Our View: Pension reform must not be held hostage to populism
The government has said it would introduce a new pension system in 2027. It plans to submit the pension reform bills to the legislature, before the summer recess in mid-July, so ...
US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros
A group of U.S. states including California and New York are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s PSKY.O $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros WBD.O, sources ...
‘Albania is not for sale’, protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on Thursday in the largest protest this week against a plan by a company linked to President Donald Trump’s ...
Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US
Iran’s World Cup soccer players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Friday, just 10 days before their first match in ...
Thousands demand South Korea vote re-run after ballot shortage
Over 6,000 people protested on Friday night at a vote counting centre in Seoul over a shortage of ballot papers, demanding a re-run after voting in local elections was disrupted, the ...
Three barred from stadiums pending trial
The Nicosia district court has banned three men from entering sports venues pending trial over their alleged involvement in violence during the Apollon-Paphos match on May 29.
Two of the suspects, ...
US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration had adopted a series of unlawful policies that have barred people from 39 countries from receiving decisions ...
Holguin to discuss ‘way forward’ with both leaders
The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin will arrive in Cyprus for a one-week stay on Sunday to discuss “the way forward” on the Cyprus issue with both ...
French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla
French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over the alleged mistreatment by Israeli authorities of French nationals who were ...
‘Should same-sex marriage be legal in Cyprus?’
With Cyprus Pride 2026 coming up, we asked a selection of people on the streets of Nicosia.
What to look forward to at MEDFEST Limassol Beer Festival
A new summer festival has just announced is dates and relocation. From June 24 to 28, the MEDFEST Limassol Beer Festival returns to fill the summer nights with ice-cold beers, street food ...
Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskiy
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the Ukrainian president published an open letter proposing they hold face-to-face talks to ...
Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States on Friday, in some of his toughest criticism yet of ...
Mediterranean police meet on migration
Police officers from Mediterranean countries gathered in Larnaca on Thursday and Friday for an international meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration issues.
Held under the auspices of Europol, the ...
Pensions, housing top new House agenda
Pension reform, the housing crisis, migration and energy policy are expected to dominate the agenda of the new parliament, with political parties outlining their priorities to the Cyprus News Agency (...
Five-day remand for inmate over Limassol betting shop arson case
The Limassol district court on Friday issued a five-day remand order against a 44-year-old inmate who was arrested in connection with the arson of a betting shop in the early ...
Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says
French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday, the Elysee said in a ...
Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap
Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap on Friday, officials in both countries said.
Most of the Ukrainians brought back were in Russian ...
Government pledges action to tackle challenges facing Troodos communities
The government is seeking practical solutions to the challenges facing communities residing in the Troodos mountains, with improved connectivity, road safety and access to essential services identified as key priorities.
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Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid ‘dramatic deterioration’ of health
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave her only a year ...
Liverpool appoint former Bournemouth coach Iraola as manager
Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola will take over as Liverpool’s manager on a two-year deal, the Premier League club said late on Thursday.
The 43-year-old replaces Dutchman Arne Slot, ...
Fidias declares end to ‘throwing eggs and rocks’ in justifying Annita vote
Direct Democracy Cyprus leader Fidias Panayiotou on Friday moved to justify his party’s decision to vote for Disy leader Annita Demetriou as House president, declaring that his party’s “...
Broad support for EU citizens’ ‘right to stay’, Keravnos says
There was broad support among EU ministers for ensuring that every European citizen has the right to live, work and build a future in their home region if they choose ...
How private schools develop emotional intelligence
Academic results have long been the primary currency of private school reputation. League tables, university placement rates, and examination scores dominate the conversation between schools and prospective families — and they ...