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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. Artificial intelligence at the heart of a new global power struggle

The global struggle for power in artificial intelligence, and its implications for work, the economy, innovation and geopolitics, took centre stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, held on Wednesday, October 14, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. This year’s theme was “AI Wars – Challenging the Balance of Power: Life, Work, Country, Region”....

3. Weekend warriors: Meet a queen, chase the wine and let someone else cook

You have all week to discuss what needs fixing around the house. This weekend, leave it broken for another 48 hours. There’s a queen expecting visitors in Pyrga, wine waiting in Kalo Chorio and enough happening in Nicosia to make “there’s nothing to do” a fairly difficult argument to defend....

4. Series of events #Moments at the Museum '26 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Inspired by the Foundation’s Archaeological Museum’s Georgios and Nefeli Tziapra Pieridis Collection, this creative workshop invites children to discover the museum’s artifacts, motifs, and stories and to transfer them onto their own scarves. ...

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

6. Max Nikias: ''Where you begin does not determine how far you can go''

From a small village in Cyprus to the presidency of one of the leading universities in the United States, Chrysostomos Loizos Nikias, better known as C.L. Max Nikias, has followed a path connecting science with leadership and education with innovation....

7. Uninsured, unauthorised rally ends in Porsche crash in Laneia

A Porsche taking part in an allegedly unauthorised rally collided with a pickup truck in Laneia, in the Limassol district, on Tuesday, leaving one person injured and prompting a sharp response from the Cyprus Motorsport Federation....

8. 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....

9. What’s shaping Cyprus business this week

Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....

10. The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit honors Professor Dr. Loizos Loizou

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 will honor Professor Dr. Loizos G. Loizou for his pioneering contribution to childhood cancer care and his longstanding support for children and their families....

11. 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. ...

12. Pamborides: Averof and I should have stepped aside, not Annita

George Pamborides said he and Averof Neofytou should have been the ones to step aside in DISY’s presidential nomination race, rather than party leader Annita Demetriou, as he criticized the turmoil surrounding the contest....

13. Weekend warriors: Sails up, apples out and books in the park

From sailing and village festivals to books, apples, street food and jazz, here are some of the best things happening on Oct. 10–11...

14. Minthis Hosts Inaugural Cyprus Society for Surgery of the Hand Meeting

Minthis resort in Paphos recently welcomed the inaugural meeting of the Cyprus Society for Surgery of the Hand, bringing together leading medical professionals from Cyprus and abroad for two days of education, knowledge-sharing and professional collaboration. ...

15. Cypriot history to gain a place in Greek schools under new Cyprus-Greece agreement

Cyprus and Greece have signed a new education cooperation agreement that will promote the teaching of Cypriot history and the contribution of Greek Cypriots to Hellenism in schools....

16. 1974 survivor’s account leaves Parliament interpreters unable to continue translating

Cypriot MEP Loucas Fourlas has recounted a deeply distressing testimony from a woman who survived the events of the 1974 Turkish invasion, describing sexual violence against children and adults and the lasting secrecy surrounding many survivors....

17. Double your money in 50 days’: Greek police uncover alleged $8 million crypto pyramid scheme

At least 10,000 people were reportedly recruited into an investment scheme that raised about $8 million by promising to double their money within 50 days through cryptocurrency trading powered by artificial intelligence....

18. Sunday lunch called. It wants you out of the city

If tomorrow’s lunch plans are still up for debate, here’s a suggestion: gather the family, leave the city behind, and let someone else handle the kitchen....

19. 5 things you may not know about Cyprus’ independence

Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier....

20. ‘Absolutely not’: Holguin says peace talks cannot grow in a hostile climate

Can Cyprus return to meaningful negotiations while trust between the two sides is still being chipped away?...

21. Cypriot tradition comes to life at Alphamega Hypermarkets’ “Authentically Cypriot Festival”

The 2nd Authentically Cypriot Festival took place on Sunday, 27 September, attracting a warm response from the public and creating an atmosphere filled with flavours, music, creativity and authentic Cypriot moments. The outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi was transformed into a large traditional Cypriot celebration, bringing people of all ages together to celebrate our island’s rich cultural identity. ...

22. C. L. Max Nikias presents his book 'American Trojan' in Nicosia

The historic Pancyprian Gymnasium will host the presentation of the memoirs of an immigrant, tracing the rise of USC and the renewal of American higher education. ...

23. PoliticsBlog: Averof, the prince and Churchill

Churchill described the modern Cypriot political scene rather vividly when he said, ''Political opponents are merely people with a different opinion. The real enemies sit on the back benches of your own party.''...

24. Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah to speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026

Another prominent speaker is joining the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026. H.E. Mohamed Rashid bin Taliah, the United Arab Emirates’ assistant minister of Cabinet affairs for Government Experience Exchange, will take part in this year’s event....

25. Tourism chief says Cyprus weathered the crisis, and is ready for a 2027 comeback

Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis spoke openly to Kathimerini about the state of tourism, the handling of the crisis, the external factors affecting the industry, and the outlook for 2027....

26. When one Nicosia mayor walked out, the other followed

Sometimes solidarity means showing up. This time, it meant walking out....

27. As Ambassador Anolik prepares to leave, he shares one last story of Cyprus and Israel

Aphrodite and King David may sound like unlikely travelling companions. One belongs to the mythology and shores of Cyprus; the other to the history and faith of the Jewish people....

28. Weekend warrior: BEONIX beats, Ayia Napa nights and ballet under the stars

The weekend has arrived, and Cyprus is offering a rather convincing argument for leaving the sofa behind. There is something for every kind of weekend warrior....

29. Limassol artists still waiting three months for payment after municipal event

Artists who worked at a cultural event organised by the Limassol Municipality have reportedly been waiting for their payment for almost three months, according to actor Yolanda Christodoulou, who has publicly called for an explanation....

30. The Jacksons to perform in Cyprus for the first time

The legendary Jacksons are coming to Cyprus for the first time, bringing an unforgettable live performance to Limassol....