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1. Weekend Warriors: Things to do that are less frightening than your electricity bill

This weekend, Cyprus presents an important choice: head into a haunted maze and scream, or head into the mountains and eat....

2. Cyprus’ largest Caffe Nero planned for old GSP square

A Caffe Nero, a wine bar, a perfume shop, and a full-service restaurant or cafe are planned for the revamped old GSP square, bringing new shopping and dining options to central Nicosia....

3. Patrick Stewart, legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies aged 86

Patrick Stewart, the distinguished British actor whose career spanned classical theatre, science fiction and superhero cinema, has died at the age of 86....

4. Cancer becomes Cyprus’ leading cause of death for the first time

Cancer overtook cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Cyprus for the first time in 2024, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides....

5. Pentakomo waste facility still plagued by problems despite drop in foul odours

Residents of Pentakomo have experienced a marked reduction in foul odours from the local waste management facility in recent months, following changes to how rubbish is handled. However, significant technical and operational problems remain, with a major upgrade expected to take several years to complete....

6. Pamboridis bets he can unite DISY — but will Averof back him?

Giorgos Pamboridis outlined his vision and policy platform today at his first news conference since formally entering the race for Democratic Rally’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election....

7. Two women accused of stealing from 82-year-old who tried to help them

Police have appealed for public assistance in identifying two women suspected of stealing money and personal belongings from an 82-year-old woman at her home in Agios Dometios on October 20....

8. Europe’s Gen Z takes to the streets. Why is Cyprus so quiet?

Gen Z uprisings in at least seven European countries have dominated international debate over the past week, drawing other age groups into mass demonstrations. ...

9. State saves €20 million a year on new hires’ starting pay

The state saves €20.1 million annually by reducing entry-level pay scales for new civil service hires by 10%. The Finance Ministry has no intention of abolishing or revising the measure, which applies for 24 months....

10. Cyprus turns to Israeli weapons, but France remains its top arms supplier

Sixty-two years after its establishment, the National Guard has spent the past 15 years entering a new era, leaving behind a period defined largely by its inward-looking approach....

11. Cyprus’ defense tech industry grows, but can it turn innovation into business?

The number of defense technology companies in Cyprus is growing, creating a diverse ecosystem capable of developing new solutions as well as bringing existing technologies to market. ...

12. Weekend warriors: Fall for a theatre experiment, meet a dragon and see the world differently

Discover what’s on in Cyprus this weekend, from thought-provoking theatre and contemporary art exhibitions to the return of a beloved Cypriot folktale featuring a legendary dragon. Whether you’re planning a cultural night out or a family-friendly Sunday, there’s plenty to inspire your Oct. 23-25 plans....

13. Cypriots urged to donate blood as shortages delay transfusions and surgery

Cyprus is facing renewed pressure to secure enough blood for patients, with shortages forcing delays to transfusions and planned operations. MPs and patient representatives have called for urgent action, additional staffing and a national plan to ensure hospitals can meet demand....

14. Social workers strike, warning paperwork is taking time from people in need

For a family seeking urgent help or a child needing protection, time with a social worker matters. But the officers responsible for that support say too much of their working day is being swallowed by paperwork, extra duties and an ever-growing number of cases....

15. Rising fuel costs put pressure on Cyprus Airways ticket prices

Cyprus Airways is preparing for a new phase of growth following a period of stabilization after the serious difficulties it faced in 2024. The airline is gradually changing its ownership structure, expanding its fleet, adding destinations and improving its services....

16. Qatar to help train staff for Cyprus’ planned security command centre

Cyprus and Qatar have agreed to strengthen cooperation on security operations, maritime surveillance and staff training following a series of meetings between Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fitiris and Qatari officials....

17. All-day schools ''on life support'' as 115 posts remain unfilled

Cyprus’ optional all-day schools are ''on life support'' because of staff shortages, the primary teachers’ union warned today, as lawmakers examined unfilled posts, delayed appointments and parents’ complaints about operating hours....

18. Lidl Cyprus launches new Lidl Points program: More savings and maximum flexibility

With the introduction of "Lidl Points" within the Lidl Plus app, Lidl Cyprus is offering its customers even more flexibility, freedom of choice, and opportunities to save on their daily shopping starting on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Users can collect valuable points with every purchase and redeem them individually for attractive rewards - in addition to the existing benefits and discount coupons already available in the Lidl Plus app. ...

19. Larnaca seeks Christmas performers with just 48 hours to spare before the deadline

Larnaca Municipality has given artists and performance groups from Greece until October 23 to submit proposals for this year’s Christmas celebrations, leaving applicants just two days to prepare their bids and less than three weeks before the first scheduled event....

20. An Electrifying Weekend: Porsche Cyprus and Minthis Celebrate Performance, Innovation and Refined Living

On 10 and 11 October 2026, Porsche Cyprus and Minthis came together for the Porsche Golf Open, an exclusive weekend celebrating electric performance, sporting excellence and refined living. ...

21. Cyprus nears €150 million deal for Israeli naval vessels and weapons

Cyprus is close to a roughly €150 million agreement to buy Israeli naval vessels and weapons systems, a significant defense purchase for an island whose security interests extend from its coastline to its offshore energy resources....

22. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 talks now available on YouTube

Talks from the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, held Oct. 14 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, are now available on the DOOS Streaming Cyprus YouTube channel, giving viewers the opportunity to revisit this year’s presentations and discussions....

23. FIDE President Timur Turlov and Freedom24 CEO Evgenii Tiapkin Meet President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides

Timur Turlov, President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., and Evgenii Tiapkin, CEO of Freedom24, met with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on 19 October....

24. Nicosia’s emergency department gets a €4.1 million makeover

A more comfortable place to wait, a private room to be examined and somewhere to speak to a doctor about a loved one: Nicosia General Hospital’s emergency department has undergone a €4.1 million upgrade aimed at making a stressful visit a little easier....

25. A different kind of Saturday traffic: 23 boats set sail for peace

Anyone looking out to sea between Larnaca and Ayia Napa on Saturday may find a little more to watch than the usual horizon....

26. Energy bills, Schengen and the power cable: Cyprus’ priorities in Brussels

For households watching their energy bills and businesses struggling with running costs, President Nikos Christodoulides took a practical request to Brussels: Give governments more room to help....

27. Artificial intelligence at the heart of a new global power struggle

The global struggle for power in artificial intelligence, and its implications for work, the economy, innovation and geopolitics, took centre stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, held on Wednesday, October 14, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. This year’s theme was “AI Wars – Challenging the Balance of Power: Life, Work, Country, Region”....

28. Hadassah Brings “The Future of Medicine”

Leading professors and doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem gathered today at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol for “Hadassah’s Distinguished Medical Professors & Doctors Live in Limassol”, Hadassah’s first medical conference in Europe. The event is the prelude to this evening’s official opening of Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol. ...

29. Weekend warriors: Meet a queen, chase the wine and let someone else cook

You have all week to discuss what needs fixing around the house. This weekend, leave it broken for another 48 hours. There’s a queen expecting visitors in Pyrga, wine waiting in Kalo Chorio and enough happening in Nicosia to make “there’s nothing to do” a fairly difficult argument to defend....

30. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality