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1. Nursing unions push back against plans to recruit foreign nurses

Cyprus’s main nursing unions have called for proposed changes to the rules governing the recruitment of nurses from third countries to be halted, arguing that staffing shortages should be addressed through better employment conditions and recruitment of local professionals....

2. GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...

3. The suffocation of young people in Cyprus and Europe

Young people in Cyprus and across Europe face rising living costs, limited opportunities and growing disillusionment with political systems that fail to address their needs. Turning that frustration into meaningful change requires political engagement, clear demands and a willingness to challenge the status quo....

4. State saves €20 million a year on new hires’ starting pay

The state saves €20.1 million annually by reducing entry-level pay scales for new civil service hires by 10%. The Finance Ministry has no intention of abolishing or revising the measure, which applies for 24 months....

5. John Christodoulou weighs presidential run, citing bills, wages and safety

Wages that fail to keep up with bills, families struggling to afford the basics and people feeling unsafe in their neighborhoods: businessman John Christodoulou says these are among the reasons he is seriously considering running for president....

6. Macron refuses minister’s exit as France counts the cost of riots

France’s interior minister offered to resign. President Emmanuel Macron told him to stay. After a weekend of burning buildings, looted shops and thousands of arrests, the government begins Monday under pressure to explain how protests turned into widespread violence, and what it will do next....

7. The illusion of ''cheap fuel''

The political paradox is that the state funds a public transport system that has failed to become a sufficiently reliable alternative for much of the population....

8. Raising children shouldn’t mean retiring on less

The school runs, meals, washing and care don’t stop. But when a mother steps away from paid employment to raise her children, her pension contributions can....

9. When economic reality collides with political reality

The electoral cycle, with societies becoming increasingly polarized and divided, makes the situation even more difficult. Entrenched special interests, and their influence over political decisions, make difficult choices even harder to implement....

10. Hidden 4.1% rise in public-sector staff costs in 2027

While the government is cutting civil service positions in an effort to contain the public-sector wage bill, the picture presented by staffing expenditure tells a different story....

11. Hospitals, schools and beaches avoid strike disruption...for now

If you had a hospital appointment, children at school, business at a government department, or plans for a final September swim, Thursday came with one less headache....

12. Finance Ministry puts hourly workers’ demands at €50m as strike looms

The Finance Ministry has put the total cost of the demands submitted by unions representing hourly-paid workers at around €50 million over the three-year period of the proposed agreement, as a strike remains scheduled for Thursday, September 17....

13. Cyprus economy grows 3.3%, but is it reaching your pocket?

Cyprus’ economy grew by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2026, comfortably outperforming the eurozone, but that does not necessarily mean every household is feeling richer....

14. More than 30 nationalities among missing in Nepal floods

What began as a disaster high in the Himalayas has quickly become an international tragedy, with citizens of more than 30 countries among those missing after catastrophic floods struck the Nepal-China border....

15. Nepal floods kill 469, over 1,300 missing (video)

At least 469 people have been killed and more than 1,300 remain missing after a devastating flash flood tore through Nepal’s northern border region, wiping out villages, roads, bridges and power facilities....

16. Mortgage relief may have to wait as ECB official calls for higher rates

Anyone in Cyprus waiting for mortgage payments to come down may have to wait a little longer....

17. Marinos Mousiouttas: ''Fairness for today’s retirees, security for tomorrow’s pensioners''

Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Mousiouttas explains the government’s proposed pension reform to Kathimerini....

18. City of Dreams Mediterranean awards more than €15,5 million in jackpots in July

City of Dreams Mediterranean awarded €15,691,748 in jackpots during July, with winning payouts across both slot games and table games....

19. Same hotel, same job, different pay

The person cleaning your hotel room, serving your drink or preparing your dinner may be working inside the hotel, but not actually for it....

20. Cyprus’ economy is growing. So why does life still feel so expensive?

Cyprus’ economy may be growing, but many households could be forgiven for wondering where that growth has gone....

21. Financial instability in the occupied area threatens future reunification plans

Up until now, all parties, including the Greek Cypriot side, have operated under the assumption that they don't need to tackle the fiscal viability of the successor state in the occupied area. That mindset is dangerous, especially when the necessary fixes aren't actually out of reach, so long as someone takes action....

22. Government-municipality funding battle shows no sign of ending

The dispute between the government and the Union of Municipalities over state funding for local authorities shows no sign of ending. ...

23. The Christine Lagarde enigma

June's decision was never followed through. At the meeting one month later, the European Central Bank chose not to extend its restrictive monetary policy with another interest rate increase. The message in June had been clear. It was an immediate response to rising energy prices after fighting resumed in the Middle East....

24. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

25. Another ECB rate hike is on the horizon

Europe may be heading for another interest rate increase, and households could once again feel the impact....

26. Cyprus betting revenue tops €360 million

Cyprus' betting industry continued to expand during the opening three months of 2026, with players wagering more than €360 million through licensed land-based and online operators....

27. Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic benefits with 14 salaries per year

28. Business lending loses momentum because of the Middle East conflict

Bank lending in Cyprus had been on a strong upward trend for the past year and a half, but the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran brought that pace to a stop. As a result, forecasts of slower credit growth were confirmed in March, even though Cyprus continues to perform well economically....

29. When the numbers look good, but life doesn’t feel it

Cyprus has been recording economic growth rates in recent years that would make even some of Europe’s strongest economies take notice....

30. Limited-liability pension reform

The government's focus for the rest of the year will be low pensions. The government's plan is to grant pension increases to all retirees, regardless of income level, following the same approach adopted in the tax reform....