Migrant background students outperform Cypriot peers in PISA survey
The latest PISA results show first generation migrant students scoring higher than Cypriot students in reading, maths and science, while Cyprus lags behind EU and OECD averages.
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Labour inspectors to target undeclared construction workers next month
The labour inspection service will sweep construction sites next month to catch undeclared workers, with fines starting at €1,000 per employee.
Diesel price hits record €1.997 a litre across Cyprus
Cyprus diesel hit an all-time high on Friday, with the average pump price reaching €1.997 a litre, as fuel industry groups renewed calls for a VAT cut.
Limassol block evacuated after balcony collapse, 56 flats cleared
A fifth-floor balcony in a Limassol complex fell onto the one below on Thursday, prompting authorities to evacuate all 56 apartments in the building.
Limassol Wine Festival returns for its 64th year
The annual Limassol Wine Festival runs from September 26 to October 4 at the Municipal Garden, with wine tastings, live music, traditional dances and workshops.
MPs flag flaws in Gesy personal doctor system
Parliament examined patient lists of up to 2,500, uneven training among personal doctors and a planned shift in how they are paid, as MPs weigh legislation on registration limits.
Cyprus to tighten golden visa scheme before Schengen entry
Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides says around 12,000 permits issued since 2013 are under scrutiny, with decisions expected on stricter rules as Cyprus prepares to join Schengen.
Cyprus house prices up 8.5% as foreign demand drives second-quarter surge
Cyprus house prices rose 8.5 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, with foreign and domestic demand keeping the market buoyant, the Central Bank of Cyprus says.
Cyprus unveils extra-floor and cheap-plot housing plans
Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou outlined new housing schemes, including extra floors up to 150 sqm on family homes and 570 state plots at 25% of market value.
Cyprus weekend guide: festivals, concerts and markets across the island
From Limassol's 64th Wine Festival and BEONIX to Dominic Miller in Nicosia and the Moonwalk in Protaras, a packed weekend of culture and music lies ahead.
Cyprus pension reform cuts early retirement penalty to 7.5 per cent
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas says the reform will raise pensions for thousands of retirees from January 1, without increasing the retirement age or contributions.
Vandalised school bus routes in Nicosia and Larnaca resume
Two school bus routes suspended after vandalism are running again, with security guards, conductors and CCTV promised while talks on a long-term fix continue.