Archive April 2026

A drug dealer dubbed the ‘Ketamine Queen’ has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s 2023 death, including her role in supplying the dose ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday he was leaving open the possibility of referring the foreclosure laws back to the House, as many aspects needed to be examined. The laws, ...

Renault Cyprus has recorded a top international distinction, having been awarded the “Best Partnership in Europe” prize at the Renault Global Importers Conference, held in Athens over March 23-25, 2026. The ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday that allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis will be investigated “to the end”, as the government continues to reject claims that the key witness ...

The British bases police force has marked a milestone with a passing out parade held at the officers’ mess in Episkopi. The event celebrated 16 officers who completed their two-year probation, ...

Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the U.S. and Israeli attack ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday confirmed that the holy light, which is also known as the holy fire, will arrive in Cyprus in advance of Easter, thanking his Greek ...

Isolated rain and storms are expected on Thursday afternoon, mainly in mountainous areas, in the south, the east and possibly inland. Temperatures are expected to reach around 21 degrees inland.   Mild ...

The Bank of Cyprus’ (BoC’s) two-day event, “Small Creations, Great Contribution”, held at Nicosia Mall over the weekend of April 4-5 2026, exceeded organisers’ expectations, with all proceeds donated to ...

A law requiring compensation for surplus electricity generated by photovoltaic systems has been referred back to parliament on Thursday by President Nikos Christodoulides. The decision was taken following the law’...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than 250 people in Lebanon ...

A 19-year-old Cypriot man will run 100 kilometres solo from Kourion, Limassol, to Paphos harbour and back on Sunday, April 26, to raise awareness for mental health and support the Cyprus Samaritans. ...

Energy Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday said the Eastern Mediterranean can play “a leading role in addressing the climate crisis and shaping the new energy landscape in the region”. The ...

Evidence linked to Makarios Drousiotis’ deposition, including a mobile phone belonging to lawyer Nikos Clerides’ former client, ‘Sandy’, as well as more than 130 disputed digital files, has been sent to ...

British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and José Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, on Thursday sharply criticised Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon, warning they risk undermining a fragile ceasefire ...

Every Easter, some things are certain, like the family’s go-to griller who always knows when the lamb is just right. This year, one more thing is certain: you’ll ...

Debate over the north’s ruling coalition’s planned alterations to the payment of the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued into the early hours of Thursday morning at ...

Four people died after a group of migrants attempted to board an inflatable dinghy and cross the Channel from France to Britain, prompting a rescue operation off the coast of ...

Seven people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Wednesday night, authorities said on Thursday. The arrests relate to a range of offences, including assault, indecent ...

A 37-year-old was arrested on Wednesday as part of investigations into a case of alleged sexual harrassment, indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. According to the police, the ...

Three people were injured in a clash between teenagers and foreigners in the Trachoni area of the British bases on Thursday morning. According to the bases police, two people were ...

Rory McIlroy arrives at Augusta National Golf Club this week as the defending Masters champion and, for the first time in over a decade, free from relentless questions about when ...

Daniil Medvedev smashed his racket several times during a humbling 6-0 6-0 loss to Italian wildcard Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, as the world number 10 suffered ...

The Cyprus economy continued to demonstrate resilience in March despite a more challenging external environment shaped by regional instability, according to Kostantino Vrachimis, manager of economic research at Eurobank. In ...