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1. Freedom24 opens second flagship office in Limassol, marking continued European expansion

Freedom24, the European subsidiary of global financial services group Freedom Holding Corp., has opened its second flagship office in Limassol....

2. Cyprus central bank projects 3.3% economic growth in 2025

Cyprus’s economy is expected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, with unemployment dropping to 4.6% and inflation easing to 1%, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday in its latest projections....

3. Cypriot tycoon sets sail with Armani’s yacht designs

Cypriot entrepreneur Kostas Cleanthos, known locally for his acquisition of the country’s leading newspaper, Phileleftheros, and internationally for founding global trading platform XM, is charting a new course, this time on the high seas....

4. Palestinian state in limbo as UN report accuses Israel of genocide

The prospect of an independent Palestinian state is under severe strain as Israel continues military operations in Gaza, a UN report alleges constitute genocide....

5. Cyprus scientist honored with UNESCO–AI Fozan Prize for excellence in cancer research

Dr. Kyriaki Michailidou has been named a laureate of the prestigious UNESCO–AI Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM....

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

7. New online stock monitoring function from Lidl Cyprus

The company introduces a new way to monitor non-food product stocks for its customers, with a simple online search, in real time, easily and quickly....

8. Aphrodite Hills Resort Launches Cyprus’ First TrackMan™ Range

Aphrodite Hills Resort celebrated on Thursday 4th of September, a new era for golf in Cyprus with the official launch of the island’s first TrackMan™ Range....

9. BoC Fintech Hackathon 6.0: Explore themes and how to join

We are delighted to invite you to the informational Open Day of the BoC Fintech Hackathon 6.0, during which the objectives, thematic areas, and the hackathon process will be presented....

10. Pentakomo tech park attracts global investors

The long-discussed Pentakomo Technology Park project is finally showing signs of serious progress, with both Cypriot and foreign investors expressing concrete interest, officials say....

11. Cyprus schools and educators among winners of European Teaching Innovation Awards

Five initiatives from Cyprus have been recognized in the 2025 European Innovative Teaching Awards, which honor educators and schools across Europe for groundbreaking projects under the Erasmus+ program....

12. Graham Fink at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s flagship conference on technology, innovation, and society, returns on October 9, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. One of this year’s speakers is Graham Fink, a globally renowned creative visionary, who will explore ‘AI’s Role in Creativity.’...

13. Cyprus traffic lights get smart, helping cars move faster across the island

Stuck in traffic? Cyprus is rolling out a high-tech fix. Since 2021, the Public Works Department has been installing ''smart'' traffic lights that can literally see cars, buses, and motorcycles, and adjust their timing on the fly to keep traffic moving....

14. Gary Rafalovsky to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Gary Rafalovsky, co-founder of Swarmly, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, addressing the topic ''The Rise of the Drones. Cyprus as a Manufacturing Leader!''...

15. Alphamega Hypermarkets’ IT Department achieves ISO Certification

Alphamega Hypermarkets’ IT Department has received a significant distinction as it has been certified with the international standard ISO/ IEC 20000 for IT Service Management....

16. Is India a 'tariff king'? Not really

There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India's tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when it comes to a country like livability, public courtesy, or even how foreigners are welcomed....

17. Cyprus’ brain gain: Hundreds of expats eye a return home

Cyprus’ new push to bring home skilled professionals living abroad is already showing strong results. Within just two weeks of launching, the Minds in Cyprus platform drew more than 300 registrations from Cypriots working in 23 different countries....

18. A Year of Meaningful Impact and Community Empowerment for the PwC Foundation

During the financial year 2025, PwC, through the PwC Foundation initiatives, continued to serve as a catalyst for positive change, deepening its contribution to Cypriot society through a wide range of initiatives across education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and community support. ...

19. Porsche Wireless Charging

Porsche is introducing wireless inductive charging (Porsche Wireless Charging) for electric vehicles, inspired by the convenience of charging smartphones....

20. Tech sector distributes 615 air purifiers to Cyprus villages affected by wildfires

As part of a collective initiative to support communities affected by this year’s wildfires, TechIsland has distributed 615 air purifiers to residents in fire-hit villages across Cyprus....

21. BlackRock Becomes The Second-Largest Shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), a global financial services and technology company and the parent company of the Freedom24 investment platform, announced that BlackRock has increased its stake in the company to 0.85%, investing about $89 million....

22. 3 Years of Purpose Communications: When communication becomes inspiration

Three years ago, Purpose Communications was founded on a bold idea: to create an agency that blends strategy and creativity with integrity and measurable impact. ...

23. ''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...

24. How much of a priority is tree planting?

Another scorching summer is drawing to a close, at least on the calendar, and while the risk of major fires hasn’t vanished, we can hope that as the weather cools and the rain returns, we’ll move away from the extreme danger of deep-red alerts. ...

25. European University Cyprus to host major international conference on Assistive Technology

“Every person with a disability has the right to have access to appropriate and affordable assistive technologies” according to Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, Secretary General of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, who was in Cyprus recently to prepare for the Association’s biannual conference this autumn....

26. Bank of Cyprus: Your New Home Just a Few Clicks Away – Response Within 24 Hours

Bank of Cyprus becomes the first bank in Cyprus to offer customers the ability to apply for a mortgage directly from their mobile phone or computer, enjoying a streamlined experience and receiving a response within 24 hours....

27. Alphamega Hypermarkets introduces Electronic Shelf Labels

In a move that further enhances its shopping experience, Alphamega Hypermarkets has introduced yet another significant and innovative tool to the Cypriot retail market....

28. Public schools are changing to give every child ''the strength to move forward''

Education Minister Athina Michailidou on Monday announced a package of reforms for the upcoming school year, saying the changes aim to support every student and modernize the public school system....

29. The Board of British Cypriots urges London to clarify terms over fighter jet sales and regional security

The U.K.–Turkey defense agreement announced last month, which includes the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets and broader defense cooperation between the two countries, has drawn strong reactions from the Cypriot community in Britain....

30. Two state websites left wide open to hackers for months

Two key online government services in Cyprus have been operating for months with serious security vulnerabilities, a local cybersecurity expert has revealed....