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1. Cyprus raises scooter age limit from 14 to 17

Cyprus is tightening its rules on electric scooters and other personal micro-mobility devices, with Parliament approving a higher minimum age and new safety requirements....

2. Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus ahead of schedule

20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel resort in Cyprus, with one round remaining....

3. When €9 sheftalies make you rethink dining in Cyprus

You know that moment when you’re asked to pay €9 for three tiny sheftalies? That’s when you start wondering if the bill secretly includes the server’s storytelling or the restaurant’s marketing pitch, because apparently, those are more important than the taste....

4. BoC Fintech Hackathon 6.0: Empowering Innovation in the New Era of Fintech

The 6th BoC Fintech Hackathon, organized by the Bank of Cyprus, was held at the IDEA Innovation Centre from 10–12 October 2025, and concluded with resounding success....

5. Cyprus in the dark as power cuts expose decades of delayed planning

Residents across Cyprus experienced micro power cuts this week, highlighting the long-standing issues in the island’s electricity system and the urgent need for long-term planning, energy experts say....

6. Over 10,000 flee Santorini as constant earthquakes shake the island

More than 10,000 people have fled the Greek island of Santorini by late Tuesday, shaken by a continuous series of earthquakes that have been striking since the weekend....

7. Cyprus to launch first homegrown satellite by 2026

Cyprus is making strides in space technology as the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) prepares to unveil its first satellite, set for launch in 2026. ...

8. Small homeless communities pop up in US cities

In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....

9. Bison return to Portugal after thousands of years

Rewilding Europe is thrilled to announce the arrival of a small herd of bison in a large valley in Portugal....

10. Europe tightens rules on short-term rentals for sustainable tourism

The noose has tightened for short-term rentals within European territory, i.e. ''Airbnb'' and other well-known platforms. The aim of the new three rules from the European institutions is to promote more sustainable tourism,...

11. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

12. President denies plans to visit Ankara after Erdogan's offer

President Christodoulides put an end to the DISY-government-opposition political confrontation from Brussels, in response to a report in the newspaper "Truth" which, citing sources, referred to an invitation by Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, to the President of the Council of Europe - on the sidelines of the brief, informal meeting between the two in the framework of the Climate Summit (COP 28) in Dubai....

13. How Chinstrap penguins stay alert 24/7 during nesting season

In a groundbreaking study, scientists uncover the remarkable micro-napping habit of male chinstrap penguins, who manage to stay alert 24/7 while safeguarding their precious eggs....

14. Exciting AI innovations await at Digital Agenda Summit 2023

Get ready for a thrilling day of technological exploration and innovation at the upcoming Digital Agenda Summit 2023. This annual event promises to be even more captivating this year, with a lineup of remarkable speakers, discussions, and an exciting new feature...

15. Vafeades announces affordable bus service from GSP stadium in a month

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades addressed the traffic problem, stating that the solution does not lie in building more roads, but rather in reducing the number of cars on the existing roads....

16. Micro Louis Vuitton 'OnTheGo' tote sells for $63,000

Handbags come in tons of different sizes. There are huge totes, tiny clutches, and the practical kind of purses that Queen Elizabeth used to wear in the crook of her elbow....

17. Unveiling Europe's hidden gems for 2023: 10 affordable and underrated destinations

Step off the overcrowded destinations that one can find all year and opt instead for unique destinations that have it all; beauty, serenity and, in most cases, more affordable prices....

18. Five foreign policy challenges for the new President

The eighth President of the Republic of Cyprus takes over, as of March 1, exactly where his predecessor, Nicos Anastasiades, left off: That is, at a critical international juncture, due to the war in Ukraine, and just before the crucial elections in Turkey and Greece ...

19. The challenges in the field of mobility

To persuade voters that they are the most qualified, each candidate has delivered their election platforms, taken part in debates, and traveled the nation....

20. More mergers and acquisitions needed to bolster competitiveness

Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council proposed the encouragement of acquisitions and mergers of Cyprus' companies in order to improve their competitiveness....

21. White House dazed over emails about Cypriot gas company

US President Joe Biden is expected to say whether he would challenge a decision by National Archives to release documents concerning his son’s role in a controversial gas company in Cyprus and allegations that business dealings may have improperly influenced American policy...

22. Grant Johnson: City of Dreams Mediterranean will be the game changer for Cyprus’ hospitality industry

The multi-themed City of Dreams Mediterranean resort in Limassol, which will include a luxury hotel, casino, entertainment and sports facilities, adventure park, shops and restaurants, among others, will begin operations in the second quarter of 2023. Grant Johnson, the General Manager of COD analyzes what exactly the City of Dreams Mediterranean will be, what it will offer to the tourism product of Cyprus, how it will strengthen the country's economy and its position as a popular tourist destination and at the same time he analyzes how this project will have significant benefits for the local community and its people. ...

23. The Commission is pushing for regulation of Airbnb-style lodgings

As part of its efforts to promote transparency in the short-term rental sector, the Commission adopted on Monday a proposal for the regulation to improve transparency and assist public authorities in ensuring the sector's balanced development in the context of sustainable tourism....

24. EU to help farmers transition from chemical pesticides by 2030

With its Farm to Fork program, the European Commission is helping farmers in the EU transition away from the use of chemical pesticides by adopting new rules that will facilitate the approval of micro-organisms for use as active substances in plant protection products....

25. EU to implement one charger for all devices by 2024

In a historic decision and a world first, the negotiators of the European Parliament and the Commission today agreed in principle to implement common chargers for all electronic devices by the autumn of 2024....

26. COVID face masks are a ticking plastic bomb

Every minute of the day we throw away 3 million face masks. Many end up as potentially toxic micro- and nanoplastic or carriers for other toxicants in the environment, researchers warn....

27. How much money can Instagram influencers make?

Instagram and influencers go hand-in-hand. The Meta-owned social-media platform has become a primary stage for influencers launching their careers....

28. Twitter unfreezes Chinese ambassador account

China's ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus was back online Wednesday night after Twitter unblocked his account following a two-day freeze...

29. Residents furious over phone jamming tests

Residents near Central Prisons in Nicosia got some answers over the lack of phone signals in their neighbourhood over the weekend, with officials pointing to a cell phone jammer that was simply too strong...

30. The ‘public interest'

Greece can really take off. The economy has already reached its lowest point and is now poised for a spectacular rebound. The country’s human capital is unlimited in all sectors and for the first time in a long time we have a government that understands the notion of entrepreneurship and wants to move dynamically in the field of investments. ...