Archive November 2025

A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising ...

Winter is approaching and Shell service stations, in collaboration with Eurobank, are offering you warmth with added value! Earn 5-per cent cashback on the Mple Rewards app for purchases of ...

The minimum wage is set to be adjusted and “substantially improved” twice, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said before the House finance committee during its discussion of the ministry’s 2026 budget ...

One of the harshest things a TV show can do is end a season on a cliffhanger. Manipulate your emotions, lead you to the pivotal moment the whole season has ...

The Petrolina Energy Team made a dynamic appearance in the 5km Corporate Race of the Eighth Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon, securing 20th place among 159 participating teams. Made up of ...

A €16,500 penalty was handed down by the Limassol district court over sweeping safety failures that led to a construction worker’s death when an excavation collapsed, with additional fines imposed ...

Cyprus recorded a strong rise in both tourist arrivals and resident returns in October 2025, underscoring a robust rebound in travel activity. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), tourist arrivals ...

The number of building permits issued in Cyprus during the first seven months of the year recorded a notable decline, despite increases in total value and area, according to a ...

The European Union (EU) allocated €1.72 trillion to healthcare in 2023, an amount equal to 10 per cent of the bloc’s gross domestic product, according to Eurostat. Germany recorded the highest level ...

Greek retailer Jumbo Group delivered a strong performance in October 2025, recording a double-digit rise in sales and maintaining its growth momentum despite a volatile international backdrop. According to the company, ...

The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO) has been named the best asset management company in Cyprus for 2025 by Global Banking and Finance Review magazine. CISCO previously secured the ...

A 35-year-old woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in April for smuggling 35kg of cannabis in her luggage at Larnaca airport, police said on Monday. The 35...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday stressed the urgent need for parliament to approve the teacher evaluation reform; a key milestone tied to €60 million in funding from the EU Recovery and ...

How long has it been since you spent two days thinking and learning about your wellbeing? I arrived at the Sixth Lidl Wellness Camp (LWC) with an urge to look ...

Trade union Isotita on Monday called on parliament to vote against the teacher evaluation plan, appealing for a “return to a consultation process for the development of a modern, pedagogically ...

Nicosia is pushing ahead with the biggest expansion of its hotel stock in years, with projects that are expected to more than double the capital’s capacity by 2027. The city ...

This year, Lidl Cyprus actively supported the 13th Dietetics & Nutrition Conference (CyDNA) of the Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association as Platinum Sponsor, which took place in Nicosia over November 7–9, 2025. ...

Nearly two tonnes of submerged rubbish, including dozens of vehicle wheels, were removed from the seabed of Kato Paphos harbour on Sunday morning in a large-scale community cleanup organised by ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Monday released a statement summarising the recently-held annual general meeting of the Cyprus association of real estate agents, which forms part ...

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said the government is pressing ahead with “major reforms aimed at modernising and simplifying procedures and the way basic services operate that affect citizens’ daily lives”, ...

Cyprus is experiencing a clear shift in both legal and irregular migration as geopolitical pressures and labour needs reshape arrivals, according to Deputy Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides. The minister ...

Eight games, eight wins, 22 goals scored and none conceded: England head coach Thomas Tuchel could not have wished for a more emphatic way to reach the World Cup finals. But ...

Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after a 4-1 win away to Italy in their final qualifying match, condemning the hosts, who have missed out on the last ...

Health insurance is a vital sector directly linked to the protection of the insured’s health and life. The conclusion of an insurance policy is not a mere formality; it ...