Cyprus industrial output rises as eurozone production falls

Industrial production in the euro area and the European Union (EU) rose by 1.1 per cent year on year in August 2025, while Cyprus outperformed that rate with an annual increase of 2.4 per cent, according to the latest data published by Eurostat....

Cyprus: Coordinated Drug Raid in Larnaca Yields Hundreds of THC Products

Home Cyprus Cyprus: Coordinated Drug Raid in Larnaca Yields Hundreds of THC Products Authorities conducted a coordinated at two commercial properties in Larnaca and the home of their 38-year-old owner, following an intelligence-led investigation....

Cyprus wants in on Gaza rebuilding

ECONOMY CYPRIOT ECONOMY Cyprus’ plan to get involved in rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip is still in its early stages, with the government signaling its intention to include Cypriot companies in the massive international reconstruction effort,...

INTERVIEW: Cyprus says deals on migrant returns should be made at the EU level

Cyprus’ Deputy Migration Minister, Nicholas Ioannides, has called on the EU to coordinate efforts with non-EU countries to return people who have no legal right to stay in the bloc, while noting that EU countries can still pursue their own...

Cyprus wants in on Gaza rebuild, local companies await clarity

Cyprus’ plan to get involved in rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip is still in its early stages, with the government signaling its intention to include Cypriot companies in the massive international reconstruction effort, but without a concrete...

Cyprus to host MIT’s MISTI Global Teaching Labs programme in 2026

Cyprus has been added to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) global network. This addition positions Cyprus on the MIT map alongside select global destinations, marking an...

CAT ISLAND: Cyprus Has More Feral Cats Than People, and Now Officials Wants To Implement a Mass Sterilization Program

Cyprus’ Cats/Photos Wiki Media. The cat’s out of the bag. The island nation of Cyprus, located in the Mediterranean Sea, has a troubled history, disputed by Greece and Turkey, while at the same time being a part of the British Commonwealth and,...

Cyprus’ cats make headlines abroad, but the island’s feline problem is serious

Move over Cyprus problem, the island now has another headline-grabbing challenge: its cats. International outlets, including ABC News and the Associated Press, have spotlighted the Mediterranean nation’s unusually high number of felines. With...

Cyprus and UAE step up efforts to deepen economic ties 

Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations and investment cooperation during a meeting between Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, George Papanastasiou, and the UAE Minister of Economy,...

Cyprus to award talented young artists with €10,000 scholarships

The Cyprus government will now reward young talent in the fine arts with scholarships of €10,000 each, Education, Sports, and Youth Minister Dr. Athena Michaelidou announced Wednesday. The initiative targets children under 18 who demonstrate...

Nicosia shines at 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities

The Nicosia Tourism Board proudly concluded its participation in the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 with the highly successful Taste Nicosia – European Regions Week Tasting Event, held on October 14, 2025, at Square Brussels, Grand Hall...

Cyprus and UK reaffirm deep ties at London independence event

Hadjimanolis highlights Cyprus unity, stability and maritime strength Cyprus marked the 65th anniversary of its independence with a celebratory event in London earlier this week, where Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis spoke on a...

Criticism of Cyprus’ six-point plan for Gaza ‘malicious’, says Christodoulides

Cyprus is committed to implementing its six-point proposal for Gaza aid, prioritising action over public relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, but did not provide further details on the plan. “It is a document in progress,...

Cyprus Golden Passport Scandal Still Reverberates Five Years After Program’s End

Home Cyprus Cyprus Golden Passport Scandal Still Reverberates Five Years After Program’s End The controversial “golden passport” scheme, which granted citizenship in exchange for investment, continues to stir debate in Cyprus five years after its...

Coldstream Guards proud to formally take over UN peacekeeping role in Cyprus

Coldstream Guards swap bearskins for UN's blue beret as they take on peacekeeping role The Coldstream Guards have been transferred authority for the British sector of the Green Line buffer zone in Cyprus. A simple handover ceremony marks the...

Cyprus Finance Minister Reiterates Doubts Over Viability of Great Sea Interconnector Project

Home Cyprus Cyprus Finance Minister Reiterates Doubts Over Viability of Great Sea Interconnector Project Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has once again voiced skepticism over the viability of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a proposed...

Cyprus poised to boost its AI contribution

Cyprus will strengthen its position on the EU innovation and AI map after the island’s participation in the European AI Factories programme, the research deputy ministry said on Wednesday. Through a collaboration with the Greek AI Factory...

The family-friendly resort in southern Cyprus you won’t want to leave

Comprising richly planted tropical gardens, smart-tech villas and a host of restaurants focusing on gourmet cuisine, Parklane is a large, upmarket resort for families and couples alike. The contemporary property, part of the Marriott portfolio,...

The charming Cyprus hotel that’s next door to a Unesco site

As locations go, you can’t quite beat that of the Elysium, which sits right beside the ancient, Unesco-listed Tombs of the Kings heritage site in Paphos. A win for history buffs, yes, but the hotel is also a certain crowd-pleaser for those in want...

Cyprus building permits plummet in June 2025

Building permits in Cyprus fell sharply by 58.4 per cent in June 2025, according to the Statistical Service (Cystat), reflecting a sharp slowdown in construction activity following administrative changes to the licensing system. The number of...