Economy

FUELS: Prices skyrocket and burn a hole in the pocket

From March 1, 2026, until today, 95-octane petrol has increased by 10.7 cents per liter, diesel by 16.7 cents, and heating oil by 13.6 cents. According to estimates, the price hikes are expected to continue in the coming weeks. Compared to the first fuel subsidy in March 2022, prices today are noticeably higher, while the […]

Christos Pavlou

16.03.2026

Economy

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE: The Government digs deep into its pockets for livestock farmers

The Government decided today on nine measures to support livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease, aiming at the rapid reactivation of livestock production. Among the decisions included are the immediate payment of compensation for animal feed and animal products, income support for one year, the coverage of costs for laboratory tests and vaccines, as well […]

Christos Pavlou

16.03.2026

Business

Esso: Gold sponsor of the “24 Hours Cyprus” charity rally

Esso is, once again this year, the gold sponsor of the “24 Hours Cyprus” classic car charity rally, organized by OKAK (Classic Car Club of Cyprus) to support the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. The rally will take place over the weekend of March 28 & 29, 2026, with the start at the “Arodafnousa” Palliative Care Center […]

Christos Pavlou

16.03.2026

Technology

Cypriot Websites Hit by Wave of Cyberattacks — Communications Commissioner Urges Calm

A wave of cyberattacks has struck websites in Cyprus over recent days, Communications Commissioner Giorgos Michailidis told CNA. He struck a reassuring tone, however, noting that the attacks represent the “simplest and most harmless” form of digital assault. The attacks are Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) incidents, in which websites are overwhelmed by artificially inflated traffic and […]

Christos Pavlou

15.03.2026

Economy

How Cyprus can handle the economic impact of two simultaneous crises

The Cypriot economy faces two major challenges at once. The first relates to the Iranian crisis, the second to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in livestock. On the energy front, rising costs are expected to reignite inflation, further burdening an already high cost of living. In tourism, booking cancellations are creating a chain reaction across the […]

Christos Pavlou

15.03.2026

Economy

Farmers Blocked Roads in Oroklini to Save Their Animals from Culling

Dozens of farmers from across Cyprus gathered on Saturday morning in the livestock area of Oroklini, determined to prevent Veterinary Services officers from entering the premises and proceeding with the culling of sheep and goats at a colleague’s farm. The protesters blocked access roads in a move that highlighted the anger of the farming community […]

Christos Pavlou

14.03.2026