Lamb prices in Cyprus have risen by around 10% since foot-and-mouth disease struck the island’s livestock sector — and with…
Cyprus’s EU recovery funds at risk after audit exposes planning failures
Cyprus could lose tens of millions of euros in EU recovery funding after its own Audit Office found the country’s…
Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence
The energy shock from the Iran war has policymakers around the globe rethinking ways to reduce long-term dependence on oil…
Streaming boosts global music revenues once again in 2025, report shows
Boosted by paid streaming services, global recorded music revenues grew 6.4% to $31.7 billion in 2025, their 11th straight year…
Addressing gender inequalities in STEM and entrepreneurship
As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and…
DISY and DIKO unite on foreclosures as finance minister warns against blanket freeze
The political alliance that pushed Cyprus’s tax reform through parliament looks set to regroup around foreclosures legislation, with DISY and…
Halloumi production manageable for now but mass culls could prove devastating, cheesemakers warn
Cyprus’s halloumi production remains manageable for now but could face severe disruption if the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak spreads across the…
UAE central bank launches resilience package amid Iran war; bank stocks jump
The United Arab Emirates central bank (CBUAE) on Tuesday unveiled a package to help bolster banks’ liquidity, marking its most…
Cyprus is a safe destination for holidays, tourism and investment, Christodoulides says
President Nikos Christodoulides has sought to reassure tourists and investors that Cyprus remains a safe destination, as hotel booking cancellations…
Cyprus tourist arrivals up 9.5% in February as UK and Poland lead the way
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus rose 9.5 per cent in February 2026, reaching 146,516 compared with 133,760 in the same month…