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1. The population crisis hiding in plain sight

Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....

2. Europe scorches through spring as May heat shatters records

Europe is facing an unusually intense heatwave, with several countries recording temperatures far above seasonal averages weeks before the height of summer....

3. Elections deliver shake-up as new parties break through while old guard feels pressure

The political landscape in Cyprus appeared to shift dramatically Sunday night as early parliamentary election results pointed to gains for new political movements, setbacks for smaller traditional parties and a reshaped House of Representatives. ...

4. Cyprus defies Europe’s population decline as ageing crisis accelerates across EU

Cyprus is expected to become one of the few European Union countries with a larger population by the end of the century, even as Europe as a whole faces long-term decline and rapid ageing. ...

5. Strong El Niño forecast could push 2026 toward record global heat

Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....

6. Cyprus population set to rise until 2060 before long-term decline

Cyprus is forecast to see its population rise over the next several decades before eventually entering a period of decline later in the century, based on projections released by Eurostat....

7. Cyprus joins race to the Moon with role in NASA’s Artemis Program

George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, says Cyprus is set to contribute to the NASA Artemis program, a major effort to send humans back to the Moon after more than 50 years....

8. The ''eyes and ears'' of the West

The final decades of the 20th century and the early decades of the 21st showcased the importance of the British bases in addressing a range of challenges....

9. Electricity prices to rise from May, possibly up to 20% by summer

Electricity tariffs in Cyprus are expected to rise in the coming months, with initial increases likely in May and the potential for significantly higher costs by late summer....

10. Shipping costs surge as Iran war sparks new global price shock

The war in Iran and the broader geopolitical turmoil it has triggered are fueling a new and sharp surge in global shipping costs. ...

11. Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...

12. Rain boosts Paphos water reserves, easing summer shortage fears

Recent rainfall has given a welcome lift to water supplies in the district of Paphos, with local officials saying the downpours have significantly strengthened dam reserves and improved the region’s overall water outlook....

13. Limassol carnival ignites with grills, music and a queen’s coronation

Limassol is firing up the grills and turning up the music as carnival season officially kicks off today, launching an 11-day celebration packed with parades, performances and street-party energy, city officials said....

14. Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....

15. New generators for Dhekelia now expected in 2030

Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....

16. Israelis are flying out in record numbers, and Cyprus is their go-to gateway

Flights from Israel to Cyprus are reaching eye-catching levels this year, placing the island at the heart of a major surge in regional air travel, and making it the most connected destination from Israeli airports worldwide....

17. Cyprus weathers global turbulence as economic growth and reforms hold firm in 2025

Cyprus entered 2025 with strong economic momentum, building on real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2024. ...

18. EU launches legal action against 26 member states, including Cyprus, over energy efficiency delays

The European Commission has initiated formal infringement proceedings against 26 EU Member States, including Cyprus, for failing to integrate the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 into their national laws. ...

19. Global food prices drop for second month in a row

Global food prices continued their downward trend in October, marking a second consecutive monthly decline, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday....

20. Is the price of water on the rise? Cyprus faces shortages after years of overuse, Minister warns

Cyprus is grappling with a severe and prolonged water shortage, a problem Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou described as decades in the making. ...

21. Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

Cyprus’s economy is expected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, with unemployment dropping to 4.6% and inflation easing to 1%, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday in its latest projections....

22. Trump and Epstein images projected at Windsor Castle, four arrested

Four people were arrested Tuesday after projecting images of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, where Trump is visiting Britain and is scheduled to meet King Charles....

23. ECB poised for fall rate decision as growth, tariffs, and inflation weigh in

The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%....

24. No tender, no permits, no problem

A construction project meant to modernize part of Cyprus’ local government system is under fire after the Auditor General uncovered a series of irregularities, from bypassing public tenders to starting work without building permits or signed contracts....

25. Honda reports more than 1,300 monthly appointments for Takata airbag replacements

Galatariotis Motors and Honda Cyprus announced that the nationwide airbag replacement campaign for vehicles affected by the Takata recall is continuing at a steady pace, with more than 1,300 appointments being processed each month at authorized service centers across the country....

26. Bank of Cyprus buys out Ethniki Insurance in €29.5M deal

The Bank of Cyprus is making a bold move to strengthen its footprint in the island’s insurance market, announcing today that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Ethniki Cyprus Insurance Ltd....

27. ''He who dwells everywhere''

Nicosia For Art – the production team behind the Nicosia International Festival – presents the world premiere of a performance of words and music, inspired by the work of Saint Romanos the Melodist. ...

28. ECB cuts interest rates by 25 points as inflation eases

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday a fresh interest rate cut, lowering its three key rates by 25 basis points in a bid to support the eurozone economy as inflation gradually eases....

29. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

30. Cyprus strikes energy deals, but ‘Aphrodite’ gas delayed until 2031

Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...