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1. Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....

2. Who’s protecting the children? Not social services, critics say

The recent case of a 22-month-old child in Limassol hospitalized with burns and signs of severe neglect has once again exposed serious flaws in Cyprus’ Social Welfare Services, a system meant to protect vulnerable children but increasingly criticized as unfit for purpose....

3. Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card

Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers....

4. Cyprus MP's ends lifetime driver ban for ex-drug offenders

Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....

5. Remote work coming to Cyprus' public sector, but not for everyone

A long-anticipated shift toward remote work in Cyprus’ public sector is one step closer to reality. ...

6. Ship full of electric cars sinks in Pacific, now the ocean could pay the price

A cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including hundreds of electric and hybrid cars, has sunk deep in the North Pacific, sparking serious concerns about battery contamination and a potential marine pollution disaster....

7. Man punches municipal worker over sunbed towels at Protaras beach

A man allegedly punched a municipal employee after the worker removed towels the suspect had placed on a sunbed in an attempt to reserve it, authorities said Saturday....

8. Cyprus salaries rise by 13% over two years, Labour Minister says

Average salaries in Cyprus have risen by 13% over the past two years, reaching approximately €2,500, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Yiannis Panayiotou announced Wednesday, citing recent Eurostat data....

9. Bank of Cyprus sells €75M worth of Paphos property to Exness

The Bank of Cyprus has closed a major property deal with fintech firm Exness, selling land worth €75 million in Paphos, sources confirmed to Kathimerini Cyprus....

10. 11 arrested in Limassol raid targeting illegal workers

Eleven people were arrested Sunday during a coordinated police operation in central Limassol aimed at cracking down on illegal employment and other violations, authorities said....

11. New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Center of the European University Cyprus....

12. I grew up in L.A., and yes, immigrants built it

I’m sure by now you’ve seen the pictures and videos coming out of Los Angeles. The protests, the police, the chaos. If you’re not from there, it might look like something out of a movie....

13. Parliamentary Committee to publish T/C property lists every three months

In a move aimed at boosting fairness and transparency, Cyprus’s Parliamentary Committee on Refugees announced Tuesday that updated lists of available Turkish Cypriot properties will be published every three months online....

14. Another worker falls to death from construction site

A 47-year-old construction worker died Tuesday morning after falling from a building under construction in Limassol....

15. Texas-based AI powerhouse Tenstorrent expands to Cyprus

One of the fastest-growing U.S. artificial intelligence companies is looking to set up shop in Cyprus, in a move that could boost the island's ambition to become a tech hub in the Eastern Mediterranean....

16. They hung Annita out to dry

What can one say about highways, marinas, ports, and other major projects that either never finish or, when they do, cost multiples and are riddled with unbelievable delays that are never properly accounted for?...

17. IMF and EU to Cyprus: Cool it on the pay rises, you're not made of money

Cyprus may be riding high on economic growth, but the message from international watchdogs this week is blunt: slow down the spending, especially on public salaries, or risk unraveling the progress....

18. New U.S. travel ban to block visitors from nearly 20 countries

In a move that echoes one of the most controversial policies of his presidency, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new travel proclamation that blocks or restricts entry into the United States from nearly 20 countries....

19. Couple arrested after dogs escape and attack woman with two children in Limassol

A 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were taken into custody after their three dogs attacked a 25-year-old domestic worker and two children, ages 3 and 6, in the Moni industrial area on Sunday morning....

20. Over 60,000 work permits issued to foreign talent in Cyprus since 2014

Cyprus has issued more than 60,000 residence and work permits to foreign nationals over the past decade as part of a push to attract tech talent and investment, according to figures released by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou....

21. Cyprus jobless rate hits 15-year low, and it's about time

Cyprus is finally catching a break on the job front. According to fresh numbers from Eurostat, 2024 saw unemployment in Cyprus fall to its lowest level since 2009, and that’s not just good news for economists but for anyone who’s spent time job hunting or worrying about someone who has....

22. So now the mafia’s after delivery drivers? Seriously?

Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....

23. Wildfire near Agios Symeon (Avtepe) partially contained as authorities seek military air support (VIDEO)

Crews have managed to bring a wildfire under partial control after it erupted Friday afternoon in the area between Agios Symeon (Avtepe) and Koroveia (Kuruova) in occupied Karpasia, officials confirmed....

24. King’s Gardens: A Prime Investment in the Heart of Nicosia

25. Increasing Total Housing Supply Is Key to Tackling the Housing Crisis

Cyprus is at a critical juncture in its housing crisis, with property prices on the rise and supply struggling to meet existing demand. ...

26. 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....

27. Farm company fined after employee seriously injured on the job

A farmworker was seriously injured after being crushed by a runaway tractor, an accident that could have been avoided, according to a Nicosia court that just slapped the employer with a €5,000 fine....

28. Working hard or hardly working? Cyprus puts in more hours than most of Europe

If you’re clocking in around 38 hours a week in Cyprus, you’re pretty much sticking to the same grind as last year, and just a bit above the European average....

29. Fix the roads, save lives

Just two days ago, new data was released on fatal road collisions by district, covering the year so far. Sadly, not a single silver lining can be drawn from the figures. ...

30. Three deaths, one house, and a trail of questions

Something didn’t sit right. Three members of a wealthy family in Elliniko died one after the other, mother, daughter, and son, all within just 13 days. Now, Greece’s Homicide Squad is trying to unravel the eerie mystery that has left more questions than answers....