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1. Pamborides eyes Cyprus presidency in 2028

DISY MP and former health minister Giorgos Pamborides has declared his intention to seek the party’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election, placing himself in the emerging race to become Cyprus’ next president....

2. Officials keep lifeguards on duty longer, but only after a deadly summer

The sea does not suddenly become safe at 6 p.m. Yet on many Cyprus beaches, that is when the lifeguards pack up, even as families, tourists and elderly swimmers remain in the water....

3. Cyprus beaches left understaffed by administrative failures and recruitment shortages

Cyprus’s busy summer beaches face serious safety gaps because of internal conflicts, flawed licensing rules, and a severe shortage of lifeguards. Large sections of the coast now operate without any coverage, placing swimmers at risk....

4. Cyprus faces lifeguard shortages with seasonal posts unfilled

Cyprus is continuing to face difficulties in recruiting enough seasonal lifeguards, with the most significant staffing gaps recorded in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca....

5. New Cyta board appointment: A conflict of interest?

For many Cypriots, the issue will sound painfully familiar: someone is appointed to an important public position, questions emerge about connections, and people are left wondering how those connections were not spotted earlier....

6. Reshuffle leaves a bitter taste as government allies question Christodoulides

The much-discussed and long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle has left a bitter taste among most political parties, with some potentially reconsidering their relationship with President Nikos Christodoulides....

7. Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....

8. Reshuffle drama went down to the wire as parties fought for influence

President Nikos Christodoulides may have repeatedly said in recent days that a reshuffle is not announced in advance but simply announced when the time comes. ...

9. Cabinet reshuffle rumors reopen Christodoulides’ rift with DISY

''Cabinet reshuffles are not signalled in advance; they are simply announced,'' the President of the Republic often says....

10. Timur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE President

Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, has announced that he will run for President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The leadership elections will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026 in Samarkand, during the organisation's General Assembly and alongside the 46th World Chess Olympiad....

11. National Council meets ahead of Guterres visit as Phidias bows out and sends Mike Spanos instead

With UN Secretary-General António Guterres arriving in Cyprus on Monday for fresh talks on the island's future, President Nikos Christodoulides is bringing political leaders together today to discuss what comes next....

12. “Alphamega & Bean Bar” Academy invests in the future: 14 new graduates ready to take the next step in their careers

13. Forget the football, the real match in Cyprus is about to start

"The game is starting, leave me alone now, the time has come, the game is starting. Nobody move, be quiet, the game is starting."...

14. A teaching job in Cyprus may no longer depend on waiting your turn

For many aspiring teachers in Cyprus, landing a permanent job can feel like a waiting game that lasts for years....

15. Permanent military positions for contract soldiers increase by 60%

The Ministry of Defence will grant permanent status to 400 contract professional soldiers (SYOP), expanding the intake from an originally planned 250 positions....

16. AEGEAN Continues to Shape Greece's Next Generation of Pilots

AEGEAN announces the launch of a new cycle of its Pilot Scholarship Program, continuing an initiative it has consistently implemented since 2018 with the aim of fostering the next generation of aviation professionals in Greece....

17. Left Cyprus for a better career? The government wants you back

The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...

18. What’s next for Cyprus? Christodoulides weighs in on homes, bills and the peace process

In a wide-ranging interview with Kathimerini Managing Editor Thanasis Photiou, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke about everything from the Cyprus issue and his political standing after the parliamentary elections to the cost-of-living pressures facing households, housing, natural gas revenues, and even the much-discussed traditional Indian waistcoats he wore during his recent visit to India....

19. SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme

SPL Audit (Cyprus) Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, announces the launch of the SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative supporting high-potential students through scholarship opportunities and structured career pathways....

20. Deutsche Bank sees Greek banks as takeover targets, with Bank of Cyprus in view

Greek banks are attractive targets for mergers and acquisitions, according to Deutsche Bank, with Eurobank and Piraeus Bank standing out in particular. The bank also suggests that Bank of Cyprus could be a potential target for National Bank of Greece....

21. Annita Demetriou wins second term as Speaker of the House

Annita Demetriou has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives for a second consecutive term after receiving 29 votes in the second round of voting held on Thursday....

22. Cyprus loses close vote for UN General Assembly presidency

Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....

23. Lidl Cyprus’ 'Journey of Values': When corporate values become a song and a tangible investment in the next generation

Lidl Cyprus continues to grow dynamically, proving that corporate culture is not just words on a wall, but a living reality. Deeply committed to its values of teamwork, trust, and continuous development, the company introduces its new corporate song and music video, while simultaneously opening new career horizons by seeking more than 20 Assistant Store Managers across Cyprus as part of a broader organizational restructure and upgrade of its Management Teams....

24. New Metropolitan of Paphos elected after long standing vacancy

The Holy Synod has brought an end to a long-standing vacancy in the Metropolitan seat of Paphos, filling a position that had remained open since May 2026....

25. Women win record number of seats in Cyprus Parliament

Women secured a record 11 seats in Cyprus’ new Parliament following the 2026 legislative elections, marking the highest level of female representation in the country’s parliamentary history. ...

26. MP election delivers familiar faces, and a few new surprises

Six political parties will form Cyprus’ new 56-seat House of Representatives after Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with a reshaped political map marked by gains for ELAM and the entry of two new movements....

27. DISY celebrates surprise victory as Demetriou strengthens grip on party

A victory far beyond what even the party’s biggest optimists had expected emerged when the ballot boxes opened, or, as late former President Glafcos Clerides famously used to say, when ''the tin was opened,'' for Democratic Rally (DISY)....

28. From coffee shops to TikTok: How Cyprus elections changed forever

Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...

29. Voting underway in Cyprus parliamentary elections

Cyprus is voting today in parliamentary elections that will determine the composition of the next House of Representatives and mark the country’s 13th legislative election since independence in 1960....

30. Cyprus heads to the polls as frustration with politics grows

Cypriots head to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could shake up the country’s political scene, with many voters angry over corruption scandals, high electricity bills, and the rising cost of living....