Archive 2025

The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists said on Friday. The milestone was confirmed by the European Union’s ...

What is a woman’s place in a world that never stops changing? This is what a new choreographic work asks which will be presented this month at Rialto Theatre. ...

Sterling continued its slide on Friday, its fourth day of falls, as elevated global bond yields kept the currency under pressure. The pound was down 0.17 per cent against the dollar ...

Authorities will begin legal action in three months against drivers who fail to settle fines issued by traffic cameras. There are currently some 250,000 unpaid fines issued by traffic cameras according ...

Demetra Holdings shareholders have approved a resolution to sell the company’s shares in Hellenic Bank to Eurobank, according to an official statement released on Friday. The statement, which was ...

It’s back, and it’s better than ever… In the heart of the capital, the revamped Starbucks Centennial has opened its doors again to offer customers what they love ...

A further two robbery cases carried out by people on a motorcycle are under investigation in Limassol, police said on Friday. Both victims were approached by two individuals on a ...

Alexandros Iosifidis, a seasoned engineer with 30 years at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC), has been appointed its new director general, effective from April 1, 2025. He succeeds Thomas Kazakos, who is slated ...

Cyprus’ two international airports experienced record-breaking passenger traffic in 2024, according to the Transport Ministry. The Larnaca and Paphos airports combined saw a 5.6 per cent increase in traffice when compared to 2023, ...

Orange Cupcakes 125g all-purpose flour 75g sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 125g fresh orange juice 40ml vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange zest ½ soup spoon apple cider vinegar ½ tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon ...

A British soldier based in Cyprus is set to run a full marathon in scuba gear to raise funds to rescue three stray cats, it emerged on Friday. Chief Instructor ...

Real Madrid will chase a record-equalling 14th Spanish Super Cup title in the final against Barcelona after second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped them to a 3-0 win ...

Everton kicked off a new era hours after their manager Sean Dyche was fired with a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League One Peterborough United on Thursday thanks to ...

President Nikos Christodoulides travels to Lebanon on Friday to meet with newly elected President Joseph Aoun. Christodoulides said he was the first head of state to visit Aoun, with whom ...

MyPetrolina app Christmas campaign has concluded successfully, with the announcement of 10 grand winners, each of whom will now enjoy a full year of free automotive fuel. The winners were announced ...

The deeply personal and experiential work of renowned Lebanese-Canadian playwright, director and actor Wajdi Mouawad, titled Mother, is being presented for the first time in Cyprus at THOC’s New ...

Global auto suppliers are working out how much of their production can be moved to the United States, or closer to it, as a defense against tariffs promised by President-elect ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday he is hoping for a good result for both sides from a scheduled meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar later this month to ...

A fire broke out on a tugboat at 12.30pm on Thursday, while docked at Limassol port. The owner, who was inside the vessel at the time, inhaled smoke and was ...

An arrest warrant was issued on Thursday night against a 21-year-old foreigner in connection with Thursday’s attempted murder in Kornos, in which a 30-year-old was injured. Police are investigating ...

An elderly person died of influenza A on Friday, bringing the death toll this winter to four. The man was being treated at a private hospital with severe symptoms. On ...

“The strong friendship and cooperation between Cyprus and Israel and their peoples are vital pillars of stability, security and hope in the region,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, following a ...

Cyprus recorded the highest monthly increase in retail turnover among EU member states in November 2024, according to preliminary data released on Thursday by Eurostat. Retail turnover in Cyprus grew by 2.3 ...

Friday morning saw 17cm of snow on Troodos’ highest peaks, with rain and thin dust in the atmosphere forecast for the rest of the day across the island. As low ...