CYPRUS


Cyprus reports rise in tourism arrivals
ECONOMY

Tourism arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.27 million between January and September 2024, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat).


Nicosia seeks EU involvement in Cyprus issue negotiations
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a European People’s Party summit on Thursday to discuss the EU’s role in resuming negotiations on the Cyprus issue, which have been stalled since 2017.

Ex-PM Samaras slams government over stance on Turkey
POLITICS

Former prime minister Antonis Samaras accused the government of his New Democracy successor of taking too soft a stance towards Turkey, saying that “when ‘calm waters’ lead to the silent acceptance of fait accomplis, it always brings great storms.”


Bank profits in crosshairs in Cyprus
CYPRIOT ECONOMY

The future of a special tax on bank deposits paid to the state in Cyprus may be heading for a shift, though a final decision is not guaranteed.

At UN dinner, Cypriot leaders agree to meet again soon
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders met on Tuesday in New York for informal talks hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and agreed to meet again soon to discuss discuss “the way forward” on stalled reunification talks.

Cyprus to launch its own satellite
CYPRIOT ECONOMY

Cyprus is making strides in space technology as the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Center (C-SpaRC) prepares to unveil its first satellite, set for launch in 2026.



How Cypriot startups woo global investors

Cyprus’ most pioneering entrepreneurs urge aspiring businesspeople to dare with passion, partner wisely, and prepare for hard work and endless challenges. These entrepreneurs have achieved success both locally and internationally through their startups.


A time of reckoning for the center-left
PREVIEW 

Nikos Androulakis was reelected as PASOK leader after defeating challenger Haris Doukas, the mayor of Athens, in a runoff on Sunday, securing nearly 60 percent of the vote.

Informal Cyprus dinner to be held in New York
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

An informal dinner between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, will take place on Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York.

Transport upgraded in Cypriot cities
CYPRUS

Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, taking a significant step in the transition towards greener, more accessible cities.