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1. Weekend warriors: Fall for a theatre experiment, meet a dragon and see the world differently

Discover what’s on in Cyprus this weekend, from thought-provoking theatre and contemporary art exhibitions to the return of a beloved Cypriot folktale featuring a legendary dragon. Whether you’re planning a cultural night out or a family-friendly Sunday, there’s plenty to inspire your Oct. 23-25 plans....

2. Rising fuel costs put pressure on Cyprus Airways ticket prices

Cyprus Airways is preparing for a new phase of growth following a period of stabilization after the serious difficulties it faced in 2024. The airline is gradually changing its ownership structure, expanding its fleet, adding destinations and improving its services....

3. School basketball game in Paphos drawn into Greek match-fixing probe

A 13-point lead, a late turnaround, and 52 free throws awarded to one team. A school basketball game played in Paphos is now reportedly being examined as part of a match-fixing investigation reaching into the leadership of Greek basketball....

4. Eight things teenagers say that parents should never ignore

Mental health struggles among young people are a real concern these days, which makes the role of parents even more important. That’s why parents need to pay attention not only to what their kids say but also to what they leave unsaid. Shifts in sleep, eating habits, mood, social connections, and overall behavior can be clear signs that something is weighing on them....

5. Action Global Communications Wins 15 Awards at the Carob Awards 2026, Standing Out in PR and Digital

Action Global Communications celebrated an impressive achievement at the Carob Awards 2026, taking home 15 awards for its creative, strategic and results-driven communications campaigns. ...

6. Cablenet Invests in Next-Generation Broadband Technology to Bring Multi-Gigabit Speeds to Customers Across Cyprus

Broadband is no longer a convenience. It is the connection that keeps homes running, businesses moving and families in touch. Customers expect it to simply work, every time. They are right to. ...

7. An Electrifying Weekend: Porsche Cyprus and Minthis Celebrate Performance, Innovation and Refined Living

On 10 and 11 October 2026, Porsche Cyprus and Minthis came together for the Porsche Golf Open, an exclusive weekend celebrating electric performance, sporting excellence and refined living. ...

8. ‘Is occupation so insignificant?’ Palestinian ambassador challenges Cyprus MP

What does occupation mean to a country that has lived with division for decades? That question sits at the heart of a sharp response from Palestine’s ambassador to Cyprus after a Cypriot MP sought to draw a distinction between the Cyprus and Palestinian issues....

9. Cyprus links €25 million GSI payment to Greek NAVTEX

Cyprus has linked its planned €25 million payment for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) to the Greek government issuing a NAVTEX before the end of October, Energy Minister Michalis Damianou said on Monday....

10. Macron refuses minister’s exit as France counts the cost of riots

France’s interior minister offered to resign. President Emmanuel Macron told him to stay. After a weekend of burning buildings, looted shops and thousands of arrests, the government begins Monday under pressure to explain how protests turned into widespread violence, and what it will do next....

11. Turkish broadcaster warns of possible naval clash over Cyprus electricity link (video)

A Turkish state television news outlet has warned of a possible naval confrontation involving Greek and French vessels in the waters between Crete, Rhodes and Cyprus, linking the prospect to plans to resume work on the Great Sea Interconnector....

12. Nicosia honours Cypriot-born former USC president Max Nikias

A book presentation in Nicosia has celebrated the life and achievements of C. L. Max Nikias, the Cypriot academic who rose to lead the University of Southern California (USC), one of the leading universities in the United States....

13. Guilfoyle faces lawsuit as Trump donor threatens to release phone recording

Two days after the Trump administration asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece over allegations that she sought help paying a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for political access, donor Eric Deters announced a defamation lawsuit against her, and threatened to release a phone recording he claims could shake the administration....

14. Cyprus ship registry grows 27% as island courts Japanese shipping

A ship does not have to sail into Limassol to have a connection to Cyprus. By registering under the Cyprus flag, shipowners choose the island as their vessel’s legal home, bringing business to a maritime sector that extends well beyond the waterfront....

15. A different kind of Saturday traffic: 23 boats set sail for peace

Anyone looking out to sea between Larnaca and Ayia Napa on Saturday may find a little more to watch than the usual horizon....

16. Energy bills, Schengen and the power cable: Cyprus’ priorities in Brussels

For households watching their energy bills and businesses struggling with running costs, President Nikos Christodoulides took a practical request to Brussels: Give governments more room to help....

17. A Swiss bank without Switzerland? UBS weighs a move abroad

How big can a bank become before its home country can no longer afford to rescue it? That question is at the heart of a dispute in Switzerland, where banking giant UBS is considering whether its future could lie abroad....

18. Funeral home accused of arranging fake death certificates for up to €200

A representative of licensed funeral homes in Cyprus has alleged that some funeral businesses arrange death certificates without medical examinations, potentially allowing relatives to access assets or transfer property after a person's death....

19. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

20. Shuli Davidovich takes up role as Israel’s new ambassador to Cyprus

Shuli Davidovich has officially taken up her post as Israel’s new ambassador to Cyprus, expressing her commitment to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries....

21. Digital Agenda Night Summit

The Night Summit rounds off the Digital Agenda conference experience, giving participants the chance to keep the conversation going in a more relaxed setting, with music, food and drinks....

22. The University of Limassol supported Women in Business & Beyond Conference

The University of Limassol (UoL) supported the Women in Business & Beyond Conference, which took place on 9–10 October 2026 at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol. Professor Constantina Constantinou, Executive Vice-President for Health Sciences Strategy and Development at the University of Limassol, participated as a speaker, bringing women’s health, cancer prevention and wellbeing into the conference’s wider conversation on empowerment. ...

23. Riyadh airport shut until Saturday as disruption spreads across Gulf routes

Riyadh’s international airport is expected to remain closed until Saturday, Oct. 17, following deadly Houthi attacks, as airlines cancel services and the disruption spreads beyond the Saudi capital....

24. Limassol plans new Mesa Geitonia road link in €650,000 project

The six-month project will connect two streets, upgrade pavements and improve stormwater infrastructure in an area affected by traffic congestion and past flooding....

25. Ministers for a day: Young people take their proposals to Cyprus’ Cabinet table

Young people took the seats usually occupied by Cyprus’ ministers and deputy ministers at a special Cabinet-style meeting, with an invitation from President Nikos Christodoulides: bring your ideas—and don’t hold back on criticism....

26. BBC: Deloitte Cyprus helped falsify records to hide Abramovich’s wealth

Deloitte Cyprus helped falsify documents to conceal Roman Abramovich’s wealth and appears to have advised on a scheme that allowed one of his companies to evade millions in Cypriot taxes, according to a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism....

27. Cyprus turns to the U.S. for talent and investment

For the second consecutive year, the government is seeking to build ties with the U.S. market and connect with Cypriots living and working there through a series of meetings with international investors, business organizations, and members of the Cypriot diaspora....

28. Mitsotakis: Cyprus power cable can proceed without giving up sovereign rights

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday that the electricity cable linking Greece and Cyprus ''can and must proceed'' without concessions on Greece’s sovereign rights, backing a project with direct implications for the island’s energy supply....

29. The University of Limassol supported INSPIRE 2026 Entrepreneurial Festival

The University of Limassol (UoL) supported INSPIRE 2026, which took place on 7–8 October on Makarios Avenue in the heart of Nicosia. The festival brought together founders, executives, investors, creators, academics and future leaders from Cyprus and beyond, providing a setting for the exchange of ideas on entrepreneurship and innovation. ...

30. Former German intelligence chief held in espionage investigation

August Hanning, who led Germany’s foreign intelligence service from 1998 to 2005, is accused of obtaining thousands of confidential documents through a former employee....