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1. Cyprus: Exporting potatoes, halloumi… and gas?

On Tuesday the 28th of July, 2026, the energy company Eni reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the development of the Cronos gas field, located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)....

2. Windcraft Music Fest brings three days of music to Solea

The sounds of wind instruments are echoing through the village of Katydata this weekend as the 12th Windcraft Music Fest welcomes audiences for three days of live music, artistic collaboration and community activities....

3. Michael Cacoyannis captured the immediate grief of 1974 in 'Attila '74'

When the Greek junta-backed coup and the subsequent Turkish invasion shattered Cyprus in the summer of 1974, Michael Cacoyannis was already one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world. ...

4. EU hits Google with €890M fine; why Cyprus should pay attention

Brussels says tech giant unfairly promoted its own products and restricted cheaper alternatives, a move that could also affect Cyprus’ digital businesses and consumers....

5. Woman loses appeal against nine-month prison sentence for sharing intimate videos

A woman has lost her appeal against a nine-month prison sentence after being convicted of distributing sexually explicit photos and videos of another woman without her consent....

6. 'Faflatogate': The art of talking around the truth

Many eyebrows were raised recently when it became known that Mr. Paschalidis had been appointed by the president for a third consecutive term at Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption, with his term ending when he will be approaching 80 years old. May he live long, of course....

7. Why Cyprus is becoming a key player in Eastern Mediterranean security

Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean are moving quickly and are increasingly complex, with the United States sometimes taking the lead and, in other cases, following the recommendations of its partners....

8. VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

9. Nine minority faith monuments restored in occupied Cyprus

According to updates from the Bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, structural interventions have successfully concluded on nine historical sites belonging to the Maronite, Armenian, and Latin communities....

10. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to leave Cabinet in reshuffle

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou will be leaving her post as part of the government reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou said on Thursday....

11. Passenger arrested after assault on female bus driver in Limassol

A female bus driver was assaulted while operating a scheduled EMEL service in Limassol on Thursday, prompting passengers and another bus driver to intervene before police made an arrest....

12. Off-duty police officer allegedly drunk behind the wheel causes fiery three-car crash

An off-duty special constable is facing both criminal and disciplinary proceedings after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a three-car crash that left two vehicles engulfed in flames outside Nicosia General Hospital on Thursday morning....

13. Purpose Communications puts people at the centre of the Golden Age of Strategic PR

Purpose Communications is marking World PR Day 2026 by inviting five members of its team to identify one quality that, for them, captures the value of strategic public relations today: consistency, trust, creativity, influence and perspective. This year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” reflects the growing recognition of public relations as a core advisory function that helps organisations strengthen relationships, protect their reputation and communicate responsibly in a complex environment....

14. A lifeline for small businesses or another state ''monster''?

European countries generally do not create state-run mechanisms that directly provide loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Governments across Europe tend to avoid such structures because they are costly, bureaucratic, and often overlap with the role already played by banks....

15. Cyprus gets new fiscal council chief as focus turns to public finances

Economist Dr. Andreas Charalambous officially took over as president of the Fiscal Council of Cyprus on Monday, succeeding Michalis Persianis, who has led the independent body in recent years....

16. Turkish Cypriots reject EU appointment of new Cyprus envoy

A sharp diplomatic rift has opened between Brussels and the Turkish Cypriot leadership following the European Commission's decision to appoint a new special representative for Cyprus....

17. Qatar's former ruler who forged ties with Cyprus dies, nation enters four days of mourning

The State of Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, a leader widely credited with transforming the Gulf nation and strengthening its ties with countries around the world, including Cyprus....

18. Financial clarity: A key driver of SME stability in Cyprus

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to the Cypriot economy. Yet, as the business environment evolves, many organisations are facing increasing pressure to manage not only growth, but also financial accuracy, compliance, and planning....

19. IOC clears path for Russia's return to Olympic competition

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has temporarily lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, ending a restriction that had been in place since Russia's invasion of Ukraine....

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

21. Social media feeding widespread youth exposure to gambling content

A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....

22. Former transport minister among 10 facing corruption and money laundering charges

Ten defendants, including former transport minister Mario Demetriades, are facing an extensive list of criminal charges linked to Cyprus' citizenship-by-investment programme, with the case expected to begin later this year....

23. UN chief urges Cypriot leaders to seize fading window of opportunity for peace

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....

24.  21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival

The 21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival returns from 8 to 21 July 2026 as an open invitation to meet through music, reminding us of its power to bring people closer. For more than two decades, it has remained one of Cyprus’ most vibrant intercultural institutions—a space where sound becomes a language of coexistence, exchange and shared experience....

25. Cyprus launches criminal inquiry into former president and tycoon over corruption report

Five independent criminal investigators have been appointed by the Council of Ministers to probe corruption allegations originating from the book "Mafia State" by journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

26. Cyprus climbs the global competitiveness rankings

Cyprus' economy is showing encouraging progress in competitiveness, ranking 42nd out of 70 economies in this year's IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The country improved by two places compared with last year, climbing from 44th in 2025....

27. Cyprus finishes EU Presidency with major deals on health, travel rights and migration

Cyprus officially concludes its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on June 30, with the government expressing clear satisfaction over what it describes as a successful term....

28. Balkan, jazz, folk and experimental winds blowing your way: Windcraft Music Fest returns to Katydata on 24-26 July 2026

With a focus on wind instruments, the festival continues to build bridges between tradition and contemporary creation, combining concerts, performances, workshops, site-specific installations, and participatory activities in a three-day celebration filled with music and creative encounters....

29. Leaked UN draft plan could reshape Cyprus settlement talks, report claims

A Turkish newspaper has published claims about an alleged draft Cyprus settlement framework linked to the UN secretary-general's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguín, sparking fresh discussion around the long-running Cyprus issue, though nothing has been confirmed....

30. Tuesday’s outlook: Steady as she goes (with a hint of a breeze)

The island is firmly under the influence of a standard seasonal low-pressure system, meaning we are locked into a very familiar, perfectly predictable summer pattern....