Archive February 2026

An international photography exhibition launches right here in Cyprus this month, organised by the United Nations. The Through Her Lens exhibition, invites viewers to see peace through a different lens, ...

The principle of proportionality is among the fundamental principles of modern public law and constitutes an integral element of the control of public power. Its operation, however, is neither unlimited ...

The Food and Drug Administration will consider a petition to revoke the safety status of dozens of processed refined carbohydrates unless food companies can prove they are safe and not ...

A 39-year-old was arrested after allegedly threatening and robbing a 16-year-old with a knife and attacking two police officers in Limassol on Sunday. Police said they had been informed of ...

The week gets off to mild and partly cloudy start with temperatures climbing to 22 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast and up to 17 degrees in the higher mountains. Northeasterly ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reflected a feeling of profound change among European leaders at this weekend’s Munich Security Conference when she said: “Some lines have been ...

Cyprus recorded a 5.2 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the second quarter of 2025, placing it among the EU countries that achieved notable ...

IIsrael’s cabinet on Sunday approved further measures to tighten Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank and make it easier for settlers to buy land, a move Palestinians ...

Cyprus enterprises remained closely aligned with the European Union average in the use of paid cloud computing services during 2025, according to Eurostat. Specifically, the figures show that 51.38 per cent of ...

Young people in Cyprus emerged as heavy users of generative artificial intelligence in 2025, with Eurostat data showing strong adoption among those aged 16 to 24 across the island. According to the data, 76.5 ...

The global tablet market continued its recovery in 2025, with shipments rising 9.8 per cent year-on-year to 162 million units, according to the latest research from Omdia. Momentum was particularly strong in the ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in partnership with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, will host a high-level forum on June 8, 2026, to explore the integration of space technology ...

Researchers have recorded mature European eels in Cyprus’ inland waters for the first time, marking what they describe as a significant moment for conservation efforts in the eastern Mediterranean. The ...

In a market that is experiencing persistent weakness and diminishing momentum for legacy tokens, big investors are adjusting their positions. Ripple’s XRP, which has been synonymous with high liquidity ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s “unwavering support” for Cyprus’ Maronite community during the feast day celebration of Saint Maron at the Maronite Cathedral in Nicosia. Addressing ...

By Alexandros Clerides Not long ago, I publicly expressed the view that any person who is currently held as a remand prisoner – in other words, detained while awaiting trial – is ...

Yiannos Kouyoumdjian finished 64th in the giant slalom on Saturday at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, completing both runs on the Stelvio course in Bormio with a combined time ...

By Konstantinos Apostolou I’m approaching the finish line when, just 30 seconds before crossing, I hear the race staff saying on the handheld radio: “The third is coming.” Only in ...

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second ...

Farmers’ organisations on Sunday announced the temporary suspension of protest measures planned for Monday, following an emergency meeting with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou. In a joint statement, the organisations Pek, ...

Last week’s column dealt with President Trump’s proposed Board of Peace and how it effectively formalised the split within the Western alliance. Cyprus has now found itself facing ...

Official Olympic sales of T-shirts emblazoned with the poster of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, known as the “Nazi Games”, have caused a stir but the International Olympic Committee defended the move ...

In the village of Platanisteia, the Hambis Printmaking Museum this month welcomes two new group showcases. The first, Ex-Libris & Occasional Prints, focuses on prints affixed to the inside of ...

“To them that hath shall (more) be given” is generally a reliable guide, especially in economic matters, but it doesn’t work if the beneficiaries are too stupid to take ...