Fuel tax cut extended until 30 November 2026
Parliament voted unanimously to keep the reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel, saving drivers 8.33 cents per litre from 18 September.
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Christodoulides to Address UN General Assembly in New York
President Nikos Christodoulides travels to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, with the Cyprus issue at the centre of his meetings with the UN chief and his personal envoy.
Power cuts hit Nicosia and Larnaca as EAC crews race to repair fault
A fault left parts of Nicosia and four Larnaca district villages without electricity on Thursday, with EAC crews working to restore supply.
Central Bank of Cyprus cuts growth outlook as Middle East conflict weighs on economy
The CBC now expects GDP growth of 2.9 per cent in 2026, down from 3.8 per cent in 2025, while inflation is projected to jump to 3.3 per cent.
Cyprus inflation hits 5.2% in August, third-highest in euro area
Cyprus posted the euro area's third-highest annual inflation rate in August at 5.2%, up from 4.4% in July, according to Eurostat, with the sharpest monthly price rise among member states.
Cypriot finance minister heads to Dublin for Eurogroup and informal Ecofin
Makis Keravnos will join eurozone finance ministers in Dublin on 18–19 September 2026 to discuss productivity, banking competitiveness and the impact of artificial intelligence on European economies.
DIKO's Papadopoulos backs GSI, warns monopolies will fight it
DIKO president Nicolas Papadopoulos said the Great Sea Interconnector would cut electricity bills by around 30% and accused its opponents of protecting energy monopolies.
Turkish Cypriot official says Cyprus-Lebanon cable needs Turkey's approval
Hasan Tacoy claims a planned undersea electricity link between Cyprus and Lebanon cannot proceed without Turkey's permission, citing the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine.
Cyprus-Lebanon power cable talks begin, aimed at exporting surplus renewables
Official talks have started on an undersea electricity cable linking Cyprus and Lebanon, which could let the island export renewable energy that currently goes to waste.
MPs demand firm timetable for school air conditioner rollout
A House education committee meeting on Wednesday called for a strict schedule to install and switch on air conditioners in all schools, as many classrooms still lack working units.
Akamas national park plan scaled back as minister sets out green priorities
Agriculture Minister Christos Senechis told parliament the revised Akamas forest park plan cuts new infrastructure by about 700 sq m, while outlining four environmental priorities for the coming period.
Cyprus MPs push for air conditioning in all schools this year
Parliament's education committee, unions and parents demanded a clear timetable for installing working air conditioners in every school, while the ministry insisted the project will be 100% complete this school year.