33 m. ago Greek Gaza march activists briefly detained at Cairo airport

Greek activists planning to take part in an international solidarity march for Gaza were held by Egyptian authorities for several hours at Cairo airport before being released, a member of the Greek delegation – which includes a handful of Cypriots – told the Cyprus Mail on Thursday. Earlier in the day, posts appeared on social […]

Transport

57 h. ago Cyprus curtails more than half of renewables, including residential solar

Cyprus curtails more than half of renewables, including residential solar  pv magazine International

Politics

6 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: finance ministry, real estate, tourism, inflation

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the findings of the European Commission included in the 2025 Spring Package for Cyprus. In a statement, the ministry said that the report “clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience, and dynamism of the Cypriot economy“. Moreover, the ministry underlined that these findings are particularly noteworthy given the current […]

Economics

7 d. ago Cypriot students in Ioannina call for direct flights to Cyprus

A group of Cypriot students in Ioannina has appealed to the transport ministry and several airlines – including Sky Express, Cyprus Airways, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Tus Airways – calling for the introduction of direct flights between Larnaca and Ioannina. According to the group, around 400 Cypriot students are currently studying in the […]

Politics

7 d. ago Jet2 rolls out new flights to Spain, Cyprus, Turkey and more holiday hotspots

Jet2 rolls out new flights to Spain, Cyprus, Turkey and more holiday hotspots - including two brand new winter routes  GB News

Politics

7 d. ago Finance Ministry hails EU report on Cyprus’ economic resilience

The Finance Ministry on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the findings of the European Commission included in the 2025 Spring Package for Cyprus. In a statement, the ministry said that the report “clearly confirms the steady progress, resilience, and dynamism of the Cypriot economy“. Moreover, the ministry underlined that these findings are particularly noteworthy given the […]

Economics

7 d. ago Cyprus joins EU complaint against Shein over misleading tactics

Twenty-four consumer organisations from 21 countries, including the Cyprus Consumers Association, filed an official complaint with the European Commission against the online retail platform Shein on May 30, 2025. The organisations involved also submitted an external alert to the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network against the same company. According to a statement by the Cyprus […]

Politics

7 d. ago Eight million tonnes of plastic threaten oceans, including Cyprus shores

Each year, around eight million tonnes of plastic waste flow from coastlines into the world’s oceans, the ministry of agriculture said on Thursday, adding that the stark figure sets the tone for 2025’s world environment day. Plastic pollution, the ministry warned, is now one of the greatest threats to our natural world. It damages beaches, […]

Events

7 d. ago Our View: Are suggestions of producing ‘cutting edge military equipment’ anything other than fantasy?

When President Nikos Christodoulides first spoke about his government’s plans to develop Cyprus’ defence industry at the end of last year, many may have thought he was joking. He was not, as shortly afterwards he announced ‘six actions’ to boost the local defence industry. These included the participation of Cyprus companies in military equipment programmes […]

Sport

9 d. ago SOFTSWISS wins Eventex Award for Kids Camp: How family support changes employee experience

SOFTSWISS, a global tech company providing software for the iGaming industry, won an Eventex Award 2025 for its Kids Camp in the Corporate Event category. The camp was designed to support employees by engaging their children in a unique, cross-border experience — including participants from Cyprus, Georgia, Germany, and beyond. The recognition places SOFTSWISS alongside […]

Society

1 week ago Lidl Cyprus press trip highlights value of Evrofarma collaboration

In celebration of World Milk Day, Lidl Cyprus organised a unique press trip to the facilities of its strategic partner, Evrofarma, in Didymoticho. The delegation included 30 journalists from Cyprus and Greece, along with partners from #teamLidl, offering an experience that highlighted the connection between high-quality products, their place of origin and the people behind […]

Politics

4 w. ago Updated framework for British Bases includes tourism, energy, zoning proposals

Plans are under consultation to rebuild a restaurant at Lady’s Mile beach, demolished in 2012, as part of broader updates to the planning framework for the British Bases. The proposal, one of several amendments to the updated policy framework for the British bases (SBAs) of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, is part of a broader planning shift […]

Politics

last month Cocoa price dip expected to ease pressure on Frou Frou margins

Cocoa prices, which soared to historic highs last year due to crop failures in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, are now expected to fall sharply by the end of 2025, offering some relief to chocolate producers globally, including Cyprus-based Alkis Hadjikyriacos (Frou Frou Biscuits). According to the company’s 2024 annual financial report, cocoa prices are projected […]

Events