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1. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 40% revenue growth in Q1 FY2027

Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, covering the three months ended June 30, 2026. The company reported total net revenue of $732.5 million, up 40% year on year from $524.0 million in the same period last year....

2. Nicosia Metropolitan Park plans remain stuck in procedural delays

Plans to convert the State Fairgrounds into the Nicosia Metropolitan Park and potentially redevelop the SOPAZ area with multiple uses, including innovation zones, residential developments, educational facilities and other complementary functions, appear to have become stuck in procedural matters. ...

3. Thirteen minutes to defend 30 months in office

Thirteen minutes is a long time in politics. For outgoing Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, it was enough time to give a fairly glowing account of her 30 months in office....

4. French investor throws its weight behind Cyprus-Greece power cable

After months of uncertainty over whether the much-discussed electricity cable between Cyprus and Greece would actually move forward, a major French investor has entered the picture, and it is taking control....

5. Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...

6. Thursday outlook: The 40°C temp remains fired up

The seasonal low-pressure system is still glued to the region, refusing to pack its bags. Thursday is serving up another round of wide-open, relentless sunshine across the board....

7. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

8. Timur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE President

Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, has announced that he will run for President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The leadership elections will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026 in Samarkand, during the organisation's General Assembly and alongside the 46th World Chess Olympiad....

9. A teaching job in Cyprus may no longer depend on waiting your turn

For many aspiring teachers in Cyprus, landing a permanent job can feel like a waiting game that lasts for years....

10. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

11. On the path to becoming Europe’s leading snack brand

Alesto, the brand for nuts and dried fruits of Lidl, is undergoing a strategic evolution. At the heart of this transformation is the creation of a unique brand identity: Alesto is evolving from a classic product brand into a modern brand centered on enjoyment. With a sharper brand profile and new packaging, Alesto is being completely reimagined. The new concept puts the focus on quality, well-being, and conscious enjoyment, positioning the product range precisely at the intersection of conscious nutrition....

12. European Parliament backs Cyprus with fresh report on Turkey and reunification

Just three weeks after its report on Turkey sent a strong message on the framework for resolving the Cyprus issue and rejected Ankara's "two-state" narrative, the European Parliament has adopted another report that reinforces Nicosia's positions....

13. 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....

14. Supreme court awards quarry worker €95,000 for severe injuries in machinery accident

A Cyprus quarry worker who suffered a shattered shoulder and underwent three major surgeries after a colleague accidentally turned on a conveyor belt has won a total of €95,000 in damages following a successful Supreme Court appeal....

15. USA: Catholic church agrees to $395m payout over 500+ abuse lawsuits

The Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco is set to pay $395 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials, according to attorneys representing the survivors....

16. Their pay went up just 1.5% in 17 years, now they're taking to the streets

For many Cypriots, the people who clean public buildings, maintain government facilities, support hospital operations, and keep essential services running often go unnoticed until they stop working....

17. Nearly half of Limassol’s lifeguard towers left unmanned

As temperatures climb and Limassol’s beaches fill up with swimmers, sunbeds and weekend crowds, a worrying gap is opening up along the coastline: there simply aren’t enough lifeguards on duty....

18. The report is only the beginning

The publication of the Independent Authority Against Corruption's findings has put Cyprus at a critical moment. The report's release was met less with shock than with a sense of quiet reflection, which may say more about its credibility than any public reaction could. ...

19. ''State of law or state of the internet?'' Anastasiades rejects corruption findings and calls for criminal probe

Former President Nicos Anastasiades strongly criticized the Independent Authority Against Corruption during a press conference where he responded to the findings of the Mafia State report....

20. Anastasiades: ''Let the truth shine''

Former President Nicos Anastasiades has pushed back strongly against the findings of the Independent Authority Against Corruption linked to the book ''Mafia State,'' calling the allegations against him ''unsubstantiated'' and demanding an immediate, independent criminal investigation to clear his name....

21. ECB warns Cyprus foreclosure changes could backfire on economy and borrowers

On May 18, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) received a request from Cyprus’ Finance Ministry to provide an opinion on legislation passed by Parliament that amends the country’s foreclosure framework. ...

22. Left Cyprus for a better career? The government wants you back

The second phase of the government's repatriation campaign begins tomorrow, with events scheduled in London and Birmingham. Cyprus is once again seeking to attract talented professionals who left for opportunities abroad as it looks to strengthen its labor market. ...

23. Nicos Anastasiades and ethics

Socrates Hasikos once told me, on a February morning in 2015, as he sat behind his ministerial desk, half-joking and half-serious: ''I've told Anastasiades this...Mr. President, you've set the bar for ethics so high that in the end, we may end up walking underneath it.''...

24. Refugee protection is a matter of human rights, commissioner says

Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides has renewed her office’s commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in a message marking World Refugee Day....

25. Nicosia says it’s turning things around, but traffic and bills still bite

''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....

26. ''I do'' now costs up to €70,000 in Cyprus

If you thought inflation was only hitting groceries and electricity bills, think again, it has apparently also made its way into weddings....

27. Christodoulides says Cyprus talks should build on common ground, not start from scratch

Almost a decade after Crans-Montana, the Cyprus issue appears to be returning to the center of political developments. Whether this activity will lead to meaningful progress or simply add another chapter to a long history of unmet expectations remains the key question....

28. A German expat’s view of Cyprus is going viral—and it’s raising questions

''Hello, I’m Ben. Cyprus was never part of my plans, and this is my story,'' writes a German-born photographer and entrepreneur in a pinned post at the top of his Instagram page, where he appears to have developed a genuine fascination with the island....

29. €3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

Cypriots who regularly shop from online platforms like Temu, Shein, and other non-EU retailers may soon notice higher prices at checkout or delivery after the EU approved new customs rules affecting small parcels....

30. Today's forecast: More of the good stuff

Blue skies, warm sunshine, a light sea breeze and just enough afternoon cloud to remind everyone that nature likes a little variety. After the unsettled moods of recent weeks, the weather across Cyprus seems content to settle into a gentler rhythm....