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1. One last weekend of ''Mom, I’m bored'' before school begins

Cyprus parents, you have almost made it. This is the last weekend before the first school bells begin ringing, meaning the long summer shift of snacks, screen-time negotiations, beach bags and repeated cries of “I’m bored” is finally nearing its end....

2. 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....

3. Another leaders’ meeting today, but is anything likely to change?

Cyprus has been here many times before: two leaders meet, the United Nations speaks of a constructive atmosphere, and everyone agrees to keep talking....

4. Back to School with Lidl Plus competition!

From August 24 to September 20, Lidl Cyprus marks the new academic year by offering 15 Lenovo LOQ laptops and 15 Apple iPads Pro 11, thus supporting students in their new beginning. ...

5. Occupied north moves to track every arrival with new digital entry system

The Turkish Cypriot ''administration'' is introducing a new electronic system intended to record who enters the occupied north, why they are travelling, and how long they plan to remain...

6. Two trips a year and counting: Cypriots refuse to stay home

For an island that requires a plane or boat to get almost anywhere, Cyprus residents certainly are not letting geography keep them at home....

7. That €5 Temu order could cost you twice as much in Cyprus

The €3 charge on low-cost online orders was apparently only the beginning....

8. From Le Café crowds to empty storefronts: Can Makarios Avenue come back?

There was a time when Makarios Avenue was not simply another street in Nicosia. It was the street....

9. Even your background music now comes with a bill

That playlist humming in the background of a café, the radio playing at the barber shop or the television in a holiday apartment may seem like a small part of doing business. In Cyprus, however, it could come with an additional bill....

10. Lidl sets new standards in advertising children’s products

Beginning in August, Lidl launches an international partnership with PAW Patrol in Cyprus and 29 other countries, setting a new standard in advertising children’s products....

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. Passenger’s €57,000 watch haul ends with €15,000 bill at Larnaca Airport

A passenger arriving at Larnaca Airport with three luxury watches in his suitcase ended up paying more than €15,000 before his journey was over....

16. Alphamega Hypermarkets welcome the new school year with exciting back-to-school rewards

As the new school year approaches, preparations are in full swing. From school supply lists and new backpacks to back-to-school essentials, Alphamega Hypermarkets are once again making back-to-school shopping easier, more enjoyable and more rewarding through this year’s “Back to School” campaign....

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. EU hits Google with €890M fine; why Cyprus should pay attention

Brussels says tech giant unfairly promoted its own products and restricted cheaper alternatives, a move that could also affect Cyprus’ digital businesses and consumers....

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Linopetra

27. 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....

28. 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....

29. 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....

30. €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....