Central Bank cuts Cyprus growth forecast as Middle East conflict weighs on economy
The Central Bank of Cyprus expects GDP growth of 2.9 per cent in 2026, down from 3.8 per cent this year, while inflation is set to jump to 3.3 per cent.
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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.
President Christodoulides to attend Cyprus shipowners' event in Athens
The President travels to Athens on Tuesday evening for a Cyprus Shipowners' Union event, where Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas will also attend, before continuing to New York.
AKEL and DISY clash over spy van inquiry findings
AKEL has accused DISY of deflecting from the spy van scandal after DISY alleged political interference, renewing calls to publish the long-withheld Stefanou report.
Cyprus plans age limit for social media as EU moves on child protection
Deputy Minister of Innovation Nikodimos Damianou says Cyprus wants an age barrier for social media access and is helping design a common European age-verification tool.
Cyprus opens scheme letting homeowners add a floor for family
The interior ministry has launched a plan allowing owners to build an extra unit for children or grandchildren, even where building density is already exhausted.
Turkey issues arrest warrant for retired colonel found in north Cyprus
Turkish prosecutors have issued a detention warrant for a retired colonel located in the occupied north, as part of a reopened probe into a 2011 prison death in Silivri.
Anastasiades law firm appeals to court over full Mafia State dossier
The former president's law firm has asked the Court of Appeals to force the anti-corruption authority to hand over the complete Mafia State report concerning Anastasiades and two partners.
DISY deputy leader warns party members against backing Christodoulides
Yiannis Karousos says DISY officials who support President Nikos Christodoulides must declare it openly and step down from the party's collective bodies.
Cyprus on yellow alert for heavy thunderstorms until Friday afternoon
The meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for isolated but intense thunderstorms from 9pm Thursday until 5pm Friday, with hail and strong winds possible.
Pension reform to raise payments for 123,000 retirees in Cyprus
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas says the upcoming pension reform will lift payments for around 123,000 retirees, with more than 8,000 seeing increases above €200 a month.
Cyprus unveils plan to build new family homes on top of existing houses
The Interior Ministry has published details of a scheme allowing owners to add a floor or extend an existing home for family members, even where building density is exhausted.