Cyprus R&D spending rises to €213.6 million, but still remains below EU average

Cyprus spent €213.6 million on research and development (R&D) in 2023, equivalent to 0.68 per cent of GDP, according to data released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday. This marks a 3.2 per cent increase from 2022, when expenditure...

Cyprus to lead on European tourism strategy, says president

Christodoulides says tourism remains cornerstone of Cyprus’ economy President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday addressed the 91st HOTREC general assembly in Paphos, highlighting the vital role of tourism in Cyprus’ economy, the country’s...

Crocs launches new Taho Salehe Bembury Cypress Boot for fall fashion

After a successful Cypress Boot launch with Crocs, shoe designer Salehe Bembury is working with the brand on another look. The Taho Salehe Bembury x Crocs Cypress Boot goes live Thursday, Oct. 16, for $130. This time, the design is a tri-color...

European Parliament Hosts Conference on Respecting Religious Minority Rights: Lessons from Successes and Failures

174 In a timely gathering amid ongoing global debates on tolerance and coexistence, the European Parliament hosted a conference titled “The Importance of Respecting Religious Minority Rights,” organised by MEP Georgiana Teodorescu (ECR, Romania)...

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, technology, energy, real estate, IMF

The Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS) has appealed to EU Member States, and in particular to the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, to vote against the proposed International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Net-Zero Framework (NZF). The union...

Body percussion, stories and songs on Nicosia stage

Music without instruments, body percussions and movement are coming up soon in the capitalas the Nicosia International Festival presents another pioneering performance. The Bodies and Stories performance on October 25 is a collaboration between...

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve offering tours of Florida wetlands

At the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, there’s an opportunity to be immersed in nature during a guided wet walk. The Friends of the Six Mile Cypress Slough offer tours through the wetlands that many of Florida’s critters call home. “Wet walks...

'CTP campaign on federation, closeness to Greek Cypriots unfeasible'

The Turkish Cypriot opposition’s campaign, based on a federation system and advocating closer ties with the Greek Cypriot side, is unfeasible and puts Turkish Cypriots at a disadvantage, professor Uğur Özgöker from Arel University said regarding...

Labour shortage and energy costs top Cypriot hoteliers’ concerns

Digital and green transition essential for hospitality sector Cyprus hoteliers association (Pasyxe) president on Friday Thanos Michaelides described the 91st HOTREC general assembly in Paphos, which the association is hosting, as a crucial forum....

Man arrested in Nice owns large construction firm in northern Cyprus

A man arrested at Nice airport on Monday owns a large construction firm in northern Cyprus, with his arrest having been confirmed to the Cyprus Mail by diplomatic sources on Tuesday. The man, named as 39-year-old Behdad Jafari was arrested after...

Cypress looks to fill vacant City Council seat after member resigns for out-of-state job

An at-large seat on the Cypress City Council will be filled by appointment after the recent resignation of Councilmember Scott Minikus. Minikus, a former Cypress mayor and retired Long Beach Police officer, announced at a City Council meeting last...

20,000 EU delegates expected for Cyprus presidency

Cyprus EU presidency set to boost tourism and hotels The upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, set for the first half of 2026, is expected to deliver tangible benefits for the country’s hotel and tourism sector,...

Succession remains biggest challenge for Cyprus family firms

Succession remains the biggest challenge for family businesses in Cyprus and around the world, according to Renos Ioannides, managing director and head of the family business group at KPMG Cyprus. Speaking to Philenews, Ioannides said that fewer...

Coffee Island Debuts in Mumbai with Its First Café at the Iconic Eros Building, Churchgate

Mumbai, October 16, 2025: Coffee Island, in partnership with Vita Nova, marks a new chapter in its India journey with the opening of its first café in Mumbai, located at the iconic Eros Building, Churchgate. Set against the backdrop of South...

Cyprus to host MIT’s MISTI Global Teaching Labs programme in 2026

Cyprus has been added to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) global network. This addition positions Cyprus on the MIT map alongside select global destinations, marking an...

Cyprus to award talented young artists with €10,000 scholarships

The Cyprus government will now reward young talent in the fine arts with scholarships of €10,000 each, Education, Sports, and Youth Minister Dr. Athena Michaelidou announced Wednesday. The initiative targets children under 18 who demonstrate...

Nicosia shines at 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities

The Nicosia Tourism Board proudly concluded its participation in the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 with the highly successful Taste Nicosia – European Regions Week Tasting Event, held on October 14, 2025, at Square Brussels, Grand Hall...

Cyprus’ cats make headlines abroad, but the island’s feline problem is serious

Move over Cyprus problem, the island now has another headline-grabbing challenge: its cats. International outlets, including ABC News and the Associated Press, have spotlighted the Mediterranean nation’s unusually high number of felines. With...

Cyprus and UK reaffirm deep ties at London independence event

Hadjimanolis highlights Cyprus unity, stability and maritime strength Cyprus marked the 65th anniversary of its independence with a celebratory event in London earlier this week, where Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis spoke on a...

Why the EU's new LGBTQ+ strategy is drawing fire

What’s the context? As anti-LGBTQ+ policies spread across the bloc, an EU counterplan is dismissed as more cosmetic than consequential. BRUSSELS - Europe's new LGBTQ+ strategy - which tackles contested issues from conversion therapy to hate crime...