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1. Cyprus employers call cost-of-living pay hike unconstitutional

Cyprus’ long-running tug-of-war over the cost-of-living allowance, known locally as ATA, has taken a sharp new turn after the country’s two largest employers’ groups declared the scheme unconstitutional for the private sector....

2. Larnaca court fines company €14,000, suspends prison term for workplace safety violations

A Larnaca District Court has fined a metal recycling company €14,000 and handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to an individual over breaches of workplace safety regulations....

3. Democracy in decay

As reckless and ruthless as the cold-blooded killing of Charlie Kirk was in the decayed and polarized America of Donald Trump, a democracy sliding daily deeper into darkness, the reactions both within and beyond the United States are equally disturbing and erratic....

4. Police probe drug, crime allegations after mayor’s information

Police launched multiple investigations into drug-related and other illegal activities after receiving information earlier this year from Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, authorities said Wednesday....

5. Audit slams Cyprus ministry over €3.85M ID card contract

Cyprus’ Audit Office has raised concerns over the way the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy handed a €3.85 million contract for the issuance of 100,000 electronic ID cards to a private company without holding an open tender....

6. Party says no, Presidency says yes as Christofidou takes over data protection office

The Council of Ministers announced Wednesday that Maria Manolis Christofidou, provincial secretary of GODISY, will take over as Cyprus’ Commissioner for Personal Data Protection....

7. IDF pushes deeper into Gaza as EU moves to curb ties with Israel

Israel’s military on Wednesday released images of its soldiers and tanks pushing deep into Gaza City, in what it called one of its most extensive ground operations since the war began....

8. Pentakomo tech park attracts global investors

The long-discussed Pentakomo Technology Park project is finally showing signs of serious progress, with both Cypriot and foreign investors expressing concrete interest, officials say....

9. Cypriots fill supermarket carts as dining out declines

Supermarkets in Cyprus are thriving, recording strong turnover in 2024 and again this year, while restaurants and catering businesses are struggling with steep losses....

10. Race heats up for Cyprus Banking Association’s top job

After two decades at the helm, Michalis Kammas will step down as general manager of the Cyprus Banking Association by the end of the year, opening the door for a new face to lead the country’s powerful banking lobby....

11. Net metering applications open through year-end, Energy Minister says

Applications for Cyprus’ net metering program for rooftop solar panels will be accepted until the end of the year, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou....

12. Migration official warns of migrant delinquency as irregular arrivals drop 67%

Cyprus’ deputy migration minister said Tuesday that a sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year has been matched by growing concerns over criminal activity by foreign nationals, warning that such behavior will not be tolerated....

13. Pensions without age limits

We are told that the social insurance system is strictly contributory. You get back what you pay in. Except, of course, for state officials, who collect generous pensions without ever having made equivalent contributions. ...

14. Netanyahu orders full-scale invasion of Gaza City

Israeli forces stormed into Gaza City overnight in the biggest ground assault of the war....

15. Hollywood icon, Robert Redford, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the blue-eyed leading man who lit up screens in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men before reshaping American cinema through his Sundance Institute and film festival, died Tuesday at his home near Provo, Utah. He was 89....

16. September Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 12/09/2025

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....

17. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

18. Athens University sets up shop in Cyprus, scholarships and discounts galore

Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....

19. Netanyahu calls in influencers as Israel faces global backlash over Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tuesday that Israel risks economic and diplomatic isolation over international criticism of its military actions in Gaza and called for a major investment in media and social media influence campaigns to protect the country’s reputation....

20. Man arrested in Cyprus after Europol child pornography tip

Cyprus Police say they are stepping up their fight against online child abuse after arresting a 30-year-old man in a case that began with a Europol tip....

21. Limassol rentals: From pocket change to ''Are you kidding me?''

Forget golden toilets or a private helicopter pad, though for €45,000 a month, you might expect both. That’s the going rent for Cyprus’ most expensive apartment, listed right now in Limassol, according to Bazaraki....

22. Morfou raids expose undocumented workers and labour violations

Cypriot authorities conducted a coordinated inspection in the Morfou district on Thursday, uncovering cases of illegal employment and unlawful work....

23. Speakers of small European states meet in Nicosia

Parliamentary leaders from small European states concluded the 18th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Small States of Europe in Nicosia this week....

24. Cyprus doctors urge more prostate cancer screening as cases mount

Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men across Europe and in Cyprus, where doctors say hundreds of new cases are confirmed each year. Yet participation in routine screening continues to lag....

25. The Cyprus chronicles: AI ministers, strikes, and a high-tech fire hub

Albania, in a bold move to tackle rampant government corruption, has created its very first Minister of Artificial Intelligence, named Diella....

26. Wizz Air announces pilot and pilot academy open days in Cyprus

Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline, is pleased to announce two dedicated Open Day events for pilots and aspiring pilots and first officers in Cyprus this September. Both sessions will take place at the Best Western Plus Larco Hotel in Larnaca on Wednesday, 25 September 2025....

27. Paphos water worries put to rest

Residents of Paphos can breathe easier when it comes to drinking water. Government officials say new desalination units will secure supply for the district through at least 2026, regardless of rainfall....

28. Can Cyprus become Europe’s fire shield?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed setting up a new European firefighting hub in Cyprus, a first-of-its-kind plan that could boost fire protection in the region, but so far, it’s long on promise and short on details....

29. Cyprus seeks U.S. military equipment, joins EU defense program

The Cyprus National Guard is preparing to expand its arsenal with U.S. military aircraft, helicopters and armored vehicles, part of a broader effort to modernize its forces and deepen defense ties with Washington and the European Union....

30. Fire near Kosi landfill keeps crews on alert (VIDEO)

Firefighters were called Saturday to contain a blaze that erupted in a large pile of waste near the Kosi landfill, authorities said....