Cyprus News
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PoliticsMPs urge property purchase restrictions to cover companies as well as individuals
MPs reviewing restrictions on foreign property buyers warned that rules targeting individuals alone would not address acquisitions through companies and other intermediaries.
SocietyEuropean Consumer Centre Cyprus handled 864 cross-border complaints in 2025
The centre’s annual report recorded 557 information requests, a successful resolution rate of approximately 53 per cent and…
SocietyLimassol tramway could cost up to €95m per kilometre, mayor says
Mayor Yiannis Armeftis says a potential Limassol tramway should be assessed against its wider benefits, with early costs…
EconomyWealthyhood report finds Greek investors starting small and taking a long-term approach
A Wealthyhood study of more than 35,000 registered users finds a median investor age of 34, a typical…
EconomyLOEL celebrates 30 years of its Zivania
LOEL marked its Zivania’s 30th anniversary, highlighting a Cypriot grape spirit with centuries of history and legal protection…
EconomyCSE thanks mourners for tributes to deputy general manager Nikos Trypatsas
The Cyprus Stock Exchange expressed gratitude for condolences and tributes following the death of Nikos Trypatsas, who served…
WorldSaudi Aramco tells staff to leave Dhahran headquarters and work remotely
Six sources said Saudi Aramco ordered employees to evacuate its Dhahran headquarters on Thursday, following a deadly attack…
SocietyCyprus banks join ASPIS campaign for sixth year to warn against online fraud
The Association of Cyprus Banks is urging the public to safeguard personal and banking data as it takes…
WorldMI5 files reveal decades of surveillance of NHS founder Nye Bevan
Newly released records show MI5 monitored Nye Bevan from 1933 until his death in 1960 over Communist Party…
WorldFidan to host ministers from six countries in Istanbul for regional conflict talks
Turkey has initiated a seven-country meeting on Friday to discuss regional conflicts, shipping security and cooperation between regional…
WorldGovernments and companies rush to fix PHP flaws as hacking attempts reach millions
Critical vulnerabilities in PHP prompted precautionary website shutdowns worldwide and urgent software updates, while Cloudflare reported millions of…