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1. ECHR rules Cyprus breached property rights over unused expropriated land in Limassol

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cyprus violated the property rights of ten individuals in a case concerning land expropriated in Limassol in 1976....

2. Supreme Court rejects Polish investor’s appeal over 2013 bank ''haircut'' losses

Cyprus’ Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a Polish woman who sought compensation from the Republic of Cyprus over losses she suffered during the 2013 banking crisis, bringing a long-running legal fight over deposit “haircuts” to a close....

3. 16 years for one case: Audit exposes shocking delays at Land Department

Serious systemic problems are undermining how state land is managed and how property rights are protected, according to a new special report by the Audit Office of Cyprus examining the Department of Lands and Surveys....

4. On the road to patience: Cyprus builds 3 kilometers in 25 years

If slow and steady really does win the race, Cyprus might just take gold. After a quarter of a century of promises, studies, delays, and political ribbon-cutting, the first 3.6 kilometers of the long-awaited Limassol–Saittas highway have finally been completed....

5. Four-lane road and green spaces worth €40 million planned for Paphos

The road expansion project for Tombs of the Kings Avenue to Coral Bay is moving ahead, with the tender expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Public Works....

6. Paphos–Polis motorway stuck in neutral

A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....

7. Lakatamia land reserved for school sits idle since 1996

Nearly three decades after land was reserved for a new school in Lakatamia, the property remains untouched, prompting fierce criticism from lawmakers who say the state has violated landowners' rights and failed to act transparently....

8. Cyprus landowners denied justice for 29 years in property rights violation

Cyprus’ Ombudsman has called for immediate action to resolve a 29-year violation of private property rights in the village of Tris Elies, where a water reservoir has stood on private land without the owner’s consent, permits, or compensation since 1996....

9. Intrakat’s €1 million debt to Cypriot subcontractors sparks legal action

Greek-owned construction company Intrakat, which was contracted to build part of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway in Cyprus, is facing significant financial troubles, leaving behind nearly €1 million in debts to seven local subcontractors and suppliers....

10. Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...

11. Pandemic to ‘spell end of tax privileges for billionaires’

Thomas Piketty is one of the most famous economists in the world. His weighty tomes on inequality and its dangerous consequences for global capitalism have been widely praised by other stars of the dismal science, like Paul Krugman and Robert Solow. ...

12. Turkish Cypriot loses land claim in Paphos

A Turkish Cypriot landowner seeking damages from expropriation in Paphos lost his appeal case not by eminent domain but on a technicality, after the Supreme Court ruled he sued the state prematurely and not through proper channels...

13. Cyprus Tax Webcast, July 2019

14. Nicosia bypass closer to the start line

The long-awaited Nicosia bypass on the perimeter of the capital is a step closer to the start line, with reports saying a tender could be announced as early as next week...