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1. Marathasa Wines brings mountain winemaking heritage back to life

Discover the winemaking heritage of Cyprus at Marathasa Wines, where traditional vineyard practices meet contemporary wine tasting in a beautiful mountain setting. Part of the WIZ Guide, the family-run winery offers local wines, sharing platters and a relaxing countryside experience....

2. Cyprus developers oversee €8bn portfolio as efforts to attract US investors gather pace

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to attract American investment as developers oversee projects worth more than €8bn across the island. The Government's plans come alongside calls from the construction sector for faster approvals, regulatory improvements and more affordable housing....

3. Maria Xenophontos Appointed Principal in Audit & Assurance and Member of the Board of K. Treppides & Co

K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Xenophontos as Principal in the Audit and Assurance Department and Member of the Board of Directors, effective 1 October 2026. ...

4. Familiar with Cyprus and Turkey, Joshua Huck takes charge of U.S. Embassy in Athens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens has a new person at the helm, and unlike his high-profile predecessor, he is a career diplomat who already knows the political fault lines of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey....

5. Faneromeni Avenue is getting a makeover, but drivers will need new habits

Faneromeni Avenue is being redesigned to make room for cyclists and pedestrians, but drivers may need a little time, and perhaps a little patience, to get used to it....

6. National Guard spends €9.5m on food, but 73% of soldiers avoid meals

More than €9.5 million was spent feeding National Guard soldiers in 2025, yet a new Audit Office report has found significant problems with food safety, meal quality, ordering practices and waste, with 73% of soldiers saying they avoid certain dishes....

7. Five horses catch West Nile virus in Paralimni, but the real concern is mosquitoes

Five horses kept at the same premises in Paralimni have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting veterinary and health authorities to step up monitoring of mosquitoes in the area....

8. €120 million Kouris project to bring 220km sewerage network to western Limassol

A major expansion of the sewerage system in western Limassol is getting underway, with construction costs expected to exceed €120 million and infrastructure planned to cover around 33 square kilometres....

9. Christodoulides heads to New York with Cyprus talks and energy high on the agenda

President Nikos Christodoulides is heading to New York for a packed week of meetings that will put the Cyprus issue, energy, regional security and climate change firmly on the agenda....

10. Nearly three years in cold storage: Audit exposes failures at Paphos morgue

A body remained in refrigerated storage at Paphos General Hospital for 1,040 days, almost three years, as serious problems at the hospital morgue went unresolved, according to a new Audit Service report....

11. Plasma exchange is a medical treatment, not an anti-aging fix, hematologist warns

Under Cyprus' regulatory system, the Ministry of Health, through the General Directorate, Medical Services and Public Health Services, is responsible for overseeing such facilities....

12. More parents get full-day school option as program expands to 381

More families across Cyprus will have access to full-day schools from September, as the government expands the program to 381 schools nationwide....

13. payabl. teams up with Visa to help merchants quickly resolve disputes and prevent costly chargebacks

European financial technology provider payabl. has expanded its relationship with Visa to extend access to real-time dispute management tools for merchants across the EU and UK....

14. MP says private hospital refused postoperative patient

DISY MP George Pamboridis has accused a private hospital in Nicosia of refusing to admit a patient suffering from postoperative complications following a series of procedures carried out by one of the hospital’s doctors....

15. Even your background music now comes with a bill

That playlist humming in the background of a café, the radio playing at the barber shop or the television in a holiday apartment may seem like a small part of doing business. In Cyprus, however, it could come with an additional bill....

16. Lidl sets new standards in advertising children’s products

Beginning in August, Lidl launches an international partnership with PAW Patrol in Cyprus and 29 other countries, setting a new standard in advertising children’s products....

17. Ilio Rodoni Appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia

Ilio Rodoni has been appointed General Manager of Hilton Nicosia, succeeding Mr. Evros Stylianou following his recent retirement....

18. New Cyta board appointment: A conflict of interest?

For many Cypriots, the issue will sound painfully familiar: someone is appointed to an important public position, questions emerge about connections, and people are left wondering how those connections were not spotted earlier....

19. What could change for your pensions with the new reform?

The finishing touches are being put on the pension reform bill today. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas is presenting the proposed measures to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, with the aim of securing final approval and assessing their impact on public finances....

20. National Cancer Institute expected to launch before end of 2026

Cyprus is expected to bring its National Cancer Institute into operation before the end of 2026, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who said preparations are nearing completion....

21. “Hope For Children” Together with Chevron Cyprus, Mark Another Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership

“Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center (HFC) and Chevron Cyprus have marked another milestone in their long-standing partnership with a Humankind Day volunteer activity at the Children's House in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus. It is the latest initiative in a partnership that has supported vulnerable children since 2020....

22. Italy suspends Schengen travel with Spain while tens of thousands voluntarily return to Morocco

A migration emergency in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has caused a sharp diplomatic rift across the European Union, prompting Italy to suspend border-free travel with Spain while tens of thousands of migrants head back across the border to Morocco....

23. Firefighters gain ground but Kalo Chorio wildfire remains difficult to contain

Firefighters have made progress against the wildfire that broke out following a National Guard live-fire exercise at the Kalo Chorio shooting range in Larnaca, but authorities say the operation remains challenging and a large-scale emergency response is still in place....

24. Timur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE President

Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. and President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, has announced that he will run for President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The leadership elections will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026 in Samarkand, during the organisation's General Assembly and alongside the 46th World Chess Olympiad....

25. The €5 and €20 in your wallet could soon look very different

Take a look at the euro notes in your wallet. The €5 you use for your morning coffee, the €20 you hand over at the supermarket, or the €50 you keep aside for emergencies could look very different in the coming years....

26. Cyprus plans major overhaul of vehicle import rules and dealer licensing

With a focus on transparent procedures, clearly defined responsibilities, and stricter oversight of the import and sale of new and used vehicles, the Road Transport Department is advancing two legislative initiatives....

27. Xylofagou tragedy: Father asks to attend children’s funeral in Bulgaria

The father of the two young children who lost their lives in Xylofagou returned to court on Wednesday as legal proceedings continued, with his defense asking for permission for him to travel to Bulgaria to attend their funeral....

28. EU appoints top official Raffaele Fitto as Cyprus envoy in push to restart talks

The European Union is stepping up its involvement in the Cyprus problem, with Brussels appointing one of its most senior officials, Raffaele Fitto, as its new Special Representative for the Cyprus issue....

29. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

30. Mass mourning begins in Iran following death of former supreme leader

Iran has entered an extended period of national mourning and public processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The events take place more than four months after his death in late February during joint military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel....