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61. 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....

62. Fake travel agent busted in €160K EuroLeague ticket scam

A 38-year-old woman is behind bars after allegedly swindling more than €160,000 from at least 50 people in a bogus ticket and travel scheme tied to the EuroLeague Final Four basketball tournament in Abu Dhabi....

63. WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTE – FLY TO SPAIN FROM CYPRUS THIS OCTOBER!

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline in the EMEA region , is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new route from Larnaca to Barcelona, Spain, launching this October....

64. King’s Gardens: A Prime Investment in the Heart of Nicosia

65. Increasing Total Housing Supply Is Key to Tackling the Housing Crisis

Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its housing crisis, with property prices on the rise and supply struggling to meet existing demand. ...

66. Meat and coffee prices climb as eggs and oil cool off

If your grocery bill still feels heavy, you're not imagining it, especially if your basket includes meat or a bag of Cyprus coffee....

67. Desalination units targeted for May arrival and operation by June

The Agriculture Ministry is racing against time to balance water supply during the peak demand of the summer months....

68. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Paving the way for a greener future

As part of Cyprus’ ongoing effort toward a successful Green Transition, and with the broader goal of becoming a model for eco-friendly living and sustainable development, the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit was held for the second consecutive year, drawing strong participation and praise....

69. Ramez Naam: Solar power is getting cheaper, and Cyprus is sitting on a goldmine

If there’s one thing Cyprus has plenty of, it’s sunshine. And according to clean energy expert and futurist Ramez Naam, that makes the island perfectly placed to thrive in the global shift to clean energy, as long as it invests in the right tech....

70. Adidas drone show near the Acropolis triggers legal drama and culture chat (VIDEO)

What happens when Adidas drones buzz near the Acropolis? Apparently, a legal kerfuffle and a lively debate about mixing business with ancient history....

71. Limassol man caught with nearly 200 jerrycans of diesel in backyard

What began as a drug probe ended with a discovery that has police scratching their heads, and could be tied to the high price of diesel....

72. The quiet city turning into Cyprus’ new investment hotspot

A new skyline is rising in Larnaca, complete with modern high-rises and upscale mixed-use developments....

73. UCy student dorms at Berengaria site moving full speed ahead

Construction is in full swing on the University of Cyprus’ new student dorms in Kato Polemidia, Limassol, right where the old British ''Berengaria'' settlement used to be....

74. Apartments take the lead in Cyprus property market boom

Apartments were the standout performers in Cyprus' real estate market in 2024, taking the lead in both sales volume and overall value, according to a detailed analysis by Landbank Analytics....

75. Christodoulides tackles energy prices, demographic crisis, and declares Cyprus set to join Schengen

President Christodoulides outlined Cyprus’s plans to join the Schengen Area by 2026, urged no increase in electricity prices, and highlighted new measures to address the country’s demographic crisis....

76. 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....

77. Make a splash! Fasouri Watermania Waterpark reopens May 9 for a summer of fun

The Fasouri Watermania Waterpark in Limassol is back for another exciting season! It opens its doors on May 9th!...

78. 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....

79. Cyprus fuel prices raise eyebrows and questions

If you feel like you’re paying more at the pump lately, you’re not imagining it....

80. Education Ministry slammed for millions spent and cut corners in dodgy deals

A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....

81. The Republic of shrugged shoulders

''I don’t concern myself with what a 'Turkish' ambassador says,'' former President Nicos Anastasiades quipped, brushing off ex-U.S. Ambassador John Koenig’s reported remark that he considered him “a fraud.”...

82. Cyprus avoids water cuts, but your bill might take a hit

Cyprus has sidestepped water cuts this summer thanks to a last-minute deal with the United Arab Emirates for 15 mobile desalination units....

83. European hoteliers take on Booking.com over high commissions

Hoteliers across Europe are once again taking aim at Booking.com, accusing the popular online platform of exploiting its dominant position in the market....

84. Lidl Cyprus celebrates 15 years with a 15% discount on all fresh pork and beef products

With 15 years of continuous growth and trust, the company continues to invest in competitive prices and strict quality standards for all consumers....

85. Hotels race for private desalination plants as summer approaches

Large hotel groups across Cyprus are seriously looking into installing their own small desalination plants as a way to secure enough water during the island’s scorching, dry summers....

86. No, pork prices haven’t gone up because of e-Kalathi, retail chief says

If you’ve noticed pork prices creeping up lately, you’re not imagining things. But according to the head of Cyprus’ Retail Trade Association, Marios Antoniou, it has nothing to do with the upcoming launch of e-Kalathi, the state’s digital price comparison tool....

87. More people can now apply for affordable housing help

Good news if you’ve been struggling to qualify for affordable housing: the government just made it easier to apply....

88. Cyprus’ economy set to slow down, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its expectations for how much Cyprus's economy will grow over the next two years....

89. Dubai chocolate craze sparks global pistachio shortage

You’d never guess that a fancy chocolate bar from Dubai could shake up the global nut market, but that’s exactly what’s happened....

90. Cypriots struggle to keep up as food and energy prices climb

As prices continue to rise at the supermarket and electricity bills put pressure on family budgets, more people in Cyprus are finding it harder to make ends meet....