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121. Nearly 100 Deputy Mayors in Cyprus paid to do nothing

Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....

122. Fintech giants eye Cyprus' small banks in race for European banking licenses

Cyprus’ small banks have become prime targets for global fintech companies and financial institutions, with potential acquisitions aimed at securing a European banking license. ...

123. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

124. Farmers battle brutal frost as ‘Coral’ cold front devastates crops

The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus' farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight....

125. Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...

126. FT: Chinese warships near Sydney spark tension

The Australian navy is closely monitoring a Chinese naval task group sailing 150 nautical miles east of Sydney—the furthest south the Chinese navy has ventured along Australia’s east coast. ...

127. The White House’s Valentine’s Day post that stole hearts (and possibly visas)

Valentine’s Day is typically a time for chocolates, flowers, and sweet nothings whispered over candlelit dinners....

128. MAGA: Make Averof Great Again!

Never before has the slogan of DISY ''seismos seismos, Synagermos'' (or roughly translated: ''earthquake, earthquake, DISY'' been more fitting than in the days we're living through now (It does sound better in Greek though don't you agree?). ...

129. Snow in The Netherlands, football in snowy Kyperounta, and a Royal visit on the horizon

Yours truly is currently in the Netherlands, covering the upcoming state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Cyprus in early March....

130. Cyprus leads EU in migrant departures

Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...

131. New garbage tax could mean higher costs for citizens

Cypriot citizens may soon face higher waste disposal costs as a new bill proposes an additional municipal waste landfill tax, adding financial pressure on households already grappling with rising living expenses....

132. A week in Cyprus: Broken promises, electricity woes, and a Valentine’s Day summit?

The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But why not? Repetition helps people absorb information, right? ...

133. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

134. Oroklini to receive major €12 million upgrade with new projects

Oroklini, a growing community near Larnaca, is gearing up for a major transformation, with a series of exciting projects set to enhance the area. ...

135. EU and Turkey edge closer to modernizing customs union

A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...

136. Transformative projects to redefine the capital

The heart of Cyprus is beating stronger as Nicosia’s mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, unveiled a series of exciting projects that promise to transform the city....

137. 17 years on, Panayiotis Netzati’s escape remains an unsolved mystery

It’s been 17 years since Panayiotis Netzati, convicted of one of the most shocking crimes in Cyprus, escaped from the Central Prison on October 14, 2007....

138. Banks under fire: How public pressure forced a shake-up

Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...

139. Cyprus increases fines for mobile phone use while driving

In a move to curb road fatalities, the Road Safety Council of Cyprus has unanimously decided to sharply increase penalties for serious traffic violations, effective immediately....

140.  President inaugurates new wing of prisons

President Nicos Christodoulides inaugurated the new wing of the Closed Prison on Tuesday....

141. Elon Musk becomes first person to achieve a $400 billion net worth

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reached an unprecedented milestone: a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg....

142. Cyprus and Oman sign double taxation deal to boost trade and investment

The Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman have signed a new agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion....

143. ‘Business as usual’ for world’s top companies as they get ahead of mandatory sustainability reporting rules

With mandatory sustainability reporting nearly upon us, new research from KPMG reveals the world’s biggest companies are taking a proactive approach, with a significant increase in businesses already publishing ESG data, including carbon reduction targets....

144. Temu’s tempting deals are a double-edged sword for Cypriot shoppers

Temu, an emerging e-commerce platform, offers an extensive range of products, from gadgets and household goods to clothing and toys, at remarkably low prices....

145. Ex-official sued over fraud allegations and damaging audit report

A legal battle has erupted in Cyprus, with the former Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities, Giannakis Papadouris, and V.V. Lampadistis Wineries Limited filing a lawsuit against Odysseus Michaelides....

146. Cyprus receives major credit rating boost from Moody’s

Last Friday, Moody’s delivered a major endorsement of Cyprus’ economic progress, upgrading its credit rating by two notches, from Baa2 to A3, with a stable outlook, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas. ...

147. When parking defies logic, in more ways than one

Nicosia General Hospital isn’t just a place for medical emergencies anymore; it’s apparently also the stage for parking theatrics. Social media erupted on Wednesday after photos surfaced of a driver’s truly perplexing parking maneuver. ...

148. 50 million luxury shoppers pull back as market slows

For the first time since the 2009 financial crisis, the luxury goods market is losing its shine. A whopping 50 million shoppers have stopped splurging on designer bags, watches, and other high-end items, according to Bain & Company’s latest report....

149. Old grudges and gilded memories, Cypriot politics in reruns

Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....

150. Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....