Employment rises in EU and Cyprus in 2025, Eurostat says
Employment continued to climb across the European Union in 2025, reaching its highest level since 2009, according to figures published by Eurostat. The employment rate for people aged 20 to…
Police warn of rising online and mobile scams after series of new cases
Police are urging the public to remain cautious as a wave of online and mobile scams continues to circulate through text messages, email and WhatsApp, with fraudsters posing as banks,…
EU set to open new wildfire‑response hub in Cyprus
A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus will be inaugurated in Paphos later on the sidelines of an informal EU summit held as part of Cyprus’ presidency of the…
Cyprus’ health minister outlined the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies
Cyprus’ health minister outlined the five pillars guiding the ministry’s policies during a presentation of its annual review and goals for the year. Neofytos Charalambides said the framework is built…
Cyprus posts 4% budget surplus in Q4 2025, Eurostat says
Cyprus recorded a 4% of GDP budget surplus in the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining one of the strongest fiscal positions in the European Union. Eurostat data show the country…
Ukraine: Kombos described the situation as highly complex and unclear
Cyprus’ foreign minister expressed hope that the European Union will reach a positive decision within hours on a new support loan for Ukraine. Speaking on arrival at the EU Foreign…
Macron will arrive in Cyprus later for first official visit
French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Cyprus later for the first official visit by a French head of state since the Republic of Cyprus was founded, government spokesman Konstantinos…
Cyprus: Four million euros this year for wildfire‑prevention
The government will allocate more than four million euros this year for wildfire‑prevention measures ahead of the fire season. The decision was made during a meeting between Interior Minister Constantinos…
Paphos man held in drugs case
A Paphos district court on Wednesday issued a five‑day remand order for a 27‑year‑old man in a drug‑possession case. Police said officers from the narcotics unit found five packets of…
Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills
Cyprus’ president has withheld approval from nine of the ten foreclosure‑related bills passed by parliament, returning five to the House and referring four to the Supreme Court. Government spokesman Viktoras…