Archive January 2026

National Bank of Greece Cyprus took part in the 13th Banking Payments and Fintech Forum and Expo, contributing to discussions on the future direction of the banking sector and the ...

FRANUÍ, the viral chocolate snack that has taken social media and international markets by storm, is now available in Cyprus, offering a new premium experience in the frozen dessert category. ...

Tens of millions of Americans hunkered down on Monday or ventured out to help neighbors under bitter cold, blizzards of snow and lashings of freezing rain from a huge winter ...

European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top supplier legally binding, nearly ...

Hospitalisations for Covid-19 and Influenza A increased in Limassol over the weekend, according to records from the district general hospital. Speaking to Philenews on Monday, Okypy spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said ...

XM furthered recognition of women who stood out during the year for their work, innovation and social contribution in various fields, such as science, entrepreneurship, culture and sports, thanks to ...

The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism took part in the Travel and Adventure Show, held on January 24 and 25 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, as part of its ...

A getaway is the ideal solution for escaping the fast pace of everyday life and enjoying moments of relaxation and rest in a welcoming environment. Whether it’s carefree moments ...

Twenty years after its launch, Zela Aviation enters 2026 as a firmly established international aviation services provider, having built a steady presence across multiple markets under the ownership of Cypriot entrepreneur ...

The Bank of New York has awarded the Bank of Cyprus (BoC) with the ‘STP AWARD 2025’ for a fourth consecutive year, in recognition of the high-quality procedures the bank follows ...

The 48-year-old alleged ringleader of a crime syndicate which made headlines earlier this month after a mass brawl broke out in the centre of Larnaca appeared in court on Monday ...

The Cypriot government’s plans for its six-month term holding the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency remain unaffected by the European Parliament’s decision last week to ...

The importance of equal access, retention and career advancement for people with attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) in the workplace was emphasised by Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas ...

Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) president Thanos Michaelides stated that 2025 was a good year for the industry, proving that the Cypriot hotel sector has reached a steady and satisfactory plateau. Speaking ...

The Cyprus Film Commission organised a three-day roadshow in London last week, targeting professionals from the United Kingdom’s audiovisual industry as part of efforts to promote Cyprus as a ...

Jessica Pegula put her close friendship with Madison Keys to one side to knock the defending champion out of the Australian Open on Tuesday, while Amanda Anisimova made it four ...

A video surfaced last week of Mike Macdonald’s first team meeting after being named the Seattle Seahawks’ head coach in 2024. In it, he talked about playing in the NFC ...

Columbia Confectionery, a member of Columbia Restaurants, has donated €3,000 to the Agios Stefanos Foundation in Limassol, following the strong public response to its Christmas collection “Nutcracker Christmas”, transforming the collection’...

Zubr Capital portfolio company Zing Coach has partnered with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a deal running until 2027, bringing AI-powered, player-inspired fitness experiences to one of the world’s largest football ...

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has achieved top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas. The results ...

It may be winter still, a time of preparation and planning, yet before we know it, we will be launched into the hotter months when events, festivals and street happenings ...

Police operations continued on Sunday night, resulting in three arrests and 168 individuals reported for traffic violations. In Nicosia, a 28-year-old was arrested for assaulting a police officer and causing a ...

A fire broke out after an explosion at a biscuit factory near the central Greek city of Trikala on Monday, killing four people and leaving one missing, the fire brigade ...

The Energy Ministry has launched a Digital One Stop Shop service for renewable energy sources on a pilot basis to support the energy upgrade of buildings, the Energy Service announced. ...