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1. Andreas Yiasemides appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus

Andreas Yiasemides, CEO of PwC Cyprus, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of the University of Cyprus for a three-year term. The University of Cyprus plays a leading role in education, research and innovation, making this appointment an important recognition of his long-standing contribution to Cyprus and its economy....

2. 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....

3. ''Those who joined the municipal strike should not be paid'', ministry official says

Municipal employees who took part in the recent strike should not be paid for the period they were absent from work, according to Antonis Oikonomidis, Director of Local Government at the Interior Ministry....

4. 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....

5. Erhurman says he is ready for weekly talks but Nicosia has ''homework'' to do

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman says he is ready to meet President Nikos Christodoulides every week but insists that serious groundwork must be completed before another wider conference on the Cyprus problem is called....

6. Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...

7. 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....

8. ''No one should live in fear of arrest,'' Erhurman says

The fallout from Cyprus' increasingly heated property dispute isn't going away. After sparking criticism with comments he made following Wednesday's UN talks, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman has returned to the debate, insisting he does not believe anyone should have to live in fear of being arrested because of the island's unresolved property issue....

9. 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....

10. No police officers to face charges over ‘Hairdresser’ prison escape

No police officers will face criminal or disciplinary action over the dramatic escape of convicted murderer Theodoros Theofanous, better known as ''The Hairdresser,'' authorities have confirmed....

11. Stuck for hours after a motorway crash? Cyprus wants to make that a thing of the past

If you've ever been stuck for hours on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway after a serious crash, the government says help could soon be on the way....

12. Israeli election billboard in Cyprus sparks debate over foreign political advertising

The installation of an Israeli election campaign billboard in Cyprus has sparked public discussion and criticism in recent days, with questions raised over foreign political advertising on the island....

13. Bank of Cyprus named Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Cyprus 2026 by Global Finance

Bank of Cyprus has been named “Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Cyprus 2026” by Global Finance, one of the world’s leading international financial publications, reaffirming the Bank’s strong position in custody and post-trade services in the Cyprus market....

14. The Republic of Cyprus is being held hostage by its own energy crisis

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....

15. Michael Cacoyannis captured the immediate grief of 1974 in 'Attila '74'

When the Greek junta-backed coup and the subsequent Turkish invasion shattered Cyprus in the summer of 1974, Michael Cacoyannis was already one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world. ...

16. 'Santi' case heads to court with 101 criminal charges

One of Cyprus' most talked-about legal cases is now heading to court....

17. Music, Design and Performance Unite at Minthis Music Festival 2026

The successful conclusion of Minthis Music Festival 2026 further strengthened the ongoing lifestyle partnership between Porsche Cyprus and Minthis, bringing together two brands united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, design and unforgettable experiences....

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

19. Cyprus plans major overhaul of vehicle import rules and dealer licensing

With a focus on transparent procedures, clearly defined responsibilities, and stricter oversight of the import and sale of new and used vehicles, the Road Transport Department is advancing two legislative initiatives....

20. VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

21. Turkey begins work on gas pipeline to occupied north, setting its sights on Europe

Turkey has reportedly begun building a 101-kilometer natural gas pipeline linking its southern coast to the occupied north of Cyprus, in a move that could reshape the region's energy landscape if completed....

22. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to leave Cabinet in reshuffle

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....

23. Passenger arrested after assault on female bus driver in Limassol

A female bus driver was assaulted while operating a scheduled EMEL service in Limassol on Thursday, prompting passengers and another bus driver to intervene before police made an arrest....

24. Cyprus expects hundreds of megawatts of energy storage by 2027

Cyprus expects to have several hundred megawatts of electricity storage capacity connected to the grid by the end of 2027, according to Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister Michalis Damianos....

25. Another illegal dumping mess, this time outside an Aglantzia school

A pile of broken chairs, plastic, glass, bags, boxes, and other rubbish dumped outside Aglantzia’s Third Primary School has left residents angry, with many asking the same question: Why are people still treating public spaces like rubbish dumps?...

26. Christodoulides: Cyprus talks gaining momentum, but ''not everything in UK report is accurate''

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that recent developments show “mobility” on the Cyprus issue but cautioned that not everything reported in a recent Independent article reflects reality....

27. Mayor says Ledras and Onasagorou upgrade is ''unavoidable and long overdue''

The regeneration project of Ledras and Onasagorou pedestrian streets is ''necessary in every respect,'' Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos said, stressing that the municipality understands the concerns raised by some business owners but believes the upgrade cannot be delayed any longer....

28. Cyprus investigates attack on Cyprus-flagged vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Cyprus' Deputy Ministry of Shipping is examining an incident involving a Cyprus-registered cargo vessel that came under fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz....

29. President confirms second chance for 2013 bail-in compensation claims

President Nikos Christodoulides has confirmed that the online portal for compensation claims linked to Cyprus' 2013 banking crisis will reopen, giving eligible depositors and holders of bank securities another opportunity to submit applications if they missed the original deadline....

30. Whatever happens in Ankara...

When there is plenty of spectacle in Ankara, it seems perfectly suited to a president who once set up a wrestling ring in a tent on the White House grounds. Should the warm compliments the president of the "land of the free" directed at Turkey's semi-authoritarian leader be taken seriously?...