New voluntary repatriation plan for Syrians in Cyprus

Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides on Thursday presented the relaunch of the voluntary repatriation plan for Syrians, set to open on June 2, in response to the collapse of the Assad regime. “The reconstruction of Syria is not limited to the …

Cyprus unemployment stable, young workers show improvement

Unemployment in Cyprus stood at 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday. The number of unemployed people was 26,161 (men 12,338, women 13,823), compared to 29,102 …

Hailstones fall as storms hit Cyprus

Hailstones fell in parts of Cyprus as storms hit the island on Thursday. Thunder was heard across the island, with heavy rain falling across the country. Hailstones fell in parts of the Larnaca and Nicosia districts, with the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou …

Cyprus launches voluntary return plan for Syrians ready to return home

The Cypriot government on Thursday rolled out a new voluntary repatriation plan for Syrian families who wish to return home, as the country begins to rebuild in the wake of a long civil war. The plan, set to run from June 2 to August 31, is open to Syrian …

Cyprus’ archaeological nerve center shuts its doors

It’s the end of a chapter in Cyprus’ archaeological history, and for many, the loss hits close to home. The Association of Cypriot Archaeologists (ACA) has voiced deep disappointment over the sudden shutdown of the Archaeological Research Unit (ERA) at 12 …

'I'm left my husband of 25 years and six kids for new party life in Cyprus'

A mum-of-six has swapped her high-pressure life and £120k salary to work from a beach in Ayi Napa and go clubbing four times a week. After ending her 25-year marriage, Amanda Moss moved to Cyprus in May 2020, seeking to live her "life with truth…

I'm a mother-of-six but I left my husband of 25 years and ditched my six-figure salary job to party 4 nights a week in ...

A mother-of-six left her 25-year marriage and her £120,000 salary to work from a beach in Ayi Napa and go clubbing four times a week - while her children remain in the UK. Amanda Moss, 53, originally from Liverpool, Merseyside, made the leap and settled in …

Cyprus offers Syrian families money to resettle and work permits for main earners

Additionally, the family’s main income earner — either the father or mother will be granted a special residency and work permit allowing them to stay for a minimum of two years in Cyprus with the option of another year. Ioannides said that many Syrians …

Cyprus offers Syrian families money to resettle and work permits for main earners

Cyprus sees €43.8 million in April property sales, led by €3.3 million Engomi plot

Cyprus recorded €43.8 million in high-value property transactions in April 2025, marking a 52.8 per cent drop compared to March, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. Based on Land Registry data published this week, the ten most expensive …