Cyprus joins EU complaint against Shein over misleading tactics

Twenty-four consumer organisations from 21 countries, including the Cyprus Consumers Association, filed an official complaint with the European Commission against the online retail platform Shein on May 30, 2025. The organisations involved also submitted …

Cyprus housing market surges in early 2025, driven by demand for new builds

Cyprus’ housing market recorded a strong start to 2025, with residential property sales rising sharply in both volume and value during the first quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by Landbank Analytics. The analysis, based on contracts of …

Cyprus inflation eases in May

Inflation in Cyprus recorded a decrease of 0.2 per cent in May 2025, according to data released by the state statistical service on Thursday. Although the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose slightly, the rate of inflation eased, indicating that prices …

Football fans encouraged to recycle ahead of Romania-Cyprus match

Football fans attending the Romania–Cyprus match on June 10 in Bucharest are being encouraged to bring their old electronic devices to the stadium as part of a new environmental campaign promoting recycling and responsible behavior. Supporters are invited …

Earthquake strikes in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey

A moderate earthquake was recorded early on Thursday morning, June 5, in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey. The tremor occurred at 07:32 local time and, according to preliminary data from the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), it measured …

Cyprus lays groundwork in Brussels for 2026 EU presidency

Deputy Minister for Research Nicodemos Damianou held key meetings in Brussels this week ahead of Cyprus’ upcoming EU council presidency in the first half of 2026, it was reported on Thursday. During his two-day official visit on June 3 and 4, Damianou …

Cyprus has the lowest inflation in the EU

Home Cyprus Cyprus has the lowest inflation in the EU FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Inflation in Cyprus fell to its lowest level since March 2021, making it the lowest inflation rate in the EU. The inflation rates are based on the preliminary data published by …

Eight million tonnes of plastic threaten oceans, including Cyprus shores

Each year, around eight million tonnes of plastic waste flow from coastlines into the world’s oceans, the ministry of agriculture said on Thursday, adding that the stark figure sets the tone for 2025’s world environment day. Plastic pollution, the ministry …

Minor earthquake recorded off coast of Cyprus

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded off the coast of Cyprus on Thursday morning. The earthquake struck at 4.32am and had its epicentre around 90 kilometres north of Polis Chrysochous, and around 39 kilometres south of the district …

Cyprus Weather – 5 June