Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 4:
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday issued a statement welcoming the election of ...
What Cyprus has not lost – yet
Remember being 15 in Cyprus?
Long days on Makronissos or Konnos; straight into an evening of clubbing and pubbing (yes, we did everything younger back then!). Rolling home at 4am after ...
Satellite-to-device services gain traction across Europe
Satellite direct-to-device connectivity began shifting from concept to early commercialisation in Europe in March, according to new research from market intelligence firm Omdia, highlighting growing activity among mobile operators.
The ...
Our View: Endless roadworks are making Nicosia unliveable
The twice-weekly market at Ochi in Nicosia is being relocated for about seven months, moving to a nearby parking lot, due to roadworks in the area.
This is not, in ...
Small British firms retreating from EU markets due to red tape and costs
A UK body representing small businesses has warned that small firms were being pushed out of European Union markets due to red tape, rising costs, and complex rules, highlighting the ...
Weaker OPEC may trigger higher oil price volatility
US President Donald Trump’s military forays in Venezuela and Iran have weakened OPEC more than anyone thought possible just months ago. The White House may view this as a ...
UK new car sales forecast to hit 2.1 million units in 2026
British new car registrations are expected to rise to nearly 2.1 million units in 2026, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said this week, with the share of zero-emission vehicles lower ...
The most women ever are standing in the parliamentary elections
As Cyprus heads toward the May 24 parliamentary elections, the number of women on the ballot has reached its highest level to date, with 224 women out of 753 candidates, part of a ...
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Exhibition highlights Mediterranean historical events
A new exhibition at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia, titled Mediterranean, highlights the art of printmaking alongside historical events across countries of the region. The exhibition, featuring selected ...
Christodoulides backs Moldova’s EU path during historic visit
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday reaffirmed Cyprus’ support for Moldova’s European Union accession path during his official visit to Moldova, the first ever by a Cypriot president to the ...
Minister pledges cut in C-sections
The number of caesarean sections performed in Cyprus remains particularly high and continues to rise, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Saturday, adding that efforts are underway to gradually reduce ...
UK nationals on hantavirus-hit cruise ship to isolate in hospital on return
British passengers and staff on the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak will be taken to a hospital in northwest England for an initial isolation period once they are ...
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz ...
President urges stronger EU on Europe Day
President Nikos Christodoulides marked Europe Day on Saturday by calling on the European Union to strengthen its cohesion and competitiveness, while emphasising the role of young people in shaping Europe’...
Forest fire in Inia brought under full control
A forest fire that broke out in the Inia region of Paphos has been brought under full control on Saturday.
The forestry department said that the fire broke out shortly ...
Larnaca optimistic over avoiding summer water cuts
The Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) is unlikely to proceed with water cuts during the summer months, the organisation’s president Angelos Hadjicharalambous said on Saturday.
“In the city ...
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the Tenerife-bound cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister said ...
Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after being released from security ...
PREMIER LEAGUE
Chelsea end six-game losing run with 1-1 draw at Liverpool
Enzo Fernandez’s free kick secured Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, ending the visitors’ six-game losing run in the Premier League and earning caretaker manager ...
Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on promises of change
Centre-right leader Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties with ...
F1 to have more combustion power and less electric in 2027
Formula One will reduce the electric power element in 2027 after tweaks to the engine regulations introduced at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix were deemed a success.Team bosses, representatives ...
What is there funny to say about Cyprus?
Stand‑up comedy on the island was practically nonexistent a decade ago. Still young and informal, today’s tight-knit scene boasts acts in Greek, Cypriot Greek and English, with regular ...
Man arrested at Larnaca airport on European warrant
Police arrested a 37-year-old man at Larnaca airport on Saturday morning on a European arrest warrant.
“During the passport check, it was found that a European arrest warrant was pending ...
Fitch reaffirms Cyprus’ A- rating with positive outlook
The credit ratings agency Fitch on Saturday confirmed the Republic’s long-term A- rating with a positive outlook, citing strong fiscal results, ongoing debt deleveraging, favourable growth prospects and Cyprus’ ...