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1. Blessed apples of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou to be distributed in Cyprus

Blessed apples and belts associated with Saint Irene Chrysovalantou will be available to the public in Cyprus from today, following their arrival from the Holy Monastery of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou in Koropi, Greece....

2. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

3. National Council meets ahead of Guterres visit as Phidias bows out and sends Mike Spanos instead

With UN Secretary-General António Guterres arriving in Cyprus on Monday for fresh talks on the island's future, President Nikos Christodoulides is bringing political leaders together today to discuss what comes next....

4. Israeli football fan arrested after allegedly insulting Cyprus police (video)

Tensions erupted outside AEK Arena in Larnaca on Thursday evening as supporters of AEK Larnaca and Israel's Beitar Jerusalem clashed ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifying match....

5. New EU rules aim to stop people being fooled by machines

Have you ever wondered whether the message you received online was written by a person or a machine? Or whether that video of a politician, celebrity, or even someone you know was real or created by artificial intelligence?...

6. Two arrested over livestream that allegedly exploited mentally vulnerable man

Two people have been arrested after a disturbing livestream that allegedly showed a mentally vulnerable man being encouraged to perform degrading acts on social media....

7. Cyprus environmental tax revenue reaches €718.7 million

Environmental tax revenue in Cyprus reached €718.72 million in 2024, according to new figures released by Eurostat, as environmental tax receipts across the European Union increased to a record €371.9 billion....

8. Three companies fined €7,000 each after worker suffered spinal fracture

Three companies have been fined a total of €21,000 after the Limassol District Court found they had breached workplace safety regulations in connection with a construction site accident that left a worker seriously injured....

9. UN chief to visit Cyprus for high-level talks on island's 52nd year of division

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Cyprus on Monday evening, July 27, bringing a high-level delegation that includes Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, along with Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín. ...

10. The FOMO industry

In recent years, one familiar trap has threatened to spoil the quality of many people's summer vacations: the infamous FOMO, or fear of missing out. It is the anxiety that we are missing out on worthwhile experiences and opportunities, fueled by our constant exposure to social media. ...

11. ''How did we get here?'' Cyprus reacts with anger over disturbing TikTok video

A TikTok video that has been circulating in Cyprus has sparked widespread anger and calls for action after disability organizations accused those involved of humiliating a person with Down syndrome for entertainment. ...

12. VideoGate: No wrongdoing found as probe points to attack on Cyprus

The controversial ''VideoGate'' footage that shook Cyprus earlier this year was not evidence of wrongdoing, but an edited video allegedly created as part of an effort to damage the reputation of the Republic of Cyprus, according to the findings of an independent investigation...

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers from other member states

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s biggest magnets for workers from other EU countries, ranking second among all member states for the share of its working-age population made up of people born elsewhere in the bloc....

16. Surprise crackdown catches 47 illegal workers across Cyprus

A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....

17. Young Cypriot makes winning Wimbledon debut in under-14 event

Cypriot tennis prospect Anastasis Mosaikos enjoyed a memorable first appearance at Wimbledon, opening his campaign with a victory in the Boys' 14 & Under Singles round-robin competition....

18. Nearly three in 10 Cyprus homes have improved energy efficiency

Almost three in every 10 people in Cyprus were living in homes with improved energy performance in 2025, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

19. Another illegal dumping mess, this time outside an Aglantzia school

A pile of broken chairs, plastic, glass, bags, boxes, and other rubbish dumped outside Aglantzia’s Third Primary School has left residents angry, with many asking the same question: Why are people still treating public spaces like rubbish dumps?...

20. Families have few choices as elderly people with mental illnesses enter care homes

When V.'s father was diagnosed with psychosis and dementia, his family had nowhere else to turn. Unable to care for him at home and with no specialist residential facilities available, they placed him in an elderly care home, a situation experts say is becoming increasingly common in Cyprus....

21. 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....

22. EU appoints top official Raffaele Fitto as Cyprus envoy in push to restart talks

The European Union is stepping up its involvement in the Cyprus problem, with Brussels appointing one of its most senior officials, Raffaele Fitto, as its new Special Representative for the Cyprus issue....

23. US and Iran exchange attacks for third straight day as ceasefire comes under pressure

The preliminary peace agreement signed by the United States and Iran less than a month ago came under increasing strain on Thursday as both sides exchanged attacks for a third consecutive day, with military operations extending across several countries in the Middle East....

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

25. Social media feeding widespread youth exposure to gambling content

A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....

26. Lidl Cyprus brings ''Equality in Action''

At Lidl Cyprus, equality and inclusion are an integral part of the daily work experience. With the aim of strengthening the dialogue around issues that affect everyday life in the workplace, the company presents the new video series “Equality in Action”, following the Equal Treatment Policy that it currently implements in order to ensure an environment of respect, safety and equal opportunities for all....

27. 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....

28. The black van and the black snake that will devour us

Major twists and turns in the black van affair. Not my black van, of course, which, as everyone knows, is blessed and only keeps tabs on stories of social commentary. Some malicious souls call it nosiness or gossip. I'm talking about the real one, the original black van....

29. Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) strengthens the Shell service station network with a new strategic location in Aradippou

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), which holds the licence to use the Shell trademark in Cyprus, has proceeded with the acquisition of a new service point in Aradippou, further strengthening the network of service stations bearing the Shell brand and its presence in the Larnaca district....

30. European Parliament backs Cyprus with fresh report on Turkey and reunification

Just three weeks after its report on Turkey sent a strong message on the framework for resolving the Cyprus issue and rejected Ankara's "two-state" narrative, the European Parliament has adopted another report that reinforces Nicosia's positions....