Nicosia mayors Mehmet Harmanci and Charalambos Prountzos have withdrawn from the upcoming Cyprus Forum. This mass withdrawal is reportedly due to pressure related to the Elam party, following organizers' decision to stop mentioning political parties.

Cyprus Mail: Nicosia Mayors Withdraw from Cyprus Forum Over Elam Pressure

Nicosia mayors Mehmet Harmanci and Charalambos Prountzos have led a mass withdrawal from the upcoming Cyprus Forum after its organizers stopped mentioning political parties, indicating pressure related to the Elam party.

Former DISY leader Averof Neofytou has announced his intention to run for president, indicating he will do so with or without the support of the Democratic Rally party. This declaration is significantly impacting the political dynamics within DISY.

Politis: Averof 'Lights Fire': Candidate With or Without DISY

Averof Neophytou is considering running for office, with or without the support of the DISY party.

Philenews: Averof Neofytou's Candidacy for President Shifts Balance in DISY Party

Averof Neofytou's declared intention to run for president is changing the political dynamics within the DISY party.

Cypriot 15-year-olds have performed poorly in the PISA 2025 international assessment, ranking last in the EU. A concerning 43% of students failed to meet basic proficiency levels across science, reading, and math.

Philenews: Cypriot Students Rank Last in EU in PISA Assessment; 43% Lack Basic Skills

Cypriot 15-year-olds have scored poorly in the PISA 2025 international assessment, with 43% failing to meet basic proficiency levels in science, reading, and math.

Cyprus's Fiscal Council has recommended measures to curb public sector hiring, limit across-the-board wage increases, and alter the automatic price adjustment mechanism. Concurrently, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE) is warning of negative impacts on Cypriot businesses due to dividend contributions.

Politis: Fiscal Council Slams Brakes on Public Sector Wages

Cyprus's Fiscal Council recommends curbing hiring, limiting across-the-board wage increases, and altering the automatic price adjustment mechanism.

Sigmalive: Contributions on Dividends: KEVE Warns of Blow to Cypriot Businesses…

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEVE) is warning of a negative impact on Cypriot businesses due to dividend contributions, with the government reassessing the situation.

Housing prices in Cyprus have increased by 8.5%, with real estate professionals anticipating further rises in the coming months. Notably, foreign nationals constitute half of all property buyers.

Philenews: Housing Prices Rise 8.5% in Cyprus, with Half of Buyers Being Foreigners

Real estate professionals in Cyprus anticipate further increases in housing prices over the next three months, with a notable observation that 50% of buyers are foreign nationals.

Two separate assault incidents have occurred: a 40-year-old woman was arrested for assaulting a teacher outside a primary school in Paphos, and a Somali migrant was hospitalized after being assaulted by a co-habitant in Pournara.

Sigmalive: Man Assaults Teacher Outside Paphos Primary School; 40-Year-Old Arrested

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested for assaulting a teacher outside a primary school in Paphos.

Sigmalive: Somali Migrant Assaults Co-habitant in Pournara; Victim Hospitalized

A Somali migrant assaulted his co-habitant in Pournara for five hours, resulting in the victim being taken to the hospital.

Cyprus's 2027 state budget includes a significant allocation of €1.3 billion for the acquisition of modern weapons systems over the next three years.

Politis: €1.3 Billion for Modern Weapons Systems in Next Triennium

Cyprus's 2027 state budget allocates €1.3 billion for modern weapons systems over the next three years.

The upcoming weekend in Cyprus is expected to experience disrupted weather, with temperatures falling and rain anticipated to affect specific areas across the island.

Politis: Weather Disrupts Weekend: Temperatures Drop, but Rain is Coming

Weekend weather is expected to be disrupted by falling temperatures and incoming rain, with specific areas to be affected.