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1. Meet the woman rolling through Limassol and leading the city’s skating revival

In the bustling city streets of Limassol, a vibrant roller skating community is carving out a fresh cultural identity, led by instructor and skating enthusiast Nektaria Mala....

2. Freedom24 hits 100K users in Greece, driven by digital-savvy investors

3. Cyprus, caught in drug cartel crossfire, says Paphos Mayor

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made explosive claims that Cyprus is now part of an international money laundering network used by Latin American drug cartels....

4. Six new Gov.cy services now just a click away

Cyprus is taking another step toward a more digital future, with six new government services now available online through the Gov.cy portal....

5. Protesters defend ousted bishop: ''This isn’t justice''

Dozens of churchgoers gathered peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Paphos to show their support for former Metropolitan Bishop Tychikos and protest the Holy Synod’s decision to remove him from his post....

6. SkyUp™ launches direct flights from Poland to Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria

SkyUp (U5) is expanding its route network by launching direct flights from Poland to popular holiday destinations in Southern Europe. Starting May 27, 2025, travelers from Warsaw and Katowice will be able to fly nonstop to Heraklion (Crete, Greece), Larnaca (Cyprus), and Burgas (Bulgaria)....

7. Desalination units from UAE arrive, but will they work here?

The mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in Cyprus within the expected timeframe, marking a key step in the government’s plan to address water shortages ahead of summer. ...

8. Desalination lifeline arrives from UAE as island braces for summer drought

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....

9. All aboard! Cyprus–Lebanon ferry to set sail by Summer 2025

A new ferry route connecting Cyprus and Lebanon is set to launch in early summer 2025, marking a promising step forward for regional travel and offering a fresh link between Larnaca and the Lebanese coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut....

10. Christodoulides calls on Cypriots abroad to come home, ‘Cyprus needs your talent’

President Nikos Christodoulides has issued a heartfelt invitation to Cypriots living abroad: come home and help build the future of Cyprus....

11. Jordan pulls the plug on imports from occupied North Cyprus

Jordan has stopped importing halloumi and similar cheeses from the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, becoming the third country to pull out of that market in recent months, after Lebanon and Qatar....

12. EU proposes €2 fee on packages from China-based retailers like Shein and Temu

The European Union is planning to introduce a flat fee on billions of small parcels entering its borders each year, most of them from China....

13. New Bean Bar opens in Larnaca

Bean Bar is expanding its presence in the market, spreading its unique… vibes to more and more areas across Cyprus. ...

14. America wants Greece’s ports, and China out

A quiet tug-of-war is playing out in Greece, one that could reshape global trade routes and shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean....

15. Grigorios Kamperis, Nicholas Argyrou, George Louka and Elias Kokkinos to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

16. Freedom Holding Corp. Reaches $10 Billion Valuation on Record Share Price

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, reached an important milestone as its market capitalization surpassed $10 billion on Wednesday, May 14. ...

17. No ''Shhh'' for Cyprus, Eurovision dream ends in the semis

Cyprus' Eurovision hopes were dashed on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland, as Theo Evan's electric performance of ''Shhh'' couldn’t quite crack the top ten in a fiercely competitive semi-final....

18. Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....

19. Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cyprus’ national strategy for a Green Transition....

20. Cyprus meets Cambodia: A bridge to bold business ventures

For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....

21. The lawlessness of opinion

Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Cyprus, Antonis Ellinas, pointed out the cultural divide between Europe and the United States concerning freedom of expression as both a concept and a way of life....

22. Cyprus courts facing backlog of non-performing loan cases

There are currently 3,000 unresolved cases involving unpaid loans piling up in Cyprus' courts. These cases are being handled by judges based on the workload of each district court....

23. Greece targets ferry duopoly as costs soar and competition sinks

Greece’s Competition Commission has launched a full investigation into the coastal passenger ferry industry following evidence of price-fixing and market distortion among dominant operators....

24. Parliament debates push for unified transparency portal

A bill aiming to boost government transparency by mandating the publication of all public sector decisions and administrative acts on a single digital platform was discussed Wednesday in Parliament’s Institutions Committee....

25. Explosions near Limassol Port spark fireworks investigation (VIDEO)

Authorities in Limassol were placed on high alert late Tuesday night after a series of explosions and a fire broke out near the city’s port area, prompting an immediate response from police and fire services....

26. Surprise surprise, Cyprus near the top again in EU electricity costs

Cyprus had the second highest electricity prices in the European Union relative to consumer purchasing power in the second half of 2024, according to new data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

27. Emirates and AEGEAN enhance partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits

Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN; and similarly, Miles+Bonus members can earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by Emirates....

28. Altia strengthens its presence with a dynamic participation in REALTYon Expo 2025

29. Altia: Successful Annual Business Lunch with Real Estate Partners

Altia’s annual business lunch with real estate partners was successfully held on April 29, 2025, in Nicosia. ...

30. 50% of recyclables in Koshi are landfilled

50% of recyclable products sent to Koshi are being landfilled in the cell at the factory there, while recyclables from Limassol and Paphos, at least in recent months, are being exported abroad for management....