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1. Nicosia households could see water cuts despite government reassurances

Nicosia households could see their taps run dry as the city faces potential water cuts, the Nicosia Water Authority (EOA) warned Thursday, responding to a proposed 10% reduction in supply from government water projects....

2. Cyprus braces for water shortfall in 2026 as government sets lower supply levels

The Cypriot government has approved a water supply plan for 2026 that is expected to fall short of what consumers will need, setting the stage for potential restrictions during the year....

3. Cypriots’ wallets could tip the May election

Cyprus’ economy is thriving, but many citizens are still feeling the pinch and worrying about the future, a new survey shows....

4. U.N. urges renewal of Cyprus peacekeeping mission, warns of rising military violations

António Guterres has recommended renewing the mandate of the UNFICYP for another year, while warning that continued military violations and unilateral actions threaten stability along the island’s buffer zone....

5. UN sees ''new window'' on Cyprus problem after years of stalemate

After years of deadlock and the longest freeze in peace talks Cyprus has ever seen, the United Nations says something has shifted, cautiously, but noticeably....

6. Cyprus Tax Reform 2026: What Changed and What Stayed the Same

On 22 December 2025, the House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging tax reform package, with most measures taking effect from 1 January 2026. It is not an incremental adjustment....

7. When rent costs as much as a mortgage, Cypriots turn to buying

Rents in Cyprus have risen to levels comparable with monthly mortgage payments, prompting more people to buy homes rather than rent, even when rent subsidies are available, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said....

8. Sometimes the ones we help, change us the most

There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....

9. 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....

10. 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...

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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.''...

15. 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. ...

16. 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....

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. 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....

21. 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....

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

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. 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. ...

29. 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....

30. 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....