Archive May 2025

The group of governments whose bonds get the highest ranking just got smaller, after the United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from Moody’s. The agency on Friday ...

Trade union Isotita has opposed the content of the revised plan for the evaluation of teachers, prepared by the education ministry and set to be passed by the cabinet on ...

Britain is to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders from next year in a shift the government said would give shoppers stronger rights and more protections from the “wild ...

A man was arrested on Monday for driving a stolen car, after he was stopped in Kokkinotrimithia for a routine check. The 33-year-old driver was driving without a driving licence ...

A 34-year-old food delivery driver was assaulted in Limassol on Monday night by about ten hooded people. The police said an unknown person approximately 20 years of age approached the delivery ...

Tuesday will be mainly fine, with temperatures reaching 31C inland, 27C along the coast and 22C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a northwest to northeast gentle to moderate ...

France and Germany are moving towards a joint European energy policy based on technological neutrality, marking a new phase in nuclear energy, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems ...

The price index for construction materials in Cyprus recorded a 1.2 per cent increase during the period from January to April 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, according to the state ...

A new proposal for the future of Larnaca’s marina was put forward on Monday by the town’s chamber of commerce and industry (Keve), aiming to preserve its local ...

Former auditor-general, Odysseas Michaelides announced the creation of his political movement, Alma, (Leap) on Monday, using the slogan, ‘Citizens for Cyprus.’ Alma will contest next year’s parliamentary elections, with ...

European and U.S. leaders spoke on Monday and welcomed US President Donald Trump’s statement that Pope Leo XIV was interested in hosting Russia-Ukraine talks at the Vatican, Italian ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met his Belgian counterpart Maxime Prevot in Brussels on Monday, with the pair discussing a range of issues related to the two countries. In a post ...

Parliament is to prepare a “good practice manual” for the media, which will outline “good practices and appropriate vocabulary” regarding media reporting on diseases and people who have them. The ...

People born in the north to one Cypriot parent and one non-Cypriot parent on Monday took to the streets to demand that they be given citizenship of the Republic of ...

The two men arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery on May 10 and May 18 in Paphos will be brought before court in June, police said on Monday. Paphos police’...

Donald Trump said after his call on Monday with President Vladimir Putin that Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations for a ceasefire, but the Kremlin said the process would ...

Prepare for a night of fiery Andalusian spirit and heel-clicking rhythms as a dynamic flamenco show lands in Nicosia. On May 22, the intimate Sarah’s Jazz & Blues Club will ...

A proposal to tax the ‘windfall’ profits of producers and suppliers of renewables-generated electricity ran into stiff opposition from industry but also the government during a parliamentary debate on Monday. ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Monday spoke to European commissioner for internal affairs Magnus Brunner about the matter of Cyprus’ planned accession to the Schengen zone. “We discussed Cyprus’ progress ...

People wishing to apply to take examinations with the aim of either being naturalised as citizens of the Republic of Cyprus or acquire long-term residence permits will be able to ...

Solana (SOL) is proving the bears wrong in spectacular fashion, holding firm above the $169 level and building momentum toward its next major milestone at $210. With strong developer activity, rising NFT ...

Cyprus on Monday marked the Pontic Greek genocide remembrance day with strong messages from government officials and political parties, reaffirming the country’s call for global recognition of the atrocity. ...

The cryptocurrency market is filled with tokens that spike suddenly on hype, only to fade quickly afterward. For investors tired of these unpredictable swings, finding a cryptocurrency with genuine long-term ...

Nicosia municipality said on Monday that its decision stands for partially reopening Makarios avenue to regular traffic, noting that they are simply waiting for the go-ahead from the police chief. ...