Criticism grows over Cyprus’ ‘mealy-mouthed’ response to Gaza crisis

The continuous flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza cannot be obstructed by anyone and anyone doing so is “deplorable”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. Commenting on criticism over his relationship with Israel, Christodoulides said “not …

Joining Schengen will be good for Cyprus’ security, says president

Cyprus’ proposed accession to the Schengen area will first and foremost enhance the country’s security, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. Allaying Turkish Cypriot and some Greek Cypriot concerns that the buffer zone would create a “hard …

Wolf Alice at Cyprus Avenue (Photos)

"Bloom Baby Bloom", Cyprus Avenue, Cork City, was rocked to the rafters last night as English rock band Wolf Alice played the second of three Irish gigs to coincide with the release of their new single 'Bloom Baby Bloom' and whet the …

Relief as Kano state govt clears N2.24b arrears for 84 graduates in Cyprus

Cyprus property hits record €5.7 billion in 2024

Driven by apartment sales and resilient local demand, the market shows strength despite a changing landscape Total value of real estate transactions reached a record of €5.71 billion in 2024, a modest increase of one per cent on the previous year, …

Rodin by the sea: World-class sculpture finds home in Northern Cyprus

Girne (Kyrenia), a coastal city in Northern Cyprus, is now home to the Eastern Mediterranean’s most extensive known collection of works by Auguste Rodin. Housed in The Arkın Rodin Collection Gallery, the collection features 30 authenticated sculptures by …

Shell Cyprus rewards first 25 winners of ‘Spin to Win’ competition

The first prize draw of Shell Cyprus’ “Spin to Win” competition has successfully concluded, rewarding 25 lucky participants who took part in the campaign that ran until the end of January 2025. The prize ceremony took place at the headquarters of Coral …

Sophia for Children debuts second-hand fashion fundraiser for Cyprus, Kenya meal schemes

As part of its ongoing initiatives, Sophia for Children has launched “Preloved”, a new project, aimed at supporting the “Cooking and Giving” programme in Cyprus’ all-day schools, as well as its feeding programmes in Kenya. Friends of Sophia for Children, …

Cyprus among few Eurozone countries on track to hit ECB’s 2 per cent inflation target

Cyprus is expected to be among the few Eurozone countries to reach the European Central Bank’s 2 per cent inflation target by 2025–2026, as inflation across the bloc continues to ease gradually, according to the European Commission’s latest projections. …

Short-term rental surge in Cyprus triggers tougher rules and tighter scrutiny

Tourists in Cyprus are turning in growing numbers to short-term rentals, with the number of registered properties swelling sixfold in under three years, prompting authorities to push for tighter regulation, new EU-wide data rules, and stricter tax …