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.
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Kombos: Crossing point access rules will stay the same under Schengen
Cyprus's foreign minister says EU law governing the crossing points will not change if the island joins the border-free zone, as he defended his ministry's budget in parliament.
Nearly a quarter of Cyprus employees take home under €1,500 gross
Cystat data for 2025 put median gross monthly pay at €1,953 and the average at €2,591, with 24.2% of employees earning below €1,500.
Cyprus to move some residence permit renewals online from January 1
From the start of next year, renewals for several categories of residence permit will be accepted only through gov.cy, the migration deputy ministry has announced.
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.
Adriatic low to bring rain, storms and cooler air to Cyprus
Cyprus faces a wet week: showers and thunderstorms from Monday, turning heavier from Wednesday afternoon as a low from the Adriatic arrives, with temperatures dropping below the seasonal norm by Thursday.
Customs sees more Greek Cypriots filling up in the north as pump prices climb
Crossing-point seizures of fuel have grown sharply, the customs department says, as drivers head north for cheaper petrol and diesel.
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.
Hospital unions give SHSO until 16 October for written reply
Six unions at Cyprus state hospitals are balloting members on possible strike action after talks on a new collective agreement stalled, with a written answer demanded by 16 October.
Cyprus bill would let National Guard assist in natural disasters
A proposed law going before the House Interior Committee would create a National Civil Protection Mechanism, shift the Fire Service and bring the National Guard into disaster response.
Brent Above $100 Keeps Cyprus Fuel Prices Under Strain
Global crude prices remain high, and Cypriot drivers and households are likely to feel it at the pump and on electricity bills, as parties criticise the government's support package.
EU Adopts New Welfare Regulation on Cats and Dogs
A fresh EU regulation makes microchipping obligatory for cats over time and tightens rules on breeding, housing and sales. For Cyprus, home to a huge stray cat population, the change raises practical questions.