Archive 2025

Cyprus’ trade unions suspended their joint meeting on Monday afternoon after receiving a draft negotiation framework from the government side, citing “many ambiguities” in the document. The decision came during ...

Australia and the United States will spend billions of dollars in coming years on critical mining projects, defense systems and other investments in a deal between the two nation’s ...

The interior ministry is open to new proposals to improve refugee policy, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Monday during an open table discussion organised by Akel. He reaffirmed the ...

The European Commission on Monday congratulated Tufan Erhurman on his election as leader of the Turkish Cypriot community and reaffirmed its full support for the resumption of peace talks on ...

Political parties with seats in the House of Representatives will receive around €15 million in state grants for the year 2026, according to data made available on Monday. The amount is divided ...

Despite being relatively new, Cyprus universities have reached notable positions in international rankings. The sector has developed on the island mainly over the last 30 years, yet some institutions have managed ...

A new exhibition has opened in Paphos, tracing antiquity and history through contemporary art. Aqua Memoria: Echoes of a Sacred Hill is a group showcase currently on at Fabrica Hill ...

A recruitment crisis threatens the future of the national guard future, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas told MPs on Monday as the House finance committee discussed his ministry’s budget. After ...

The recent crypto crash has shaken many investors. Prices of popular coins dropped fast, leaving traders unsure of the next move. Smart investors will see this correction as a chance ...

The island of Cyprus shimmered with festive lights and cultural unity as the Indian community, alongside local Cypriot friends, celebrated Diwali — the Festival of Lights — with grandeur at Parklane Resort &...

MPs on Monday sought clarifications regarding a request by parliament’s administration to hire 12 more people on high civil service pay scales, after noticing that the spending item was included ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday presented Cyprus’ six-point proposal for Gaza during the MED9 summit held in Slovenia. The plan focuses on security, humanitarian aid and reconstruction in line with ...

The European Union’s new Safe regulation offers a major opportunity to boost Cyprus’ deterrent power and upgrade military infrastructure, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday outlining his ministry’...

Police arrested the mayor of Armenia’s second-largest city on bribery charges on Monday, hauling him out of his office while crowds protested outside, as authorities crack down on government ...

Three men aged 58, 39 and 30 were on Monday remanded in police custody for eight days by the Limassol District Court in connection with the murder of 49-year-old businessman Stavros Demosthenous, who ...

Coach Arne Slot conceded he has a challenge on his hands to revive Liverpool’s faltering form after Manchester United claimed a rare win at Anfield to hand the reigning ...

Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles was the “right course of action,” a senior British government minister said on Monday, a day after police said they were examining allegations ...

On 15 and 16 November 2025, the Pattihio Theatre will host the premiere of Sweet November, a large-scale ballet gala event. Organised by Celebrity Gala — Cyprus’s leading producer of premium cultural events — ...

Turkish Cypriot leader-elect Tufan Erhurman received his official mandate certificate on Monday after pulling off a landslide victory over his soon-to-be predecessor Ersin Tatar at Sunday’s election. The certificate ...

Cyprus has officially introduced a new immigration framework that allows student pilots and aircraft mechanics to enter the country under student status, a move that brings it in line with ...

A €66.1 million budget for 2026 for the deputy ministry of culture was presented to the House finance committee on Monday, representing an increase of €7.7 million compared with 2025. The rise stems in ...

The Cyprus economy grew by 3.9 per cent in real terms in 2024, according to revised national accounts data released on Monday by the state statistical service (Cystat). At current prices, Gross ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) marked European and World Statistics Day 2025 on Monday, joining institutions across Europe and beyond in celebrating the vital role of official statistics in modern ...

By Christina Michailidis Even when women are equally skilled and qualified, they are often less likely than men to put themselves forward for promotions, leadership roles or new opportunities, what ...