Cyprus

End of “free” Temu and Shein parcels – How new charges are calculated

The EU online shopping tax landscape is set to change significantly, as a new European Commission regulation introduces a temporary €3 customs duty per...

“No cause for alarm” over pufferfish – Clarifying the alleged attack in Cyprus

Silver-cheeked toadfish concerns are largely based on misinformation and unverified reports, according to environmental organisation iSea, which is urging the public and media to...

YKAN investigates traffickers selling poppy pods through TikTok

Poppy pods are causing growing concern among law enforcement authorities, as the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) intensifies efforts to curb what appears to...

How SAFE programme could strengthen Cyprus’ defence industry

EU programme offers new opportunities Cyprus could significantly strengthen its defence industry through participation in the European Union's SAFE defence programme, according to analysis examining...

Cyprus faces traffic surge, data reveals scale of road congestion

Traffic growth in Cyprus is placing increasing pressure on the country’s road network, as experts highlight a dramatic rise in car ownership over the...