CONSULTATION URGED ON NON-EU NATIONALS BUYING CYPRUS PROPERTY

CONSULTATION URGED ON NON-EU NATIONALS BUYING CYPRUS PROPERTY - Cyprus Property News 7/4 by Nigel Howarth


The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has urged authorities to engage in meaningful consultation with stakeholders before moving forward with property legislation that would significantly reshape the country’s real estate landscape.

The proposed law, which regulates the acquisition of immovable property by non-EU nationals, is raising concerns within the business and investment community about potential unintended consequences for the property market.

CYPRUS TOURISM AT 'CRITICAL JUNCTURE' - SIGNS POINT TO MAY ALSO BEING 'LOST'

CYPRUS TOURISM AT 'CRITICAL JUNCTURE' - SIGNS POINT TO MAY ALSO BEING 'LOST'' - Cy Mail 9/4 by Kyriacos Nicolaou



Keve warns that failure to act on tourism could trigger a chain reaction

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Keve) tourism committee on Thursday warned that Cyprus’ tourism sector is at a critical juncture, calling for immediate state intervention to prevent irreversible losses.

The committee convened to assess the impact of geopolitical developments in the Middle East on Cyprus’ economy and tourism industry, highlighting growing risks for the sector.

Despite a recent temporary ceasefire in the region, it stressed that “there is no room for complacency”, as uncertainty continues to affect market confidence and tourist flows to Cyprus.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 9 April 2026

Members of OPE Larnaca stopped for a check around 11 this morning on a road in the province of Larnaca, a car driven by a 64-year-old resident of the province of Nicosia.

During the investigation that followed, two packages containing a total of 60 firecrackers were found inside the car.

LAMBRATZIES - FILES WERE FILED AGAINST PARENTS OF MINORS FOR INCOMPLETE SUPERVISION - TOOK 34 TRUCKS TO MOVE TIMBER

 

LAMBRATZIES - FILES WERE FILED AGAINST PARENTS OF MINORS FOR INCOMPLETE SUPERVISION - TOOK 34 TRUCKS TO MOVE TIMBER - Filenews 9/4

More than 34 trucks have been needed, so far, to move timber and other fuel materials, which young people collect in parishes of Limassol, with the Police intensifying controls, in consultation with the Local Authorities, as we approach the night of the Resurrection.

As stated by the Assistant Police Director of Operations of ADE Limassol, Lefteris Kyriakou, in the context of the measures taken to prevent the use of firecrackers, fireworks and the lighting of lamps, during the Easter period, "a special team has been set up, which carries out daily checks, especially in areas where problems were observed in the past and where young people frequent, to collect objects for burning".

XARIKA - by Katerina Vrana [in Greek] - Laniteio Theatre, Limassol - 24 April

Cyprus Mail 9 April 2026 - by Eleni Philippou

XARIKA - comedy stand-up by icon Katerina Vrana - in Greek

Laniteio Theatre, Limassol

24 April - 9pm


Comedy show by stand-up icon Katerina Vrana. April 24. Laniteio Theatre, Limassol. April 25. Satiriko Theatre, Nicosia. 9pm. In Greek. €25. www.ticketmaster.cy

Two nights of hilarious stand-up comedy are coming up this April as beloved Greek comedian Katerina Vrana returns to Cyprus for two post-Easter performances. Audiences in Limassol will have a chance to hear her new material first as Vrana performs at Laniteio Theatre on April 24, followed by a Nicosia show at Satiriko Theatre on April 25.

WILDFIRE EVACUATION PLAN REVIEW FOR LARNACA, LIMASSOL ALMOST DONE

 

WILDFIRE EVACUATION PLAN REVIEW FOR LARNACA, LIMASSOL ALMOST DONE - Cy Mail 9/4 by Johanna Pauls

The reviewing process of the “Polyvios” evacuation plans ahead of the upcoming wildfire season is in progress and will be completed by the end of April, the interior ministry told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday.

“Civil Defence forces have been sent to the municipalities of all districts to review the plans,” the ministry said.

As per the ministry, the procedure has so far been completed in the municipalities in the Larnaca and Limassol district.

19 YEAR OLD UNDERTAKES 100km SOLO RUN TO RAISE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

 

19 YEAR OLD UNDERTAKES 100km SOLO RUN TO RAISE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS - Cy Mail 9/4 by Dina Husseini


A 19-year-old Cypriot man will run 100 kilometres solo from Kourion, Limassol, to Paphos harbour and back on Sunday, April 26, to raise awareness for mental health and support the Cyprus Samaritans.

This ultra-endurance challenge seeks to highlight the need for mental resilience and encourage seeking help.

The Cyprus Samaritans will monitor the progress of the man, known by his first name Neo, meet him at checkpoints and provide live updates on social media.