Cyprus home energy grant scheme closes after two days as €27.5m runs out
The energy ministry stopped taking applications for the "save and upgrade homes" grants after demand exhausted the entire budget in under two days.
Nicosia clinic loses GHS status after legionella licence suspension
A private Nicosia clinic can no longer treat patients under the General Health System after its operating licence was suspended over legionella bacteria.
Larnaca DIPA residents get more time to leave after starting repairs
The Larnaca DLGO has held off on evacuating the DIPA apartment block after residents said they had hired a private engineer and begun repairs. About 400 people live in the complex.
Cyprus extends 2025 tax return deadline to November 30
Taxpayers on the island get extra time to file their 2025 returns without interest or penalties, the tax department says, after about 253,000 filings were processed by mid-October.
Cyprus shoppers face extra €2 fee on China parcels from November 1
Orders from Temu, Shein and AliExpress will carry a €2 customs charge on top of the existing €3 levy, under an EU-wide rule change.
Overnight pharmacies across Cyprus on Tuesday, October 20
Duty pharmacies will stay open through the night in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the Famagusta district, according to the published roster.
Heating fuel tax cut set to take effect Friday after parliament vote
MPs are fast-tracking a bill to cut tax on heating fuel, with the measure expected to apply from Friday and trim prices by over five cents a litre.
Cyprus West Nile cases climb to 21 as blood screening stays in place
The island now has 21 locally acquired West Nile virus infections, the ECDC reports, while donated blood continues to be tested seasonally to keep transfusions safe.
Public works defends halting Paphos-Polis road contract
The public works department says scrapping the contract for the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway could not be avoided, and denies dragging its feet on tenders.
Police warn of deepfake scammers mimicking relatives and colleagues
Criminals are using AI to copy faces and voices of people victims know, then asking for urgent transfers or passwords. Police urge the public to verify before acting.
Damianos: Cyprus will not pay for GSI unless electricity actually arrives
Energy Minister Michael Damianos told MPs that Cypriot contributions to the Great Sea Interconnector depend on real progress, as verified spending figures lag far behind Admie's claims.
Legionnaires source at Nicosia clinic to be identified by Thursday
Health authorities expect to pinpoint the origin of a legionnaires infection at a private Nicosia clinic within days, after a baby was hospitalised and new admissions were halted.