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1. Ferritin face: Can your complexion reveal an iron deficiency?

“Ferritin face” is the latest wellness trend taking over social media. It links a pale, tired-looking complexion to low ferritin levels and iron deficiency. But is this a legitimate medical condition, or just another viral term that oversimplifies a complex health issue?...

2. Car crashes into café area in central Nicosia, leaving two injured

Two people were taken to hospital after a car collision on Pindarou Street in central Nicosia on Monday afternoon, when a vehicle struck a pedestrian and a customer at a nearby restaurant before hitting a parked car....

3. Nicosia’s emergency department gets a €4.1 million makeover

A more comfortable place to wait, a private room to be examined and somewhere to speak to a doctor about a loved one: Nicosia General Hospital’s emergency department has undergone a €4.1 million upgrade aimed at making a stressful visit a little easier....

4. Together in Pyla, divided over the road back to talks

They could sit together at a festival celebrating coexistence. Agreeing on how to restart Cyprus reunification talks is proving harder....

5. Sunny skies and rising temperatures set the tone for the week

Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Not strong high pressure, mind you. Weak. Even the pressure can’t be bothered today. It’s Monday. Nobody’s at their best....

6. 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. ...

7. Bank staff offered bigger payouts to leave due to inflation

Inflation and the cost of living are undoubtedly on the rise, but payouts to bank employees taking voluntary retirement appear to be cushioning much of the impact....

8. EMGF Forum: Accelerating the Eastern Mediterranean’s Role as an Energy Corridor for Europe

The development of the Eastern Mediterranean into an interconnected energy corridor, capable of making a meaningful contribution to security of supply across the wider region, was at the heart of the high-level event co-hosted by HELLENiQ ENERGY and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) on Wednesday, 7 October, in Athens. ...

9. ''The greatest risk for Cyprus is remaining a passive consumer of artificial intelligence''

With a career that has brought her close to the most influential centres of political and technological decision-making in the United States and Europe, Nina Schick is now ranked among the world’s top 20 speakers on artificial intelligence....

10. Father fined €3,000 over son’s fatal fall at Paphos hotel

A British father whose two-year-old son fell to his death from a fourth-floor hotel window in Chlorakas has been fined €3,000 by Paphos District Court....

11. 200 Talents Stand Out at Robotex Cyprus 2026

Another highly successful Robotex Cyprus 2026 Awards Ceremony was organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and hosted by the Bank of Cyprus on 14 October 2026. ...

12. Hadassah Brings “The Future of Medicine”

Leading professors and doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem gathered today at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol for “Hadassah’s Distinguished Medical Professors & Doctors Live in Limassol”, Hadassah’s first medical conference in Europe. The event is the prelude to this evening’s official opening of Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol. ...

13. A crisis within a crisis at the tourism ministry

Although the crisis facing Cyprus's tourism sector may have ultimately ended on a positive note, with last-minute bookings coming to the rescue, tensions within the Deputy Ministry of Tourism were running high at the time. According to information we have received, employees were on the verge of revolt and strike action. ...

14. 40-year-old woman in critical condition after wrong intravenous treatment

A 40-year-old woman is in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital after receiving an intravenous preparation intended for delivery through the digestive system, according to reports published on Thursday....

15. Mounjaro joins GESY, but weight-loss coverage comes with conditions

Mounjaro is joining GESY’s covered medicines from Thursday, opening a clearer route to treatment for eligible adults with type 2 diabetes or obesity. But its inclusion does not mean anyone seeking to lose weight can get it through the health system....

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

17. Thursday forecast: Unsettled weather brings showers and thunderstorms

A low-pressure system centred over Rhodes, accompanied by a series of weather fronts, is moving southeast and is expected to affect the area until tomorrow morning, bringing unsettled conditions before the weather begins to improve....

18. Majority of Cypriot students fail basic reading benchmarks in latest PISA results

Educational standards on the island faced intense scrutiny this week as parliamentary leaders and academic experts grappled with alarming international test scores showing that a significant majority of local students struggle with basic reading skills....

19. Missing man’s body found at Nicosia hospital mortuary

The body of a British national that was reported missing from the mortuary at Nicosia General Hospital has been found, ending the search that prompted police and other relevant authorities to intervene....

20. British national’s body missing from Nicosia General Hospital mortuary

Police are investigating the disappearance of a British national’s body from the mortuary at Nicosia General Hospital after a funeral home representative arrived to collect the remains for transfer to the United Kingdom and found they were missing....

21. Cost of living soars as Nicosia seeks European breathing room

The energy crisis and rising living costs have forced governments to scramble to keep up with support measures for businesses and households. With external factors driving prices higher showing no signs of improvement and conditions instead getting worse, Cyprus is calling for countries with sound economic indicators to be given greater fiscal flexibility to provide financial support....

22. Christodoulides and Erhurman to attend Pyla festival together

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will attend a festival in Pyla together on Saturday, October 17, following a meeting under United Nations auspices on Tuesday....

23. Trump’s ambassador to Greece resigns after allegations of misconduct

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as the United States ambassador to Greece following weeks of allegations about her conduct, including claims that she sought personal financial assistance from a political donor in exchange for access to senior administration officials....

24. Same groceries, very different bill: Price gaps reach 226%

Where you buy your groceries could make a substantial difference to what you pay, according to a Cyprus Consumers Association survey that found price gaps of up to 226% for the same products across supermarkets....

25. Riyadh airport shut until Saturday as disruption spreads across Gulf routes

Riyadh’s international airport is expected to remain closed until Saturday, Oct. 17, following deadly Houthi attacks, as airlines cancel services and the disruption spreads beyond the Saudi capital....

26. State Services order culling of 2,000 animals to eradicate foot and mouth disease

Approximately 2,000 animals across five livestock farms in Cyprus will be culled following infections identified during island-wide sample testing conducted in July, government officials confirmed on Monday....

27. 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....

28. Scammers steal €33,424 from 81-year-old woman in fake Gesy message

An 81-year-old woman lost €33,424 after following instructions in a fraudulent text message that appeared to come from Cyprus’ General Healthcare System (Gesy), police said on Monday....

29. Why so much violence on the streets of Limassol?

In recent years, violent attacks and beatings targeting vulnerable delivery riders, usually of Asian origin, have become an everyday occurrence, particularly in Limassol. ...

30. Cheaper energy bills need better infrastructure, Keravnos says

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos stressed the need for the Finance Ministry to assess the Great Sea Interconnector’s (GSI) feasibility study, while acknowledging the project’s geopolitical importance, during his presentation of the 2027 state budget to Parliament....