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1. How do you solve a problem like Maria? One ‘Xronia Polla’ at a time

If you have a Maria, Mary, Maroula, Panayiota, or Panayiotis in your contacts, consider this your reminder. If you have several, perhaps start sending messages now....

2. Bill Gates’ daughter accused of taking credit for online sales she did not bring in

An online shopping app co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter is under scrutiny over claims that it collected money from sales it may have had nothing to do with....

3. Paphos airport passenger traffic rebounds despite difficult tourism season

Paphos Airport recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic in July compared with the same month last year, offering one of the clearest signs yet that travel demand is recovering after a difficult start to 2026....

4. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 40% revenue growth in Q1 FY2027

Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, covering the three months ended June 30, 2026. The company reported total net revenue of $732.5 million, up 40% year on year from $524.0 million in the same period last year....

5. The rising and falling cost of everyday essentials

An uneven picture has emerged on supermarket shelves since the beginning of the year, with some products recording increases of up to 30%, while other basic products have become cheaper. ...

6. Consumer group finds mixed supermarket price trend in late July

The Cyprus Consumers Association says supermarket prices showed a mixed picture during the second half of July, with hundreds of products becoming more expensive while price reductions were recorded across an even larger number of items....

7. Internationally recognised wines with the best price-quality ratio from Lidl Cyprus

Behind every good wine are moments worth remembering—moments that require nothing more than our loved ones, the right setting, and the right wine. Lidl Cyprus showcases its rich wine selection, offering wines designed to complement every authentic moment of everyday life. From a relaxed dinner with friends and a spontaneous get-together in the garden, to a brunch that lasts a little longer, a dinner by the sea, or a brief, precious break, Lidl’s carefully curated wine selection becomes a natural part of the moment and enhances the experience....

8. Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....

9. Old GSP gets ready to eat, drink and shop as PHC group takes over

The commercial operation of five premises at Nicosia's Old GSP redevelopment has been awarded to Catercom Catering, part of PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Ltd, following a decision by Nicosia Municipality....

10. That €3 parcel charge brought Customs nearly €2 million in one month

That small €3 charge on goods ordered from outside the European Union has quickly added up, bringing Cyprus Customs nearly €2 million in its first month....

11. Bank of Cyprus profits climb to €252 million as loans and deposits grow

Bank of Cyprus made €252 million in after-tax profit during the first six months of 2026, marking a 7% increase from the same period last year....

12. The projects that could transform Cyprus are waiting for one final 'yes'

Imagine a brand-new city rising where Larnaca's old oil refineries once stood, a world-class medical campus opening in Nicosia and a new international school welcoming nearly 2,000 students in Limassol. ...

13. Workplace accident rate in Cyprus falls for eighth straight year

Cyprus recorded another year of improvement in workplace safety in 2025, with the rate of reported occupational accidents falling for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance....

14. Lidl Cyprus emerges as ''No. 1 in best price-quality ratio'' for the 3rd time

The best price-quality ratio is not just a title, but a reflection of the daily experience of consumers who choose Lidl Cyprus for their shopping. A confirmation of this experience comes through a significant distinction, once again, as the company emerges as “No. 1 in best price-quality ratio” for the 3rd time....

15. Rescue teams race to save trapped workers after powerful quake hits southern Japan

Emergency crews in southwestern Japan were searching late Tuesday for survivors trapped inside a partially collapsed shopping centre following a powerful earthquake on the island of Kyushu....

16. Cypriot & Greek stocks now available on the Wealthyhood x BoC app

Wealthyhood X BoC has officially launched Cypriot and Greek stocks on its platform, placing the Cyprus Stock Exchange and Euronext Athens front and centre for retail investors across Cyprus, Greece and Europe....

17. Michalakis Sergides Stores to shut its doors after almost eight decades

A long-standing family business that has been part of daily life in the mountain villages of Kambos and Tsakkistra for almost 80 years will close its doors next month, bringing to an end a tradition that has spanned generations....

18. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

19. Fuel station owners to protest over tanker safety rules

Fuel station owners will stage a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning, calling on President Nikos Christodoulides to intervene over the implementation of a Transport Ministry decree affecting fuel tanker operations....

20. Cypriots keep shopping despite inflation fears and global uncertainty

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains strong despite market uncertainty caused by inflationary pressures and the war in the Middle East....

21. Consumer spending remains resilient despite the war

Consumer spending in Cyprus remains resilient despite market uncertainty fueled by inflation and the conflict in the Middle East. Cypriots took advantage of the clearances that started around the end of June, focusing their shopping primarily on clothing and footwear....

22. Cyprus joins ECB digital euro pilot programme

Cyprus will be among the 19 eurozone countries participating in the European Central Bank's first pilot programme for the digital euro, with testing expected to begin in the second half of 2027....

23. Alphamega Hypermarkets invest in people and the future of the butchery profession

Alphamega Hypermarkets recently held the graduation ceremony for the fourth graduating class of its Butchery Academy, reaffirming their long-standing commitment to investing in people, education and the development of professions that bring real value to the Cypriot market....

24. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

25. Wealthyhood and Bank of Cyprus Launch Co-Branded Investing App

The first-of-its-kind partnership rolls out top-class wealthtech to all Cypriot residents, offering Bank of Cyprus customers instant account linking and frictionless investing....

26. There are plenty of jobs, but the right workers are missing

The mismatch between employers' needs and the available workforce presents a greater challenge than labor shortages in key sectors of the Cypriot economy because it negatively affects both business competitiveness and the efficient use of available workers....

27. Alpha Bank Cyprus is strengthening its customer-centric model through a new strategic investment in digital transformation

Alpha Bank Cyprus is taking another significant step in its digital transformation journey, further strengthening its customer-centric operating model through a new strategic investment that upgrades the way it serves, communicates with, and responds to the needs of its Customers....

28. Cyprus records strongest retail sales growth in the EU

Cyprus recorded the strongest retail sales performance in the European Union in May, posting the fastest monthly and annual growth among member states, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat....

29. How to restore your TV signal after the digital switchover

Thousands of households across Cyprus lost access to local television stations on Monday following the country's official transition to the new DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard. If your screen is currently blank, the Department of Electronic Communications has outlined the specific steps required to restore your television signal....

30. Freedom24 in the 2026 FinTech Awards: Best Pan-European Retail Investment Platform & AI in Finance Innovation Award

Freedom24, a European subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., has been named a winner in two categories of the 2026 FinTech Awards by Wealth & Finance International, securing recognition both for its position as a pan-European investment platform and for its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework. The distinctions underline the growing relevance of technology-led innovation in European investment services, where scale, speed and regulatory rigour increasingly define market leadership....