Cyprus banks face a mixed outlook as the European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates twice by July,…
Foreclosure laws change as parliament backs borrower safeguards
Parliament approved a package of laws on loans and foreclosures on Monday, passing two government bills and a series of…
Business community demands say on foreign property bill before parliament votes
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has called for adequate consultation with all stakeholders before the bill regulating…
Cyprus sets 2029 deadline to run entirely on desalinated water with units across island
Cyprus is pushing to cover all its drinking water needs through desalination, ending dependence on rainfall, as dam levels across…
Cyprus wants to become defence equipment exporter, President says
President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus wants to move beyond importing defence equipment and begin exporting to third countries through partnerships…
Protesters storm occupied north “parliament” building during general strike; injuries reported
Protesters broke through “police” barriers and entered the “parliament” building in the occupied north today as unions staged a second…
Cyprus office rents rising, warehouse space scarce and house prices up: the state of the property market in 2025
Cyprus’s office property market remained active and well-priced throughout 2025, according to the 2025 property market report published by Danos…
General strike hits occupied north as unions fight decree freezing cost-of-living allowances
Public sector unions in the occupied north staged a general strike today, marching on the “parliament” building in protest at…
Larnaca’s main tourist strip remains a building site for fourth year running (photos)
The contractor on the Larnaca–Dhekelia road project has requested yet another extension, pushing the works into a fourth year and…
Zero-export switch offers legal workaround for solar cut-offs, but savings are slim
Households and small commercial solar users in Cyprus can legally avoid periodic cut-offs by switching their systems to a zero-export…