🏠 Europe Is Running Out of Housing: The EU Urgently Needs an Additional €650 Billion Per Year
Europe’s housing crisis continues to escalate. During a meeting of EU ministers in Nicosia, Cyprus Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou stated that Europe is facing an annual investment shortfall of around €650 billion to meet housing demand. According to him, prices are rising too quickly, and buying or renting an apartment is becoming increasingly difficult even for the middle class.

The EU plans to speed up construction permit approvals, reduce bureaucracy, and attract more private investment. Officials also discussed the issue of short-term rentals, which the European Commission believes are significantly driving up prices in popular cities.
In Cyprus, affordable housing programs have already been launched, and over the next two years the authorities promise to add nearly 3,000 new apartments.
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🐟 The Healthiest and Most Affordable Fish: Why You Should Eat Sardines Every Week
While everyone talks about expensive salmon, nutritionists are increasingly recommending ordinary sardines instead. This affordable fish has turned out to be a real “vitamin bomb” — packed with omega-3, calcium, vitamin D, and protein.

Just 100 grams of sardines contain around 23g of protein along with plenty of nutrients beneficial for the heart, brain, bones, and immune system. They also help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and are suitable for people with diabetes since they contain no sugar.

Experts also note that sardines are among the safest types of fish due to their low mercury content. So, they are not only healthy but also a budget-friendly option for families in Cyprus.
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🚨 Police in Limassol Searching for Man Who Took Child and Disappeared
Police in Limassol are investigating a possible child abduction case involving a minor. The child’s mother filed a report with the authorities.

According to preliminary information, the child’s father, a Turkish Cypriot, allegedly crossed illegally from the occupied part of the island into the free areas of Cyprus. He then arrived in Limassol, where the child had been living with the mother, took the child, and disappeared in an unknown direction.

Police are currently carrying out a large-scale search operation and are trying to determine the whereabouts of both the man and the child. The investigation is ongoing.
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🇨🇾 Cyprus Once Again Talks About a Possible Solution to the Cyprus Issue — Potentially by the End of 2026
Nikos Christodoulides stated that UN Secretary-General António Guterres intends to launch a process that could lead to the preparation of a settlement plan for the Cyprus issue by the end of next year. According to the president, discussions intensified after Guterres met with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Turkey.

The statement immediately sparked reactions in political circles. Former Democratic Rally leader Averof Neofytou responded ironically to the president’s remarks, asking: “Is this really the case?”
📌 He noted that such a scenario would only be possible with clear negotiation deadlines and agreement from all sides to present a final settlement proposal.
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🇨🇾 Cyprus Expands Support for National Guard Contract Soldiers: Cabinet Prepares New Benefits and Payments
The government of Cyprus is continuing its reform of the National Guard and today will review new support measures for contract servicemen (ΣΥΟΠ). This was announced by President Nikos Christodoulides during a Cabinet meeting.

Contract soldiers will now be eligible for the same insurance protection as permanent officers. In the event of death or a serious incident while on duty, the family may receive €115,000, plus an additional €95,000 for each dependent.

Earlier, the authorities had already increased salaries, introduced a 13th salary payment, raised the service age limit to 57, and expanded career development opportunities. According to the president, Cyprus is focusing on building a professional army and strengthening national defense through investment in people.
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🚗 The EU Is Changing Driving License Rules: Category B Drivers Will Be Allowed to Drive Heavier Vehicles
The European Union is preparing a major reform of driving licenses. The main change is that holders of a standard Category B license will be allowed to drive vehicles weighing up to 4,250 kg instead of the current 3,500 kg limit.

The reason is the growing popularity of electric vehicles. Due to heavy batteries, many electric cars and vans now exceed the limits of standard licenses, even though in size and purpose they are almost identical to regular vehicles.

The new rules will apply to electric vans, campers, large SUVs, and part of the commercial transport sector. However, there is one condition: drivers must have held a Category B license for at least two years. Some vehicle types may also require additional tests.
👉The EU will also introduce digital driving licenses on smartphones, new rules for young drivers, and stricter exams. The changes are expected to be fully implemented across Europe by 2030.
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📱 Switching from iPhone to Android Will Become Easier: The EU Introduces New Smartphone Rules
Starting from June 1, 2026, people in Cyprus and across the European Union will be able to transfer data between iPhone and Android devices much more easily. Contacts, photos, messages, and even some app data will be transferred automatically when setting up a new phone — without complicated software or data loss.

The changes are being introduced under new EU regulations requiring Apple and Google to make their systems more compatible. iPhones will also work better with devices from other brands: Samsung and Garmin smartwatches will be able to receive notifications properly, while headphone pairing will become as fast and seamless as with AirPods.
The new features will only be available within the EU. For users in Cyprus, this means more freedom when choosing devices and fewer problems when switching smartphones.
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🧀 Cyprus Urgently Changes Halloumi Recipe Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Authorities in Cyprus have temporarily reduced the mandatory share of goat and sheep milk in halloumi cheese from 25% to 15%. The new rules will come into effect on May 15 and remain in place until the end of 2026. The reason is a serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which has already led to the destruction of more than 40,000 goats and sheep on the island.

Milk production has dropped sharply: in April alone, volumes fell by nearly 25% compared to last year. Against this backdrop, the government decided to temporarily ease the requirements in order to preserve production and exports of the famous Cypriot cheese.

However, risks to exports remain. Halloumi is one of Cyprus’s key export products, bringing the country hundreds of millions of euros. Some markets have already started introducing restrictions due to the animal disease situation.
Farmers, meanwhile, are accusing the authorities of poor preparation for the crisis and are demanding explanations.
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