Cyprus faces EU court over waste management as inflation remains elevated

The European Commission has referred the Republic of Cyprus to the Court of Justice of the European Union due to significant deficiencies in its waste management system. Reports indicate that 21% of generated waste is sent to landfills without prior treatment, violating EU regulations that require processing before disposal. The Commission noted a lack of adequate infrastructure for mixed municipal waste, which could result in future financial sanctions against the country.

Simultaneously, Cyprus faces ongoing economic challenges as September inflation remained at 5.2%, notably higher than the eurozone average of 3.8%. While tourism revenue reached €536.5 million in July, representing a 4.6% increase compared to July 2025, the total number of arrivals decreased to 582,754. Tourists stayed for an average of 8.6 days, with British visitors comprising 31.9% of the market. Year-to-date tourism revenue stands at €1.76 billion, marking a 7% decline compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, local authorities are addressing separate issues, including a financial scam in Paphos where a resident lost over €65,000, and investigations into a kindergarten built on cemetery grounds.