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1. Investment momentum in Oroklini

In recent years, Larnaca has shown remarkable momentum in urban development and real estate activity. The city, once known for its slower pace compared to other regions of Cyprus, is now attracting growing interest from investors and construction companies alike....

2. The Landmark Nicosia set to open later this month

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, is entering the final stages of construction and is on track to open its doors by the end of November. ...

3. Cyprus tourism hits record highs, €2.47 billion in eight months

Tourism in Cyprus is booming. August alone brought in €581.8 million, up nearly 14% from last year, while total earnings from January through August hit €2.47 billion, marking a 16.5% increase compared with the same period in 2024....

4. Cavalli Tower at Limassol Blu Marine Officially Inaugurated in Spectacular Ceremony

The Leptos Group proudly announced the official inauguration of Cavalli Tower at Limassol Blu Marine, marking Roberto Cavalli’s first-ever branded residential development in Europe and a landmark moment for Cyprus on the global stage....

5. Two Cyprus hotels earn their first Michelin Key, and they couldn't be more different

Just like the Michelin stars that honor the world’s best restaurants, the Michelin Key is now shining on the planet’s top hotels, and two of them are right here in Cyprus....

6. The Orangery returns to The Landmark Nicosia, looking better than ever!

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, revives a vital meeting point of the city’s movers and shakers, as the Orangery enters its brand-new era....

7. Columbia Hospitality welcomes Areti Kontou as Director of HR & Operations

Columbia Hospitality, the Hospitality Division of Schoeller Holdings Ltd, has announced the appointment of Areti Kontou to its executive team as Director of HR & Operations, ...

8. €500,000 protection demand ends in shooting at Limassol beach hotel

A 39-year-old Greek man was arrested Monday after a Ukrainian businessman was shot outside a Limassol beach hotel in what police say was an attempted extortion over €500,000. ...

9. EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

The top decision-makers of the European Investment Bank (EIB) are in Cyprus for their first board meeting in the country, shining a spotlight on the island as a key partner in European development....

10. Cypriot tycoon sets sail with Armani’s yacht designs

Cypriot entrepreneur Kostas Cleanthos, known locally for his acquisition of the country’s leading newspaper, Phileleftheros, and internationally for founding global trading platform XM, is charting a new course, this time on the high seas....

11. Cyprus restaurants feel the pinch as tourists dine in instead of out

Cyprus’ restaurants and entertainment venues are feeling the squeeze this year, as more tourists choose to eat at home, order delivery, or rely on all-inclusive hotel packages instead of dining out....

12. Cap St Georges hosts prestigious international event

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort hosted a distinguished AUB – Mediterraneo and Municipality of Paphos Event with key participation from the Delphi Economic Forum....

13. FIBA EuroBasket 2025 gives Limassol economy a slam dunk

The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has given Limassol’s economy a major shot in the arm, with hotels, restaurants, and shops reporting a surge in business as thousands of fans, teams, and journalists poured into the city....

14. Priests and police caught in drug and arms ring

Greek police have dismantled a sprawling criminal network in Chania that involved not only hardened criminals but also businessmen, police officers, and even clergymen, authorities said Wednesday....

15. Cyprus braces for nationwide strike over cost-of-living dispute

Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike next week, after trade unions announced a three-hour walkout on Sept. 11 in protest over stalled talks on the cost-of-living allowance known as ATA....

16. Don’t get me wrong…but…

Now don’t get me wrong. I think it’s great that Cyprus is tightening ties with the United States. About time, really. From the shiny new CYCLOPS training center in Larnaca, to the Americans flying in investigators for the Limassol wildfires,...

17. Cyprus sets record for wasted solar energy in 2025

Cyprus is wasting record levels of solar energy this year, even as rolling blackouts last week left homes and businesses without power during a heatwave....

18. Bank of Cyprus sheds €2.5B in real estate, marks biggest property sale in island’s history

The Bank of Cyprus has officially sold off more than €2.5 billion worth of real estate, over 5,100 properties, through its Real Estate Management Unit (REMU), marking a major milestone in clearing long-standing burdens from its balance sheet, according to Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas....

19. From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

20. Green light for six-story apartment block in former refinery zone

A new six-story residential building is coming to Larnaca’s Chrysopolitissa parish after the Environmental Authority approved plans for the project, which is set to transform a plot within the old refinery zone into modern housing....

21. The Landmark Nicosia Towers: The ultimate 5-star lifestyle choice in Nicosia

As the most prestigious real estate project in the modern history of Nicosia is developing in full speed, the vision of the owner MHV, a company group with a prominent role in the luxury hospitality and premium real estate scene of Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, is becoming more and more evident....

22. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Paving the way for a greener future

As part of Cyprus’ ongoing effort toward a successful Green Transition, and with the broader goal of becoming a model for eco-friendly living and sustainable development, the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit was held for the second consecutive year, drawing strong participation and praise....

23. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

24. Pavlos Photiades, Alexandros Charalambides, and Constantinos Hadjigeorgiou to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 is gearing up to support and strengthen the country’s national strategy for a green transition. Taking place on May 19 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia,...

25. Alcohol sales to minors on the rise, and no one seems to be stopping it

More and more teenagers in Cyprus are getting their hands on alcohol, and they’re not hiding it. In the afternoons, groups of underage drinkers are gathering in public parks across the island, bottles in hand, as the sale of alcohol to minors spirals out of control....

26. Emirates and AEGEAN enhance partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits

Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN; and similarly, Miles+Bonus members can earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by Emirates....

27. Cyprus hits employers with massive €156,000 in fines over illegal employment

Authorities in Cyprus have fined 24 employers a total of €156,000 and filed charges after discovering 34 foreign nationals working illegally during a week-long immigration enforcement campaign....

28. European hoteliers take on Booking.com over high commissions

Hoteliers across Europe are once again taking aim at Booking.com, accusing the popular online platform of exploiting its dominant position in the market....

29. Hotels race for private desalination plants as summer approaches

Large hotel groups across Cyprus are seriously looking into installing their own small desalination plants as a way to secure enough water during the island’s scorching, dry summers....

30. Waitstaff say employers are pocketing their tips

Some restaurant and café workers in Cyprus are raising the alarm over a shady practice happening behind the scenes: tips meant for staff are being kept by employers or used to top up wages, according to complaints made to MPs....