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1. Drivers could keep fuel tax break until March

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will ask Cabinet to extend the tax break on petrol and diesel, possibly until March 2027, giving drivers a chance to hold on to some relief at the pump. ...

2. After supermarket freezer hacks, France’s blood storage systems are targeted

First it was supermarket freezers. Now, cooling equipment used by France’s national blood service has reportedly been targeted in a cyberattack, as retailers across Europe deal with the fallout from hackers tampering with their fridges and freezers. No link between the incidents has been confirmed. ...

3. Greek butcher shop hit in refrigeration cyberattacks. Should Cypriot retailers be worried?

A butcher’s shop in the Athens suburb of Kifisia has been targeted in a cyberattack on its refrigeration equipment, Greek media reported on Tuesday, adding a local dimension to a series of incidents that have disrupted supermarket cooling systems across Europe....

4. Cyprus shoppers bought more in September, then grew less confident

Drivers in Cyprus spent 29.3% more on fuel in September than they did a year earlier, even though they bought slightly less of it. At clothing and shoe shops, the picture was different. Sales rose 22.5% after adjusting for price changes....

5. October price rises hit 17 products as 35 become cheaper, consumers group reports

Seventeen products recorded increases of between 5% and 15.31% in their average retail prices during October, while 35 products became cheaper, with reductions ranging from 5% to 12.3%, according to the Cyprus Consumers Association....

6. Second suspected cyberattack hits supermarket fridges across Europe

The next major cyberattack may reach shoppers through the chilled-food aisle. Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg have reported refrigerators and freezers warming overnight, raising fears of a second widespread attack on the systems that keep food safe, according to the Guardian....

7. 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....

8. Even coffee is taking a bigger bite out of Cyprus budgets

A cup of coffee is becoming an increasingly costly habit for consumers in Cyprus, with prices for both traditional Cypriot and instant coffee climbing over the past year....

9. GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...

10. Too busy to shop? Let AI find the deals for you

You need a new pair of trainers. You want them in your size, under €100, and delivered to Cyprus without a shipping fee that costs almost as much as the shoes....

11. Heading to London? Oxford Street now belongs to pedestrians

If your London shopping routine involves stepping off a bus on Oxford Street or hailing a black cab once the bags become too heavy, it is time to rethink the route....

12. iPhones stolen during French riots reportedly disabled and tracked

The stolen iPhone came with an unwelcome message: It had been disabled and was being tracked....

13. John Christodoulou weighs presidential run, citing bills, wages and safety

Wages that fail to keep up with bills, families struggling to afford the basics and people feeling unsafe in their neighborhoods: businessman John Christodoulou says these are among the reasons he is seriously considering running for president....

14. The fuel market paradox: Why is Paphos the most expensive?

The complexity and deep distortions of Cyprus’ fuel market become clearest when we shift our focus from the national picture to the differences between districts....

15. Macron refuses minister’s exit as France counts the cost of riots

France’s interior minister offered to resign. President Emmanuel Macron told him to stay. After a weekend of burning buildings, looted shops and thousands of arrests, the government begins Monday under pressure to explain how protests turned into widespread violence, and what it will do next....

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

17. LEGO and Victoria’s Secret join Mall of Cyprus as turnover rises 7%

Two familiar international names are joining the shopping lineup at the Mall of Cyprus, as the Nicosia shopping center reports a 7% increase in turnover for the first half of 2026....

18. Oil is getting through Hormuz. Why are Cyprus fuel prices still rising?

Oil is getting through the Strait of Hormuz again in substantial quantities. For drivers in Cyprus, however, the prospect is still another increase at the petrol station....

19. From the bakery to the heights of fashion: Lidl wows at Paris Fashion Week with the “NeckCroissant”

What is arguably the tastiest fashion accessory of the year has recently flown straight into the hearts of lifestyle enthusiasts: Just in time for Paris Fashion Week, Lidl has transformed the all-time classic from its bakery section into a stylish must-have. On a flight to the fashion capital, the grocery retailer welcomed passengers with the “NeckCroissant.” Behind the name lies a classic travel neck pillow designed to look like the iconic Lidl croissant—so realistic that it could easily be mistaken for the original from the bakery section. ...

20. Coral Shell Licensee inaugurates its 100th service station outside Greece

The year 2026 marks a particularly symbolic milestone for Coral - Shell Licensee, as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of Shell’s presence in Greece and the opening of the 100th service station bearing the Shell brand outside Greece. ...

21. Cost-of-living squeeze shows no sign of slowing

Consumers will face a heavy burden in the coming months, as a new wave of price increases is expected to add to the already high cost of essential goods, putting even greater pressure on household budgets....

22. Diesel prices break €2 mark at Cyprus petrol stations

Diesel prices in Cyprus have crossed the €2-per-litre mark, adding further pressure on motorists as fuel costs continue to rise....

23. Companies are still hiring, but job openings have fallen by a fifth since last year

If searching for a job suddenly feels a little more competitive, the latest numbers may help explain why....

24. Cyprus Tourism in 2026: Peak-Season Recovery Narrows the Gap

Cyprus tourism entered 2026 after a record 2025, when arrivals reached 4.53 million. Renewed instability in the Middle East then disrupted travel sentiment and reduced arrivals sharply in March and April. By July, however, the picture had improved: arrivals were only 1.1% below July 2025, following a 1.7% decline in June, compared with contractions of 30.7% in March and 27.6% in April. ...

25. Brussels looks to polluters and old gadgets to help fund Europe’s budget

The European Union is looking at pollution and discarded electronics to help fund its next seven-year budget, and Cyprus’ poor record on collecting old devices could make the plan particularly relevant to the island....

26. S&P Global Ratings revises Freedom24 outlook to positive, highlighting the group's diversified earnings and strong capitalisation

Following an improved assessment of risk in the banking sector of Kazakhstan, Freedom Holding Corp.’s largest operating market, S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on the long-term issuer credit ratings of the group and its four core subsidiaries from stable to positive. The long- and short-term ratings on the operating subsidiaries were affirmed at BB-/B, while the rating on Freedom Holding Corp. was affirmed at B-. S&P also raised the Kazakhstan national-scale ratings on Freedom Finance JSC and Freedom Bank Kazakhstan JSC to kzA from kzA-....

27. Cyprus economy grows 3.3%, but is it reaching your pocket?

Cyprus’ economy grew by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2026, comfortably outperforming the eurozone, but that does not necessarily mean every household is feeling richer....

28. IKEA Cyprus cuts prices on 300 products, and yes, you still have to build them

Good news for anyone whose bookshelf is being held together by optimism: IKEA Cyprus is cutting prices on more than 300 home-furnishing products....

29. Back to school: Parents cheer, children groan and wallets brace for impact

Back to school! Three little words that have parents clapping, cheering and quietly counting the days, while children contemplate the horror of alarm clocks, homework and getting out of bed before the sun has properly introduced itself....

30. Cyprus unemployment falls to 3.6% as more people find work

Finding a job in Cyprus appears to be getting easier, at least on paper....