Cyprus to expand card payments on buses and add online bookings
Transport Minister Evi Tsiollaki has acknowledged gaps in public transport, saying timetable displays, card payments and online reservations for intercity buses are being rolled out.
Cyprus tightens rules for foreign-owned companies in registry overhaul
The Cabinet approved a revised framework for registering foreign-interest companies, shifting focus to real economic activity and tougher compliance checks.
Cyprus scraps regional fee tiers in building permit overhaul
The Cabinet approved new rules simplifying how building permit fees are calculated, ending the island's three-zone cost system and area-based surcharges. The changes now go to parliament.
Cyprus to start forced returns of Syrians as asylum rejections top 5,000
Deputy Minister Nikolas Ioannidis says Syrians without legal status will face forced returns, while irregular arrivals have dropped 92% and student permits face a crackdown.
Pension reform bills head to cabinet after legal review
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas expects the legal service to finish vetting the pension reform bills by Monday, paving the way for cabinet approval and a parliamentary vote.
Cyprus opens €20m home energy upgrade subsidy scheme
Applications for the "Exoikonomo – Anavathmizo" housing scheme opened on 20 October, offering grants of up to €32,000 per home until funds run out or the 30 December deadline.
Cyprus clears technical hurdles for Schengen accession
Nicosia has finished the technical groundwork for joining the Schengen area, with the decision now moving into the political arena, the Presidential Press Office says.
Cyprus unveils child benefit reform, MPs say support falls short
A bill to relax income criteria for child benefit would add 23,000 families to the rolls, but lawmakers argue the increases are too small to offset living costs.
Cyprus pension reform bill revised with three key changes
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas announced three amendments to the pension reform bill after Monday's Labour Advisory Body session, including a faster payout of increases and a longer transition period.
Cyprus on Track for Full Schengen Membership by 2027
Deputy Migration Minister Nikolas Ioannidis says the six remaining actions will be wrapped up by early November, clearing the way for Cyprus to join the Schengen area within 2027.
Cyprus announces monthly benefit for breast cancer patients
President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled two new support measures at Europa Donna Cyprus's 22nd Pink Figures march: a monthly allowance for vulnerable cancer patients and free transport to oncology centres.
Cyprus technically ready for full Schengen membership, says Ioannidis
The Deputy Minister of Migration says Nicosia has completed all European Commission recommendations and now needs a political green light from EU partners.