The pension reform aims to deliver greater fairness, security for every generation President says
The pension reform aims to deliver greater fairness, adequacy and security for every generation, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said in a recorded message on Wednesday. Noting that today, the government has presented the framework for the reform of…
Tourist arrivals decreased by 1.1% in July 2026
Tourist arrivals decreased by 1.1% in July 2026, totalling 582,754 compared with 589,116 in July 2025. Furthermore, according to the Statistical Service, for the period January–July 2026, tourist arrivals totalled 2,238,769, compared with 2,432,129 in the corresponding period of 2025,…
Gold medal for Yiannis Antoniou at Lima Grand Prix in +100kg category
Cypriot judoka Yiannis Antoniou won the gold medal in the +100kg category at the Lima Grand Prix in Peru on Monday, just a few days after claiming gold at the Commonwealth Games. In the final, the Cypriot champion defeated Mikita…
Deputy Minister and Chief Scientist discuss how to improve tourism with AI
Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis and Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides discussed at a meeting on Thursday how to improve tourism services and AI’s link with tourism. A presentation on “Clever Tourism 2032: The Cypriot Artificial Intelligence Strategy” was delivered by…
Cypriot Padel team to take part in Mediterranean Games
The decision of the Cyprus Olympic Committee to include Padel in the 20th Mediterranean Games “Taranto 26” is of historical significance, as it is the first time this will happen. The Cyprus Olympic Committee said in a press release that…
Building permit surge points to positive economic outlook, OEB and KEVE tell CNA
The sharp rise in building permits is a positive sign for Cyprus’ construction sector and the economy in general, Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) and Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE) told CNA on Wednesday, while also pointing…
CFA among 55 national associations backing Clear Line
The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) is among 55 national associations supporting Clear Line, a new comprehensive guide to refereeing decisions launched across European football on Tuesday. The CFA said it will use Clear Line as a reference point for refereeing…
George Gregoriou wins bronze in Men’s Trap at the European U-23 Championships
With 18 hits in the Men’s Trap final, Cypriot champion George Gregoriou secured third place and the bronze medal at the European Shooting Championships U23, currently being held in Poland. According to the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation (CSΚΟΚ), Gregoriou qualified…
Government budget allocations for research and development in Cyprus at nearly €112 million, according to Eurostat
Government budget allocations for research and development (R&D) in Cyprus stood at €113.9 per inhabitant in 2025, according to data published by Eurostat on Friday. The total amount reached €111.996 million, down from €150.610 million in 2024. According to Eurostat,…
Public interest is the main goal, Cyprus President tells new Cabinet members
President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, said “above all else in the execution of the work of the new members of the Council of Ministers is the public interest.” Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new members…
A total of 718 drug cases recorded since the start of the year, DLEU Director tells CNA
The Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) has investigated 718 drug-related cases since the beginning of 2026, involving 773 persons, while increased quantities have been recorded in certain categories, including cocaine and captagon, compared with the whole of 2025. A new…
Cyprus launches “Raptors for LIFE” project for protection of three iconic birds of prey
Six organisations are joining forces and resources to protect and conserve three iconic birds of prey of Cyprus: the Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus), the Bonelli’s Eagle (Aquila fasciata) and the Common Buzzard (Buteo rufinus). A Birdlife press release said that the…
