Archive April 2026

Nikos Stylianides has withdrawn his Alma candidacy for the May 24 parliamentary elections, as a “matter of principle” following the removal of Demetris Papadakis from the Alma ballot. Stylianides, who was ...

Two 19-year-olds and a 16-year-old were arrested in Larnaca and Limassol as part of intensified police patrols ahead of the Easter holidays on Wednesday night. According to the police, the ...

Introduction Choosing the best places to buy property in Cyprus in 2026 is less about finding a single “top location” and more about matching the right area to your goals. Buyers ...

Greek retail chain Jumbo’s sales at its Cyprus stores rose by 4 per cent in both March and the first quarter of 2026, even as the group warned that prolonged instability ...

The Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) and Invest Cyprus (CIPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment centre, according to ...

Cyprus has become an increasingly attractive destination for expats, digital nomads, and retirees thanks to its favorable tax regime, EU membership, and high quality of life. Understanding how tax residency ...

Two women were injured in a traffic accident involving two cars and six people in the Germasogeia area of Limassol on Thursday morning. According to media reports, the accident occurred ...

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be “unreasonable” to proceed ...

A temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has offered only limited relief to global shipping and oil markets, with analysts warning that the Strait of Hormuz remains open under restrictions ...

Retail trade volumes in February 2026 showed a mixed picture across Europe, with Eurostat reporting a monthly decline in both the euro area and the EU, while Cyprus recorded a robust ...

Digital banking in Cyprus appears to have evolved from an optional service into a fundamental tool for everyday management of citizens’ finances. This is reflected in the Bank of Cyprus’ ...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appointed major general Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam from Bangladesh as the new head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp). Alam ...

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday its military ships and aircraft will remain around Iran and threatened that the U.S. will start “shooting” again unless Tehran fully complies with ...

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, killing more than 250 people on Wednesday, as the Iran-aligned group resumed rocket attacks ...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus (AmCham) has announced its support for the UCLan Cyprus Alumni Global Skills Training and Networking Series 2025-2026, an initiative delivered with the backing ...

Cyprus is entering a phase of full energy transition, with the government prioritising independence from imported fossil fuels as the “only realistic option” for economic stability, Energy Minister Michalis Damianos ...

Vassilico Cement Works Public Company Ltd has announced that its board of directors meeting will take place on April 23, 2026 to examine key matters including the company’s annual financial results ...

It’s Easter weekend! As with any public holiday, we would have thought that events would take a pause, yet with the long weekend ahead, organisers have made sure to ...

The board of directors of ASBISc Enterprises PLC has announced the convening of its upcoming annual general shareholders meeting, due to take place on May 6, 2026 at 11:00 am CET at the ...

Constantinou Bros Hotels Public Company Ltd has announced that its board of directors meeting has been scheduled for April 29, 2026. The company, headquartered in Paphos, communicated the decision through a formal ...

Paymentology, the global leader in issuer-processing, is spearheading a major expansion for Snappi as the Greek digital bank transitions from its market debut into a high-growth phase focused on product ...

The reviewing process of the “Polyvios” evacuation plans ahead of the upcoming wildfire season is in progress and will be completed by the end of April, the interior ministry told ...

Mercifully, the whole civilisation did not die in the early hours of Wednesday as had been predicted by President Donald Trump. It will survive for at least another fortnight, the ...

Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain took significant strides towards the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, securing commanding 2-0 first-leg victories over Barcelona and Liverpool respectively. At the Camp Nou, Atletico ...