Fast food in disguise
This time around, my faithful dining companion and I decided to try a well-established joint that thrives on a clever illusion: dining in as if it were the upper echelons ...
Unemployment in Cyprus rises in August but remains lower year on year
The number of registered unemployed persons in Cyprus stood at 11,556 at the end of August 2025, according to data released on Wednesday by the Statistical Service (Cystat).
On a seasonally adjusted ...
95% of fire-affected families receive payment – president
Ninety-five per cent of families displaced by the wildfire which tore through the Limassol district in July have now received a lump sum payment from the government, President Nikos Christodoulides ...
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Limassol parents threaten to keep kids home from school
Parents of more than 6,000 pupils in Western Limassol municipality have threatened to keep their children home from school on Friday unless the local school authority resolves ongoing staffing and administrative ...
European fan groups slam ‘absurd’ plans to play league matches abroad
Supporters’ groups from across Europe voiced their opposition to attempts from European leagues to stage domestic matches outside the country, saying on Wednesday that the concept undermines the rules of ...
‘Everything ready’ for new school year
The education ministry is “ready for the new school year”, ahead of which the cabinet decided on Wednesday to improve benefits for pregnant teachers, whether full-time or replacements.
“We continue ...
Six-year-old child’s case adds mounting pressure on welfare services
Social welfare services (SWS) on Wednesday faced renewed scrutiny after a father walked into the office of the commissioner for children’s rights on Monday morning with his six-year-old son, ...
Paphos officials highlight serious water challenges
The Paphos local government organisation (EOA) raised ongoing challenges over water supply and licensing during a meeting on Wednesday with Edek party president Nikos Anastasiou.
EOA Paphos president Charalambos Pittokopitis ...
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Cyprus tourism revenue rises 9.6 per cent to €422.3 million
Revenue from tourism in Cyprus rose by 9.6 per cent in June 2025, reaching €422.3 million compared with €385.2 million in the same month last year, according to the state statistical service (Cystat).
For ...
€65,000 reported stolen from car
A total of €65,000 were stolen from the vehicle of a food industry entrepreneur in Paphos between September 1 and 2, police said on Wednesday.
The 59-year-old reported to the police that at ...
Louis Group shares halted amid planned corporate restructuring
The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday confirmed the suspension of trading in the shares of Louis Plc on the regulated market.
According to the announcement, the decision was taken ...
Cyprus Stock Exchange confirms August market shares, trading suspensions
The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday released the members’ market shares for August 2025 and confirmed the suspension of trading for several listed companies on both the regulated and new ...
Cyprus Mushroom Festival returns, with Erimi village its new venue
After a year’s absence, the island’s most beloved festival is back with a bang – with new energy, new experiences and a new location! The Cyprus Mushroom Festival 2025 will ...
Cyprus to teach financial literacy to primary school children
Cyprus will introduce financial literacy in primary schools from September 2025, using a children’s fairy tale to teach sixth graders the basics of money management.
The book, ‘70 Interest and a ...
Columbia Group launches joint venture in Egypt with Pan Marine
Cyprus-based Columbia Group has launched a joint venture in Egypt with Pan Marine Shipping Services, opening an official office to expand shipmanagement, training and energy solutions in a key maritime ...
Safety or surveillance? Europe’s debate over ‘Chat Control’
By Tomaz Lovsin
The European Union is at a crossroads in its digital policy. A draft regulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse (CSA) — often called “Chat Control” — would ...
My Mall Limassol to host sporty Back to School event for kids, families, friends
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, My Mall Limassol, in collaboration with Cosmos Sport, is organising an afternoon event full of fun, basketball, games, competitions, music, face-painting and a live link.
From 4-8...
Cyprus Rapid and Blitz chess championships close with thrilling finish
By Andrey Avsitidiysky
On the last weekend of summer, two Cyprus chess championships were held at the Elias Beach Hotel in Limassol with the support of Freedom24.
International Master Artem ...
Greek Cypriots’ case in north adjourned due to defendant’s ill health
The military court case regarding the alleged illegal entry into the north of five Greek Cypriots who were arrested near Trikomo in July was on Wednesday adjourned for a week ...
Owners of dog that bit girl reported to police
The owners of the dog which bit a 2-year-old girl in Foini village on Sunday will be reported to the police, it was announced on Wednesday.
The dog -a Pitbull- ...
Woman hospitalised after fire in shop
A 39-year-old woman was hospitalised by a court order on Wednesday after she set fire to a shop in Paphos in the early hours, police said.
The woman reportedly locked ...
Youth remanded over Pyla attempted murder and arson
A 22-year-old man was remanded in custody for eight days on Wednesday after being arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a security guard and setting four hire cars ...
Over 250 police officers assaulted every year
Every year, over 250 attacks on police officers are recorded, many of which reach the courts, official data published on Wednesday showed, with six cases reported in just five days in ...
New Cytavision ad campaign blends creativity, nostalgia and tech
Cyta’s new advertising campaign for Cytavision is already on air, bringing with it a welcome dose of nostalgia and technology. Starring a modern, smooth talker, the campaign takes us ...