Archive 2025

There was an increase in fires in Cyprus during 2024, however they were fewer than the ones recorded in 2021, according to a report on forest fires published on Wednesday by the ...

A bill to unfreeze 977 positions in the civil service this year was discussed at the House finance committee on Monday. Several thousand positions had been frozen during the economic crisis ...

The government is determined to enhance Cyprus’ role as an international financial hub, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening. Speaking at the Eurobank board dinner in Nicosia, Christodoulides referred ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the agreement struck with Ukraine and Russia a day before was in principle and that Washington was going to evaluate the ...

The US Space Force said on Wednesday it has cleared Boeing and Lockheed Martin’s Vulcan rocket to launch national security satellites for the United States. SpaceX was the first ...

US President Donald Trump gets better marks for his hardline approach to immigration than he does on his handling of the economy, foreign policy or other issues, Reuters/Ipsos polling ...

A vehicle used by four US Army soldiers that went missing on Tuesday afternoon in Lithuania has been found submerged in water and the search for the missing soldiers is ...

A software programme that alerts about suspicious betting activity before a match will be provided free of charge to the Ethics and Protection of Sports Committee by the corresponding Greek ...

The government has a “clear” strategic direction, which is to “truly strengthen Cyprus’ position as a hub of innovation and technology”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Christodoulides said he ...

The return of the remains of murdered soldier Thanasis Nikolaos, which have been kept at the Limassol public health office since 2020, is being requested by his family, who will appear ...

The police warned the public of a new scam on Wednesday with the perpetrators extorting money from people by promising investments in activities in which famous personalities allegedly participate. The ...

Renowned for his expressive musicianship and virtuosity, Antoine Morinière is a guitarist in high demand, performing worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician. This spring, Nicosia audiences will have ...

Europe should enhance stockpiling of critical equipment and encourage the public to maintain sufficient supplies for at least 72 hours in case of emergencies, the European Commission said on Wednesday. The ...

Brazil captain Marquinhos apologised to the fans after they suffered their heaviest defeat in a World Cup qualifier with a 4-1 thrashing by bitter rivals Argentina in Buenos Aires. Five-times ...

In a major push towards greener transport, the government on Wednesday approved grants for 2,591 applicants seeking to purchase electric and low-emission vehicles or scrap older, polluting cars. The initiative, part ...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Jerusalem on Sunday, two Greek sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The agenda of the talks was ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government after he lost a 2022 election, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, moving swiftly in a ...

A 26-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday on arrival at Larnaca airport with over 16kg of cannabis in her luggage. The police said on X that the passenger’s luggage ...

As anticipation builds for the next altcoin season, Cardano (ADA) at $0.73, Dogecoin (DOGE) at $0.17, and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) at $0.02 are gaining momentum, with analysts predicting they could outpace Ripple (XRP) ...

Out of every three households in Cyprus, one is getting by comfortably, while the other two are either barely managing or struggling to survive, a survey presented on Wednesday shows. ...

The crypto market is always on the hunt for the next Shiba Inu (SHIB)-like breakout, and two undervalued altcoins could be on the verge of a massive rally. Pepe ...

The new decree issued by the agriculture ministry for the gradual increase of the goat and sheep milk content in halloumi is a step in the right direction and helps ...

Ukraine and Russia accused one another on Wednesday of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the United States, and conditions set by Russia cast doubt over a planned ...

A bill amending the law on Gesy was approved on Wednesday by the cabinet and is to be sent by the health ministry to parliament as ‘urgent’ for immediate voting. ...