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1. Over 12,000 book lovers turned out for Nicosia Book Fest’s 10th anniversary

You could hear it before you saw it, the hum of conversations, the laughter of kids dragging parents toward the next reading tent, the sound of pages being signed and stories being shared. Nicosia Book Fest celebrated its 10th birthday this year, and it did so with the kind of joy that only comes when people genuinely love what they’re doing....

2. Teacher evaluation bill nears deadline with no common ground

The long-running debate over Cyprus’s Teacher Evaluation Bill appears to be heading toward a deadlock, with both the Education Ministry and teacher unions showing little sign of compromise as the November 5 deadline set by the House Education Committee approaches....

3. Erhurman’s victory signals shift in Turkish Cypriot politics

The recent election victory of Tufan Erhurman in the occupied north of Cyprus marks more than a simple leadership change: it reflects a reshaping of Turkish Cypriot political identity, according to research by the University of Cyprus....

4. UN’s new Cyprus envoy Khassim Diagne arrives on the island

The new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Khassim Diagne, has arrived in Cyprus to officially begin his duties....

5. NBA plans Europe league with 10–12 cities, could include Greece

The NBA is moving closer to launching a European league within the next two years, league officials said Tuesday, with franchise fees expected to range between $500 million and $1 billion....

6. Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

7. Who is Tufan Erhurman, the new ''president'' of occupied Cyprus?

Tufan Erhürman, a veteran politician from the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), has become the sixth ''president'' of the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, following the ninth election for the position since 1985....

8. Tufan Erhürman elected new Turkish Cypriot leader, Christodoulides signals readiness for talks

Tufan Erhürman has been elected as the new leader in the Turkish Cypriot-administered areas of occupied Cyprus, securing 62.76% of the vote in Sunday’s first-round “presidential elections.”...

9. ''Parliament'' in occupied areas approves two-state plan, ignoring international law

The self-declared “parliament” in the Turkish-occupied area of northern Cyprus approved a resolution on Tuesday promoting a two-state solution for the island, in a move widely seen as politically timed ahead of upcoming elections....

10. Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

President Nikos Christodoulides presented six proposals aimed at supporting security, reconstruction, and humanitarian efforts in Gaza during meetings at the Gaza Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. ...

11. Trump and el-Sisi to lead Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt; Greece and Cyprus among invited nations

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to co-chair an international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday....

12. Peter Hinssen at European University Cyprus: An Exclusive Talk on Innovation in an Era of Uncertainty

European University Cyprus (EUC) is proud to host Peter Hinssen, one of the world’s most influential thinkers on innovation, leadership, and technology, for an exclusive keynote event in Nicosia....

13. Trump announces breakthrough Gaza cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of what he called his Gaza peace deal, marking a potential turning point in the two-year conflict....

14. Hamas accepts Trump’s Gaza peace plan, Israel freezes offensive

Hamas said Friday it has accepted the framework of a U.S. peace proposal presented by President Donald Trump and is ready to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, prompting Israel to freeze its military campaign in the Gaza Strip....

15. Drug use among Cyprus' youth is still alarmingly high

Drug use among teenagers and young adults in Cyprus is showing no signs of easing, with the latest figures painting a troubling picture....

16. Advertising in 2025: AI Won’t Buy Your Product. People Will.

''Agents can do great research, but they don’t shop,'' says Arriana Yiallourides, Business Development Director at VML North America. ...

17. Social welfare strike disrupts services across Cyprus

Social Welfare Services are on strike today, halting normal operations and leaving some citizens without key support as employees protest a government decision over disability program oversight....

18. Labour Minister calms unions by outlining framework for ''ATA for All''

The minister tried to calm union concerns in order to avoid a second general strike....

19. Cyprus President hosts world powers at UN, pushes for peace talks and hails gas find

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides used his time at the UN General Assembly this week to juggle two weighty issues: the long-frozen Cyprus peace talks and the island’s growing role in global energy....

20. Cyprus on edge as ''ATA for all'' talks stall, unions warn of new strike

Cyprus is facing rising tensions over the government’s plan to extend the cost-of-living allowance, known as “ATA for all,” with unions warning a new general strike could be on the horizon....

21. Government moves forward with divisive legal and audit changes

The Cypriot government is pressing forward with major reforms to the Legal and Audit Services despite mounting disputes from legal authorities, professional associations and state officials....

22. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

23. Migration official warns of migrant delinquency as irregular arrivals drop 67%

Cyprus’ deputy migration minister said Tuesday that a sharp drop in irregular migrant arrivals this year has been matched by growing concerns over criminal activity by foreign nationals, warning that such behavior will not be tolerated....

24. ''Enough is enough'': Atlantica Hotel staff strike in Limassol

Employees at three Atlantica hotels in Limassol staged a surprise walkout Friday, accusing the company of ignoring their contracts and undermining their union rights....

25. Books, music and French flair: Nicosia Book Fest turns 10

Cyprus’s biggest literary gathering is about to blow out ten candles. The Nicosia Book Fest 2025 kicks off on October 10–12 at Acropolis Park, promising three days of books, talks, art and a touch of French elegance....

26. What today’s general strike means for you

Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike Thursday after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a standoff over the cost-of-living allowance (ATA)....

27. A Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....

28. Turkish Cypriot opposition leader warns against two-state plan

Tufan Erhurman, leader of the Republican Turkish Party (RTP) and candidate for Turkish Cypriot leader, has warned that pursuing a ''two-state'' solution on the island would strip Turkish Cypriots of their rights and weaken their international standing....

29. Cyprus braces for nationwide strike over cost-of-living dispute

Cyprus is bracing for a nationwide strike next week, after trade unions announced a three-hour walkout on Sept. 11 in protest over stalled talks on the cost-of-living allowance known as ATA....

30. Casino boom in occupied north sparks fears for future peace talks

In the shadow of international isolation, Cyprus' occupied north is gambling on a high-stakes future: doubling its number of casinos to 64....