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511. EU wants €67 million back from Cyprus gas project, sparking political fight

A multibillion-euro project meant to bring natural gas to Cyprus has been thrown into turmoil, after the European Commission demanded the return of €67 million in funding over alleged irregularities in how the contract was awarded. ...

512. Russia accused of election interference in Moldova as Kremlin claims NATO threat

A secret Russian-backed network is attempting to disrupt Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, while Moscow has accused the European Union of plotting to “occupy” the country....

513. Jimmy Kimmel returns, fires back at Trump, calls silencing comics ''anti-American''

Jimmy Kimmel came back on air Tuesday night swinging at the Trump administration, saying government threats to silence comedians are ''anti-American.''...

514. 10-year-old in Limassol approached by stranger claiming to know mother

Authorities said a 10-year-old student was approached by an unknown individual who offered to give him a ride home....

515. Cyprus unveils online platform to modernize medicine pricing process

Cyprus rolled out a digital platform designed to overhaul how the government sets prices for medicines, a move officials say will bring greater speed, accuracy and transparency to the process....

516. Cypriot tycoon sets sail with Armani’s yacht designs

Cypriot entrepreneur Kostas Cleanthos, known locally for his acquisition of the country’s leading newspaper, Phileleftheros, and internationally for founding global trading platform XM, is charting a new course, this time on the high seas....

517. Trump links autism to paracetamol use in pregnancy

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again ignited a firestorm in the medical community, this time by suggesting, without evidence, that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy could cause autism....

518. Pristine Pentakomo at risk as court battle brews over new port

A quiet stretch of southern Cyprus is suddenly at the center of a storm. The Pentakomo port project, which plans a 360-meter harbor to support aquaculture, has raised serious concerns among environmental groups, and now the public is paying attention....

519. ARARAT – The Signature Collection

On the 3rd of October, Limassol welcomes the official opening of all 10 culinary destinations of ARARAT – The Signature Collection — a landmark moment where gastronomy becomes an art of living....

520. Chaos before dawn: Cars stolen, fires, and rogue hunters hit our ''sleepy island''

Before most Cypriots had even started their day, the island was already in chaos. In Larnaca, two teenagers, just 17 and 18, were arrested after stealing a rental car containing €8,000 and a computer. ...

521. Cypriots losing ground in own housing market

A new audit has sounded the alarm over serious loopholes in Cyprus’ property laws, warning that foreigners are buying a much larger share of real estate than official figures show, with little oversight of where the money comes from....

522. Hot classrooms, hot tempers as Cyprus education faces twin crises

Just two weeks into the new school year, Cyprus’ Ministry of Education is facing fire on two fronts, from teachers resisting a new evaluation plan and from students angry over sweltering classrooms with no working air conditioners....

523. Fresh vegetable prices surge in August while seafood prices fall

Prices for fresh vegetables and greens skyrocketed in August, rising nearly 50% from the previous month, according to the Consumer Goods Price Observatory....

524. Working from home? Cyprus employers will pay

Starting Nov. 1, employers in Cyprus will have to pay a minimum amount to cover their employees’ home office costs, like internet, electricity, and equipment. The rule will apply to both private companies and public sector workers, where teleworking has been allowed since 2023....

525. Vassos Eliades launches IWC Schaffhausen pop-up at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Vassos Eliades Accessories Ltd, a leading retailer of luxury watches and fine jewellery in Cyprus, announces the launch of its exclusive IWC Schaffhausen pop-up store at the City of Dreams Mediterranean Resort and Casino in Limassol....

526. Government calls anti-Gaza war graffiti hate speech, orders them erased

Cyprus’ government is under fire after instructing municipalities to remove graffiti and slogans criticizing the war in Gaza, labeling them as hate speech....

527. UEFA to decide if Israeli teams can play in Europe

The future of Israeli football teams in European competitions hangs in the balance as UEFA’s Executive Committee meets tomorrow to consider potential exclusion....

528. Trump slaps $100,000 fee on skilled worker visas

President Donald Trump has signed an order that will require companies to pay $100,000 to bring in new H-1B skilled workers from abroad, ...

529. UK, Canada, Australia recognize Palestine, shaking up western diplomacy

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as a state, following in the footsteps of countries across the Global South. ...

530. Man arrested over assault on mobile camera operator

A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Brinks camera operator and causing damage to equipment, police said....

531. Palestinian state in limbo as UN report accuses Israel of genocide

The prospect of an independent Palestinian state is under severe strain as Israel continues military operations in Gaza, a UN report alleges constitute genocide....

532. Consensus on COLA appears out of reach as legal concerns mount

The government faces mounting uncertainty over its “COLA for all” pledge, as a legal opinion obtained by employer organizations suggests universal application of the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) in the private sector would be unconstitutional....

533. Government moves forward with divisive legal and audit changes

The Cypriot government is pressing forward with major reforms to the Legal and Audit Services despite mounting disputes from legal authorities, professional associations and state officials....

534. Cyprus risks missing entry into U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus risks missing its chance to join the United States Visa Waiver Program this year, despite meeting all technical requirements and securing bilateral agreements....

535. Lack of teacher interest threatens all-day schools

Optional All-Day Schools will reopen on Monday, but education officials are already warning of serious staffing problems that could undermine the program....

536. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

537. Have you seen Ella? Daughter appeals for missing mother in Ayia Napa

The daughter of a missing woman is pleading for the public’s help after her mother vanished from Ayia Napa on September 16. Police have also issued an official appeal for information....

538. Big changes for patients seeking treatment abroad under GESY

From October 2, 2025, patients under Cyprus’s General Health System (GESY) will see a major change in how requests for medical treatment abroad are handled. The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) announced Thursday that it will now take over the process of approving and managing these cases....

539. Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 6th year with star DJ Moguai

The island’s biggest cocktail celebration is back. The Cyprus Cocktail Festival, presented by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes, returns for its sixth consecutive year this October, promising a night of world-class drinks, music, and entertainment....

540. Tuition spike hits Cypriot students in Bulgaria, diplomatic intervention sought

Cypriot students studying in Bulgaria are sounding the alarm over significant tuition increases announced by several Bulgarian universities. ...