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1. Secrets, speeding, and selective outrage

Mrs. Aristotelous—not Christiana, Anna—has made her way into the headlines more than once in recent years. Some of the rumors were so nasty, I personally chose to ignore them as ''too bad to be true.''...

2. Cyprus backs young entrepreneurs with €50M boost

Cyprus is betting on young entrepreneurs to drive the country’s economic growth, with over €10 million already distributed in grants under a national plan expected to create more than 2,000 jobs by 2027....

3. KPMG in Cyprus ignites innovation with the 2025 Summer ''Business Game''

On 25 June 2025, KPMG in Cyprus turned its Nicosia offices into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit with the 8th annual Business Game....

4. Bean Bar takes summer to the next level with four 100% fresh fruit juices

The temperature is rising and so is the positive mood. And since summer means joy, beautiful moments and relaxation, Bean Bar is a staple of the sunny season yet again this year, bringing coolness, freshness and positive vibes....

5. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 23% revenue growth for FY2025, driven by strong performance across brokerage and insurance segments

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), a diversified financial services firm and the founder of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025. ...

6. Cyprus launches €2.5M plan to support electric and hybrid vehicle buyers

The Cabinet has approved the government’s new €2.5 million subsidy scheme aimed at supporting the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles in Cyprus....

7. Wizz Air wins the World Finance most sustainable low-cost airline award for the fifth consecutive year

Wizz Air has once again been named the ''Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline'' by the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2025. ...

8. Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....

9. Cyprus opens electricity market to competition on October 1st

Cyprus is preparing to open its long-awaited competitive electricity market, with officials hopeful the move will finally bring down energy costs for households and businesses....

10. Migrants found with hands and feet bound in Mediterranean sea

Spanish police have launched a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet bound, sparking fears that migrants may have been killed and thrown overboard during a perilous crossing from North Africa....

11. Trump on Israel-Iran ceasefire: ''They don’t know what the F*** they’re doing''

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at both Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing them of breaking a ceasefire agreement he had announced just hours earlier and saying the two longtime enemies ''don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.''...

12. BrainRocket becomes a Donor of TechIsland

TechIsland is proud to announce that BrainRocket, a global company creating innovative end-to-end tech products, has joined as one of the association’s esteemed Donors....

13. Cyprus reinstates Abramovich firm to go after directors for €25M tax debt

Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....

14. Cyprus’ e-kalathi falls flat, says consumer group

It was launched as a tool to help consumers navigate rising prices and shop smarter. But just one week in, Cyprus’ much-hyped e-kalathi platform is facing harsh criticism, and not just from shoppers....

15. Cyprus watching closely as U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

The Cypriot government is closely monitoring developments after the United States launched air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, in what President Donald Trump called “the most difficult and perhaps the most lethal” operation yet....

16. As Israel bombards Iran, Trump weighs strike that could reshape the Middle East

Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, with both sides locked in a dangerous strategic standoff while awaiting a decision from U.S. President Donald Trump on whether to launch a direct strike against Iran....

17. ''Lellos’ Pool'' to reopen after long-term closure

The Nicosia Municipality has announced that the Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool, commonly known as “Lellos’ Pool”, is scheduled to reopen on June 27, 2025....

18. Odysseas Michaelides alleges political persecution over claims against president

Former Auditor General and now leader of the ALMA political movement, Odysseas Michaelides, says he's the target of a political conspiracy aimed at silencing him for publicly criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides....

19. Nissan’s next-gen driver assist tech could ease daily commute in Cyprus

Ever been stuck in traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, crawling along at a snail’s pace, wishing your car could just take over? By 2027, that might not be such a far-fetched dream....

20. Fortsafe launches its first secure vault in Paphos: A new era in private storage of valuables

Fortsafe, the innovative secure storage service, has announced the launch of its first facility in Paphos, located at the Beon active office, 10 Apostolou Pavlou Street, marking a new era in the private safekeeping of documents, personal and sensitive valuable items....

21. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 23% revenue growth for FY2025, driven by strong performance across brokerage and insurance segments

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), a diversified financial services firm and the founder of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025. ...

22. Government officials go green with new fleet of 31 electric cars

State officials in Cyprus will soon be driving electric, as 31 EVs are being added to the government fleet....

23. U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

24. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

25. Wizz Air announces new route from Larnaca to Suceava!

26. Why Cyprus is not in danger from Iran-Israel missile strikes

When Iran and Israel exchanged direct missile strikes for the first time in decades in April 2024, after years of fighting through proxies, the spectacle was visible from Cyprus. ...

27. Denmark deploys robotic sailboats for Baltic and North Sea surveillance

Denmark’s military has launched a trial using four uncrewed robotic sailboats, called “Voyagers,” to boost surveillance in the Baltic and North Seas amid rising maritime tensions. ...

28. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

29. Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

When Phedon Phedonos launched a fresh offensive from Paphos last month, accusing certain Cyprus-based forex companies of laundering dirty money and warning that the Cypriot economy was veering dangerously close to a “casino model,” it sent ripples through Nicosia....

30. Bollywood, bots, and big bucks as Cyprus becomes India’s new business and movie hub

In a major boost to Cyprus’s economy and international standing, two Indian companies have officially announced their expansion into the country, with more than 20 others reportedly exploring similar moves....