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31. Financial instability in the occupied area threatens future reunification plans

Up until now, all parties, including the Greek Cypriot side, have operated under the assumption that they don't need to tackle the fiscal viability of the successor state in the occupied area. That mindset is dangerous, especially when the necessary fixes aren't actually out of reach, so long as someone takes action....

32. Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

With 6 destinations, over 1,700 participants and more than 3,500 portions of food, Lidl Cyprus once again confirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle for young and old....

33. Does the new French backing of the Greece–Cyprus cable finally mean cheaper electricity

The move, which appears to be a success for Athens and specifically for the Maximos Mansion and which surprised many in Nicosia, provides convincing answers to the questions and concerns that had been causing unease until this morning....

34. Cyprus Airways strengthens maintenance partnership with Bird Aviation

Cyprus Airways has signed an agreement with Bird Aviation for the provision of heavy maintenance services, further strengthening the successful cooperation between the two companies and reaffirming the airline’s commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence....

35. Cyprus wants more local nurses, and it's now offering students up to €5,750 to join the profession

Cyprus is taking a new approach to one of its most persistent healthcare problems: encouraging more young people to become nurses and stay in Cyprus to work....

36. Cypriots are choosing fixed-rate home loans, and it's saving them from interest rate shocks

If you're taking out a mortgage in Cyprus today, chances are you're choosing a fixed interest rate rather than gambling on where borrowing costs might go next....

37. Europe wants a bigger say in the Cyprus talks, new envoy says

The European Union's newly appointed Special Envoy for the Cyprus issue arrived in Cyprus today, making his first official visit to the island with a stop at the Presidential Palace, where he met President Nikos Christodoulides....

38. Surrounded by sea, yet still looking inward

It is clearly no coincidence that Cyprus' administrative capital has been located inland for so many centuries, nor is it accidental that, as the island's native inhabitants, we have historically had such a limited relationship with the sea. ...

39. Another high-profile visitor, another push for Cyprus peace talks

Just a day after UN Secretary-General António Guterres left Cyprus with plans for a new international conference, another key diplomatic figure is arriving on the island, this time from Brussels....

40. Guterres’ Cyprus gamble: Can a multilateral conference break years of deadlock?

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes the goal of convening a multilateral conference on the Cyprus issue is ''feasible,'' according to information obtained by Kathimerini, with the UN chief appearing optimistic during his closed-door meetings that he may even be in a position to announce the prospect of such a conference “possibly today.”...

41. Five years, €1 billion and hundreds of projects: Cyprus closes its EU recovery chapter

The end of the summer marks the completion of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), effectively closing a five-year cycle of investments and reforms....

42. A year later, Limassol communities remember the wildfire that changed everything (images)

Two of our fellow citizens lost their lives. The green turned black. Homes were burned; 125 square kilometers of land were reduced to ashes. Forests and agricultural areas were consumed by flames. ...

43. A last chance for Cyprus talks? Guterres plays his final card.

The outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is preparing to play his final card on the Cyprus issue, aiming to set in motion a strategic agreement amid Ankara’s highly controversial stance, maintaining momentum on one hand while making its red lines increasingly clear on the other....

44. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

45. Cypriots keep shopping despite inflation fears and global uncertainty

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains strong despite market uncertainty caused by inflationary pressures and the war in the Middle East....

46. Cyprus wants Schengen in 18 months, is that realistic?

Joining the Schengen Area would do more than end border checks for Cypriot citizens traveling within Europe. It would place Cyprus among what is often described as the EU’s ''inner core,'' the group of countries that belong both to the European free-travel zone and the euro area....

47. 52 years later, Christodoulides says Cyprus talks must restart ''from where they stopped''

Fifty-two years after the Turkish invasion, President Nikos Christodoulides said the memory of those who lost their lives in 1974 carries a responsibility for today’s leadership: to continue efforts to end the division of Cyprus....

48. Consumer spending remains resilient despite the war

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains resilient despite market uncertainty fueled by inflation and the conflict in the Middle East. Cypriots took advantage of the clearances that started around the end of June, focusing their shopping primarily on clothing and footwear....

49. Limassol murder-suicide survivor regains consciousness

The 46-year-old woman who was critically injured after being shot by her husband in Limassol has regained consciousness, marking a positive step in her recovery....

50. Christodoulides: Cyprus talks gaining momentum, but ''not everything in UK report is accurate''

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that recent developments show “mobility” on the Cyprus issue but cautioned that not everything reported in a recent Independent article reflects reality....

51. Mayor says Ledras and Onasagorou upgrade is ''unavoidable and long overdue''

The regeneration project of Ledras and Onasagorou pedestrian streets is ''necessary in every respect,'' Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos said, stressing that the municipality understands the concerns raised by some business owners but believes the upgrade cannot be delayed any longer....

52. 'Loose federation' plan for Cyprus raises fears of backdoor confederation

A reported new proposal for solving the Cyprus problem is stirring controversy after claims that the United Nations is exploring a much looser form of federation, one that critics say edges closer to a confederation without officially calling it one....

53. Cyprus secures EU technical approval for Schengen

The Republic of Cyprus is on track to join the Schengen area, according to an EU technical evaluation presented to the competent Schengen Committee on June 26. Sources close to the matter indicate that the EU gave Cyprus a positive evaluation, describing it as technically ready for full participation in the Schengen area. ...

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

55. Social media feeding widespread youth exposure to gambling content

A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....

56. Lidl Cyprus brings ''Equality in Action''

At Lidl Cyprus, equality and inclusion are an integral part of the daily work experience. With the aim of strengthening the dialogue around issues that affect everyday life in the workplace, the company presents the new video series “Equality in Action”, following the Equal Treatment Policy that it currently implements in order to ensure an environment of respect, safety and equal opportunities for all....

57. Cypriot cabinet approves €6.35 million in new aid to clear foot-and-mouth compensation claims

The Cypriot government has finalized two new financial relief packages totaling €6.35 million to support livestock farmers recovering from a major foot-and-mouth disease crisis that began on February 20, 2026. This newly approved funding increases total state support for the sector to €39 million....

58. ESM report says Cyprus and Greece are the only eurozone countries expected to reduce debt through 2035

About half of the euro area countries, including the five member states that received assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), among them Cyprus, succeeded in reducing public debt and cutting deficits after the pandemic, thanks to the steady economic recovery and growing tax revenues....

59. UN chief urges Cypriot leaders to seize fading window of opportunity for peace

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a direct message to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, warning that the current momentum toward a political settlement is fragile and cannot be taken for granted....

60. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra