Archive 2025

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2 per cent for the third meeting in a row on Thursday and offered no hints about future moves as it enjoys ...

The Davila municipal parking lot in Nicosia will be closed from November 3, 2025 until February 2, 2026, the Nicosia municipality announced on Thursday. The closure will take place during the Christmas holiday season ...

A memorandum of understanding for the promotion of gender equality at work, was signed on Thursday between Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou and the employers’ federation (OEV), with First Lady ...

Police in Tanzania fired tear gas and gunshots on Thursday to disperse groups of protesters who returned to the streets a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations, ...

The owner of a block of flats which collapsed, killing 96 people inside, who then attempted to flee to Cyprus to start a new life in the hours after the building’...

Telecommunications provider Cyta on Thursday announced the successful landing of the BlueMed submarine cable at its Yeroskipos landing station. This marks “another decisive step in strengthening the country’s international ...

Water supply will be reduced in the Vavla and Lagia districts of Larnaca from Thursday until 5pm on Friday, said the Larnaca district government. According to authorities, this measure is ...

“It’s all about the spark in their eyes”: Oleg Khusaenov, founder of investment firm Zubr Capital, on youth, business, and the Cypriot ecosystem Zubr Capital recently held its “Zubr ...

Visitor rates at leisure centres across Cyprus surpassed 80 per cent in September and October, marking a strong start to the autumn season, according to the association of hospitality sector owners (...

Cyprus is entering the final stage of preparations for assuming the presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, describing it as ...

By Christina Michailidis Across Europe, CBD (cannabidiol) appears to have become part of mainstream wellness culture. Found in creams, oils, gummies and much more, it promises relief, relaxation and regeneration ...

Two people have been arrested in Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki, in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous, the police said on Thursday. According to the ...

The annual coastal bird survey took place on the British bases area (SBA) coastline on September 22 and October 17, recording a total of 392 Eleonora’s Falcons, it was announced on Thursday. “...

Cyprus’ land market continued to gain ground in the first half of 2025, with total transactions exceeding €360 million, confirming its position as one of the strongest segments of the island’s ...

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left fuming over Liam Delap’s late red card in Wednesday’s 4-3 League Cup win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, his team’s fifth red card ...

The 30-year-old convict who was arrested in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous had his remand extended for a further eight days on Thursday. The man, ...

Arsenal’s Max Dowman impressed manager Mikel Arteta as he became the club’s youngest starter at just 15 years and 302 days in Wednesday’s 2-0 League Cup win over Brighton &...

Stone houses line narrow streets that twist with the curve of the river Ourthe, and every surface — wall, roof, and bridge — seems touched by moss. The air carries the smell ...

Cyprus’ unemployment rate eased to 4.9 per cent in September 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in August, with around 26,000 people registered as jobless, according to Eurostat. The figure remains well below the ...

In 2025, as the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to mature, the crypto market has finally moved beyond the wild “buy-and-sell gambling” era. More and more investors are realizing one thing: the future ...

The Troodos tourism development and promotion company on Thursday launched the Troodos Geopark Partner programme. This new initiative aims to promote the region’s tourism product and cultural heritage by ...

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, forcing nationwide power restrictions and killing three people, including a seven-year-old girl, officials said on Thursday. ...

Police have arrested five more suspects linked to the theft of treasures worth $102 million from the Louvre Museum’s Apollo gallery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday, expressing hope the ...

More than 200 complaints have now been filed against the Limassol-based travel agency Efi Strakottou Travel and Tours Ltd, bringing to light the issue of consumer protection and compensation for travellers ...