3 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Hellenic Bank, BoC buyback, Ermes, Cyta acquisition, hotels

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday ratified the suspension of trading in the shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, following a recent meeting of the CSE Council. The ratification was made under Article 184 of the Cyprus Stock Exchange Law and formalises the suspension decision first announced on May 9, 2025. The suspension […]

Economics

18 h. ago Cyprus renews pledge to cut road deaths in line with EU goals

Cyprus reaffirmed its commitment to aligning with the EU’s goal of reducing road fatalities to zero by 2050 during a meeting in Nicosia on Friday, organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. In an address read out at the conference on the European Road Safety Charter (ERSC), Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades reiterated Cyprus’ commitment to Vision […]

Events

20 h. ago Yiorkadjis calls for Sizopoulos’ support to enhance district govts’ independence

Nicosia District Governor Constantinos Yiorkadjis on Friday called on outgoing Edek leader and House interior committee member Marinos Sizopoulos to give his support to increase both the financial and administrative independence of Cyprus’ district governments. Speaking after a meeting between the pair, Yiorkadjis said he hopes Sizopoulos will give “the necessary support, both in the […]

Politics

27 h. ago Vafeades urges UN to use ‘all tools available’ to protect civilians in war

Protecting civilians in times of war is a moral imperative, Minister of Transport Alexis Vafeades said, while representing Cyprus at a UN Security Council working debate on the matter. The minister called on the UN to use every available tool to take concrete action and said Cyprus understood the urgency of the issue very well from […]

Events

27 h. ago Yildirim insists there is no ‘new development’ between Republic of Cyprus and central Asia

Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) council of elders chairman and former Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim on Thursday insisted there is no “new development” in relations between central Asian states and the Republic of Cyprus. Addressing an event held on the sidelines of the OTS’ summit in Budapest, he was keen to play down the […]

Politics

32 h. ago Nicosia psychiatric clinic needs more staff, patient segregation, says ombudswoman

The psychiatric clinic at Nicosia general hospital needs more staff as well as better segregation of patients according to the type of treatment they receive, the ombudswoman has recommended in a report made public on Thursday. Maria Stylianou-Lottides’ report was based on an on-site visit to the psychiatric clinic that took place on November 7 […]

Science

39 h. ago Five arrested over classified prison documents found in warden’s home

Authorities on Thursday arrested five persons – four prison wardens and a female police cadet – in connection with an ongoing investigation into documents found in the residence of a prison warden in early April. The arrest warrants were green-lit by Nicosia district court. According to a police statement, the five suspects are linked to the discovery […]

Events

47 h. ago Celebrating diversity: festival takes over Phaneromeni Square

A vibrant evening of culture, art and community is coming up in Nicosia this Saturday as Generation for Change CY and Visual Voices host the Diversity Day Art Festival. Music, art, performances and food stalls will explore worldwide cultures to highlight multiculturality and, of course, diversity. The festival is organised on the occasion of World […]

Culture

47 h. ago Cyprus estate agents threaten action over legal contract bill

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council has issued a call to its members to be prepared for mobilisations, following a meeting of the House legal affairs committee on Tuesday. The session involved a discussion of a proposed bill by MP Kostis Efstathiou, which would make it mandatory for all property sale contracts in Cyprus […]

Events

56 h. ago Our View: Future of Nicosia’s Makarios avenue awaits police chief say

Last week, out of the blue, Nicosia municipal council voted to change the regime governing the lower part of Makarios avenue in Nicosia. This is the part that is closed to all vehicles except buses and taxis. The council voted that the road would open on weekdays from 7am to 9pm and close again on […]

Events

69 h. ago Tales of turning challenge to inspiration showcased at fourth Pop Up Talks event

On April 5, 2025, at the Psevda Community Council, we heard several truly captivating stories filled with human insight, resilience and adventure, as part of the Pop Up Talks: “Stories that Inspire” event, with the theme “Challenge Accepted”. In a packed hall, 120 attendees filled out the audience in person, while the event was also […]

Politics

69 h. ago Sfera is setting the tone τη νέα συλλογή Άνοιξη/Καλοκαίρι 2025

Η Sfera άνοιξε την πόρτα στο καλοκαίρι με ένα fashion event γεμάτο στυλ, φινέτσα και έμπνευση, αποκαλύπτοντας τη νέα της συλλογή SS25 μέσα σε μια ατμόσφαιρα που μύριζε διακοπές και σύγχρονη πολυτέλεια. Στο εντυπωσιακό σκηνικό του ολοκαίνουργιου Amyth of Nicosia, η Sfera υποδέχτηκε εκλεκτούς καλεσμένους – εκπροσώπους των media, fashion influencers και stylists  – για […]

Politics

3 d. ago Bioethics Committee proposes plan for AI use in health sector

The Cyprus National Bioethics Committee on Tuesday called for the preparation of a national strategy for the use of AI in healthcare “The aim is to create a human-centred framework for the application of AI, which will serve and not degrade humans,” it said. The committee urged the government to set up a council of […]

Politics

4 d. ago Evel welcomes Limassol pledges but seeks concrete commitments

The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has cautiously welcomed President Nikos Christodoulides’ latest pledges for the city, backing the vision but pressing the government to deliver clear deadlines and follow-through. In a statement issued this week, Evel thanked the president and the Council of Ministers for their visit to Limassol over the weekend […]

Politics

4 d. ago Lorry crashes with saloon car near Strakka, woman in hospital

An accident on Tuesday morning involving a lorry and a saloon car closed Archbishop Makarios III avenue in Lakatamia, near Strakka. The accident happened at around 7am and a woman was reportedly taken to hospital in an ambulance. The police have called on drivers to be patient and follow signs.

Events

4 d. ago Religious holiday overlap boosts Cyprus airport traffic in April

Cyprus residents made 164,844 trips abroad in April, marking a 24.1 per cent increase compared with the 132,806 trips recorded in April of last year, according to data released by the statistical service on Monday. The rise in travel activity was attributed to the rare overlap of Orthodox Easter, Catholic Easter and Jewish passover, which […]

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4 d. ago Οι εμβληματικοί The Landmark Nicosia Towers εξοπλίζονται με τους υπερσύγχρονους ανελκυστήρες της εταιρίας Kone

Η μεγαλύτερη εταιρία εγκατάστασης και συντήρησης ανελκυστήρων της Κύπρου αναλαμβάνει την ασφαλή μετακίνηση των ενοίκων και των εργαζομένων στους The Landmark Nicosia Towers. Οι εντυπωσιακοί πύργοι The Landmark Residential Tower και The Landmark Office Tower, ιδιοκτησίας της MHV – Mediterranean Hospitality Venture, ομίλου με σημαντική παρουσία στην αγορά high-end real estate στην Κύπρο και την […]

Politics

5 d. ago Cyprus estate agents fight proposed legal monopoly on property contracts

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council on Monday again voiced concerns over a proposed law that would require all rental and sale contracts for real estate to be drawn up exclusively by lawyers. The proposal, which is currently before the House legal affairs committee, has been met with strong opposition from the council, which […]

Sport

5 d. ago Turkish Cypriots from mixed marriages protest for identity cards outside Nicosia administration office

Turkish Cypriots from mixed marriages protest for identity cards outside Nicosia administration office  Philenews

Politics

5 d. ago Petrolina leadership, contribution honoured at 17th IN Business Awards

Petrolina has been honoured with one of the most prestigious distinctions of the year, receiving the “Business of the Year” award at the IN Business Awards 2024, reaffirming its long-standing leadership and contribution to Cyprus’ economy and society. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Hilton Park Nicosia, as part […]

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