills or emergencies anymore, they’re crowdfunding their groceries. That’s according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan, who says more Americans are turning to online campaigns just to make ends meet....

12. October Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 10/10/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

13. France does not reform

France is a country that does not reform, at least not without blood and plenty of protest. Its history proves this. In fact, it is from France that we ourselves imported large doses of the culture of questioning and dissent....

14. Cyprus to auction €25 million in treasury bills this month

Cyprus is once again turning to short-term borrowing, announcing a €25 million Treasury Bills auction that will take place on October 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) of the Ministry of Finance....

15. Limassol shooting linked to loan sharking, suspect in custody

Police have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with a shooting at a company’s offices in Limassol early Tuesday, a case authorities say stems from loan sharking....

16. Cyprus banks fined hundreds of thousands for unfair loan terms

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has hit the two largest banks in the country with hefty fines for using illegal or unfair terms in their loan agreements, warning that thousands of borrowers may be affected....

17. August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 29/08/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

18. Cyprus to plan market return despite global uncertainty

Cyprus will begin planning its return to international financial markets in September, aiming for a fourth-quarter re-entry, officials confirmed....

19. Cyprus news roundup: Fires, finance and fiery wage demands

From forest fire probes to banking battles, here’s a look at the week’s biggest developments in Cyprus....

20. Who said you have to go anywhere to get away?

Your Instagram feed might be serving you postcard after postcard from the Amalfi Coast, Mykonos, or some remote Japanese island that suddenly everyone seems to have discovered....

21. Cyprus savers earn less, borrowers pay more as banks widen gap with Eurozone

If you’re saving your money in a Cypriot bank, you’re probably earning less interest than the average European. But if you’re borrowing for a home or your small business, you’re likely paying more....

22. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

23. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 25/07/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

24. We agreed to keep talking, because that’s what we do

They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....

25. Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

In a surprise move, Switzerland’s central bank has slashed interest rates to zero, aiming to counter falling prices and slow the rapid rise of the Swiss franc, which has been drawing heavy investment as a safe-haven currency during global economic uncertainty....

26. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

27. Long-term government bonds face growing investor pushback

Governments around the world are encountering unexpected resistance in the bond markets as long-term debt issuances increasingly struggle to attract investors, marking a break from years of routine fundraising....

28. Thousands see cheaper monthly payments as BOC lowers loan rates

Cyprus homeowners and businesses, take note: your loan payments might be about to shrink....

29. Good news for borrowers as ECB to cut interest rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rates by 0.25% this Thursday, a move that could bring welcome relief for borrowers and banks in Cyprus. ...

30. Cypriots rush to borrow as rates drop, but are banks repeating old mistakes?

As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...