35 h. ago EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban after automaker pressure

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday dropping the EU’s effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 by allowing continued sales of some non-electric vehicles following intense pressure from Germany, Italy and Europe’s auto sector. The EU executive appears to have bowed to calls from carmakers to keep selling plug-in hybrids and range extenders that […]

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46 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, Eurobank, port, Curium Palace, Vietnam treaty

Cyprus and Vietnam further strengthened their bilateral ties on Wednesday with the signing of a double tax treaty. The agreement, signed at the finance ministry in Nicosia, aims to boost economic cooperation and prevent tax evasion on income taxes. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance Cao […]

Economics

64 h. ago Cyprus turnover indices show continued growth in third quarter

Cyprus’ Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday announced that turnover increased in wholesale trade and in the trade and repair of motor vehicles during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting continued economic activity and higher sales compared with the same period last year. Specifically, the service reported the turnover value index of wholesale trade recorded an […]

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66 h. ago Pilakoutas: Cyprus EU Presidency to power ahead with sleek BMW 5 Series

Pilakoutas Group proudly announces that, following a competitive tender process, the Republic of Cyprus has selected 60 BMW 5 Series vehicles to meet its transportation needs during the Cyprus Presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2026. This is the second time BMW vehicles have been selected for this purpose, as a […]

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3 d. ago Driver of stolen car flees after dangerous police pursuit in Ayia Napa

Police are searching for a suspect after a driver of a stolen vehicle fled following a dangerous pursuit in the Ayia Napa area during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident began at around 1.30am, when officers located a stolen car after assessing information received. Police attempted to stop the vehicle at a checkpoint […]

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5 d. ago Island Oil strengthens fleet with bunkering vessel, expands commercial team

Limassol-based Island Oil Holdings this week announced the acquisition of its newly purchased bunkering vessel, Ruby, which has now officially joined the company’s fleet in Cyprus. Ruby, a vessel specialised in bunkering and the sister ship to Island Oil’s Astraia, enhances the company’s operational flexibility and capacity to serve marine fuel clients, according to the […]

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6 d. ago Bill proposed aims to regulate vehicle dashcams for road safety

The legislative gap concerning the use of car dashboard cameras (dashcams) was addressed in a bill proposed by Stavros Papadouris, leader of the environmental movement, on Thursday at the parliamentary transport committee. “The aim of this proposal is to enhance road behaviour and safety for the benefit of society,” Papadouris stated. He noted that since […]

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8 d. ago GPS devices ‘to be installed on commercial vehicles’ to prevent fly tipping

Efforts to get trucks transporting debris to install GPS – so that the vehicles can be tracked to ensure they don’t unload the rubble in illegal dumps – have come to nothing, according to media reports on Tuesday. The Department of the Environment had approached the Road Transport Department, in a bid to persuade the […]

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9 d. ago Τα γκολ της Γιουνάιτεντ και το early bet του Champions League

Δύο σημεία ξεχώρισε ο tipster του BetMarket.com.cy, Πάνος Λάρκος! Καλή βδομάδα να ευχηθώ φίλες και φίλοι. Την προηγούμενη βδομάδα απουσίαζα με άδεια και γι’ αυτό είχαμε μία μικρή αποχή. Επέστρεψα και εδώ είμαστε για να δούμε τις προτάσεις μας και τα προγνωστικά στοιχήματος για το επόμενο διήμερο. Επιλογές από Αγγλία και Τσάμπιονς Λιγκ. ΕΝΑ ΔΩΡΕΑΝ […]

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9 d. ago Electric and hybrid vehicles increase share in Cyprus car registrations

Cyprus saw a robust rise in electric and hybrid vehicles between January and November 2025, according to figures published on Monday by the state statistical service (Cystat). The report showed that electric and hybrid cars expanded their presence across the motor market at a pace that outstripped petrol and diesel models. Specifically, total motor vehicle […]

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9 d. ago Limassol office prices remain highest as Nicosia leads commercial sales

Cyprus’ commercial property market is becoming more defined this year, as Limassol continues to command premium prices while Nicosia records the most activity, according to a report released on Monday by Landbank Analytics. The latest analysis sheds light on the leading trends in office and retail property sales across Cyprus for the first half of […]

Economics

9 d. ago Paphos district faced ‘torrential rain’ over weekend, governor says

Torrential rains battering Paphos for a third consecutive day have placed authorities on high alert, with continuous efforts underway to prevent flooding. The Paphos district government has maintained a heightened state of readiness since the onset of Storm Byron, deploying crews to manage rising water levels and clear drainage points. District governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said […]

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9 d. ago Investment firm buys major real estate portfolio in Greece and Italy

Investment company Yoda PLC, listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange’s New Market (NMD), has that certain of its subsidiaries finalised a series of transactions with Prodea Real Estate Investment Company Société Anonyme to acquire a substantial portfolio of diversified commercial, office, and retail properties in Greece and Italy. The acquisition involved three distinct deals, adding […]

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1 week ago Basketball star invests in Cyprus’ EMBIO Diagnostics and backs airbeld air

EMBIO Diagnostics has entered a strategic partnership with international basketball player Sasha Vezenkov, who joins the Cyprus-based deep-tech company as both an investor and brand ambassador for its airbeld indoor air-quality solution. The collaboration is being launched with a new campaign and video, spotlighting the impact of indoor air on health, well-being and longevity. According […]

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2 w. ago Clothing, groceries and home goods power Cyprus’ October retail rebound

Cyprus’ retail trade strengthened in October 2025, supported by broad-based consumer spending across both edible and non-edible categories, according to figures released on Monday by the Statistical Service (Cystat). The Turnover Value Index of retail trade, excluding motor vehicles, rose 7.6 per cent from a year earlier, while the Turnover Volume Index increased 10.1 per […]

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2 w. ago This Christmas at Epic, we’ve gone too far with offers you won’t believe!

This Christmas, we’ve gone too far. Get ready for incredible offers you simply won’t believe! Because this year, Epic gives you the chance to get a new smartphone, along with a second device and a 5G Unlimited plan, all with a total benefit of up to €750. You can get the powerful iPhone 17 Pro […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus launches business council in Dubai to deepen UAE ties

Cyprus deepened its commercial ties with the United Arab Emirates this week as Energy Minister George Papanastasiou marked the launch of the Cyprus Business Council (CBC) in Dubai, describing it as “a tangible step towards further strengthening the economic bridge” between the two countries. Speaking at the Council’s founding ceremony and first general assembly, held […]

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2 w. ago Unlicensed driver three times over limit in Paphos crash that sets car on fire

A 25-year-old man was arrested three times over the legal alcohol limit in Paphos on Thursday evening, causing an accident after which his vehicle caught fire, police said on Friday. Police said that the incident occurred shortly after 7pm, when the driver lost control of his vehicle, veered onto the right lane of the road […]

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2 w. ago Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global production rose for a fifth consecutive month in October, lifted by strong U.S. demand for hybrid vehicles that offset weaker sales in Japan and China. Global output climbed 4 per cent to 926,987 cars from a year earlier, while worldwide sales advanced 2 per cent to 922,087 vehicles, […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus prepares new €4.5M electric vehicle subsidy plan to boost clean driving

Cyprus prepares new €4.5M electric vehicle subsidy plan to boost clean driving  Kathimerini

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