Archive February 2026

Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Thursday said he hopes for “calm to return” to the town after elected mayor Phedonas Phedonos was suspended from his duties, facing allegations of ...

All municipal and village councils must act in accordance with the general principles of the law, interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said on Thursday, after the Polis Chrysochous municipality ...

Eurobank supported the 19th Supply Chain, Logistics Conference and Exhibition held in Nicosia this month, where sustainability, digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) were presented as key elements shaping the future ...

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, the Karaiskakio Foundation held a dinner on January 28, 2026, at Lemon Park in Nicosia, to thank all those who have stood by it throughout ...

Ariane de Rothschild, head of the family-owned Edmond de Rothschild Swiss private bank, corresponded dozens of times with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and agreed to multiple meetings over ...

Net new lending in Cyprus accelerated sharply in December, as borrowing activity strengthened at the end of the year while interest-rate movements diverged across loan categories, Central Bank of Cyprus (...

Disy on Thursday announced that it had removed suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos and suspended Lefkoniko mayor-in-exile Pieris Gypsiotis from their roles within the party until their suspension from their ...

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Arodafnousa Palliative Care Centre, Lidl Cyprus once again demonstrates its long-standing commitment to humanity, by sponsoring the anniversary Love Dinner ‘Under ...

Cyprus’ investment landscape gained a new institutional link this week after CFA Society Cyprus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Invest Cyprus, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening ...

The police launched an investigation on Thursday after 20 bullets were found inside the women’s toilets at the Larnaca general hospital. According to police, officers attended to the scene on ...

This past holiday season, the popular Bean Bar chain once again proved it offers much more than just a coffee experience. By combining good vibes and indulgent festive flavours with ...

A fire which broke out in a vehicle in Nicosia in the early hours of Thursday morning caused extensive damage, the police said. The police said they were informed of ...

Famagusta district is stepping up efforts to widen its visitor base and lengthen the season beyond summer, with families and older travellers now a central focus, according to local tourism ...

University of Cyprus (UCY) invites interested parties to apply for its MA in Peace, Conflict and Democracy. Located in Nicosia, this international and interdisciplinary programme is designed to equip students ...

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has spoken of an “opportunity” for Turkey to progress its process towards accession to the European Union through a new round of talks to resolve ...

Increased bill charges described as “punitive” for consumers who use too much water are to be introduced by the government, water development department director Iliana Tofa said on Thursday, with ...

A study is to begin regarding the conservation of the St George of the Greeks church in Famagusta, bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage co-chairman Sotos Ktoris said. The church ...

No arrest warrant has been issued for suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos regarding allegations of domestic abuse and rape, police spokesman Vyron Vyonos said on Thursday. He told Politis Radio ...

Thursday is set to begin with clear skies across most of the island, though clouds are expected to gather in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to a maximum of 19 degrees ...

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials for both sides said, even as they remained at odds over Washington’s insistence that ...

Popular U.S. morning news anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video message on Wednesday addressing anyone who might be holding her missing elderly mother, presumed abducted from her Arizona home ...

President Donald Trump has attacked key pillars of his country’s democracy, Human Rights Watch warned in its annual global report, citing the Republican president’s immigration crackdown, threats to ...

The 5th Digital Cooperation Organisation General Assembly opened on Wednesday in Kuwait, bringing together ministers, international organisations and technology leaders to shape global digital cooperation in the age of artificial ...

Entrepreneurship as a bridge for cooperation was placed firmly at the centre of discussions in Nicosia this week, as Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou outlined the vision, philosophy and long-term development of ...