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1. Drone threat elevates Cyprus’ strategic role in regional security

Cyprus’ effective management – both at the operational and diplomatic levels – of the drone attacks from Hezbollah, has upgraded it strategically....

2. Cablenet Brings Seamless Connectivity to Every Corner of the Home with Smart Wi-Fi+

As part of Cablenet’s New Era of Connectivity and Entertainment, the company is strengthening its home connectivity ecosystem with Smart Wi-Fi+, which is an intelligent in-home networking solution designed to deliver strong, stable and seamless internet coverage in every room of the house....

3. Women still underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, House President says

President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Monday that women remain underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, despite gradual progress in recent years....

4. Sirens sound again at Akrotiri base as tensions remain high

Sirens were heard again a few minutes ago (Monday morning) at the British RAF Akrotiri base near Limassol, heightening anxiety on the island, although there was no immediate confirmation that a new drone strike or attack had taken place, officials said....

5. 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....

6. The island is drowning in concrete

In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....

7. Legal Service to appeal Syllouris-Tziovanis acquittal, accuse court errors

The Legal Service is taking aim at the controversial acquittal of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP Christakis Tziovanis, announcing it will appeal the decision of the Nicosia Criminal Court. ...

8. Lidl Cyprus establishes a 14th salary, providing a summer leave allowance for its people

Lidl Cyprus confirms its steady commitment to supporting and rewarding its people with benefits totaling €1 million, while simultaneously establishing a 14th salary for all its employees. This new benefit - the summer leave allowance - which will be paid in June and will be equivalent to half a month's salary, comes in addition to the Easter and Christmas bonuses that the company has been providing to its entire team for years....

9. OEB Health Conference: ''Transforming Healthcare in Cyprus: New Trends, New Realities''

The Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB), the most representative and genuinely independent Εmployers’ Οrganization in Cyprus and the foremost representative body of the health sector, is organizing a Health Conference entitled “Transforming Healthcare in Cyprus: New Trends, New Realities”...

10. Police Chief pushes for shift reform as unions push back

A decision to change the working hours of more than 1,000 frontline police officers has triggered a heated political and labor clash, landing squarely in Parliament at a time when concerns over crime and public safety are already running high....

11. Cyprus scrambles to contain fallout as EU commissioners arrive

With the EU’s top leadership arriving in Cyprus within hours, the Christodoulides government is scrambling to contain a political crisis that threatens to overshadow the country’s assumption of the EU Council Presidency....

12. Peaceful at home, pressured from abroad: Cyprus holds mid-table spot in Global Peace Index

According to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Cyprus is ranked 68th out of 163 countries, with an overall score of 1.933. ...

13. From money haircuts to power haircuts

What has stayed with me most from Cyprus’ first term holding the Presidency of the EU Council, back in 2012, is the issuance of the Council Conclusions, the unanimous decisions that called for approval of the infamous EU directive on “banking resolution and recovery.” ...

14. Popcorn, power plays, and Cyprus police finally on the streets

When Nikolas Papadopoulos asked whether the government was ''playing hot potato'' over the electricity interconnection, the same government in which he happens to be the biggest co-governor, he was told it’s all just ''political nonsense.''...

15. One in three Cypriots struggles on low income

Nearly one in three people in Cyprus is living on a low income, and about one in seven is at risk of poverty, according to new figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

16. The racism we refuse to see: Islamophobia

While antisemitism has reentered public discussion over the past two years, driven by bloody events and the propaganda surrounding them, Islamophobia is the issue that should demand our attention if we truly want to talk objectively about racism, discrimination, and injustice....

17. Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches festive “Spin to Win” campaign for Shell GO+ users

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is bringing extra excitement to the festive season with the launch of the new “Spin to Win” campaign, the digital game that rewards motorists every time they fill up with Shell V-Power fuels and use the Shell GO+ loyalty app....

18. Cyprus launches its first breast milk bank

Cyprus is taking a major step forward in neonatal care with the creation of the country’s first National Human Milk Bank, a project now backed financially by the charity “Thermokitida Agapis” (Incubator of Love)....

19. Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s rising star in global film and TV

From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....

20. EU presidency nears, Metsola visits to align priorities

With just one month to go before Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled the country’s priorities during a high-level visit by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Monday....

21. Widespread Cloudflare outage sends major websites offline worldwide

Cloudflare resolved a major service disruption on Tuesday that temporarily took down a wide range of prominent websites and online platforms around the world....

22. Mavroyiannis: ''A crack is opening and we must exploit it''

A ''crack'' has opened in the decades-old Cyprus problem, and the Greek Cypriot side must seize the moment, says former UN negotiator and presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis....

23. AEK Larnaca makes history with London victory

We can’t not congratulate AEK Larnaca, who became the first Cypriot team to beat an English side on their own turf, in the heart of London no less. Of course, it’s worth noting, and I’m sure Mr. Hartziotis will agree, that this victory owes a lot to imported players, just as organized crime is imported. Right, Minister?...

24. A hospital that heals with both science and soul

Greece has officially opened its first ''smart hospital,'' marking a major milestone for the country’s public health system....

25. Cyprus' underworld no longer plays by the rules

Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....

26. Cyprus ranks 14th in global passport power index

The Cypriot passport now ranks 14th in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking measures the number of destinations a passport holder can access visa-free or with visa-on-arrival....

27. Christodoulides plays his tax card to break the ATA deadlock

President Nikos Christodoulides has pulled what looks like an ace from his sleeve, a package of tax breaks aimed at sweetening the deal for employers and finally unblocking the long-stalled dispute over the Cost-of-Living Allowance, or ATA....

28. Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....

29. DP World Limassol marks World Maritime Day

DP World Limassol joined the global celebrations marking World Maritime Day on 25 September, by lighting up the Limassol Cruise Terminal building in blue....

30. Lidl Cyprus marks one year of dynamic presence at Neon Mall of Pafos