Cyprus's 'Minds in Cyprus' program, offering enhanced tax breaks to attract diaspora talent, is met with skepticism from returnees. Concerns about exacerbating inequality and a persistent housing crisis overshadow government efforts to address these issues, despite aims to reverse brain drain and boost key economic sectors.
Customs workers in Limassol and Nicosia initiated a 24-hour strike on Thursday, September 25, 2025, demanding a postponement of the new Automated Import System (AIS). They cited significant technical problems and insufficient training, warning of potential disruptions and security vulnerabilities.
A 67-year-old stable worker tragically died after being hit by a runaway horse at the Agios Dometios racecourse in Nicosia, Cyprus. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when the man reportedly attempted to stop the uncontrolled animal. He succumbed to his injuries in hospital early Thursday morning.
Cypriot authorities detained and expelled four German activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza on September 12-13, 2025. The activists, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla initiative, were intercepted near Paphos and their vessel, carrying medical supplies and food, was forced to divert to Alanya, Turkey.
