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331. PwC Cyprus: Celebrating international investment and the momentum it brings at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

The 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards were held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, reaffirming Cyprus’ position as a regional hub for international business and recognising distinguished foreign investors who continue to place their trust in the country....

332. Novardia Credit Insurance Brokers Ltd. launches as Cyprus-based specialist in credit insurance

A new, Cyprus-based insurance brokerage company specializing exclusively in credit insurance has been established....

333. Six freed on bail, one remains jailed in convicted felon-socialite case

The curtain is lifting on what prosecutors allege is a carefully orchestrated criminal ring, with trial proceedings for seven accused individuals set to begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 3, 2025....

334. Court acquits two in 2024 murder of Dimitris Andronikos

Two men accused in connection with the murder of Dimitris Andronikos, also known as "Dimitroui," were acquitted after the Nicosia Criminal Court ruled there was insufficient evidence to support the charges....

335. Fourteen years later: Honoring the victims of the Mari blast and reflecting on a national tragedy

On the anniversary of the 2011 Mari explosion, Cyprus pays tribute to the 13 individuals who lost their lives in one of the country’s most devastating peacetime disasters. The nation pauses to remember the impact of that fateful day and to renew its pledge for accountability and vigilance....

336. Gen Z wants more than just a paycheck, and they're not wrong

Young people these days don’t put up with much, and frankly, good for them....

337. Vandals attack DISY offices, deface image of former President Anastasiades

Unknown vandals targeted the offices of the Democratic Rally (DISY) party in Limassol late Wednesday night, causing significant damage and spray-painting threatening slogans, one of which defaced a photograph of former President Nicos Anastasiades....

338. Rotterdam Port prepares for NATO shipments as Europe anticipates potential conflict with Russia

As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....

339. Wizz Air is back in Israel - Flights to Tel Aviv take off on 8 August

340. Lebanese President makes one-day visit to Cyprus for bilateral talks

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries....

341. 35-year-old man detained in human trafficking case

Police arrested a 35-year-old man yesterday in connection with a human trafficking investigation involving sexual exploitation....

342. Wildfire destroys historic olive grove in Galataria-Pentalia area

A devastating wildfire reduced a centuries-old olive grove to ashes Monday in the area between Galataria and Pentalia, prompting sharp condemnation from forestry officials and showcasing the growing wildfire risk across Cyprus....

343. Fidias interviewed Tatar, and I’m glad he did

What’s all the hullabaloo about? That’s what I found myself asking after watching MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In my view, it was a fascinating, necessary, and, yes, bold move. But apparently, not everyone agrees....

344. As Denmark takes the helm, Poland bowed out with a Jazzy farewell in Nicosia

Now that Denmark has officially taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, the spotlight quietly begins to shift toward Cyprus, which is next in line in the Trio Presidency....

345. Fidias releases Tatar interview despite political firestorm

Cypriot MEP and YouTube personality Fidias Panayiotou has published a long-awaited and hotly debated interview with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, a move that’s triggered intense backlash across the island's political spectrum....

346. Who’s protecting the children? Not social services, critics say

The recent case of a 22-month-old child in Limassol hospitalized with burns and signs of severe neglect has once again exposed serious flaws in Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services, a system meant to protect vulnerable children but increasingly criticized as unfit for purpose....

347. AI and radar breathe new life Into Cyprus' search for the missing

Artificial intelligence and underground radar technology are being deployed in Cyprus to help find and identify people who went missing during some of the island’s darkest chapters, from the intercommunal violence of the 1960s to the Turkish invasion of 1974....

348. Fire erupts in military van, soldiers escape unharmed (VIDEO)

A fire broke out Saturday morning in a moving minivan transporting soldiers, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a section of the highway....

349. Man shot in Paphos with hunting rifle

Authorities are investigating an attempted murder after a 41-year-old man was found shot in the Paphos district late Saturday night....

350. Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons

The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus....

351. Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....

352. The real emergency isn’t antisemitism...it’s Gaza

A provocative comment by AKEL Secretary-General Stefanos Stefanou during the party’s recent 24th congress has ignited public debate in Cyprus around antisemitism, or more precisely, the way the term is being politically weaponized. ...

353. Denmark kicks off EU presidency with tough talk on migration

Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union this week, with a firm focus on tightening migration controls, boosting European defense, and strengthening economic competitiveness....

354. Judge denied appointment over serious judicial errors and public controversy

Former District Judge Doria Varosiotou was denied permanent appointment after the Supreme Judicial Council found her actions “undermine the integrity” of the justice system....

355. June Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 27/06/2025

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....

356. Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

President Nikos Christodoulides will head to New York later this month for crucial UN-hosted talks on the Cyprus problem, but notably, he’ll be going alone....

357. Collaboration between CIM Cyprus Business School and EY Cyprus Ltd

EY Cyprus Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, has launched the EY Learn & Earn Program — a unique initiative developed with the strong support of ACCA....

358. Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has come to the defense of newly elected MEP and popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, urging him not to back down in the face of fierce backlash over their two-hour interview....

359. Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

360. From ''Together we make history'' to pyromaniacs and red lights: A week in Cypriot politics

Our young Nikos found himself in America, where he wrapped up his speech with the grand finale: ''Together we make history.''...