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1. Is your takeaway box now illegal? New EU rules begin today

That souvlaki box holding back the grease, the paper wrapped around your burger, and the carton keeping your pizza from turning soggy may look harmless. But some food packaging gets those useful qualities from chemicals that can remain in the environment and the human body for years....

2. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

3. Food prices continue to rise despite lower costs for fresh produce

Consumers faced further increases in the cost of several everyday grocery items in May, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Observatory published by the Consumer Protection Service....

4. Coffee shop conversations

In the coffee shops of the Cypriot countryside, the atmosphere is shaped by the conversation. Every time, in fact, it is different, depending on what people are talking about....

5. Cyprus voters choose stability over disruption

For months, Cyprus looked ready to punish the political establishment again....

6. 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. ...

7. At 105, a Paphos woman heads to the polls once again

At 105 years old, Argyri Achillea of Tala is preparing to cast her ballot once again, continuing a tradition she has kept through every election in Cyprus....

8. What really happens along Cyprus’ 'Green Line'

For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...

9. Government licenses Rock of Aphrodite as premium ad space

In a move officials are calling “innovative and mildly inevitable,” a Cyprus ministry has announced that the famed Rock of Aphrodite, long associated with myth and postcards your aunt keeps sending you, has officially been licensed as advertising space....

10. April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

Today is April 1st, a day of heavy national significance as Cyprus remembers the EOKA fighters and the start of the campaign against British rule. But while the parades and memorials are the official focus, the atmosphere is busy hosting a low-pressure system named ERMINIO....

11. foodhaus goes nationwide with first Paralimni store

The ipH Iakovos Photiades Group of Companies has opened the 11th store of its foodhaus chain — and its first location in Paralimni — marking the brand’s expansion into every city across Cyprus....

12. A brand-new meeting point just arrived in the heart of Nicosia

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is proud to be furtherly unfolding the fascinating array of culinary venues, coming to find their place in the heart of Nicosia’s eclectic crowd and global visitors....

13. Meat prices surge up to 28% in Cyprus

Sharp price increases, reaching as high as 28%, have been recorded for lamb, goat, and beef in Cyprus, according to new data from the Consumer Protection Service. ...

14. Dine, wine & deli at the brand-new Vetrina at The Landmark Nicosia — an absolute must-visit

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is officially announcing the arrival of the brand-new dine, wine & deli Vetrina, which is coming to present guests with treasured moments of refined indulgence from morning until night. ...

15. Phedon Phedonos: The rise, the fall and the questions in between

He is one of those political figures who simply do not fit into a neat, one-dimensional box. A strong personality open to two descriptions, as most strong personalities tend to be....

16. EU College of Commissioners meets Cyprus Cabinet at Limassol Port during presidency visit

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday carried out a series of high-level engagements marking the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cyprus, within the framework of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

17. Popcorn, power plays, and Cyprus police finally on the streets

When Nikolas Papadopoulos asked whether the government was ''playing hot potato'' over the electricity interconnection, the same government in which he happens to be the biggest co-governor, he was told it’s all just ''political nonsense.''...

18. New Bean Bar store opens at the Mall of Cyprus

Another store is added to the beloved Bean Bar chain, which has been established as a reference point for coffee lovers all around Cyprus....

19. Sleigh your holiday plans: Last-minute, low-budget getaways from Cyprus

If you’re the type to leave planning your Christmas getaway to the last minute, don’t worry. There are plenty of options that won’t break the bank....

20. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Kamares

Bean Bar continues to expand its presence in the Cypriot market, sending its good… vibes to even more areas across Cyprus. ...

21. Fresh vegetable prices surge in August while seafood prices fall

Prices for fresh vegetables and greens skyrocketed in August, rising nearly 50% from the previous month, according to the Consumer Goods Price Observatory....

22. Aphrodite Hills Resort Launches Cyprus’ First TrackMan™ Range

Aphrodite Hills Resort celebrated on Thursday 4th of September, a new era for golf in Cyprus with the official launch of the island’s first TrackMan™ Range....

23. Ypsonas fire suspect allegedly threatened owner: “I’ll burn you alive”

A 43-year-old man has been ordered held for seven days in connection with a fire that destroyed a paper workshop in Ypsonas early Wednesday morning. He is under investigation for arson and malicious damage....

24. Bigger, smarter, greener: Alphamega’s new superstore is coming to Engomi

Retail giant Alphamega has secured planning permission for its brand-new, privately owned flagship store in Engomi, marking a major step forward in a project estimated to cost over €30 million....

25. High temperatures

It’s around ten in the morning and there’s not a trace of shade anywhere. The sun is scalding, striking the concrete hard and bouncing back with even greater fury. I regret not bringing my straw hat....

26. 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....

27. 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; ...

28. Meat and coffee prices climb as eggs and oil cool off

If your grocery bill still feels heavy, you're not imagining it, especially if your basket includes meat or a bag of Cyprus coffee....

29. New Bean Bar opens in Larnaca

Bean Bar is expanding its presence in the market, spreading its unique… vibes to more and more areas across Cyprus. ...

30. Coffee up, veggies down: March prices shift across Cyprus

Shoppers in Cyprus may have noticed some familiar staples getting pricier last month, with Cypriot coffee and frozen burgers topping the list of products with the biggest price jumps in March....