People building or renovating homes in Cyprus’s mountain areas and communities along the buffer zone can now receive up to…
Influencers face fines as watchdogs crack down on undisclosed ads
Influencers in Cyprus who promote products or services for payment without clearly disclosing the commercial relationship are being fined and…
Landfill tax to add €10.60 to annual bin charges, but recycling cuts cost to €6.76
A new landfill tax will add €10.60 to annual household bin charges by 2027, but families who recycle properly under…
Cyprus approves €1.15m livestock plan to cut farm emissions by 2030
The Cabinet has approved a €1.15 million programme aimed at modernising Cyprus’ livestock sector and supporting the country’s target to…
Government and unions to negotiate pension reform details
The government and unions are heading into detailed negotiations over Cyprus’s pension reform, with sharp disagreements emerging over how much…
Clean Monday bookings set to fill hotels as Cyprus tourism kicks off 2026 on strong footing
January arrival figures due to be released today by the Statistical Service are expected to confirm a strong start to…
Non-performing loans now worse than in 2013 crisis, central bank data reveals
Credit acquisition companies bought 141,478 Cypriot loans at €3.2 billion — a 20% discount on their face value. They have…
Crunch time for Larnaca port and marina as minister presents Growthfund study
A study by the Greek Growthfund recommending separate development of Larnaca’s port and marina is heading for a direct clash…
Card fraud cost nearly €4 million in six months as cross-border scams surge
Card fraud in Cyprus cost nearly €4 million in the first six months of 2025 — a 66% jump in…
Chevron-led consortium signs contracts for gas exploration off Greece
A consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron signed exclusive lease agreements on Monday to look for natural gas off…