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31. Big three builders dominate Cyprus’ public works, and the delays keep piling up

A new report by the Auditor General has confirmed what many in the construction world have been whispering for years: that a handful of “national contractors” are calling the shots when it comes to Cyprus’ biggest public works projects....

32. Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

A coordinated police operation in Limassol uncovered 30 people working illegally at a local business, highlighting ongoing concerns over unregistered labor and worker exploitation in Cyprus....

33. Tuesday weather: Slightly cloudy, mostly chill

A weak low-pressure system is hanging around, probably because it forgot its calendar, or maybe it’s just here to watch us squint at the sky....

34. Cyprus moves to end insurance overcharging of older drivers

The Cyprus Parliament is taking aim at what lawmakers call unfair treatment of older drivers, as two new bills seek to stop insurance companies from overcharging, or outright refusing, to cover people over 70....

35. Fairfax bets big on Cyprus with stake in Eurobank Insurance

Canadian investment giant Fairfax Financial Holdings is deepening its footprint in Cyprus, agreeing to buy 45% of ERB Insurance, the general insurance company owned by Eurobank Limited, for €59 million, a deal seen as a strong vote of confidence in the Cypriot economy....

36. ‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

In a political race already full of surprises, Turkish Cypriot academic Mehmet Hasgüler, running as an ''independent candidate'' for the ''presidency'' in the north, has stirred headlines with a mix of bold promises, eccentric charm, and calls for peace....

37. Together Forever Foundation

Every child deserves to grow up healthy, to smile, and to dream. Yet, there are times when an unexpected diagnosis can change everything....

38. Christodoulides plays his tax card to break the ATA deadlock

President Nikos Christodoulides has pulled what looks like an ace from his sleeve, a package of tax breaks aimed at sweetening the deal for employers and finally unblocking the long-stalled dispute over the Cost-of-Living Allowance, or ATA....

39. Workers and digital nomads to benefit from EU’s new fair work rules

Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....

40. Hamas accepts Trump’s Gaza peace plan, Israel freezes offensive

Hamas said Friday it has accepted the framework of a U.S. peace proposal presented by President Donald Trump and is ready to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, prompting Israel to freeze its military campaign in the Gaza Strip....

41. Deloitte Cyprus issues its Annual Transparency Report: Building trust, driving impact, and shaping a sustainable future

Deloitte Cyprus has published its 14th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025....

42. The foundations of a just tax reform

There was a time when taxation meant more than the simple collection of revenue. It signified the bond between citizen and state, the collective commitment to common prosperity, the proper ordering of obligations among those living together in a political society....

43. Cypriot tradition came to life at Alphamega Hypermarkets

The 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival titled “Cypriot and Authentic” took place on Sunday, 28 September, at the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi, attracting a large, enthusiastic crowd. Visitors of all ages enjoyed an authentic experience, full of flavours, music, games and images of Cypriot tradition that we all love and want to preserve....

44. Financial strain and governance concerns top citizens’ worries in Cyprus

Price hikes and corruption set the agenda with 70% of respondents saying they are little to not at all satisfied with the performance of the current government....

45. Lawmakers back equal benefits for Paralympic athletes

Cyprus lawmakers unanimously approved legislation requiring the state’s sports authority to provide equal support to athletes with disabilities who achieve, or show promise of achieving, top results....

46. Cyprus Comic Con Announces Petrolina as Official Energy Partner

Petrolina, Cyprus’s leading energy company, has been announced as the Official Energy Partner for Cyprus Comic Con 2025, taking place from October 3–5, 2025, at the Cyprus State Fairgrounds (Kratiki Ekthesi) in Nicosia....

47. Cyprus banks fined hundreds of thousands for unfair loan terms

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service (CPS) has hit the two largest banks in the country with hefty fines for using illegal or unfair terms in their loan agreements, warning that thousands of borrowers may be affected....

48. Cyprus unveils online platform to modernize medicine pricing process

Cyprus rolled out a digital platform designed to overhaul how the government sets prices for medicines, a move officials say will bring greater speed, accuracy and transparency to the process....

49. EIF and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to Cypriot SMEs and start-ups

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses....

50. Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....

51. Consensus on COLA appears out of reach as legal concerns mount

The government faces mounting uncertainty over its “COLA for all” pledge, as a legal opinion obtained by employer organizations suggests universal application of the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) in the private sector would be unconstitutional....

52. Cyprus set to break €8 billion in tax revenue in 2025

Cyprus is on track to rake in more than €8 billion in tax revenue this year, up from €7.4 billion in 2024, a milestone that underscores the Tax Department’s push for better compliance and modernization....

53. Aphrodite Hills Resort Launches Cyprus’ First TrackMan™ Range

Aphrodite Hills Resort celebrated on Thursday 4th of September, a new era for golf in Cyprus with the official launch of the island’s first TrackMan™ Range....

54. Christodoulides heads to Canada to court investors

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Toronto this week to showcase Cyprus as a prime destination for international investment, the government said Wednesday....

55. Cyprus employers call cost-of-living pay hike unconstitutional

Cyprus’ long-running tug-of-war over the cost-of-living allowance, known locally as ATA, has taken a sharp new turn after the country’s two largest employers’ groups declared the scheme unconstitutional for the private sector....

56. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

57. The Cyprus chronicles: AI ministers, strikes, and a high-tech fire hub

Albania, in a bold move to tackle rampant government corruption, has created its very first Minister of Artificial Intelligence, named Diella....

58. Fight over fair pay for all heats up

Cyprus is bracing for fresh labor tensions as the government pushes ahead with plans to extend the Automatic Cost of Living Allowance (ATA) to all workers, a pre-election pledge by President Nikos Christodoulides....

59. Papacharalambous, ELAM, and Charley Kirk

Andreas Papacharalambous, former mayor of Strovolos and a close friend of the President, Nikos even introduced his book presentation recently, announced his candidacy on Thursday … drums and suspenseful music, please… under ELAM....

60. Fuel market shake-up under investigation

Cyprus’s competition watchdog has launched a full investigation into Petrolina’s planned takeover of ExxonMobil Cyprus, warning the deal could harm competition in the country’s fuel market....