Archive February 2026

Understanding vehicle regulations in Cyprus is essential for residents, expats, and long-term visitors. Whether you are importing a car, renewing your driving licence, or ensuring your vehicle passes inspection, compliance ...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday chaired the first General Affairs Council on Cohesion Policy under the Cyprus EU Presidency, stressing the policy’s central role in strengthening competitiveness and ...

Traffic enforcement in Cyprus has become increasingly structured and technology-driven. With the expansion of speed camera networks and stricter monitoring by the Cyprus Police, drivers—both residents and tourists—need ...

Total employment in Cyprus rose to 531,062 persons, representing 65.2 per cent of the population, in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Labour Force Survey released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (...

On January 1, 2026, Cyprus took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This marks the second time Cyprus has assumed the Presidency, following its first term in 2012. The ...

A WTA tournament in Texas has unveiled a “rage room” for players to take out their frustrations away from the cameras after Coco Gauff’s racket-smashing outburst at the Australian ...

Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’...

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though it ...

The case file regarding allegations of rape against suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos was on Thursday handed over to the legal service. The receipt of the file was confirmed to ...

The Cyprus Industrial Production Index rose to 113.0 units in December 2025, marking a 3.5 per cent increase compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). ...

Piraeus Bank on Thursday announced strong profitability of €1.1 billion for 2025, corresponding to a 16 per cent return on tangible equity, adjusted for extraordinary items. At the same time, net profit amounted ...

GlobalWealth Group PLC on Thursday announced to the Cyprus Stock Exchange that it has signed an agreement for the potential acquisition of a stake in Vergina Kypros TV Ltd as ...

The number of work visas issued by Britain in the year to December 2025 fell by 19 per cent from the previous year, government data showed on Thursday, reflecting the ongoing impact ...

Recognising the seriousness of the public health crisis arising from confirmed cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Larnaca district, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has proceeded with the immediate provision ...

The government has amended its proposed phone-tapping legislation, with the latest amendment set would allow the attorney-general of the day to order the interception of telecommunications without prior court approval, ...

Artificial intelligence is boosting productivity in the eurozone but it is not yet causing a wave of layoffs due to greater automation of labour, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde ...

The police on Thursday said they are investigating a case of arson after a car in Limassol was set ablaze on Wednesday night. The car had been parked outside the ...

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is proud to announce its selection as a PRME Champion for the 2026-2027 cohort, joining a distinguished global group of 50 PRME Signatory Members recognised for ...

New York, February 2026 – KT DeFi’s latest yield strategy has captured global attention after a New York investor reported earnings exceeding $100,000 in a short period. Amid ongoing cryptocurrency market volatility, ...

Alpha Bank Cyprus participated as Platinum Sponsor at the Members’ Meeting of F.O.C. Family Office Connect Cyprus Ltd, held in the context of the New Year’s Members’ ...

The anti-corruption authority on Thursday acknowledged delays in completing its investigation into the book Mafia State, insisting the probe remains on course and insulated from political pressure before parliamentary elections ...

Cyberattacks targeting the global maritime industry surged 103 per cent in 2025, rising from 408 incidents in 2024 to 828 incidents last year, as threat actors moved beyond data breaches and began targeting the core ...

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), a leader in the energy and fuel sector in Cyprus, is proud to announce its official certification as a Great Place To Work®. This distinction marks ...

City of Dreams Mediterranean on February 18 hosted an exclusive Partner Appreciation Evening to honour its associates for their contribution to positioning the resort as a leading regional luxury destination. The ...