Archive January 2026

Astronomers have observed a white dwarf – a highly compact Earth-sized stellar ember – that is creating a colorful shockwave as it moves through space, leaving them searching for an explanation. The ...

A nationwide operation targeting people residing illegally in Cyprus has been underway since Sunday morning, with authorities already making dozens of arrests, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said. According to a ...

Music compositions from Cyprus, its legends, Norwegian folk tales and beyond are coming soon as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra continues its winter programme. A new series of concerts has been ...

A huge, 38-metre wall mural has just been completed on Trikoupi street in old Nicosia – the latest step in the ongoing project to re-brand and rejuvenate the walled city. Trikoupi, ...

Cyprus’ potential participation in the US-led Peace Council for Gaza does not entail any financial commitments or payments by the Republic, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. In a statement to ...

Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on ...

Interest in astronomy and space science has grown steadily in recent years, and with it the search for a planetarium in Cyprus. The opening of the Cyprus Planetarium in 2023 marked ...

Portuguese voters queued at polling stations on Sunday to elect a new president, with opinion surveys showing three candidates, including the leader of the far-right Chega party, nearly tied for ...

Olga Danilovic pulled off a stunning comeback from 0-4 down in the deciding set to defeat Venus Williams 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 at the Australian Open on Sunday, knocking the American ...

Three road collisions linked to drink-driving were recorded overnight in the districts of Nicosia and Paphos, police said on Sunday. No serious injuries were reported, though several drivers were arrested. ...

Young people are not disengaging from public dialogue out of indifference, but because they feel politically invisible. That is the central finding of new research by the Cypriot NGO AKTI ...

Based on direct input from households in six countries, EU-funded researchers have developed policy recommendations to support families in real life. By Michaela Nesvarova It’s the season for celebration. ...

A quantity of cannabis, flares and a firecracker were found at the home of a 25-year-old man in Limassol, police said on Sunday. According to police, following an assessment of ...

Arrest warrants have been issued for two minors in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on the yard of a house in Aradippou, police said on Sunday. According to Larnaca ...

Aryna Sabalenka came under early pressure as she launched her bid for a third Australian Open title but the Belarusian clicked into gear and overpowered French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6...

A 41-year-old man was taken to Paphos general hospital with a knife embedded in his abdomen, as police investigate a case of premeditated murder committed late on Saturday night in ...

The recent leaked video alleging campaign finance violations by President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates has thrust the terms “hybrid warfare”, “hybrid war”, and “hybrid attack” into Cyprus’ public discourse. ...

Police are investigating an attempted murder in Larnaca after a 40-year-old man was reportedly attacked with a knife early Sunday morning. A 33-year-old suspect has been arrested under a court ...

Syrian government troops are pushing towards Raqqa and Hasakah in the northeast of the country, the last strongholds of the U.S.-backed autonomous Kurdish-led administration, government officials and security ...

The geopolitical landscape remains defined by unrelenting tension. Established norms are being challenged, and the traditional structures of international relations are in a state of visible decay. From the brazen ...

Two people were killed and dozens more wounded in a mass Russian drone attack across Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators hashed ...

Police carried out preventive operations throughout the night, with an increased presence in urban areas, aiming to prevent criminal acts, protect the public and safeguard public order. During the operations, ...

Heavy traffic is being reported on roads leading to Troodos due to a large number of visitors, police said on Sunday. According to the police, traffic flow towards the mountain ...

By Avgi Michael and Anastasios Kostekoglou The Digital Omnibus arrives at a critical juncture for Europe, amid growing debate as to whether the cumulative effect of its regulatory framework has ...