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1. Public Service Commission names four new general directors of ministries

The Public Service Commission has announced the appointment of four individuals to fill vacant positions as General Directors across various government ministries....

2. Limassol’s new local authority hailed as early success of government reform

Fifteen months after Cyprus rolled out its sweeping local government reform, Limassol’s new district authority is being held up as one of the early success stories....

3. Tattoo artists stuck in legal limbo as Cyprus struggles to regulate studios

A Cypriot tattoo artist’s efforts to formally register in the country’s official registry of apprentice tattooists and body piercers have exposed significant gaps in the nation’s regulatory framework....

4. Erhurman’s victory signals shift in Turkish Cypriot politics

The recent election victory of Tufan Erhurman in the occupied north of Cyprus marks more than a simple leadership change: it reflects a reshaping of Turkish Cypriot political identity, according to research by the University of Cyprus....

5. Lidl Cyprus wins 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards & Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024

Lidl Cyprus was distinguished with 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024 and Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024, confirming its steady path as a model of responsible entrepreneurship, social contribution and customer-centric strategy....

6. ‘Cyprus can become a regional AI hub’ says INSEAD professor

Cyprus has what it takes to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), but time is running out, says Theodoros Evgeniou, professor of technology and entrepreneurship at INSEAD, one of the world’s top business schools....

7. Cyprus foundation supports thousands of students facing financial hardship

More than 1,000 students in Cyprus received financial support this year from the Independent Social Support Agency (ISSA), a foundation dedicated to ensuring that no young person is forced to abandon higher education due to financial difficulties....

8. Tufan Erhürman elected new Turkish Cypriot leader, Christodoulides signals readiness for talks

Tufan Erhürman has been elected as the new leader in the Turkish Cypriot-administered areas of occupied Cyprus, securing 62.76% of the vote in Sunday’s first-round “presidential elections.”...

9. 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....

10. Von der Leyen survives censure votes while Hungary faces espionage claims

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emerged politically strengthened after surviving two motions of censure in the European Parliament, but faces ongoing scrutiny over EU policies and allegations of espionage involving Hungary....

11. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow

Just one day to go until the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, the island’s leading conference for the new digital era, takes the stage at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, featuring a lineup of world-class speakers....

12. It’s not just a job, it’s public service

Being a civil servant isn’t just about holding a government job, it’s about serving people with integrity, consistency, and respect, said Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Maria Stylianou Lottidi at a conference for senior officials on Monday....

13. Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. A new kind of human?

Evidently, there has always been a generation gap. It is entirely natural that younger people are born, come of age, and operate in environments that are slightly, considerably, or even radically different from those in which their parents and grandparents lived and were nurtured....

17. 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....

18. Speakers of small European states meet in Nicosia

Parliamentary leaders from small European states concluded the 18th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Small States of Europe in Nicosia this week....

19. Wellington Fund boosts stake in Bank of Cyprus, becomes third-largest shareholder

The investment fund Wellington has increased its stake in the Bank of Cyprus to 5.87%, up from 3.99%, officially becoming the third-largest shareholder in the country’s largest bank....

20. Consulting the outside world and other matters

The Ministry of Finance, implementing the governance program of Nikos Christodoulides, has put six tax reform bills out for consultation with outside experts and stakeholders....

21. August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 08/08/2025

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

22. Politics and timing

Over the past week, supporters of the President of the Republic spoke of unchecked toxicity, of nihilism and blind fanaticism that have come to dominate the public sphere, both from Nikos Christodoulides’ political opponents, who refused to accept their defeat, and from a segment of society prone to populism....

23. Cyprus to plan market return despite global uncertainty

Cyprus will begin planning its return to international financial markets in September, aiming for a fourth-quarter re-entry, officials confirmed....

24. Israel greenlights Gaza takeover in push to dismantle Hamas

Israel’s security cabinet has signed off on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for the military to take control of Gaza City and strip Hamas of its weapons, his office announced early Friday....

25.  Renowned Futurist Gerd Leonhard to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Mark your calendars for October 9: the highly anticipated Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit returns, once again setting the stage for forward-thinking conversations around life in the age of artificial intelligence....

26. XM investors await green light to take over Ancoria Bank

Two Cypriot investors behind a successful global trading platform are making a bold move to take over Ancoria Bank, in what could signal a new era for small-scale banking in Cyprus....

27. Cyprus report finds failures in Takata airbag recall, flags possible criminal and political liability

The Attorney General of Cyprus, George Savvides, has released a report from a Three-Member Investigative Committee examining the distribution and recall of vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags in Cyprus....

28. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Beyond AI

29. Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment

Cyprus is preparing to impose a temporary surcharge on electricity bills to fund a €25 million payment requested by Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, energy officials told Parliament on Tuesday....

30. TechIsland launches Legal Community

TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, announces the launch of a new professional initiative: the TechIsland Legal Community. This is a dedicated professional network for lawyers, legal advisors, and compliance professionals who work in Cyprus’ fast-growing tech sector....