Oil prices steady as peace prospects and supply risks collide
Oil prices edged up on Monday after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India’s purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine and had to ...
Do you remember the sounds of Cyprus?
Goat bells at daybreak and church bells at midnight. Electric cicadas in afternoon sunlight.
Breezes that rustle through old olive trees. The whisper of Mediterranean seas.
You’ll forgive the ...
Pilgrimage route cut as Spanish wildfires spread to Picos de Europa mountains
Raging wildfires in Spain spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountain range on Monday and authorities closed part of the popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
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Cyprus Ports Authority strengthens port regulation with ISO certification
The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) has completed the certification process for its department of ports regulatory affairs management under the internationally recognised CYS EN ISO 9001:2015 standard, it announced on Monday.
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Britain cancels extra border checks for animals ahead of UK-EU deal
Britain is suspending the previously planned introduction of extra border checks on live animal imports from the European Union to ease trade ahead of the implementation of a deal agreed ...
TV roles you didn’t know were recast
Sorry, I am still bitter about Locke and Co.
With such a long production cycle, changes are bound to happen. Directors get hired, then fired. Writers come and go. Crew ...
Cyprus sees modest increase in construction materials prices
Cyprus’ construction materials price index recorded a year-on-year increase of 1.19 per cent in July, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service.
Specifically, the construction materials ...
Banking
Cypriot banks’ non-performing loan ratio holds at 5.9 per cent in May
The non-performing loans (NPL) ratio of the Cypriot banking sector remained steady at 5.9 per cent in May, when compared with April 2025, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) said in a ...
Cyprus names authorities for digital resilience in financial sector
The Finance Ministry has formally designated the authorities responsible for ensuring compliance with the European Union’s digital operational resilience rules in the financial sector.
The announcement, published in the ...
Arrest after travellers found smuggling tobacco products
Large quantities of tobacco products on which duty had not been paid were discovered in two separate cases by customs officers at Larnaca airport following checks on luggage on Saturday, ...
Over 50,000 Cyprus properties sold to foreigners by July — Paphos leads the way
More than 50,000 property sales in Cyprus have already been transferred to third-country nationals this year, with Paphos taking the lead, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou told parliament.
Specifically, 53,076 transfers were completed ...
Guterres to inform UN security council about Colin Stewart replacement
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to seek the consent of the UN Security Council for the replacement of UN special representative and head of the peacekeeping force in Cyprus (...
My war is/was more important than yours
An Irish friend in Thessaloniki wondered why there was little coverage in Europe on the anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, a member state, part of whose land is ...
Cyprus regulator warns public against unlicensed platforms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a warning to investors concerning a series of websites that are not authorised to provide investment services or perform investment activities.
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September to see Freshers Fair 2025 for new UK-bound students
Global Education Services and the National Federation of Cypriot Students in the UK (EFEK UK) are organising the annual Freshers Fair 2025, which will take place on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 5.30-8.30...
Finance Ministry prolongs public debate on tax reform until September
The Finance Ministry on Monday announced that the public consultation on the package of bills concerning the planned tax reform has been extended.
In a post on social media platform ...
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Four remanded over reckless behaviour charges
An object resembling a plastic bullet was found and seized by the Larnaca police on Monday in relation to an ongoing investigation involving an air rifle attack the previous day.
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Best sites to buy TikTok views and likes (2025 ranked list)
If you’re trying to boost your TikTok presence in 2025, you’ve likely wondered: Is it safe to buy views and likes? Or more importantly, where can you buy real ...
Baker Tilly South East Europe to broaden footprint in Cyprus and Greece
Baker Tilly South East Europe (BTSEE) on Monday confirmed the completion of its merger with professional services firm MHA, in a deal valued at €24 million.
This follows an announcement originally ...
Four people rescued after jumping off Cape Greco sea caves
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) on Sunday evening rescued four people who had jumped from the sea caves at Cape Greco in the Ayia Napa area. This marks the ...
Motorcyclist hospitalised after Limassol chase
Police on Sunday afternoon arrested a 31-year-old man after a chase in an area of Limassol. A small amount of drugs were found in his possession.
According to police, an ...
Real estate dealmaking expected to rebound in 2025, says PwC
Real estate brokers have expressed cautious optimism about the sector’s performance in 2025, according to consulting firm PwC.
In its latest report on the sector, PwC said that brokers are ...
Safe Bulkers offers €10,000 scholarships to Cypriot, Greek students
Safe Bulkers Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange and led by Cypriot CEO Polys V. Hajioannou, has announced the launch of its 5th Annual Scholarship Programme for the ...
art
The hidden life of plants
“Tucked away deep in the countryside of Tala in Paphos, the location of this exhibition is as much a part of the experience as the work is,” say organisers of ...