Archive 2025

The Kremlin said on Monday it wanted the Ukraine war to end as soon as possible but that efforts to resolve it had stalled. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding ...

The Witcher season 4 premiered this week, and the crowd went… meh. The reviews were abysmal, the viewership collapsed, and what was once Netflix’s shining fantasy jewel is now limping ...

Electric and hybrid vehicles continued to strengthen their presence in Cyprus during 2025, according to figures released by the state statistical service (Cystat) on Monday. Overall, the statistical service reported that ...

Diko leader Nicholas Papadopoulos on Monday called on President Nikos Christodoulides to be decisive over whether or not he will perform a cabinet reshuffle, saying that if it is to ...

Cyprus agreed on Monday to provide Lebanon with technical assistance and expertise to modernise its electricity transmission and distribution networks, and improve infrastructure efficiency. Energy issues were discussed on Monday ...

A 39-year-old Greek woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted in August for carrying 22kg of cannabis in her luggage at Larnaca airport, police said on Monday. ...

Cyprus’ trade deficit for the first nine months of the year grew to €5.88 billion, according to provisional data released on Monday by the state statistical service (Cystat). Total imports of ...

Limassol municipality opens applications on Tuesday for participants in the 2026 Limassol Carnival parade. According to the municipality’s announcement, priority registration will be open from 8am to 2pm exclusively for ...

Turkish Cypriots on Monday commemorated the 87th anniversary of the death of the Republic of Turkey’s founding president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Events centred on the Ataturk monument at Nicosia’...

The Ianthi housing project in the Ayios Nicolaos area of Larnaca has been completed, the Cyprus Land Development Organisation (Koag) announced on Monday, with two- and three-bedroom apartments available for ...

Interview with Evanthia Zorba  By Kyriacos Nicolaou This year marks 50 years since the birth of Zorbas Bakery in Athienou. Looking back, what were the defining moments that shaped the company’...

Eurolife and the Karaiskakio Foundation have formalised their strategic partnership, marking the beginning of a shared journey. The goal is to strengthen the Foundation’s research and educational work, as ...

Petrolina, in partnership with the Bank of Cyprus Antamivi Card Rewards Scheme, is once again giving its customers the chance to collect triple points this season. From November 7-December 6, 2025, consumers ...

The case against the 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north was on Monday adjourned until Wednesday as the prosecution lawyer is ...

Trade unions expect President Nikos Christodoulides to make the next move after efforts to secure the future of the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA) hit the buffers when employers rejected the government’...

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and the “Think of the Village” programme, XM has collaborated with renowned Cypriot singer Loukas Giorkas to create a special song ...

Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary became the first ever player to smash eight successive sixes in first class cricket and also raced to an 11-ball 50 – the fastest half century in ...

Consulting and advisory firm PwC Cyprus on Monday announced the launch of the latest cycle of two key initiatives, the ‘Company Programme’ and ‘Our Community’. According to the announcement, they ...

The architectural and construction industries demand glass solutions that combine safety, durability, and aesthetic excellence, making selection of the right tempered glass company a critical decision that affects project success, ...

A 57-year-old man was beaten and kidnapped on Sunday evening in Nicosia by a group of unidentified individuals, police said on Monday. Authorities are investigating cases of kidnapping, assault and ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday announced that the Supreme Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal filed by four former board members of Laiki (Cyprus Popular Bank ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said he is “optimistic” that there will very soon be “positive results” in efforts to bring about a resolution between workers and employers on the ...

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz began his bid for a first ATP Finals trophy with a 7-6(5) 6-2 win over Alex de Minaur and two-times champion Alexander Zverevoverpowered Ben Shelton in ...

A fellow Cypriot was in luck, as he emerged the sole winner of the OPAP Joker draw held on November 6, 2025. The lucky local player truly struck gold. Having submitted his €10 ...