News Cyprus: Cyprus to open traffic offender school after 7 years of delay
Government confirmed on Monday that Cyprus’ long-awaited driver rehabilitation school is finally becoming a reality, with plans to open in Nicosia and Limassol this September. Seven years after the House approved its creation, the programme was meant to improve road safety by educating traffic offenders, but repeated delays left reckless…
News Cyprus: Cyprus awaits next move after Dubai arrest of alleged crime boss
Cyprus has been officially informed of the arrest in Dubai of alleged organised crime figure ‘Edik’, who is also wanted by Cyprus police, with officials now seeking clarification over which international warrant was executed and what impact the development could have on the island’s own investigation. According to Omega, well…
News Cyprus: Cyprus arrests three in international crypto fraud investigation
Three individuals have been arrested in Cyprus as part of an international investigation into an alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud network accused of defrauding hundreds of victims in Belgium and the Netherlands of tens of millions of euros. The arrests were confirmed by police on Wednesday following coordinated operations carried out…
News Cyprus: EXCLUSIVE: I stayed at Cyprus' newest family-friendly resort - my honest verdict
Set on the sun-drenched coastline of Paphos and fresh from a major transformation, Imperial Island Resort is one of Cyprus' newest hotel openings. I spent several days discovering whether this newly reimagined five-star resort lives up to the hype.
News Cyprus: Introducing our new Restaurant Reviews Hub: Discover the best places to eat by district
We've made it even easier to find your next great dining experience. Our new Restaurant Reviews Hub brings together all our restaurant reviews in one place, conveniently organised by district, so you can quickly browse the best spots wherever you are in Cyprus. Whether you're searching for a hidden gem in Nicosia,…
News Cyprus: Cyprus Advances to Eurovision 2026 Grand Final With Antigoni Buxton and “Jalla”
Cyprus has officially qualified for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer Antigoni Buxton secured a place among the finalists with her performance of “Jalla” during the ...
News Cyprus: Cyprus’ health sector gives reasons to be cheerful
By Dina Gavarieva There’s a lot to worry about in the world right now – rising living costs, global uncertainty and the looming what-if of illness – but here in Cyprus there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful, especially when it comes to our health. Let’s start with something…
News Cyprus: Famagusta district asks to host EU events
Political leaders from the Famagusta district on Thursday called on President Nikos Christodoulides to meet with them with the aim of allowing the district to host conferences and other events when Cyprus takes over the European Council’s rotating presidency. The letter was sent by Famagusta District Governor Yiannis Karousos and…
News Cyprus: FAST Channels TV content lands on Cyprus’ first OTT platform
FAST Channels TV has partnered with Digital TV Cyprus (part of the Digital Tree Group) to deliver over 20 FAST linear channels to the country’s first OTT platform, to enhance the platform’s content ...
News Cyprus: Greece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang
Athens and Nicosia are starting 2026 by turning down the volume on New Year’s celebrations. The capitals of Greece and Cyprus are replacing traditional high-decibel fireworks with low-noise pyrotechnics, light shows and drone displays to protect children, elderly residents and pets, whose hearing is
News Cyprus: Cyprus ranks fourth globally for Israeli passenger traffic in 2025
Cyprus ranked fourth globally for passenger traffic from Israel in 2025, with 1.2 million passengers, as weekly flights from Tel Aviv and Haifa reached a worldwide high of 186, amid a 42.6 per cent increase in arrivals. Data from the Israel Airports Authority show that Cyprus tied with Italy for…
News Cyprus: Cyprus households ditch renting for buying as rental prices soar
Housing loan instalments have broadly converged with monthly rents over the past three years, prompting a growing number of households to opt for buying rather than renting, according to Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. In a written response to Parliament, Ioannou said official data show a gradual decline in applications for…
News Cyprus: Cyprus and US boost cooperation on audit profession oversight
Cyprus and the United States have strengthened cooperation on the oversight of the auditing profession, according to an announcement released on Thursday. This involves the signing of a protocol and a supplementary data agreement aimed at enhancing supervision and investor confidence, the Cyprus public audit oversight board said in a…
News Cyprus: Cheese, water and crossings aim to build trust for split Cyprus' rival leaders
The rival leaders of divided Cyprus have met to inject fresh momentum in efforts to resume long-stalled formal talks to resolve the island’s 51-year-old ethnic cleave ...
News Cyprus: Paphos woman held in drugs and antiquities case
A 30-year-old woman was remanded for six days on Thursday by the Paphos district court in connection with illegal possession of drugs and antiquities. According to the police, a drug squad ...
News Cyprus: Amy Pepper Appointed to Lead FP Markets in Cyprus
Commenting to Finance Magnates, the new General Manager of FP Markets in Cyprus stated: “FP Markets has been in business for over 15 years and has a great reputation amongst traders, both in the ...
News Cyprus: CySEC Impersonators Target Traders
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued a statement ... The scam is the latest step in a long-running trend. As Finance Magnates reported in mid-2018, fraudsters have taken to setting up ...
News Cyprus: Cyprus' rival leaders say ready to meet UN chief next month
The leaders of the ethnically divided east Mediterranean island of Cyprus are ready to meet with the U.N. secretary-general next month to map out possible next steps toward a resumption of formal reunification talks, officials said Friday. Siddique issued the statement after Greek Cypriot President
