Cyprus tourism revenues soar

ECONOMY TOURISM Revenue from tourism in Cyprus for the first five months of the year is estimated at 955.8 million euros, compared to €751.2 million in the January-May period of 2024, recording an impressive increase of 27.2% year-on-year, according to …

Cyprus unemployment falls to 3.8 per cent in June

Youth unemployment steady in EU as Cyprus jobless rate declines Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Cyprus stood at 3.8 per cent in June of this year, stable compared to May, and down from 4.9 per cent in June 2024 according to Eurostat, the …

Cyprus industrial production rises 1.7 per cent in May

The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus reached 113.7 units in May 2025, based on 2021 as the reference year, reflecting an annual increase of 1.7 per cent compared to May 2024. For the period between January and May 2025, the index rose by 3.4 per cent …

Cyprus weather: Daytime highs will reach 36°C inland on Thursday

CYPRUS WEATHER – JULY 31 – Thursday’s forecast calls for continued fair weather, though low clouds may form in the morning. Winds will range from southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening to 5 Beaufort in windward coastal areas by afternoon. …

Cyprus-based shipping company sanctioned by US over Iran links

A Cyprus-based shipping company by the name of “GMCG Ltd” was designated as “blocked property” by the United States’ government as part of the country’s latest round of sanctions imposed on Iran and its interests. The company is, according to the US’ …

Cyprus household debt down 60 per cent since 2016

Household financial assets reach €61.9 billion in March 2025 The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday published its latest quarterly financial accounts for the quarter ending March 2025, showing continued growth in financial assets, a reduction in …

Cyprus’ electric car fleet still tiny despite record new registrations

Battery-only electric vehicle (BEV) registrations in Cyprus more than doubled in 2023, though their presence on the roads remains well below the EU average, according to a report from Eurostat. An estimated 970 new BEVs were registered that year, making up …

Israel Police arrest murder suspect in Cyprus after year long operation

Thousands of Cyprus students still waiting for state grants

More than 10,000 student grant applications remain unexamined, the progressive student movement has warned, calling the delay “a breaking point” for students who depend on state support to continue their studies. Despite over 4,000 approvals already issued …

Athena Mandis: From Cyprus to Cinema, Exploring Identity and Migration

Athena Mandis is a British Cypriot award-winning filmmaker and educator whose work bridges the gap between culture, identity, and migration. As a Senior Lecturer in Film Practice at Queen Mary University of London, she is dedicated to empowering the next …