The 19 best restaurants in Cyprus

The 19 best restaurants in Cyprus

From humble Cypriot tavernas to Michelin-starred marvels, here’s where to eat on this eclectic Mediterranean island Cyprus is often referred to as being at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa – and as such their time-served influences can be seen on the menus of countless tavernas across the island. But, don’t go thinking Cyprus is set in its […]

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Larnaca records highest property price rises in 2025

Larnaca records highest property price rises in 2025

Larnaca recorded the largest property price increases across Cyprus in the first quarter of 2025, whilst commercial properties declined, according to the latest RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus. The coastal city dominated quarterly gains across all major property categories, with apartments showing the most significant increases compared to the previous quarter, the index revealed. Apartments […]

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Cyprus connects to EU cross-border e-health network

Cyprus connects to EU cross-border e-health network

Cyprus is rapidly integrating with the European Union‘s cross-border electronic healthcare system, enabling citizens to access medical services across 16 member states through shared digital health records. The electronic connection of medical data between Cyprus and Luxembourg has been completed, with Greece scheduled to join the network in July. Estonia will follow, then all remaining participating countries. The “MyHealth@EU” network […]

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Petros Christodoulou: “Cyprus is more than a testbed—it is a scale-up platform for climate-smart infrastructure investment”

Petros Christodoulou: “Cyprus is more than a testbed—it is a scale-up platform for climate-smart infrastructure investment”

Cyprus is more than a testbed—it is a scale-up platform for climate-smart infrastructure investment, said Petros Christodoulou, Chairman, Eurobank Ltd, in his address at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum taking place in Limassol Christodoulou said the topic in hand was of increasing global significance and tremendous potential: “The convergence of strategic investment, energy, trade facilitation, […]

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Columbia CEO sees Cyprus as base for UAE-linked maritime tech ventures

Columbia CEO sees Cyprus as base for UAE-linked maritime tech ventures

Columbia Group is anchoring new maritime ventures in Cyprus, leveraging its collaboration with the Emirates Shipping Association to drive digital transformation across the wider region. Speaking at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol, Columbia’s chairperson and CEO Mark O’Neil said the group’s proprietary platform, SmartSea, is already reshaping how shipping operations are managed, and […]

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Investopia Forum places Cyprus at the heart of regional investment strategy

Investopia Forum places Cyprus at the heart of regional investment strategy

Cyprus took the spotlight at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum in Limassol this week, with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou reaffirming the country’s commitment to building closer ties with the United Arab Emirates, particularly in areas such as energy, innovation, tourism and sustainable development. In a panel alongside UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al […]

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Commission’s forecast makes clear that the Cypriot economy is resilient, Minister says

Commission’s forecast makes clear that the Cypriot economy is resilient, Minister says

The message sent out by the European Commission’s spring forecast makes clear that the Cypriot economy is stable and resilient, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has said. He was speaking on the sidelines of his participation in a 5 June meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee. Keravnos noted that the forecast sets out criteria for determining the economic situation of […]

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Guest recipes – By Serene Tharian

Guest recipes – By Serene Tharian

Nutty Beans & Chickpea Korma Kormas are stews made with the meat or legumes or vegetables cooked with spices, nuts, dried fruit and yogurt and slow cooked to make this delicious stew. Korma typically refers to a gravy made from browned onions, yogurt and a paste of soaked almonds or other nuts or nut flours. […]

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Cyprus recipes with Loulla Astin

Cyprus recipes with Loulla Astin

Pork with cauliflower, baby onions and potatoes Not to be confused with Kapamas Kokkinistos (in red wine) Kapama is with red wine and coriander seeds no onion, kaourmas is with little onions, celery and lemon.  I been looking for this recipe for few years now. I telephoned my aunties in Cyprus in Avgorou asking for […]

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Cyprus and UAE ministers to discuss economic ties in Limassol

Cyprus and UAE ministers to discuss economic ties in Limassol

Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou will converse with Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates in the framework of the Investopia Global Mediterranean conference which will be held in Limassol on Tuesday. The two Ministers will participate in a roundtable discussion titled “Bridges of Prosperity: Unlocking Synergies between the […]

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