Drug seizures double in Cyprus
Cyprus has recorded a sharp rise in drug seizures in 2025, with cannabis and cocaine quantities doubling compared to last year.
The rise comes amid intensified, targeted operations at the country’...
‘No intention to create confrontation with Greece’ over interconnector, govt says
Cyprus has “no intention”a to “create a confrontation with the Greek government” over the matter of the Great Sea Interconnector, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday.
He had ...
Environment commissioner says critics want to ‘harm’ govt
Environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou on Friday hit back and those who had criticised her for her appearance at Thursday’s joint session of the House agriculture, environment, and interior committees ...
Over 3,000 migrants relocated from Cyprus to EU since 2022
Cyprus has relocated more than 3,000 asylum seekers to nine different EU member states between 2022 until September 2025, the deputy ministry of migration said on Thursday.
“The relocations are being implemented in ...
CMA CGM Cyprus leads cleanup at Polemidia Hill for World Cleanup Day
On the occasion of World Cleanup Day, CMA CGM Cyprus joined the global movement by organizing a cleanup event at Polemidia Hill in Limassol.
Its team members, together with CEVA ...
€3.3 million released to promote Cyprus as film and TV destination
The finance ministry has released €3.3 million to subsidise foreign television series and films, aiming to promote Cyprus both as a filming location and as a tourist destination, officials announced on ...
Irish family honoured for over 30 visits to Larnaca
A family of Irish repeat visitors has been honoured by the Larnaca mayor and the tourism development authority for making more than 30 trips to the city, the municipality announced on ...
A minute with: Anna Mesonyhti, manicurist
Where do you live?I live in Cyrpus with my family – my husband and two children.
What did you have for breakfast?I had wholemeal bread with diet cheese and ...
Ukraine advances security talks with allies, vows to keep hitting Russian energy
Ukraine is making progress in intensive talks to formalise legally binding security guarantees with the United States and European allies, a key part of its bid to end the war ...
New water tank built in Lakatamia
Construction of a new water tank in the Nicosia suburb of Lakatamia has been completed.
The tank is a “glass-lined steel tank”, meaning that it was constructed from steel panels ...
TV shows we love: Atypical
When I first started watching Atypical on Netflix, it seemed like Sam was the star of the show, and in many ways the storyline does revolve around him – a teenager ...
Water development dept defends self after MPs’ criticism
The water development department on Friday moved to defend itself after receiving criticism from MPs during Thursday’s session of the House audit committee.
It said it has undertaken a “...
AI and automation reshape banking and hybrid work in Cyprus
Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming Europe’s banking sector, reshaping employee roles, working models and skills requirements, Jens Tau, chairman of the Banking Committee for European Social Affairs (BCESA) ...
French military leader warns of increased ‘hostile’ activity in space
France’s top military space official has warned of intensifying “hostile or unfriendly” activity in space, particularly by Russia, joining a growing chorus of Western powers publicly warning about a ...
Banking
Cyprus loan demand rises — banks plan stricter lending rules for businesses
Net demand for loans rose in the second quarter of 2025, driven by both businesses and households, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus’ (CBC) bank lending survey.
In addition, the ...
NGI0 grants for open technology developers and a human-centric internet
FLOSS developers, open technology innovators, researchers, and small teams in Cyprus and Greece are invited to apply for the latest round of NGI0 (Next Generation Internet) funding, with upcoming deadlines ...
Saudi pact puts Pakistan’s nuclear umbrella into Middle East security picture
With many Arab nations feeling a rising threat from Israel, the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact announced this week brings Pakistan – and its nuclear umbrella – into the region’s security equation.
The “...
UK couple freed by Taliban after Qatari mediation, official says
A British couple who were detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February have been released and flown to Doha following Qatari mediation, an official with knowledge of the matter ...
Lack of agreement on CoLA ‘inconceivable’, Keravnos says
It is “inconceivable” that workers and employers are yet to reach an agreement over the future of the cost-of-living allowance, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday.
Asked whether he ...
CSE
Cyprus Stock Exchange staff to move to public service under new deal
The Finance Ministry, the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and its employee unions signed an agreement on Friday to transfer staff to the public service.
The agreement was formalised in the ...
Tourism
September tourist arrivals highest in recent memory, say Cyprus travel agents
This month is shaping up to be the strongest September for tourist arrivals in Cyprus in recent memory, according to Victor Mantovani, honorary president of the Association of Cyprus Travel ...
AIU’s work helping more countries medal, says Howman
David Howman, chairman of the Athletics Integrity Unit, says his organisation’s anti-doping work is having a tangible impact on the sport and the evidence is to be seen in ...
ICT
Cyprus courts India as EU gateway, tech partner
Cyprus is stepping up efforts to deepen economic and innovation ties with India, presenting itself as a reliable business partner and gateway to Europe, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and ...
Prosecutor ‘not ready’ in Greek Cypriots’ case in north
The prosecutor in the case of the five Greek Cypriots in the north accused of privacy violations, trespassing and breaching the peace at a civilian court in Trikomo on Friday ...