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1. Israel votes and Cyprus has a stake in what comes next

Israel’s parliamentary election on Oct. 27 comes amid profound domestic changes and significant shifts in the regional security landscape....

2. 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....

3. Fidan’s counterplay over the cable

When Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told a journalist from the Greek newspaper Ta Nea in Brussels last week that Turkey ''agrees'' to the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection,...

4. 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....

5. Maria Xenophontos Appointed Principal in Audit & Assurance and Member of the Board of K. Treppides & Co

K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Xenophontos as Principal in the Audit and Assurance Department and Member of the Board of Directors, effective 1 October 2026. ...

6. 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. ...

7. Eight things teenagers say that parents should never ignore

Mental health struggles among young people are a real concern these days, which makes the role of parents even more important. That’s why parents need to pay attention not only to what their kids say but also to what they leave unsaid. Shifts in sleep, eating habits, mood, social connections, and overall behavior can be clear signs that something is weighing on them....

8. Action Global Communications Wins 15 Awards at the Carob Awards 2026, Standing Out in PR and Digital

Action Global Communications celebrated an impressive achievement at the Carob Awards 2026, taking home 15 awards for its creative, strategic and results-driven communications campaigns. ...

9. 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....

10. ''The greatest risk for Cyprus is remaining a passive consumer of artificial intelligence''

With a career that has brought her close to the most influential centres of political and technological decision-making in the United States and Europe, Nina Schick is now ranked among the world’s top 20 speakers on artificial intelligence....

11. 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....

12. 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”....

13. Common foods that may increase stress levels

Stress is a natural response of the body to challenges or pressure. However, when it is prolonged, it leads to increased levels of cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone.”...

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

15. Familiar with Cyprus and Turkey, Joshua Huck takes charge of U.S. Embassy in Athens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens has a new person at the helm, and unlike his high-profile predecessor, he is a career diplomat who already knows the political fault lines of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey....

16. Client Experience: Building stronger businesses through better relationships

Client expectations continue to evolve across every industry....

17. Shuli Davidovich takes up role as Israel’s new ambassador to Cyprus

Shuli Davidovich has officially taken up her post as Israel’s new ambassador to Cyprus, expressing her commitment to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries....

18. The University of Limassol supported Women in Business & Beyond Conference

The University of Limassol (UoL) supported the Women in Business & Beyond Conference, which took place on 9–10 October 2026 at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol. Professor Constantina Constantinou, Executive Vice-President for Health Sciences Strategy and Development at the University of Limassol, participated as a speaker, bringing women’s health, cancer prevention and wellbeing into the conference’s wider conversation on empowerment. ...

19. What’s shaping Cyprus business this week

Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....

20. Former justice minister questions Greek national anthem and backs Turkish Cypriot president

Former Justice and Public Order Minister Emily Yiolitis has called for Cyprus to assert a distinct identity independent of both Greece and Turkey, questioning the use of the Greek national anthem and saying she would be willing to vote for a Turkish Cypriot president....

21. Mitsotakis: Cyprus power cable can proceed without giving up sovereign rights

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday that the electricity cable linking Greece and Cyprus ''can and must proceed'' without concessions on Greece’s sovereign rights, backing a project with direct implications for the island’s energy supply....

22. Cyprus and Cambodia look to build closer ties

Cyprus and Cambodia are looking to give their relationship fresh momentum, with the island’s new ambassador, Koula Sofianou, highlighting opportunities to work together on everything from education and investment to protecting cultural heritage....

23. Minthis Hosts Inaugural Cyprus Society for Surgery of the Hand Meeting

Minthis resort in Paphos recently welcomed the inaugural meeting of the Cyprus Society for Surgery of the Hand, bringing together leading medical professionals from Cyprus and abroad for two days of education, knowledge-sharing and professional collaboration. ...

24. The University of Limassol supported INSPIRE 2026 Entrepreneurial Festival

The University of Limassol (UoL) supported INSPIRE 2026, which took place on 7–8 October on Makarios Avenue in the heart of Nicosia. The festival brought together founders, executives, investors, creators, academics and future leaders from Cyprus and beyond, providing a setting for the exchange of ideas on entrepreneurship and innovation. ...

25. Tips for managing menopause symptoms

Menopause can be a difficult time for many women, but there are several strategies that can help manage the symptoms. It is important to understand the stages of menopause (perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause) and the symptoms you may experience so that you can be prepared....

26. Former German intelligence chief held in espionage investigation

August Hanning, who led Germany’s foreign intelligence service from 1998 to 2005, is accused of obtaining thousands of confidential documents through a former employee....

27. Rubio: Greek-Turkish conflict ‘unthinkable,’ U.S. backs Cyprus power link

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the prospect of a Greek-Turkish conflict as “unthinkable” in an interview with Kathimerini. ...

28. More than a morning pick-me-up: The surprising health benefits of coffee

Coffee is a beloved beverage enjoyed in many different ways. From boosting energy to providing essential nutrients, here are some of the main benefits of coffee that you may not have known about....

29. Her daughter came home after 471 days, learning to be her mother again came next.

''You weren’t there to hold my hand when I needed you.'' Romi Gonen said those words to her mother after coming home from 471 days in Hamas captivity....

30. Cypriot history to gain a place in Greek schools under new Cyprus-Greece agreement

Cyprus and Greece have signed a new education cooperation agreement that will promote the teaching of Cypriot history and the contribution of Greek Cypriots to Hellenism in schools....