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1. Cyprus gets its COP31 invitation, but on Turkey’s terms

The participation of the president of the Republic of Cyprus in the COP31 UN climate conference, taking place on Turkish soil in Antalya on November 11–12, triggered a minor crisis in Brussels. ...

2. Denmark, Italy and Poland push EU for tougher irregular migration rules

Denmark, Italy and Poland are pressing European Union leaders to adopt a tougher approach to irregular migration, according to a draft of summit conclusions circulated before a meeting of the bloc’s 27 member states....

3. Greece–Cyprus power cable moves toward fresh surveys as Turkey watches

Nexans, the French contractor responsible for the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), has also asked the Republic of Cyprus authorities to issue the permits needed to conduct surveys....

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

5. The road to completing the Vasilikos projects is fraught with obstacles

Cyprus’s long-delayed Vasilikos LNG terminal could become operational by 2030, but finding a reliable contractor and resolving technical, financial and legal challenges remain key hurdles. Eight companies have expressed interest in completing the project, which stalled after the collapse of the contract with Chinese consortium CPP-METRON....

6. Christodoulides and Erhurman to attend Pyla festival together

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will attend a festival in Pyla together on Saturday, October 17, following a meeting under United Nations auspices on Tuesday....

7. 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....

8. Erdogan puts the EU through the wringer over Christodoulides

Ankara put the EU through the wringer by attempting to exclude the Republic of Cyprus from the United Nations climate change conference, COP31, taking place in Antalya from Nov. 9 to 20, according to information obtained by Kathimerini....

9. Ten days that shook DISY: Why Annita stepped aside

Concern—and, in some cases, bitterness—prevails among most senior DISY figures as they watch recent events unfold. ...

10. Flu vaccine orders cancelled weeks before vaccination season

Private pharmacies in Cyprus have been left uncertain about their flu vaccine supplies after a supplier unexpectedly cancelled orders placed around six months in advance....

11. Hadassah’s Limassol center to handle all Cyprus referrals to Jerusalem

Patients in Cyprus seeking treatment at Hadassah in Jerusalem will have a new point of contact from Nov. 21, 2026, with referrals handled exclusively through Hadassah Medical Center in Limassol, according to an announcement by the center....

12. Tips for managing menopause symptoms

Menopause can be a difficult time for many women, but there are several strategies that can help manage the symptoms. It is important to understand the stages of menopause (perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause) and the symptoms you may experience so that you can be prepared....

13. 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....

14. Teachers want job security, government wants a fair chance for newcomers

They already teach children in public schools. But for teachers working on temporary contracts or filling in for absent colleagues, getting into a classroom and securing a permanent job are two different things....

15. Rubio visits Athens for new deals, with no stop in Ankara

Athens sees the visit by Marco Rubio, secretary of state and national security adviser to President Donald Trump, as evidence of broader U.S. confidence in the role Greece has played in the region in recent years....

16. Larnaca sewerage expansion to cover Aradippou, Livadia, Voroklini and Pyla

A major expansion of Larnaca’s sewerage infrastructure is set to cover Aradippou, Livadia, Voroklini and Pyla, with plans for a new wastewater collection network, treatment facilities and infrastructure allowing reclaimed water to be reused....

17. Schengen: Crossing checks at British bases will be tightened, Green Line next

One of the two major obstacles to Cyprus’ full participation in the Schengen area appears close to being removed, according to information obtained by Kathimerini, following consultations between the Foreign Ministry and the administration of the British bases....

18. Stabbed pilot helped save 174 people as flydubai jet plunged (video)

Bleeding on the cockpit floor as his aircraft plunged, Captain Smit Machchhar managed to unlock the door—giving passengers and crew the chance to stop what Israeli officials describe as an attempt to crash a flydubai jet carrying 174 people....

19. Cameras considered for all school buses in Cyprus

The government is considering installing security cameras on all buses used to transport students, following a meeting focused on repeated incidents of misconduct on school routes....

20. Hijack alarm sends fighter jets scrambling, but Flydubai scare ends safely

A Flydubai passenger plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an alert initially raised fears that the aircraft had been hijacked....

21. Foreign spouses could face shorter path to Cypriot citizenship

Foreign spouses of Cypriot citizens could become eligible for citizenship after spending as little as six months in Cyprus under proposed changes intended to make the system more flexible for mixed-nationality families....

22. The month that puts Athens, Paris and Ankara to the test

October is shaping up to be a crucial month for the Cyprus-Europe electricity interconnection, with Greece and France preparing the framework for seabed surveys to resume from Kasos to Cyprus. As the project gathers momentum, Turkey remains the key uncertainty, while Nicosia faces its own political and financial decisions over the cable....

23. Long waits for police, long trips for bodies: Cyprus turns to mortuary reopenings

Police officers accompanying detainees to public hospitals could spend hours waiting for medical examinations, prompting plans for dedicated spaces and faster processing as part of a new package of measures agreed by the Justice and Health ministries....

24. Deaf people must not be left without emergency alerts, Ombudswoman says

The state must ensure that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can receive emergency warnings and contact public authorities effectively, according to a report by Ombudsman and Human Rights Commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides....

25. €21 million Pedieos river plan gives walkers and cyclists their own lanes

Anyone who has walked along the Pedieos while a bicycle approaches from behind knows the little dance: one person moves left, the other moves right, and both briefly wonder who is supposed to go where....

26. Nicosia business and residents’ group calls for mayor’s resignation

A representative committee speaking on behalf of shopkeepers, residents, small business owners and property owners in Nicosia’s historic commercial centre has called for Mayor Charalambos Prountzos to resign over his handling of plans to redevelop the capital’s pedestrianised streets....

27. Prestige, now and forever

The similarities in the way Mrs. Vassiliou has spoken about “prestige” suggest that her political education has, sadly, remained unchanged over the years. If nothing else, her political shortcomings appear to have become a defining feature that has stood the test of time....

28. €120 million Kouris project to bring 220km sewerage network to western Limassol

A major expansion of the sewerage system in western Limassol is getting underway, with construction costs expected to exceed €120 million and infrastructure planned to cover around 33 square kilometres....

29. EY Cyprus named Transfer Pricing Firm of the year for the eighth time in a row

EY Cyprus has been recognised by International Tax Review (ITR) as Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the eighth consecutive year. The award was announced at the ITR European Tax Awards, an internationally recognised event celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in tax advisory services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). ...

30. Paris and Athens prepare cable notice — but will Turkey accept it?

Athens and Paris have agreed on the exact wording of the communiqué that will notify coastal states, including Turkey, of the resumption of work on the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnector, according to reliable sources....