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31. Oil prices tumble, but when will Cyprus drivers feel it at the pump?

Cyprus drivers watching international oil prices tumble may be asking a familiar question: If oil is getting cheaper, when will petrol follow?...

32. 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....

33. Cypriots save, but banks pay little in return

Cypriots who keep their savings in the bank are receiving very little in return, despite paying considerably higher interest when they need to borrow money....

34. Bank of Cyprus profits climb to €252 million as loans and deposits grow

Bank of Cyprus made €252 million in after-tax profit during the first six months of 2026, marking a 7% increase from the same period last year....

35. Shell cashes out of Aphrodite as Cyprus still waits for first gas

Shell is leaving Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field in a deal worth as much as $720 million, handing its share to Hungary’s MOL Group before the long-delayed project receives its final investment approval....

36. Alphamega Hypermarkets welcome the new school year with exciting back-to-school rewards

As the new school year approaches, preparations are in full swing. From school supply lists and new backpacks to back-to-school essentials, Alphamega Hypermarkets are once again making back-to-school shopping easier, more enjoyable and more rewarding through this year’s “Back to School” campaign....

37. EAC unions suspend industrial action until September

Trade unions representing employees at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have suspended the industrial action they had planned until September, citing the difficult conditions currently affecting the country's electricity system....

38. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

39. Cypriots are choosing fixed-rate home loans, and it's saving them from interest rate shocks

If you're taking out a mortgage in Cyprus today, chances are you're choosing a fixed interest rate rather than gambling on where borrowing costs might go next....

40. University of Cyprus expands with four new English-language degrees

The University of Cyprus is opening its doors to more international students, and giving local students more options to study in English, after receiving government approval for four new English-language undergraduate degree programmes....

41. A Letter to the Children from Limassol Who Inspired Us

There are moments that stay with us forever. Moments when a single sound, a single word, or a single smile is enough to make time stand still. For me, one such moment came on the evening of 9 July 2026....

42. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 – ''AI Wars''

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns in 2026 with one of the most timely and critical themes of our era: the global battle for power surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

43. Europe's border stormed as thousands force their way into Spain (see video)

One of Europe's most heavily guarded borders was overwhelmed in a matter of hours on Thursday, as thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming around border barriers or forcing their way through security gates in scenes that prompted Spain to deploy soldiers and additional police...

44. More Than a Stay: Minthis Residence Experience

At Minthis, the privacy and freedom of a luxury home—complete with a private infinity pool and attentive concierge service—meet effortless access to the resort’s wellness, championship golf and dining experiences. Designed for families and friends, every stay unfolds at your own pace, offering exceptional comfort within a landscape shaped by nature. ...

45. Before you buy, you'll soon be able to check if it's been recalled

Ever bought something only to later discover it had been recalled? Soon, checking whether a product is safe could be as easy as checking the weather....

46. Lidl Cyprus emerges as ''No. 1 in best price-quality ratio'' for the 3rd time

The best price-quality ratio is not just a title, but a reflection of the daily experience of consumers who choose Lidl Cyprus for their shopping. A confirmation of this experience comes through a significant distinction, once again, as the company emerges as “No. 1 in best price-quality ratio” for the 3rd time....

47. 'Our health comes first': Limassol port truck drivers walk off the job over X-ray scanner fears

For the hundreds of truck drivers who pass through Limassol port every day, Thursday wasn't business as usual....

48. Bank of Cyprus was named winner of Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026

Bank of Cyprus was named winner of Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The evaluation period ran from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025....

49. Cyprus' brightest young AI minds head to world Olympiad in Kazakhstan

While much of the world's conversation around artificial intelligence focuses on whether AI will replace jobs, a group of Cypriot students is preparing to show how the technology can be used to solve some of tomorrow's biggest challenges....

50. Blessing Ceremony Marks the Official Launch of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol

A new era in healthcare delivery in Cyprus was marked by the Blessing Ceremony of Hadassah Medical Center Limassol, the first official center of the historic Hadassah Medical Organization in Europe outside Israel. The event represented a significant milestone both for the project itself and for the continuously growing cooperation between Cyprus and Israel in the field of healthcare....

51. The Christine Lagarde enigma

June's decision was never followed through. At the meeting one month later, the European Central Bank chose not to extend its restrictive monetary policy with another interest rate increase. The message in June had been clear. It was an immediate response to rising energy prices after fighting resumed in the Middle East....

52. Scooters seized as Paphos police report 132 mobility device offences this year

Police have recorded 132 offences involving electric scooters and other personal mobility devices across Paphos district since the beginning of 2026, reflecting increased enforcement of the rules governing where and how the vehicles can be used....

53. US blocks new Chinese-made AI robots

The United States has taken another major step in its technology showdown with China, blocking new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and certain power inverters, arguing the devices could pose cybersecurity and national security risks....

54. Property developer Savvas Kakos arrested over alleged €12 million fraud scheme

For many people, buying property is the biggest investment they'll ever make. But police say dozens of people may have lost millions after allegedly falling victim to a property fraud scheme that is now at the center of a major criminal investigation....

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

56. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

57. Local businessman arrested in alleged property fraud and money laundering case

A 62-year-old businessman from Larnaca has been arrested as part of a major police investigation into an alleged web of property fraud, forged documents, and money laundering....

58. Another ECB rate hike is on the horizon

Europe may be heading for another interest rate increase, and households could once again feel the impact....

59. Cyprus: Exporting potatoes, halloumi… and gas?

On Tuesday the 28th of July, 2026, the energy company Eni reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the development of the Cronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)....

60. Cypriot & Greek stocks now available on the Wealthyhood x BoC app

Wealthyhood X BoC has officially launched Cypriot and Greek stocks on its platform, placing the Cyprus Stock Exchange and Euronext Athens front and centre for retail investors across Cyprus, Greece and Europe....