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1. Cyprus to crack down on illegal scooter use with fines and up to 90-day seizures

Electric scooter users in Cyprus will face stricter enforcement under a new regulatory framework that could see scooters seized for up to 90 days following certain offences....

2. Artemion, the Holocaust and the Israelis' title deeds

Any Jew who set foot in Cyprus was subject to immediate execution. No questions asked. The law was clear and absolute, and it included stranded sailors and shipwreck survivors, cast ashore by ''the wind of the sea.''...

3. Interpol-wanted murder suspect arrested in occupied area

A 43-year-old Russian national wanted in connection with the murder of Greek organised crime figure Vangelis Zampounis has been arrested in Agios Amvrosios, Kyrenia, according to Turkish Cypriot authorities and local media reports....

4. The growing footprint of the Israeli presence

In Latchi, Trozena and Polemidia—three very different parts of Cyprus—three separate Israeli-backed developments are under way....

5. PASYXE calls for whistleblowers over allegations of illegal hotel employment

The Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE) says it has received no reports or evidence of illegal employment at hotels represented by the association, while inviting anyone with information to come forward....

6. Teeth-whitening pen withdrawn over excessive peroxide levels

A teeth-whitening pen has been withdrawn from the European market after it was found to contain more hydrogen peroxide than permitted under EU cosmetics rules....

7. Cyprus dams receive 140,000 cubic metres after recent rainfall

Recent rainfall has improved irrigation conditions in Cyprus, but the Water Development Department says the additional water has not altered the country's overall supply strategy or created room for increased irrigation allocations....

8. Cyprus’s Schengen bid could be affected by the migration crisis in Ceuta

Cyprus has received a positive technical assessment, but the EU migration climate created by the Ceuta crisis could complicate the political discussions....

9. Former footballer detained at Limnes over residence permit issue

Former footballer Charles Eloundou is being held at the Limnes Pre-Departure Detention Centre for Migrants over an unresolved issue with his residence permit, with deportation proceedings now underway....

10. Summer hunting season opens in Cyprus on August 23

The summer hunting season in Cyprus will begin on Sunday, August 23, with the Cyprus Hunting Federation and Wildlife Conservation urging hunters to follow safety rules, comply with hunting regulations and take precautions because of the current heat and fire danger....

11. From €85 to €1,500: Cyprus gets tough on unlicensed jet ski operators

After the serious accident involving a jet ski in Pernera, questions are being raised about how people with no operator’s license can legally rent and drive the high-speed vessels in Cyprus....

12. 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....

13. €50,000 in 36 hours: Drousiotis reaches legal fund target

Journalist, researcher and author Makarios Drousiotis says he raised €50,000 in just 36 hours, reaching the full target of his online campaign to pay for his legal defense....

14. Drousiotis fundraiser under investigation after minister flags possible legal breach

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou has asked the Police to examine an online fundraising campaign launched to financially support journalist and author Makarios Drousiotis....

15. Cyprus Construction Sector: Strong Momentum Meets Rising Uncertainty

The latest Q1 2026 data confirm that Cyprus' construction sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, supported by a strong investment pipeline, expanding construction activity and healthy business confidence. Building permits, production and lending indicators all remain consistent with sustained sectoral growth....

16. Iconic Tourism Landholding in the Coastal Area of Alaminos with Licensed Hotel Development and Panoramic Sea Views

An exceptionally rare investment opportunity is available in the coastal area of Alaminos, in Larnaca district. The property consists of three adjoining tourism-designated plots offered for sale as a single unit, with a total land area of 108,457 sq.m., at an indicative price of €4 million....

17. Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...

18. Former energy minister blames EAC and CERA for Cyprus power shortages

Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....

19. €156 million and still ''suffocating''? Minister tells municipalities to explain

If government funding for municipalities rose from €70 million to €117 million, why are local authorities now saying they cannot breathe financially?...

20. The projects that could transform Cyprus are waiting for one final 'yes'

Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...

21. Scooters seized as Paphos police report 132 mobility device offences this year

Police have recorded 132 offences involving electric scooters and other personal mobility devices across Paphos district since the beginning of 2026, reflecting increased enforcement of the rules governing where and how the vehicles can be used....

22. €1 million boutique tourist development approved for Akamas village

A €1 million tourist development featuring six boutique accommodation units is set to be built in the village of Inia, in the Municipality of Akamas, after receiving the green light from the Environmental Authority....

23. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

24. The Republic of Cyprus is being held hostage by its own energy crisis

Energy Minister Michalis Damianos recently advised citizens to remain patient while the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) rolls out scheduled blackouts during heatwaves over 40 degrees Celsius. Unsurprisingly, these comments met with anger and outrage....

25. One ton of suspected stolen AHK cables found in nationwide scrapyard raids

More than 1,000 kilograms of cables believed to belong to the Cyprus Electricity Authority (AHK) were seized during coordinated police raids on scrapyards across the island in a major crackdown on the illegal scrap metal trade....

26. ''The beach is for everyone'': Caravans removed from Larnaca coast

A stretch of Larnaca coastline that had become the center of complaints over illegally placed caravans and structures was cleared early Tuesday morning after authorities moved in with police assistance to remove the unauthorized setups....

27. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

28. Cyprus steps up efforts to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is introducing a stricter operating framework while also preparing to implement the new European regulation. The goal is to create a complete registry of accommodations and improve oversight of the market....

29. Nature thrives in Cyprus’s forgotten buffer zone

The United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus, often called the "dead zone," has transformed over five decades of isolation into a thriving sanctuary for regional wildlife....

30. Surprise crackdown catches 47 illegal workers across Cyprus

A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....