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1. Bank of Cyprus revises its Privacy Statement

Bank of Cyprus, as part of its strategy to comprehensively protect and respect personal data, and responding to the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on data protection and privacy (GDPR) and the Law providing for the Protection of Natural Persons with regard to the Processing of Personal Data and for the free movement of such data [Law 125(I) of 2018]...

2. New ALPHAMEGA Express store opens in Peyia

ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets have expanded their presence in the Paphos District, by opening a new ALPHAMEGA Express store in Peyia located in close proximity to Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort....

3. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

4. Freedom24 in the 2026 FinTech Awards: Best Pan-European Retail Investment Platform & AI in Finance Innovation Award

Freedom24, a European subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., has been named a winner in two categories of the 2026 FinTech Awards by Wealth & Finance International, securing recognition both for its position as a pan-European investment platform and for its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework. The distinctions underline the growing relevance of technology-led innovation in European investment services, where scale, speed and regulatory rigour increasingly define market leadership....

5. New European rules tighten the reins on cryptocurrency platforms

Out of more than 1,200 companies that held pre-MiCA national registrations across the EU, only about 210 had secured a full CASP license....

6. Frustration mounts as high-definition TV upgrade cuts off local channels

A major upgrade to the national television broadcasting system has left thousands of households across Cyprus facing blank screens and locked out of major networks....

7. Lidl Cyprus introduces Lidl Pay

Leading the way in modern retail transformation, Lidl Cyprus announces the official launch of the new, innovative Lidl Pay service in the Cypriot market....

8. From chatbots to co-workers

AI is no longer a productivity tool. For the small group of organisations that have done the work, it has become the single largest source of operating leverage on their P&L....

9. Apple raises prices on MacBooks and iPads (see prices)

Apple has raised prices across a range of its popular devices, in a move that could eventually be felt by consumers in Cyprus as well, especially those planning to upgrade their laptops or tablets....

10. BUILT TO BE CELEBRATED! - PARKSIDE celebrates its 30th anniversary

A milestone for PARKSIDE: The brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026. What started in 1996 has developed into Europe's best-selling DIY brand three decades later. Under the anniversary motto "BUILT TO BE CELEBRATED!", the brand looks back on an unprecedented history of growth....

11. Coral Cyprus and Shell Service Stations present the new Shell V-Power & Shell GO+ campaign, with 3 Jeep® Avenger vehicles as the Grand Prize

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) presents the new major campaign for latest generation Shell V-Power fuels and the Shell GO+ app, through which three participants will have the opportunity to be named winners, each receiving a brand-new Jeep® Avenger. The campaign was presented at an event held on 17 June 2026 at The Anama Concept, in the presence of company executives and media representatives....

12. Cyprus butcher training program draws strong interest

A training program aimed at turning people into qualified butchers, a profession that has quietly remained in steady demand in Cyprus, has kicked off its latest cycle with strong participation and growing interest....

13. Home insurance in Europe is changing, and Cyprus is next

For many years, mortgage-related insurance in Cyprus was treated as a fixed part of the home loan process. That approach is gradually giving way to a different model across Europe....

14. Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Celebrates an Exceptional Achievement with 10 Awards at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and the Cyprus Estia Awards 2026

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce an exceptional achievement at the prestigious Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and Cyprus Estia Awards 2026, securing a total of ten distinguished accolades that reaffirm its position among Cyprus' leading luxury hospitality destinations....

15. Bank of Cyprus named the Best Bank in Cyprus in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks Awards 2026

Global Finance, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank in Cyprus in its World’s Best Banks Awards 2026....

16. Man wanted after nearly €10 million worth of jewelry allegedly vanishes

Police in Limassol are searching for a 54-year-old man after a jewelry businessman reported that luxury items worth almost €10 million had allegedly disappeared....

17. World Cup 2026: “All matches lead to ALPHAMEGA”

The world’s biggest football event is back and ready to captivate billions of fans across the globe. And since every great match needs the perfect teammates, Alphamega Hypermarkets are kicking off the World Cup with a packed schedule of offers, prizes and surprises designed to keep the fun score climbing....

18. Evgenii Tiapkin: ‘There is no equivalent to the Freedom ecosystem in the EU’

Last Wednesday, 3 June, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accompanied by a delegation of officials and representatives of the national business community. The heads of state held bilateral talks. The talks then continued in an expanded format with the participation of delegations from both countries, and a bilateral business forum was held on the same day. ...

19. Cyprus Airways Appoints Andrea Pirlo as Brand Ambassador

Cyprus Airways announces its cooperation with Andrea Pirlo, an internationally recognised football player and coach, as the airline’s new official brand ambassador....

20. CySEC fines Limassol forex firms over missing risk warnings in CFD trading ads

Cyprus’ financial regulator has imposed fines and issued formal warnings to two Limassol-based forex companies after finding that they failed to properly display risk warnings in their marketing for high-risk trading products....

21. “Jump of the Year”: Armand Duplantis clears a 5.50-meter wall of Lidl products

A jump the world has never seen before: Pole vault world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis mastered an extraordinary challenge in Stockholm, living up to the title “Jump of the Year”. Challenged by Lidl, the exceptional athlete and holder of 15 world records did not jump over a traditional bar, but over a 5.50-meter-high, 12-meter-wide, and 30-centimeter-deep wall of products, built from the discounter’s extensive own-brand assortment....

22. Deloitte Cyprus is proud to welcome two new partners

Deloitte Cyprus proudly announces the growth of its leadership team with the appointment of two new partners, effective 1 June 2026. Novia Georgiou and Michalis Zinieris have been promoted to Partner in the Audit & Assurance and Technology & Transformation practices, respectively. They both bring significant expertise in their fields, and exemplify the outstanding leadership, integrity, and values that form the foundation of Deloitte....

23. Freedom Holding Corp. reports record revenue and doubles net profit in FY2026

Freedom Holding Corp., the parent company of Freedom24, has reported record revenue and doubled its net profit for the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on 31 March 2026. The results were published on 1 June....

24. 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....

25. ComplianceSuite.ai Launches New Website Showcasing Unified Compliance Operating Infrastructure for Regulated Organisations

As regulatory obligations continue to expand across Europe and globally, organisations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen compliance operations while maintaining speed, scalability, and operational efficiency. From AML and KYC obligations to transaction monitoring, KYB verification, sanctions screening, regulatory reporting, and third-party risk management, businesses are seeking more connected and intelligent ways to manage compliance within increasingly complex regulatory environments....

26. Timur Turlov presents Freedom case

On 26 May, Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., a parent company of Freedom24, addressed MBA students at Stanford University in California. The session marked the first academic case study at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) dedicated to the corporate strategy of a Central Asian company....

27. Petrolina’s Dynamic Presence at Doers Summit Limassol 2026 as Silver Partner

Petrolina participated dynamically as a Silver Partner at Doers Summit 2026, alongside its e-mobility brand pcharge and the Lefkaritis Group brands Petrolina Solar and Petrolina Electric, showcasing the Group’s continuous evolution into a modern and diversified energy organization focused on innovation, sustainable development, and the energy transition....

28. Cyprus Airways and flydubai announce interline partnership to expand global connectivity

Cyprus Airways and flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, designed to enhance international connectivity and provide passengers with seamless access to an expanded network of destinations across the Middle East and the GCC, Asia and Africa....

29. Tiger mosquitoes are back in Cyprus

Stagnant water in yards, drains, rooftops, and flower pots also creates ideal breeding conditions. He explains that preventive action is the key to limiting insect populations and protecting homes and businesses, especially during the summer months....

30. Cablenet Highlights Customer-Centric Digital Transformation at IBM Technology Summit Cyprus

Cablenet and its Chief Digital Officer, Ingrid Camilleri, were invited at the “IBM Technology Summit Cyprus: Accelerating AI, Hybrid Cloud & Automation Together”, where Ingrid Camilleri participated in a panel discussion alongside industry leaders and senior executives from various sectors....