Leak exposes fuel smugglers
A leak from within police security services may have tipped off a fuel smuggling network under investigation, according to judicial records and security sources.
Gap between Cypriot and eurozone rates persists
There is still a wide gap between deposit and lending interest rates in Cyprus compared to the eurozone average.
Remember when things were better in the ’90s? AI does, too
The present has a message about the past. In case you hadn’t heard, we had it so much better in the not-all-that-olden days of mixtapes and Jordache denim vests.
Meeting on VAT cut for border islands
A two-hour meeting with the regional governors and the mayors of the 19 border islands, where a significant reduction in VAT will apply from January 1, 2026, was held on Wednesday by Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, along with Alternate and Deputy Ministers Nikos Papathanasis, Thanos Petralias and Giorgos Kotsiras.
Cyprus businesses increase by 4.5%
In 2023, the number of businesses operating in Cyprus reached 125,152 compared with 119,816 in 2022, marking an increase of 4.5%, according to figures released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
Greeks choosing shorter getaways
Despite rising costs and higher prices for accommodation and transportation, Greeks are not abandoning island getaways. Instead, they are adapting by choosing closer and more affordable islands, shorter trips, and last-minute bookings.
Gyzi shooting video released
A video released on Thursday by state broadcaster ERT shows a 59-year-old man allegedly aiming and firing a gun at a sanitation worker in the Athens neighborhood of Gyzi on Monday.
Modification of train routes to take effect Monday
Modifications and suspensions of services on the Athens-Thessaloniki intercity axis, as well as on some local and suburban routes, will take effect from Monday due to extensive railway works by Greek operator OSE.
Fatal collision on Olympia Odos motorway leaves one dead, two injured
A man was killed Thursday evening when his car collided with a farming vehicle on the Olympia Odos motorway in the northern Peloponnese and burst into flames.
Inflation tops concerns as Greeks weigh PM’s pledges and Tsipras comeback
Inflation remains the top concern for Greeks at 56.6%, according to a new Opinion Poll survey for Action24, which also measured reactions to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair and speculation about former premier Alexis Tsipras forming a new party.