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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Government Websites Restored After Technical Outage

Home Cyprus Cyprus Government Websites Restored After Technical Outage Government websites in Cyprus are back online following a technical issue that disrupted internet services. According to the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital...

Cyprus Proposes Six-Point Gaza Initiative at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit

Home Cyprus Cyprus Proposes Six-Point Gaza Initiative at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus unveiled a six-point initiative focused on security, reconstruction, and humanitarian aid for Gaza during high-level meetings...

Cyprus Property Fraud Trial: Simon Aykut Admits to 40 Charges, Sentencing Set for Oct. 24

Simon Aykut, a developer with Israeli, Portuguese and Turkish citizenship, admitted to 40 counts of property fraud during a court hearing Tuesday in Cyprus, drawing widespread coverage in the Cypriot press. Aykut, who has been in custody since...

Cyprus Weather Forecast – 15th October

Home Cyprus Cyprus Weather Forecast – 15th October A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region. Today’s weather is expected to be mostly clear in the morning, with localized cloud increases developing in the afternoon. Winds will be light...

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,...

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 joins push for EU digital age rules to protect children online

Cyprus has joined five other European leaders in calling for the introduction of a common “digital age of adulthood” across the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday. The initiative aims to set a minimum age for...

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, CSE, salaries, CySEC, taxes, gaming

Ship management revenues in Cyprus rose to €978 million in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.7 per cent increase compared with the second half of 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The figure corresponds to 5.5 per cent of...

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 hosts Philippe Starck for Yoo Limassol iconic launch

YOO Limassol redefines the concept of luxury living with 80 stunning villas and 80 elegant apartments, each offering a flawless blend of refined design and captivating views of the Mediterranean. Designed as a “city within a city”, the project...

Cyprus faces rising feral cat population threatening ecosystem and streets

Cyprus has roughly one feral cat per resident, though numbers may be higher. Officials warn of ecological risks and street dangers, while activists call for stronger sterilisation programs to protect both wildlife and felines Officials in Cyprus...

Cyprus tops EU in food waste

By Sara Mariza Vryonidi If you’ve ever noticed a buffet at the end of a wedding or watched trays of perfectly good food go into the bin at closing time, you’ve seen it: food waste is everywhere. It’s hidden in restaurant kitchens, in delivery...