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1. 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....

2. Cyprus betting revenue tops €360 million

Cyprus' betting industry continued to expand during the opening three months of 2026, with players wagering more than €360 million through licensed land-based and online operators....

3. Leptos Estates Launches Bel Air Gardens, a New Garden-Inspired Residential Community in Yeroskipou

Leptos Estates announces the launch of Bel Air Gardens, a new residential development in Yeroskipou, Paphos, created for a balanced and connected way of life. Combining 112 contemporary residences with landscaped outdoor spaces, a central swimming pool and a welcoming community environment, the development introduces a fresh lifestyle concept just minutes from the city and the beach....

4. 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....

5. Mayor says Ledras and Onasagorou upgrade is ''unavoidable and long overdue''

The regeneration project of Ledras and Onasagorou pedestrian streets is ''necessary in every respect,'' Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prontzos said, stressing that the municipality understands the concerns raised by some business owners but believes the upgrade cannot be delayed any longer....

6. Not quite the perfect crime

Larnaca Police have arrested two suspects, aged 41 and 42, in connection with an attempted bank robbery in Kiti on June 19....

7. Two Greek Cypriots detained in Cyprus's occupied north

Two Greek Cypriots have been detained by Turkish Cypriot ''authorities'' after allegedly entering a restricted military area in the northern occupied side of Cyprus, according to Turkish Cypriot media reports....

8. Residents and businesses reject Nicosia's €10.8m historic centre redevelopment plan

Business owners and residents in Nicosia's historic centre have rejected the municipality's proposed redevelopment plans, arguing that the project falls well short of what the area requires and calling for a substantially larger investment....

9. Gevorest ''Stops Time'' at Shopping Malls

Gevorest, faithful to its commitment to promoting sleep quality since 1967, announces the launch of its new event series, "The Ypnos Gold Challenge." On the occasion of the new campaign for the iconic Ypnos Gold mattress, Gevorest invites the public to disconnect from the intensity of everyday life and discover the importance of quality sleep through a unique, multi-sensory experience....

10. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

11. EU launches five major joint defence projects to counter fragmented military spending

The European Union has launched five massive, multi-billion-euro military initiatives in a coordinated effort to force member states out of their habit of buying weapons independently....

12. Lidl Cyprus introduces Lidl Pay

Leading the way in modern retail transformation, Lidl Cyprus announces the official launch of the new, innovative Lidl Pay service in the Cypriot market....

13. Temu and Shein orders in Cyprus to cost more under new customs fees

Online shopping from popular platforms like Temu and Shein is set to get a bit more expensive for Cyprus consumers after the Customs Department clarified new rules affecting parcels coming from outside the European Union....

14. Food prices continue to rise despite lower costs for fresh produce

Consumers faced further increases in the cost of several everyday grocery items in May, according to the latest Consumer Product Price Observatory published by the Consumer Protection Service....

15. Cyprus butcher training program draws strong interest

A training program aimed at turning people into qualified butchers, a profession that has quietly remained in steady demand in Cyprus, has kicked off its latest cycle with strong participation and growing interest....

16. Nicosia says it’s turning things around, but traffic and bills still bite

''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....

17. Education costs in Cyprus are at 137.5% of the EU average

Cyprus continues to sit slightly below the European Union average in overall price levels, but some everyday costs, especially education, are telling a very different story, according to new Eurostat figures for 2025....

18. €3 fee per item on online orders from outside the EU

Cypriots who regularly shop from online platforms like Temu, Shein, and other non-EU retailers may soon notice higher prices at checkout or delivery after the EU approved new customs rules affecting small parcels....

19. Don’t panic if your phone buzzes today: Cyprus tests emergency alert system nationwide

If your phone lights up with a warning message on Monday afternoon, don’t be alarmed; it’s only a test....

20. ''A Summer Serenade''

An evening filled with music, energy, and emotion is coming this summer from Sistema Cyprus. More than 160 children from the organization’s five orchestras will get on stage to present a diverse program that highlights the joy of musical creation and the power of collective expression....

21. EU pushes to tighten visa rules for Russian tourists

Ten European Union member states are calling for a tougher visa regime for Russian citizens, urging the European Commission to consider new legislative measures to restrict tourist travel from Russia into the Schengen area....

22. Cyprus faces EU legal action over renewable energy permit delays

The European Commission has stepped up legal action against Cyprus over delays in adopting European Union rules intended to make it faster and easier to approve renewable energy projects....

23. No more cash rent: New payment rule takes effect across Cyprus from July 1

If you pay your rent in cash, that habit is about to become a thing of the past....

24. Paphos begins major upgrade of bus stops across the city

Getting around Paphos by bus is set to become a little more comfortable, as the municipality has started a wide-ranging upgrade of bus stops across the city....

25. Mayonnaise price jumps nearly 10% in May

Shoppers in Cyprus saw noticeable price increases on everyday supermarket items in the second half of May, with sauces, eggs, dairy products and personal hygiene goods among the most affected categories....

26. Coffee shop conversations

In the coffee shops of the Cypriot countryside, the atmosphere is shaped by the conversation. Every time, in fact, it is different, depending on what people are talking about....

27. Cyprus voters choose stability over disruption

For months, Cyprus looked ready to punish the political establishment again....

28. From coffee shops to TikTok: How Cyprus elections changed forever

Over the past few years, social media has completely changed the way election campaigns are run, and this election season in Cyprus may have shown that more clearly than ever before. ...

29. At 105, a Paphos woman heads to the polls once again

At 105 years old, Argyri Achillea of Tala is preparing to cast her ballot once again, continuing a tradition she has kept through every election in Cyprus....

30. Cyprus moves closer to Schengen entry by end of 2026 or early 2027

Cyprus could be only a few months away from joining Europe’s Schengen Area, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the process is moving forward and a political decision is expected in late 2026 or early 2027....