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1. Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

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

3. Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

4. Larnaca District Authority handles over 2,000 complaints in 10 months

The Larnaca District Organization of Local Government (EOA Larnaca) has processed more than 2,000 complaints, violations, and grievances in under 10 months, with roughly half of them resolved and dozens progressing through the courts, according to President Angelos Chatzicharalambous....

5. Aegean Airlines: First Quarter 2025 Trading Update

AEGEAN announces its key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025....

6. Global VC investment rises in Q1’25 on back of record-setting $40 billion Open AI deal, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse

Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....

7. Cyprus jobless rate hits 15-year low, and it's about time

Cyprus is finally catching a break on the job front. According to fresh numbers from Eurostat, 2024 saw unemployment in Cyprus fall to its lowest level since 2009, and that’s not just good news for economists but for anyone who’s spent time job hunting or worrying about someone who has....

8. When public service becomes self-serving

In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...

9. Project Zero: Lidl Cyprus continues to join forces with AKTI for even cleaner beaches and coastlines

Lidl Cyprus, steadfast in its commitment to sustainable development and an active environmental footprint, carried out the major coastal clean-up action within the framework of Project Zero for yet another year,...

10. UAE records highest May temperature in 20 years at 50.4°C

The United Arab Emirates recorded its highest May temperature in two decades on Saturday, with the mercury hitting 50.4 degrees Celsius (122.7 degrees Fahrenheit) in Al Shawamekh, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi....

11. It's a finny thing: Shark spotted off Paphos coast (VIDEO)

A shark captured on video near the coast of Paphos has drawn widespread attention online, prompting public concern but reassurances from authorities....

12. Harvard bars international students under Trump policy shift

Cypriot students hoping to study at Harvard University next year will now need to look elsewhere. ...

13. Beats beyond borders: How Cyprus’ DJs are uniting a divided capital

Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly achieving what decades of diplomacy have not: bringing the island’s two communities together, one party at a time. ...

14. 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....

15. Crete earthquake shakes the region, tremors felt in Cyprus

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Crete early Thursday morning, shaking large parts of Greece and even being felt in areas of Cyprus. Fortunately, despite the strength of the tremor, there are no reports of serious damage or injuries....

16. Tourist beaten over sunbed dispute on Turkish beach

A summer getaway turned violent on a beach in Alanya, Turkey, when a tourist was viciously attacked after refusing to pay for a sunbed, an incident that’s drawn widespread outrage and prompted swift action from local authorities....

17. Cyprus sees 25.5% jump in tourist arrivals in April, U.K. tops list

Cyprus welcomed 418,730 tourists in April 2025, a 25.5% increase from the 333,563 arrivals recorded in April 2024, according to figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

18. COVID-19 resurgence alarms Asia as cases soar in Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond

A fresh wave of COVID-19 is spreading through parts of Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand, prompting health authorities to renew warnings as infections and hospitalizations rise....

19. 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. ...

20. ‘Sharp’ rise in bullying, abuse calls to child helpline

A sharp rise in reports of bullying and abuse has been recorded by Hope For Children, which said more than 2,000 children and parents have contacted its 24-hour helpline so far in 2024....

21. 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....

22. Cyprus borrowers are back as loan demand soars in 2025

Cyprus banks had a busy first quarter in 2025, handing out €1.24 billion in new loans, as falling interest rates sparked renewed interest in borrowing....

23. New evidence in Cyprus Papers passport scandal shows photos and faxes pointing to political interference

Testimony continued Tuesday in the high-profile case sparked by Al Jazeera’s 2020 Cyprus Papers investigation, with a police sergeant detailing evidence suggesting political interference and irregularities in the naturalization of foreign investors....

24. Fix the roads, save lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

25. Cyprus reports 38 new cases of metastatic breast cancer each year

26. Cyprus surges in Eurovision odds ahead of 69th song contest

Cyprus has emerged as a surprise contender in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with its entry ''Shh'' by Theo Evan climbing sharply in betting odds just days before the semifinals....

27. Cyprus’ classrooms are changing, and so is the country

If it's true that compulsory education reflects the society of the future, then Cyprus is on the cusp of transformation, shaped by its ''new Cypriots'': children of migrant families who grow up speaking many languages, far more than those traditionally spoken on the island....

28. End of an Era: ERA department stores changing hands for just €1, but there’s more to the story

In a surprising but strategic move, Ermes Department Stores Plc announced that it is selling off all four ERA department stores to Gencom Ltd., and the official sale price is just €1....

29. Block a highway, roast a souvla...no crime, just Cyprus

The hunters who blocked the highway to roast meat and inconvenience thousands of citizens won’t be investigated for any offense....

30. Cyprus struggles to fill jobs amid booming sectors, red tape

Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists....