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1. Court allows father accused over child’s death to return to UK for funeral

A British father facing criminal charges over the death of his 3-year-old child will be allowed to leave Cyprus temporarily so he can attend the child’s funeral in the United Kingdom....

2. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

3. Motorway chaos after car crashes into roadworks vehicle near Paramali

The Limassol-Paphos motorway has been closed in the direction of Paphos following a collision involving a passing vehicle and a road marking vehicle near Paramali....

4. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

5. Andy Burnham takes over as PM after Starmer’s dramatic exit

Britain has a new prime minister, with former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham taking the keys to Downing Street after replacing Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party....

6. Traditional banks are funding more shadow loans

While lending increasingly grows in a demanding environment with geopolitical developments affecting the region and by extension Cyprus, the boundaries between traditional and shadow banking are becoming more and more blurred....

7. Cyprus registers steep drop in irregular migrant arrivals

he Republic of Cyprus has recorded an 86% drop in irregular migrant arrivals over the last three years, according to data shared by Nicholas A. Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection....

8. 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....

9. Don't be alarmed if you spot drones over Cyprus motorways next week

If you're driving between Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca or Ayia Napa over the next two weeks and notice a drone flying alongside the motorway, there's no need for concern....

10. Six days left for Cyprus crypto firms as EU rules tighten

Cyprus’ crypto sector is on a tight countdown, with just six days left until a major EU regulatory deadline that could reshape the industry....

11. Escape ramps added to reservoirs to stop animals from drowning

A small but important step is being taken in Cyprus to protect wildlife and stray animals that often end up trapped in artificial lakes and water reservoirs across the island....

12. Schengen membership, but how?

On January 15, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides said that ''a huge effort is underway, and by the end of 2025 we will have completed everything, with the aim that in 2026 the Republic of Cyprus will join the Schengen Area.''...

13. Traffic-monitoring drones to take flight over Cyprus motorways

The Department of Public Works has announced a traffic monitoring program that will use drones to gather data along several major motorways in Cyprus over an 11-day period this month....

14. Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....

15. Cyprus-Lebanon ferry route announced, but officials say it’s not cleared to sail

A Lebanese shipping company is advertising a ferry connection between Cyprus and Lebanon without having secured the necessary permissions, raising serious questions and concerns among Cypriot authorities. ...

16. Scottish woman dies after parking lot accident in Paphos

A 75-year-old woman from Scotland has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hotel parking area in Paphos on Friday afternoon....

17. Cyprus banking map set to shrink as two smaller banks change hands

Developments involving two smaller Cypriot banks are reshaping the country’s banking sector, pointing to further consolidation in an industry that has steadily strengthened in recent years....

18. Give peace a chance

In 2015, during his presidential campaign, Donald Trump said of the foreign policy he intended to pursue that “there’s something unpredictable about Trump, and that’s wonderful.” He was obviously referring to himself in the third person and suggesting that leaders should never reveal what they are about to do....

19. Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....

20. Cyprus still on investors’ radar despite Iran war

The war in Iran is not shutting the door on investment and business activity in Cyprus. ...

21. Lane closures and road works planned on Nicosia–Limassol highway next week

Drivers using one of Cyprus’ busiest highways should brace for delays over the coming days, as roadworks and maintenance projects are set to take place on sections of the Nicosia–Limassol motorway....

22. Thousands already blocked as EU border system enters first day of full rollout

A newly implemented European border control system has already led to thousands of travelers being refused entry, with authorities also flagging hundreds of individuals as potential security risks....

23. Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real estate fund targeting 25% net IRR. Here's why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it....

24. Man arrested in attack on mobile speed camera operator in Paphos

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man as part of an investigation into an attack on a driver operating a mobile speed camera vehicle and the deliberate damage caused to the company car....

25. Speed camera worker sprayed in face, van damaged on Paphos-Limassol Highway

A 36-year-old employee operating a mobile speed camera van was reportedly sprayed in the face and had his vehicle damaged during a late-night incident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, police said....

26. Eurobank rolls out voluntary exit plan for up to 300 employees

Eurobank has announced a new voluntary exit plan aimed at reducing its workforce across the entire group, including employees from its insurance subsidiaries....

27. U.S. tells some embassy staff in Israel: Leave now if you want to

The United States is allowing some of its embassy staff and their families to leave Israel, pointing to growing security concerns and warning that the window to exit could narrow quickly....

28. Man killed on motorway while changing tire; Driver arrested

A deadly traffic collision took place late Friday night when a man was fatally hit by a vehicle as he attempted to replace a tire on his car....

29. Can Europe break free from the U.S.? Leaders clash over economy game plan

Can Europe become more economically competitive and less reliant on the United States? That’s the central question facing European leaders gathering today at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium’s Flemish region, at the invitation of European Council President Antonio Costa....

30. EU infringement package flags Cyprus for delays across food, finance and energy rules

The European Commission’s January infringements package has placed Cyprus under renewed scrutiny, with the country cited in a broad range of cases for failing to fully transpose or notify European Union legislation....