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1. Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...

2. From ambition to activation: Organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential, reveals Deloitte’s ''State of AI'' report

The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....

3. EMPOWER: Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches

A new Erasmus+ initiative, the EMPOWER project (Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches), aims to transform the teaching and learning of Science Education across Europe by equipping teachers with innovative tools and strategies grounded in modelling-based learning approaches....

4. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

5. Lidl Cyprus: Permanent low prices on selected fresh pork meats

Lidl Cyprus is bringing a new initiative to the foreground that highlights its long-standing commitment to permanent low prices. With a clear sense of its social responsibility and a deep understanding of the needs of Cypriot households,...

6. Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Athens has deployed some of the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Cyprus in a move aimed at reinforcing the air defense umbrella of the Republic of Cyprus....

7. Inside Iran’s Shahed drones: The kamikaze weapons behind the Akrotiri attack

While it is still unknown where the Iranian drone that struck the British bases in Akrotiri was launched from, attention is turning toward the weapons system behind the attack and other operations targeting American, Israeli, and Gulf states....

8. Can Cyprus future-proof its healthcare system? Experts gather to rethink the rules

The big question on the table Thursday afternoon was simple but urgent: how does Cyprus build a healthcare system that can survive the next decade, financially, technologically and humanly?...

9. Cyprus stands out as EU services imports reach €3.5 trillion

In 2024, European Union countries imported a massive €3.47 trillion worth of services from non-EU partners, according to new Eurostat data....

10. Unions warn Cyprus faces power and water shortfalls without urgent action

Cyprus could face serious shortages of both electricity and water, including possible power outages, if authorities do not act quickly, trade unions at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have warned....

11. Greece pushes EU plan to send rejected migrants to Africa

Greece is advancing a plan to transfer migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected and who cannot be immediately returned to their countries of origin to facilities in Africa, in coordination with Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Denmark....

12. Exclusive Preview Presentation of the New Porsche Cayenne Electric in Cyprus

An exclusive preview presentation of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric took place on February 11th at the Destination Porsche Limassol showroom....

13. Ambulance transfers surge from 5,000 to 45,000 in Cyprus with no staff increase

Cyprus’ long-delayed plan to create a National Ambulance Authority returned to the spotlight on Thursday during a session of the Parliamentary Health Committee....

14. Study finds about 5% of Cypriots carry genetic changes linked to treatable inherited diseases

A major research project in Cyprus has identified, for the first time, genetic changes in the local population that could help doctors spot serious inherited health risks earlier and improve prevention and treatment....

15. Von der Leyen: ''Made in Europe'' is necessary, but not a blank cheque

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended the strategy of “European preference” (“Made in Europe”) before the plenary session of the European Parliament, stressing that strengthening Europe’s industrial base is a crucial tool for boosting the Union’s competitiveness....

16. Wizz Air extends Wizz class across its network

Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, is expanding WIZZ Class across its entire network following a successful trial period at six bases and strong demand from passengers seeking additional comfort without premium fares. ...

17. Four heavyweights battle for Paphos marina megaproject

Four investors have officially thrown their hats into the ring for the long-awaited Paphos marina, a project the government hopes will finally turn the Potima area of Kissonerga into a major yachting hub in the eastern Mediterranean....

18. Billions in gas, years of waiting, Americans back on

2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for the Republic of Cyprus’ energy program, with developments related both to hydrocarbon deposits in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and to the broader energy picture in the Eastern Mediterranean beginning to take concrete shape as planning moves forward....

19. Phedon Phedonos: The rise, the fall and the questions in between

He is one of those political figures who simply do not fit into a neat, one-dimensional box. A strong personality open to two descriptions, as most strong personalities tend to be....

20. Cyprus welcomed 4.5 million tourists in 2025, most ever in a single year

Cyprus welcomed a record-breaking 4.53 million visitors in 2025, marking the most successful year in the island’s tourism history. ...

21. Two vehicle safety warnings issued: Illegal airbags and high-risk vehicles flagged

The Department of Road Transport (DRT) has issued a series of warnings covering both illegal replacement airbags and a range of vehicles and components that may pose serious safety risks, including electric shock, fire and injury, urging importers, professionals and consumers in Cyprus to remain vigilant....

22. No Cypriots on the Epstein list...cue the great distraction

Let’s start with the good news. So far, no Cypriot—politician or otherwise—has shown up on Epstein’s list. Fingers crossed. Of course, we’re still waiting for Annita Alexiou’s next post, just to be absolutely sure....

23. Cypriot researchers develop new strategy to break through aggressive tumors

The breakthrough comes from the Institute’s Department of Genetic, Therapeutic and Ultrastructural Pathology of Cancer, led by Professor Dr. Fotios Bekris. ...

24. Elon Musk takes AI to space, merges xAI with SpaceX

Elon Musk is combining two of his biggest private ventures in a move that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and put it literally out of this world....

25. Cyprus takes lead in €2.8m Mediterranean ‘Bee Economy’ project

Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....

26. Eurovision 2026 brings the glam with Victoria Swarovski at the mic

Sequins, spotlights and a famous surname are already lighting up the road to Eurovision 2026, with Austria’s public broadcaster unveiling the two faces who will guide Europe through its favorite music spectacle....

27. The Tourism of Tomorrow at the Heart of Europe

Europe’s sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference titled: “European Conference on Sustainable Tourism - Celebrating 20 Years of CSTI Leadership in Sustainability (2006–2026)”, held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026....

28. Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Transformation

Cyprus and Paphos will host a high-level international executive education program titled AI Leadership & Strategic Transformation for Senior Executives, taking place at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort from January 30 to February 1, 2026....

29. Bank of Cyprus shares surge to 15-year high

When the investment fund Lone Star Funds “courted” Bank of Cyprus in the summer of 2022, offering just under €2 per share, well above its market price at the time, it clearly saw potential. ...

30. Cyprus enters the international pilot training map with new aviation academy

Wizz Air has officially launched its Pilot Academy in Cyprus, opening a new pathway for aspiring pilots on the island to enter the aviation industry. ...