Search

1. Wave of threats escalates against Customs Department staff and management

“We are not intimidated by threats,” declares the Customs Officers Branch of PASYDY in a statement condemning “in the strongest terms the threats directed at members of the staff and management of the Customs Department, which in recent times have escalated dangerously and blatantly.”...

2. Eurobank eyes dual listing on Cyprus and Athens stock exchanges after Hellenic Bank exit

Greece’s Eurobank is considering listing its shares on the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), just as Hellenic Bank prepares to officially delist on June 30, 2025, sealing a €1.3 billion investment deal that signals strong faith in the Cypriot economy....

3. Cyprus joins southern EU nations in opposing proposed France-UK migration pact

Cyprus and four other southern European Union countries have voiced opposition to a proposed migration agreement between France and the United Kingdom, cautioning it could shift the burden of asylum claims onto them....

4. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 23% revenue growth for FY2025, driven by strong performance across brokerage and insurance segments

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), a diversified financial services firm and the founder of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025. ...

5. AEGEAN is named ''Best Regional Airline in Europe'', at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025 for the 14th consecutive year

During last week in Paris, AEGEAN has been named the ''Best Regional Airline in Europe'' at the prestigious World Airline Awards 2025 for the 14th consecutive year and 15th time overall in its 26 years of operation, highlighting the continuing trust and preference of the passengers, as recognized through the International Airline Rating Organization Survey. ...

6. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 23% revenue growth for FY2025, driven by strong performance across brokerage and insurance segments

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), a diversified financial services firm and the founder of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025. ...

7. From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

8. New U.S. travel ban to block visitors from nearly 20 countries

In a move that echoes one of the most controversial policies of his presidency, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new travel proclamation that blocks or restricts entry into the United States from nearly 20 countries....

9. BYD Officially Debuts in Cyprus at Glamorous Old GSP Square Event

In the fully renovated and iconic Old GSP Square, BYD made its official debut in the Cypriot market during a glamorous event hosted by Alpan Group, a member of the Sfakianakis Group and the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Cyprus....

10. Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war....

11. Nicosia gears up for the ultimate summer street fest on June 3

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite, Epic Street Fest Summer Edition is taking over the newly transformed old GSP park in central Nicosia on Monday, June 3, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, ...

12. China’s BYD rolls into Cyprus with big EV plans

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is officially driving into the Cypriot market, and it’s coming in full throttle....

13. Nations cry foul over Israel’s Eurovision public vote win

Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....

14. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

15. No ''Shhh'' for Cyprus, Eurovision dream ends in the semis

Cyprus' Eurovision hopes were dashed on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland, as Theo Evan's electric performance of ''Shhh'' couldn’t quite crack the top ten in a fiercely competitive semi-final....

16. Cyprus will join schengen in 2026, says President

Cyprus is setting its sights on joining the Schengen Zone by 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Sunday, pledging that all the necessary groundwork will be wrapped up by the end of next year....

17. Christodoulides tackles energy prices, demographic crisis, and declares Cyprus set to join Schengen

President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....

18. Cyprus surges in Eurovision odds ahead of 69th song contest

Cyprus has emerged as a surprise contender in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with its entry ''Shh'' by Theo Evan climbing sharply in betting odds just days before the semifinals....

19. Greece targets ferry duopoly as costs soar and competition sinks

Greece’s Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the coastal passenger ferry industry following evidence of price-fixing and market distortion among dominant operators....

20. Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends aims to help leaders navigate complex workplace tensions

Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends, Turning tensions into triumphs: Helping leaders transform uncertainty into opportunity, explores how workers, managers, executives and organisations are navigating today’s biggest workplace challenges....

21. Till fraud do us part: Woman wanted in sham marriage cases extradited to Cyprus

A woman wanted in connection with a series of sham marriages linked to human trafficking was extradited from the United Kingdom to Cyprus early Tuesday, authorities said....

22. Erdogan accuses Europe of sabotaging migrant boats in Aegean and Mediterranean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has leveled serious accusations at European authorities, claiming that some migrant boats were deliberately punctured, resulting in deadly drownings in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas....

23. Fake 'local' produce? €35,000 in fines uncover product labeling misconduct in Cyprus

Authorities have issued €35,000 in fines for 74 violations of legislation targeting unfair commercial practices in the agricultural supply chain since the law came into force in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture announced Monday....

24. Is development finance the key to fixing London’s housing crisis?

London’s housing crisis is certainly nothing new, but its consequences are becoming increasingly harder to ignore....

25. Masterpieces in Ink: Five centuries of printmaking on show in Plataniskia

Tucked away in the quiet village of Plataniskia in Limassol, a cultural treasure has just opened its doors, and it’s one well worth the trip. ...

26. Why electric vehicle grants are being put on hold

The Cyprus Ministry of Transport has reduced its electric vehicle (EV) grant allocation due to low demand, scaling back funding from €38 million to €32.8 million. ...

27. German teen backpackers deported from Hawaii over hotel mix-up

What was meant to be a sun-soaked five-week stopover in Hawaii turned into a harrowing ordeal for two German teenagers, who were arrested, detained, and ultimately deported—because they didn’t have a hotel booking....

28. Cyprus has one of the world’s lowest U.S. visa rejection rates — and that’s a big deal

Cyprus is inching closer to landing a spot in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, and there’s one big reason why: it now has one of the lowest U.S. visa rejection rates in the world....

29. Cyprus cracks down on Easter food safety with island-wide inspections

As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....

30. Turkish Cypriot developer barred from entering Dubai over property dispute allegations

A prominent Turkish Cypriot property developer was denied entry into Dubai over allegations tied to disputed real estate in Cyprus’ occupied north, according to local media reports....