Archive 2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have published their joint technical advice to the European Commission in response to its Call for Advice ...

It is almost time for Halloween, and as Cyprus picks up on the day’s shenanigans, more and more events appear to get the public into the spooky spirit of ...

Industrial production in the euro area and the European Union (EU) rose by 1.1 per cent year on year in August 2025, while Cyprus outperformed that rate with an annual increase of 2.4 ...

Larnaca residents will be able to experience night shopping with the ‘Centre by Night’ initiative to be held on October 24, with the aim of revitalising the city’s historic centre, ...

Well into the new school year, the education ministry is still nowhere near to introducing the new evaluation system for teachers. The relevant bill had been submitted to the legislature ...

A technical problem in the pasteurisation equipment had been identified as the source of the issue following several consumer complaints about pasteurised milk spoilage, the veterinary services said on Wednesday. “...

A new paediatric oncology clinic will be established next to Makarios Hospital in Nicosia, with the agreement to be signed by Health Minister Michael Damianos on Friday, President Nikos Christodoulides ...

A federal judge in Oregon on Wednesday extended temporary restraining orders that block President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying any National Guard troops to police Portland as part of ...

Cyprus is committed to implementing its six-point proposal for Gaza aid, prioritising action over public relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, but did not provide further details on the ...

Cyprus’ scientific and technical chamber (Etek) on Wednesday expressed its interest for the active contribution to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip as set out by President Nikos Christodoulides earlier ...

Madagascar’s new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said on Wednesday he would soon be sworn in as the country’s president as the African Union suspended the island nation after ...

Students who display delinquent behaviour on school buses will receive severe punishments, with parents held accountable if damages occur, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said after a meeting with Education Minister ...

Artificial intelligence, immersive solutions for disaster and emergency response and new technologies will be the key topics discussed at the international disasters and risk conference (IDRC) held in Nicosia from ...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he would honour all past deals struck between his country and Moscow, a pledge suggesting Moscow’s two main ...

A British funeral director on Wednesday pleaded guilty to more than 30 charges of fraud after a police investigation into human remains at his business, including some charges relating to unborn ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Moscow on Wednesday that the United States and its allies would “impose costs on Russia for its continued aggression” if the war in ...

The first compliance report following the Republic’s evaluation by Europe’s group of states against corruption (Greco) in October 2023 was presented by head Cyprus’ delegation to Greco Alexia Kalispera ...

Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) have dominated the smart contract and DeFi markets for years. Yet, analysts now spotlight two different plays that might outperform them this quarter: Bitcoin (BTC) ...

The House legal committee’s discussion of a government-sponsored bill which aims to suppress violence at sports venues continued without a conclusion on Thursday, with committee chairman Nicos Tornaritis urging ...

Forestry department head Savvas Iezekiel on Thursday warned of possible “adverse and irreversible effects” of the government’s decision to transfer control of forest firefighting duties to the interior ministry. ...

Cyprus will host one of the most significant events in the European tourism and hospitality industry this year, as the 91st General Assembly of HOTREC is set to take place ...

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached the highest ever recorded, potentially further warming the planet and leading to more extreme climate events, a new report by the World ...

Perched on the southwest coast of Paphos, this captivating city is steeped in legend and bathed in Mediterranean light. Believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Wednesday said he had informed top European officials of the government’s “clear disagreement” with the idea of Turkey joining the EU’s Security Action ...