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All organizations in Cyprus are now legally required to accept digital documents presented through the government’s Digital Citizen application for all in-person transactions, with the deputy research and digital policy ministry warning that refusal is illegal.
Cyprus Energy Minister Michalis Damianos announced that his ministry is prepared to intervene immediately if unjustified fuel price increases or shortages are detected, as authorities closely monitor the impact of Middle East tensions.
Total government employment in Cyprus reached 55,331 persons in February 2026, a marginal increase of 35 employees compared to the previous year, with permanent staff showing a steady rise, according to Cystat.
Cyprus’s Finance Minister presented an initial economic assessment to cabinet on Wednesday as the government acknowledged the regional crisis was beginning to affect the island’s economy, with flight…
A pro-Palestine group has called for a demonstration outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Thursday evening, urging mobilisation against what it describes as the Cyprus government’s complicity in US, UK and Israeli “warmongering.” United for Palestine – Cyprus said it was calling for escalating pressure to end Cyprus’s role in regional military action, accusing […]
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas announced that the government is against the idea of cutting pensions, even for the highest earners, following a meeting with government officials and trade union leaders.
President Nikos Christodoulides announced the government's determination to raise pensions through reforms during a meeting with trade unions SEK, PEO, and Deok.
At the time of writing, the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace has not yet concluded, so I cannot comment on its outcome. As I argued last week, the Cyprus government faced a difficult decision: whether to accept President Trump’s invitation to join the board. In the event, President Christodoulides displayed […]
The Cyprus Union of Journalists (ESK) is calling for an immediate inquiry by the House Interior Committee into the government's attempt to establish a state body as the sole authority for issuing journalist accreditation during Cyprus's EU Council Presidency.
G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the government is not satisfied with the current state of bomb shelters and will make decisions to improve the situation at the next cabinet meeting. He acknowledged positive aspects but also highlighted negative issues.
A few days after Iranian drones started attacking the British Bases in Cyprus, we asked a selection of people in Nicosia if they felt threatened or in danger, and who they blamed for the war.
The Cyprus government denied reports of a threat to the island, after UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed on Sunday that Iran had fired two missiles towards Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday: “Regarding statements and reports referring to the launching of missiles towards Cyprus, it is clarified that this is not true […]
The Deputy Minister to the President, Irene Piki, is traveling to London to attend an international investment forum aimed at attracting UK investors to boost Cyprus's innovation corridor.
The Cypriot government aims to submit legislation reforming the first pillar of the pension system to parliament by early June, with the goal of implementing the changes by 2027.
The justice ministry and deputy ministry of migration in Cyprus have pledged to improve the efficiency of deportations for migrants residing illegally, announcing the creation of a working group to achieve this.
The Cypriot government is moving to expedite a package of legislation that would significantly expand the state's power to intercept telecommunications, with MPs examining the proposals in the parliamentary legal affairs committee.
The Cyprus government has issued official self-protection instructions to the public following the activation of emergency protocols and warning sirens in several areas earlier today.
Cyprus' inflation rate remains one of the lowest in the eurozone, with the government stating it has no control over price increases caused by the ongoing war.
The Cypriot government is pushing for a new bill that would grant the Attorney General the power to order phone taps without judicial approval, aiming for parliamentary passage before dissolution, though MPs remain unconvinced.
The Cypriot government has approved approximately €4.5 million in emergency compensation for farmers following the culling of around 13,000 animals affected by a rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
The Cyprus government has reported that it spent 92% of its 2025 state budget, with revenues reaching 87% of the projected amount, totaling €10.20 billion.