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1. Lawmakers push for overhaul of outdated disability pension law

Lawmakers are calling for swift reform of the decades-old disability pension system, with the government confirming that a new bill is already in the works to address long-standing inequities....

2. Larnaca ER run by trainees while senior doctors collected full pay

In most cases last year, patients rushing into the First Aid Department at Larnaca General Hospital were treated not by senior doctors, but by trainees, while the specialists on duty were often nowhere to be found, according to a new report by the Audit Office of the Republic....

3. 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....

4. Cyprus kids finally fly the nest at 27, still quicker than the Greeks

Europe’s ''kids'' aren’t really kids when they finally leave home. New figures show that in 2024, the average age for young Europeans to fly the nest was 26.2...just a hair younger than the year before....

5. Man accused of scamming €76K from Paphos apartment rentals

Police in Paphos have arrested a 33-year-old man accused of siphoning off more than €76,000 in rental income from apartments he was supposed to manage on behalf of their owner....

6. 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....

7. Lack of teacher interest threatens all-day schools

Optional All-Day Schools will reopen on Monday, but education officials are already warning of serious staffing problems that could undermine the program....

8. ''How can I start a family if I can’t afford a home?''

A 28-year-old woman from Larnaca has put into words what many in Cyprus quietly feel: the dream of starting a family is slipping further out of reach, tangled in high rents, low wages, and the lingering wounds of 1974....

9. Paphos mayor urges action as housing becomes out of reach for locals

The mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, warned Tuesday that rising real estate prices are making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Cypriots to rent or buy homes, calling on the government to take immediate action....

10. 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....

11. Union rally in Nicosia demands government uphold cost-of-living adjustment

Hundreds of workers from across Cyprus gathered Thursday outside the Ministry of Finance in Nicosia to defend the Automatic Cost-of-Living Adjustment....

12. Is India a 'tariff king'? Not really

There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India's tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when it comes to a country like livability, public courtesy, or even how foreigners are welcomed....

13. Families of children with disabilities left waiting months for benefits, commissioner says

The Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights, Despo Michaelidou, has condemned delays and the refusal to pay retroactive benefits for children with disabilities....

14. Government launches personalized student bus cards with reduced fares

Starting September 1, students across Cyprus will be able to get personalized ''Motion'' bus cards that drastically cut the cost of public transport, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced....

15. Private schools in Cyprus: A price tag that packs a punch

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

16. Bank of Cyprus: Your New Home Just a Few Clicks Away – Response Within 24 Hours

Bank of Cyprus becomes the first bank in Cyprus to offer customers the ability to apply for a mortgage directly from their mobile phone or computer, enjoying a streamlined experience and receiving a response within 24 hours....

17. Majority of wildfire aid distributed, government says

Authorities in Cyprus say most of the emergency relief promised to families hit by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Limassol district has already been distributed....

18. President of Disabled People's Organization: Disability in Cyprus means destitution

People with disabilities in Cyprus face widespread poverty due to state policies that tie support to strict income criteria, the head of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People’s Organizations....

19. Tiny insect threatens Cyprus’ iconic prickly pear cacti

A tiny insect threatens to wipe out prickly pear cacti in Cyprus within a few years, potentially depriving the island of a summer fruit deeply rooted in Cypriot culture....

20. Cyprus’ shopping bill outpaces its sales, trade deficit grows in first half of 2025

New figures from the Statistical Service show the country’s trade deficit, basically the difference between what we spend on imports and what we earn from exports, hit €3.87 billion between January and June this year. That’s up from €3.65 billion in the same period of 2024....

21. Seven ancient monuments damaged in Limassol wildfires

Seven ancient monuments, already in poor condition, suffered further damage in the devastating wildfires that swept through mountainous Limassol last week, Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said Monday....

22. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

23. Foot-and-mouth disease ravages livestock in Turkey

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is sweeping through livestock in Ardahan and surrounding areas in northeastern Turkey, alarming farmers who are losing animals and income, Turkish media reported Monday....

24. Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

25. Audit Office warns of €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues, warns of non-collection risk

The Audit Office has raised concerns over €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues owed to the state, warning that around €1.4 billion may never be collected....

26. ''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....

27. Banks show profit decline, asset growth, and capital strengthening in Q1 2025

The Central Bank of Cyprus released updated data Wednesday showing a decline in bank profits, an increase in assets, and a stronger capital position for the first quarter of 2025....

28. Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....

29. Cyprus entices the modern traveler with authentic, year-round experiences

Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....

30. Reducing the cost of living through digital solutions

Life is becoming increasingly difficult for households today. The gap between those who are financially comfortable and those struggling to make ends meet on their wages has widened significantly. ...