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1. 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....

2. 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. ...

3. 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....

4. €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?...

5. 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. ...

6. €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....

7. 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....

8. 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....

9. ''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....

10. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

11. 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....

12. Cyprus registers steep drop in irregular migrant arrivals

he Republic of Cyprus has recorded an 86% drop in irregular migrant arrivals over the last three years, according to data shared by Nicholas A. Ioannides, the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection....

13. Pegasus blames airport fees for high fares to occupied north

A representative of Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus has attributed the high cost of flights to the occupied north to fees imposed at the illegal Tymbou Airport, rejecting suggestions that airlines are responsible for the expensive fares....

14. Aradippou mayor calls for industrial areas to be relocated away from homes after factory fire

The Mayor of Aradippou has urged authorities to redesign planning policies so that industrial estates and residential neighbourhoods are no longer located next to one another, following Monday's major factory fire....

15. Buying an apartment in Cyprus now costs 10.8% more than a year ago

If you feel like buying a home in Cyprus keeps getting further out of reach, you are not imagining it....

16. Medochemie - the only European supplier for Praziquantel 600mg tablets

Medochemie Limited (Cyprus) is currently the only EU supplier with an EU Marketing Authorisation supplying Praziquantel 600mg tablets....

17. Summer restrictions in force for cutting and welding equipment near forests

The Forestry Department has reminded the public that special fire-prevention measures are in force from 1 June to 30 September, restricting the use of equipment that generates heat or flames near state forests....

18. Terra Cypria accuses authorities of failing to protect Lady’s Mile beach

Environmental organisation Terra Cypria has accused authorities of failing to properly protect Lady’s Mile beach, saying commercial activity and insufficient enforcement are damaging one of Cyprus’ important nesting sites for sea turtles....

19. Storing the sun: How underwater energy storage could cut Cyprus electricity bills

BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber spoke with Kathimerini about the company’s first pilot underwater energy storage project in Cyprus and how the technology could help bring down electricity prices....

20. Melios Pet Centre alleges Government officials’ conduct led to deaths of legally imported animals

Melios Pet Centre Ltd has filed a formal complaint alleging a long pattern of misconduct by several government departments and officials, including actions that the company says caused significant financial losses and the death of imported animals....

21. Cyprus faces EU legal action over renewable energy permit delays

The European Commission has stepped up legal action against Cyprus over delays in adopting European Union rules intended to make it faster and easier to approve renewable energy projects....

22. Authorities return to Trozena as questions grow over major development in protected area

A major development in the Trozena area is back under the spotlight, with Limassol authorities preparing to return to the site within days to check whether construction work has stopped after warnings over possible planning breaches....

23. Cyprus-Lebanon ferry route announced, but officials say it’s not cleared to sail

A Lebanese shipping company is advertising a ferry connection between Cyprus and Lebanon without having secured the necessary permissions, raising serious questions and concerns among Cypriot authorities. ...

24. EU says carbon storage expansion remains on track for 2030 targets

The European Union says plans to build large-scale carbon dioxide storage infrastructure across Europe remain on track, with several new carbon capture and storage projects expected to begin operations over the next few years....

25. THEMIS: 180+ Plots of Land from €1,000

THEMIS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LTD announces the conduct of electronic auctions, which will take place throughout June via the e-auctions platform, covering all districts of Cyprus....

26. Talking past the real issue

Mr. Uriel Kurtz said that besides the beauty of the landscape and the island’s proximity to Israel, he was also drawn to the fact that we Cypriots speak English. As a European citizen, he explained, he could live and invest anywhere in the EU. What made Cyprus attractive to him was that he could communicate in English without having to learn the local language....

27. Former Dianellios school site in Larnaca set for major comeback

More than 10 years after the former Dianellios Technical School in Larnaca shut its doors, the site is expected to come back to life in the coming years....

28. Berengaria Project by bbf: Enters Final Stretch

bbf: announces that all required planning permits have now been secured for the hotel, luxury villas, townhouses, and residential apartments that form part of the landmark Berengaria development....

29. On Trozena’s pitch-black ridge

Trozena is a Greek Cypriot village, while Gerovasa and Fasli are Turkish Cypriot ones. Small villages, forgotten villages, abandoned today, until suddenly they turned into investment El Dorados. Now everyone is trying to balance somewhere between development and what people politely call “rural gentrification,” while the State once again watches from the sidelines....

30. Cyprus moves to tighten motorcycle safety after deadly year

Cyprus is preparing a series of new road safety measures aimed at motorcyclists after a sharp rise in deadly crashes left authorities sounding the alarm over helmet use, poor maintenance, and risky driving behavior....