Archive 2025

PayPal has officially integrated its stablecoin, PYUSD, with the Stellar (XLM) blockchain. This step strengthens PayPal’s strategy to support faster and more cost-efficient payments using blockchain technology. Expanding beyond ...

Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two on Sunday after fending off championship-leading team mate Oscar Piastri in an early wheel-to-wheel duel and ...

The festival of traditional flavours and handicrafts, “Pame Troodos 2,” has opened for the second year running at the presidential residence in Troodos. Launched by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, the ...

Decentralized finance is making a strong comeback. In June, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi lending protocols surged past $55 billion, marking an all-time high. This massive growth reflects a ...

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot died in a crash while repelling a Russian air attack that involved hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles, authorities said on Sunday, as Moscow ...

A fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the village of Foinikaria, Limassol, was swiftly brought under control before it could spread, authorities confirmed. The blaze started at around 11:00...

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s, sweeping tax–cut and spending bill on Saturday, during a marathon weekend session marked by political drama, division and ...

The president of the European people’s party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has branded Turkey’s push for a two-state solution in Cyprus as “not only unacceptable but unrealistic and dangerous”, ...

Avalanche (AVAX) has recently announced the distribution of over $1.15 million in ecosystem grants through its DAO, supporting various DeFi and NFT initiatives across its network. The goal of these grants ...

As Europe advances on a sustainable energy future, the challenge of building clean, reliable and affordable energy systems is both urgent and complex Success in building a sustainable energy future ...

Ducati’s Marc Marquez won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday despite starting on the second row as the MotoGP championship leader claimed his sixth victory of the season while ...

Festival season is here there is no doubt about it. Returning to the heart of Limassol’s historical centre is a beloved festival that highlights local artists and music creation ...

Police carried out an overnight operation across Limassol on Saturday, leading to dozens of inspections, traffic offences, and action against businesses breaking the law. The move comes as authorities seek ...

By Mark John In their rush to retain Donald Trump’s support for Nato, the alliance’s European members have promised to more than double the amount of wealth they ...

The events which have been unfolding in the Middle East between Israel and Iran are not just another regional flare-up. They are not episodic. They are systemic. The Israeli-Iranian confrontation, ...

Diary of an exhausted amateur rural dweller In recent years, increasing numbers of us have been moving outside city limits for two main reasons – cost of land and serenity – and ...

Gold has taken centre stage in recent economic developments, as its value has risen steeply. Since the beginning of 2024, gold prices have increased by more than 60 per cent, reflecting the ...

The world has long tried to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, and rightly so. US President Donald Trump never ceases to proclaim that had he been president in 2022, the ...

Driving environment, social and governance impact through corporate partnerships In Cyprus, City Friends Club helps businesses turn environment, social and governance (ESG) commitments into real impact through waste collection, community ...

The division of Cyprus, the systematic attempt to alter the island’s religious and cultural identity, the illegal construction on Greek Cypriot properties, the illegal actions in the fenced-off city ...

A man from Azerbaijan, suspected of serious offences including espionage and terrorism, will remain in police custody in Cyprus for another eight days. The suspect, who also holds British citizenship, ...

From mosquito monitoring to sewage surveillance, EU-funded researchers are combining diverse data techniques to spot early signs of emerging infections before they strike. By Andrew Dunne As the world woke ...

Saturday night saw Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, declare the government’s firm commitment to supporting the country’s farming sector, warning that climate change and rising costs are putting ...

A man has reported a theft of valuables from his beach bag while enjoying the seaside in Ayia Napa, raising concerns over rising thefts at popular resorts. The 36-year-old holidaymaker ...