Archive 2025

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday clarified that Cyprus’ new tax reform will come into force without delay on January 1, 2026, describing the implementation date as final and non-negotiable. Speaking during a ...

As part of the exhibition Newcomers at the Minerva Hotel in Platres, Maria Loizidou invites visitors to engage in parallel experiences with art. Following her recent performance ‘What Happens to ...

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday said there was no justification for any increase in fuel prices despite the present geopolitical upheaval in the Middle East. Speaking after the conclusion ...

In a statement released on Tuesday, following a meeting with president Nikos Christodoulides, the Cyprus Real Estate Developers Association underlined the significant role played by the island’s real estate ...

The consumer protection service has reported mixed movements in Cyprus’ consumer prices for May 2025. The service highlighted increases in frozen molluscs and shellfish, oils, eggs and fish, while noting marked ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said Cyprus is counting on the European Union’s support to bring about a return to negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Speaking after his meeting ...

Efforts to finalise the future of the cost-of-living allowance (Cola) have entered a critical phase, as Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou confirmed on Tuesday that talks are intensifying ahead of the ...

Cyprus’ banking sector recorded one of the highest profitability and capital adequacy levels in the European Union at the end of 2024, according to the European Central Bank (ECB). The figures ...

It takes some guts to write a novel in which your narrator and central character is a comedian, for the simple reason that to pull the character off, you need ...

Gift hampers (or hamper gift baskets) are an enduring symbol of thoughtfulness, indulgence, and celebration, making them a popular choice for giving gifts in Australia and across the globe. Filled ...

BrainRocket joins TechIsland as donor, expanding support for Cyprus tech ecosystem Cyprus-based BrainRocket has joined TechIsland as one of the association’s donors, further strengthening its ties to the local ...

Senior executives from across Cyprus’ public and private sectors gathered in Nicosia last week for the 4th Cyprus Association of Information Technology Enterprises (CITEA) Digital Cyprus Conference. The event examined ...

Tufan Erhurman, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party the CTP’s candidate at October’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election, on Tuesday met the European Union’s envoy for the Cyprus problem ...

Three popular beaches in Yeroskipou have earned the internationally recognised blue flag award for 2025, a sign of excellence in cleanliness, safety and coastal management. The municipality of Yeroskipou confirmed the ...

New York Jets co-owner Robert Wood “Woody” Johnson has signed a legally binding agreement to buy Eagle Football Holding’s stake in Crystal Palace, the Premier League club said on ...

Palmeiras rallied from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami and qualify top of Group A for the Club World Cup last 16 on Monday, a result ...

Hundreds of firefighters battled for a third day to contain wildfires on the Greek island of Chios on Tuesday that have torn through swathes of forest and farmland and forced ...

Over 40 people, including children and health care workers, were killed in an attack on a hospital in Sudan at the weekend, the head of the World Health Organization said on ...

Trade unions are raising objections over the privatisation of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), warning that staff rights have not been fully safeguarded under the draft law currently before Parliament. ...

Israel has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Iran after it achieved its goal of removing Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile threat, ...

A total of 20 flights have been chartered and are set to depart from Larnaca airport on Tuesday to repatriate Israelis attempting to return to Israel amid the partial closure of ...

Cyprus-based Matrix Ship Management has appointed Geoff Ramsay as head of ship management, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership team amid ongoing international expansion. Ramsay ...

Nicosia Municipality organises another edition of Summer Nights, bringing to the capital city cultural performances, live music, literature readings and theatre evenings all summer long. Activating different locations in central ...

When President Donald Trump sent U.S. bombers to strike Iran’s nuclear sites last weekend, he was betting he could help ally Israel cripple Tehran’s nuclear program while ...