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1. Budget Christmas gets pricier as lower-income families face 9% hike

Cyprus’ Christmas tables are showing a stark contrast this year. A survey by the Cyprus Consumers Association found that while a ''rich'' festive spread remains steady in price, a scaled-down version for lower-income families has jumped by 9% compared to last year....

2. Union rejects Ministry’s evaluation bill, launches work stoppage December 18

Members of the Cyprus Teachers’ Organization (POED) will stage a work stoppage on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in protest of a proposed bill on teacher evaluations...

3. Cyprus’ COLA comeback: What changes, who benefits, and who’s still left out

Cyprus’ long-running debate over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) reached a turning point this month, with President Nikos Christodoulides presenting a new deal as a major win for fairness and the middle class....

4. Christodoulides vows to modernize Cyprus’ state institutions

At the inauguration of the Freedom Museum in Chloraka on Tuesday, President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming and modernizing the Cypriot state, which has remained largely unchanged since 1960....

5. Bank of Cyprus posts €353 million profit in 2025 despite lower interest income

Bank of Cyprus reported profits of €353 million for the first nine months of 2025, slightly below the €401 million earned in the same period last year but still showing solid results in a cooling economy....

6. Cyprus considers raising family income limit in major tax reform

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Friday he is open to raising the family income ceiling for tax deductions to €90,000 from the proposed €80,000, noting that ''the cost is not prohibitive.''...

7. Men's national U-17 football team clinches top spot and advances in European Championship

Cyprus’ U-17 National Football Team has made history by topping their group and securing qualification for the second phase of the European U-17 Championship. ...

8. Young Cypriots struggle to leave home as state housing aid nears €80 million

Cyprus’s housing crisis, mirroring a wider European struggle, has left young people increasingly unable to move out of their parents’ homes....

9. The energy market has opened, but power prices haven’t budged

A study by The Cyprus Institute, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, suggests that electricity bills could be up to 20% lower if natural gas were used today for power generation....

10. Cypriot tradition came to life at Alphamega Hypermarkets

The 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival titled “Cypriot and Authentic” took place on Sunday, 28 September, at the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi, attracting a large, enthusiastic crowd. Visitors of all ages enjoyed an authentic experience, full of flavours, music, games and images of Cypriot tradition that we all love and want to preserve....

11. Cyprus betting hits €320M in Q1

Betting revenues in Cyprus stayed virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2025 compared to last year, but the industry still showed strong growth over the past two years, according to figures released Thursday by the National Betting Authority....

12. Supermarkets and electricity bills top Cypriot concerns despite signs of consumer confidence

Cypriot households are showing cautious optimism about the economy, though rising supermarket prices and electricity bills remain their biggest worries, according to a new Ktrends survey by Kathimerini and PwC....

13. 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....

14. Alphamega Hypermarkets to host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival ''Cypriot and Authentic''

15. Cyprus posts lowest inflation rate in EU as eurozone holds steady

Cyprus recorded the lowest annual inflation rate in the European Union in July, just 0.1%, as price growth across the euro area held steady at 2.0%, according to data released Friday by Eurostat....

16. Cyprus shoppers overpaying by a total of €100 on same groceries

Shoppers in Cyprus could save more than €100 on the exact same basket of goods, depending on which supermarket they choose, according to new research by the Cyprus Consumers Association....

17. Cyprus property market sizzles in July

Even though July marks the start of summer holidays for Cypriots, the month delivered a strong push to the property market....

18. Deposit rates fall for households and businesses, while mortgage rates climb

Average interest rates on deposits from households and businesses in Cyprus declined in May compared to April, while average mortgage rates edged higher, according to data released Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus....

19. Cyprus Parliament approves bill to align with Schengen VIS system

Cyprus’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation paving the way for the country’s integration into the Schengen Area’s Visa Information System (VIS), a move seen as a significant step toward full accession to the Schengen zone....

20. Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025

Cyprus continues to keep its public finances in check, reporting a general government surplus of €551.2 million for the first five months of 2025, slightly higher than the €542.6 million recorded during the same period last year. ...

21. Cyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalate

Following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security posture and is preparing to serve as a humanitarian bridge between East and West....

22. Welfare Ministry denies child benefit cuts, calls report misleading

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare has refuted claims that the Child Benefit has been cut, instead announcing an increase in the allowance and an expansion in eligibility to include all middle-class families....

23. Contactless payments coming to Famagusta buses this October

Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....

24. Archbishop sends strong message with removal of Paphos Bishop from duties

Archbishop Georgios has sent a strong signal to members of the Holy Synod who act outside the bounds of the Church of Cyprus. ...

25. Meat and coffee prices climb as eggs and oil cool off

If your grocery bill still feels heavy, you're not imagining it, especially if your basket includes meat or a bag of Cyprus coffee....

26. Desalination units targeted for May arrival and operation by June

The Agriculture Ministry is racing against time to balance water supply during the peak demand of the summer months....

27. Makariou Avenue set to reopen to all vehicles on weekdays, but not just yet

Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....

28. Same script, different day as Tatar says ''no, no, no'' to familiar roadblocks

The much-anticipated meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ended with more disappointment than progress on Monday, as the leaders clashed over long-standing issues, and once again walked away without any meaningful breakthrough....

29. Israel’s silence on Pope Francis’ death raises eyebrows

As condolence messages for Pope Francis poured in from world leaders, many noticed something missing, almost complete silence from Israel’s top officials....

30. Faith, fire, and flaounes as Cyprus comes together for Pascha

Orthodox Easter, the highlight of the liturgical year for the Greek Orthodox world, holds an even greater significance in Cyprus than in neighboring Greece....