Cyprus cheesemakers see further halloumi export potential in US market
The annual value of halloumi cheese exports stands at approximately €350 million, with UK being the primary market, absorbing about 45% of production, followed by Sweden, Greece, and other European countries, Michalis Koulouros, executive secretary of the Cheesemakers’ Association has told…
Research highlights disparities in living donor kidney transplants across Europe
A new publication led by Clinical Assistant Professor Andreas Koussios of the European University Cyprus (EUC) School of Medicine highlights significant disparities in access to living donor kidney transplants across Europe and identifies priorities for improving equity in transplants. A…
President welcomes additional €119,8 mln from EU Recovery and Resilience Facility
Cyprus has received additional €119.8 million from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said, stressing that the goal is for the resources to be transformed into tangible results for the economy and society. In…
Tourism revenue up 4.6% in July, down 7% in seven months
Tourism revenue in Cyprus rose by 4.6% in July 2026, reaching €536.5 million, compared with €513 million in the same month of 2025, according to the results of the Passenger Survey released on Friday by the Statistical Service. For the…
Annual increase of 7.9% in House Price Index, according to CYSTAT
The House Price Index (HPI) increased by 7.9% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to the same quarter of 2025, reaching 105.46 unites (2025=100), according to data published on Wednesday by the Statistical Service. Compared with the first quarter…
Cyprus is at the forefront for regional partnerships, EU Commissioner Suica says
Cyprus is at the forefront of the EU’s efforts to build regional partnerships, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, stressed on Tuesday, adding that Cyprus is a bridge between Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf. In a videotaped…
Economic sentiment improves for 6th consecutive month in September, CypERC says
In September 2026, economic sentiment in Cyprus improved for the sixth consecutive month, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator of the Economic Research Centre (ESI-CypERC) of the University of Cyprus, increasing by 0.6 points compared with August. “This increase was driven…
PISA survey shows higher performance for children with a migrant background in Cyprus
Pupils with a migrant background perform better in Reading Comprehension than their Cypriot peers, according to the results of the international PISA survey on pupil performance in Cyprus. In addition, the island country ranks first in terms of the proportion…
Cyprus-Iran FMs agree that dialogue is important in pursuit of lasting regional de-escalation
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met on Thursday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Kombos posted on X that they discussed core aspects of ongoing regional developments, including ensuring…
Cyprus Forestry Department joins international Nature study on bat evolution
The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment took part in a major international scientific achievement, the department said in a statement, adding that the study is the largest to date to combine bat genomes…
West Nile virus detected in horses in Cyprus
Five horses were detected with West Nile Virus in the coastal area of Paralimni in Cyprus, the Veterinary Services announced on Wednesday. Testing was conducted on September 9 and September 18 and initially, one animal tested positive, followed by four…
Diesel prices up by11.3% and petrol prices by 6.2% in Cyprus in August, according to Eurostat
Diesel prices in Cyprus increased by 11.3% and petrol prices by 6.2% in August 2026 compared with July, according to data published by Eurostat on Tuesday. The increase in petrol prices in Cyprus was among the highest in the EU…
