Cyprus joins push for EU digital age rules to protect children online

Cyprus has joined five other European leaders in calling for the introduction of a common “digital age of adulthood” across the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday. The initiative aims to set a minimum age for...

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, CSE, salaries, CySEC, taxes, gaming

Ship management revenues in Cyprus rose to €978 million in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.7 per cent increase compared with the second half of 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The figure corresponds to 5.5 per cent of...

Cypress County approves budget for 2026 ahead of municipal election

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cypress County council approved the 2026 budget at its regular meeting Sept. 16, setting the stage for the new council ahead...

Cyprus hosts Philippe Starck for Yoo Limassol iconic launch

YOO Limassol redefines the concept of luxury living with 80 stunning villas and 80 elegant apartments, each offering a flawless blend of refined design and captivating views of the Mediterranean. Designed as a “city within a city”, the project...

Cyprus tops EU in food waste

By Sara Mariza Vryonidi If you’ve ever noticed a buffet at the end of a wedding or watched trays of perfectly good food go into the bin at closing time, you’ve seen it: food waste is everywhere. It’s hidden in restaurant kitchens, in delivery...

Cypress County Emergency Services: An active, productive year

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Cypress County Fire Services currently operates out of eight fire stations, covering more than 13,000 square kilometres, with a team of approximately 115...

What’s coming at Cyprus’ first Bicycle Film Festival

Having travelled to more than 100 cities worldwide and attracted over one million people, the Bicycle Film Festival arrives in Nicosia in just a few days. This is not just a festival about bicycles though but a gentle push towards sustainable...

KSL Sports Rewind: High School Football 2025 Top 25 Rankings Entering Week 10

SALT LAKE CITY – Week 9 of the high school football season in the state of Utah is in the books, and KSL Sports Rewind released its Top 25 ranking. Dane Stewart and Jeff Hansen of KSL Sports Rewind released the Top 25 rankings heading into Week 10...

CSC praises strong performance of Cyprus’ ship management sector

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has welcomed the continued growth of the island’s ship management industry, highlighting its increasing contribution to the Cypriot economy. In a statement issued this week, the chamber expressed its “distinct...

Mild weather expected in Cyprus over coming days

A weak low-pressure system is currently affecting Cyprus, bringing mild and mostly clear weather to the region. On Wednesday, the sky will be mainly clear in the morning, with local clouds increasing after midday. Winds will be light and variable...

Cypriot clubs to gain as FIFA expands its $355 million World Cup payout plan

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup has begun, and with it comes more than just a new format. For clubs around the world, including several in Cyprus, the tournament represents an unprecedented financial opportunity. FIFA has announced a major...

Our View: Did president really have to big up Cyprus role in Gaza?

President Nikos Christodoulides’ relentless efforts to present himself and his government as influential players in regional affairs and Gaza in particular lead to rather embarrassing situations. On Sunday, speaking about the following day’s trip...

Europe’s new entry/exit system has started: Where will it be implemented first?

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Israeli-Greek ties: Growing shadow of Zionist colonialism in Cyprus

The history of the Cyprus dispute goes back to the early 1960s, when the Greek Cypriots started to gradually erode the constitutional rights of the Turkish community of the Island. The eventual Greece-baked coup in Cyprus aimed at annexation of...

Blind students refuse unsafe, overcrowded bus to Nicosia school

The Cyprus Organization of the Blind is urging the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to address what it calls the government’s “provocative indifference” toward issues affecting blind students. The organization criticized the transport...

Best Crypto mining apps available in the US: Earn Bitcoin on your phone

The year 2025 has transformed the way Americans approach Bitcoin mining. Instead of buying expensive ASIC machines or setting up noisy rigs at home, users are now turning to crypto mining apps that allow them to earn Bitcoin directly from their...

Cyprus-based gaming firm secures partnership to strengthen global footprint

Cyprus-based mobile game developer Top App Games Ltd. has partnered with Aptoide, the alternative Android distribution platform, to expand its hit mobile title Ludus: Merge Arena and strengthen its global community. According to an announcement...

Politics Blog: Trump’s Nobel dreams, Erdogan’s “beautiful wife,” and Cyprus in the middle

Our Letymbiotis told us about an invitation from Sisi, the President of Egypt. But apparently that wasn’t glamorous enough, so young Nikos said instead that the invitation had come from Trump. What exactly happened? Who cares? Details. What...

Hallelujah! Cypress Creek Bridge to reopen Oct. 16 following ribbon-cutting

Hallelujah! Cypress Creek Bridge to reopen Oct. 16 following ribbon-cutting Published 3:19 pm Tuesday, October 14, 2025 After nearly two years of construction, the Cypress Creek Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic on Oct. 16. Since January of...

Cyprus launches digital portal for all shipping services

The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) on Tuesday announced the official launch of the Cyprus Shipping 1-Stop-Shop Portal (CYSh1P), a centralised digital platform designed to streamline and modernise all SDM maritime services. Through this new...