Natura 2000 ruling puts Cyprus building permits on hold
Cyprus has frozen environmental assessments for projects touching Special Areas of Conservation after a European court ruling, leaving developers and public works waiting.
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Cyprus commits €13.5m to ESA as economy shows mixed signals
Cyprus will contribute €13.5 million to European Space Agency programmes for 2026–2028, while fuel prices and travel figures paint a complex picture of the island's economy.
DIKO bill would jail newly qualified drivers over alcohol
Four proposals tabled in parliament would impose zero tolerance on alcohol for drivers licensed up to three years and for learners, with fines reaching €10,000 and prison terms of up to two years.
Gesy Approves 932 Overseas Treatment Requests in First Year Under HIO
The Health Insurance Organisation approved 932 out of 1,304 requests for Gesy patients to seek medical care abroad during its first year managing the process.
Cyprus fuel prices keep climbing as diesel tops €2 per litre
Diesel now averages €2.022 per litre nationwide, with the priciest pump in Limassol hitting €2.126, as petrol costs continue their upward march since August.
Cyprus valuers press for faster permits and building safety checks
The Cyprus Association of Real Estate Valuation Scientists wants quicker permit decisions, access to official property data and periodic structural inspections to support housing supply.
Limassol rent tops 91% of average Cypriot salary, study finds
A two-bedroom flat in Limassol can take almost an entire average monthly wage, while Thessaloniki tenants pay a far smaller share of their pay, according to new property market data.
Sunny weekend ahead, but Sunday and Monday may bring storms
Cyprus can expect mostly clear weather through Saturday, with temperatures near seasonal norms. Unsettled conditions may arrive on Sunday and Monday afternoons.
Pension reform talks continue as unions hold firm on red lines
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas says negotiations are progressing, but unions insist their core concerns for low-income pensioners remain unaddressed.
Cyprus inflation climbs to 3.7% in September as fuel and power bills bite
Consumer prices in Cyprus rose 3.7% year-on-year in September, with petroleum products up 25.8% and electricity and water up 11.2%, Cystat data shows.
Lorry spills manure on Larnaca-Nicosia motorway near Lympia
A lorry lost part of its load on the motorway near the Lympia exit on Thursday afternoon, forcing police to shut the left lane.
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.