Cyprus must future-proof healthcare, minister says
Cyprus must invest in a healthcare system that can respond in real time to emerging challenges, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Thursday, at the Cyprus diaspora forum.
Speaking at ...
King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to ...
Dozens of Gaza communal kitchens shut as supply runs out, worsening hunger
Dozens of community kitchens in Gaza shut their doors on Thursday due to a lack of supplies, closing off a lifeline used by hundreds of thousands of people in a ...
CySEC approves Eurobank’s full takeover of Hellenic Bank
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday approved Eurobank’s request to exercise the squeeze-out right to acquire 100 per cent of Hellenic Bank’s shares.
The offer price ...
Putin and Xi cast themselves as defenders of world order
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for joining celebrations to mark 80 years since the “sacred” victory over Adolf Hitler in World War Two, and said the two ...
Tripadvisor ranks Limassol’s Four Seasons one of world’s top 25 hotels for 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Limassol has been named one of the top 25 hotels in the world for 2025, according to Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform.
The iconic Limassol hotel was ...
Cyprus inflation ticks up in April
Inflation in Cyprus rose by just 0.2 per cent in April, according to the latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat), mainly due to falling prices in petroleum products and ...
March passenger demand grows by 3.3 per cent, says IATA
Global air travel demand continued its upward trajectory in March 2025, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), despite a growing gap between capacity and load factor.
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Government optimistic Cyprus can avoid EU waste fines
Cyprus has set in motion a complete plan for the reclamation of waste management operations and facilities and is optimistic that an EU fine can be averted, director of the ...
Fire at Strovolos middle school put out
A fire which broke out at a middle school in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos has been extinguished, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Thursday.
He said the fire ...
Apostolos Andreas road to close for works during afternoons
The road between Rizokarpaso and the Apostolos Andreas monastery on Cyprus’ northeastern tip will be closed during afternoons until further notice, the north’s ‘transport ministry’ announced on Thursday.
The ...
Two-thirds of new hires lack experience, says Deloitte
Two-thirds of new hires lack the necessary experience for their roles, according to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report.
The global survey, shared by Deloitte Cyprus on Thursday, found ...
Tatar says European parliament’s Turkey report is a ‘biased document’
The report on Turkey approved by the European parliament on Wednesday is a “biased document” which “ignores the will of the Turkish Cypriot people”, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said.
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Myth or fact: white wine can’t be aged?
If the title was can Xynisteri-based white wines be aged, the answer would be clearer. At Vasilikon winery in Kathikas a group of Paphos-based sommeliers had the chance to do ...
MEPs condemn ‘neo-Ottoman tyrant’ Erdogan over north visit
Members of the European parliament late on Wednesday night condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to the north, with one describing him as “a neo-Ottoman tyrant and ...
Greek president tours Nicosia’s dividing line
Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas began the second day of his official visit to Cyprus with a tour of the old town of Nicosia and a walk along the ceasefire line, ...
Banking
Hellenic Bank posts €45 million first-quarter profit
Hellenic Bank on Thursday reported a profit of €45 million for the first quarter of 2025, with the bank saying that this underscores the strength of its business model.
Moreover, the bank ...
Paphos unveils ambitious care centre plan for the elderly
Paphos will soon be home to the largest and most modern care home for the elderly in Cyprus, mayor Phedonas Phedonos told Cyprus Mail on Thursday.
Speaking at the annual ...
XM marks 15 years of global trading excellence
XM, one of the world’s leading international trading services providers, is this year celebrating 15 years of successful and consistent presence in its field of operation.
“At XM, we remain ...
Jailed Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu’s X account blocked in Turkey
Access to the X account of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, has been blocked in Turkey in response to a legal demand, a ...
‘United Rescue Cyprus’ to transform island’s rapid response to medical crises
United Rescue Cyprus, an innovative, volunteer-based rapid response system, is poised to transform the way life-saving medical care is delivered across the island. Drawing on the expertise of United Rescue ...
Fake investment schemes use photos of Cypriot politicians and celebrities
The Cyprus Consumers Association has issued a warning about fraudulent investment schemes that promise very high profits in an extremely short period, including claims of significant earnings within a single ...
Cyprus to launch Brain Gain campaign and business centre in late May
Cyprus will inaugurate its new business service centre on May 26, a day after the launch of the Brain Gain campaign in London, aimed to attract talented Cypriots back to the ...
Amorim says Man United ready to suffer to reach Europa League final
Manchester United will have to push hard to win the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao despite their 3-0 win in the first leg, manager Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday.
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