Archive 2026

The University of Cyprus has submitted proposals for four new English-language undergraduate degrees to the education ministry, following the launch of its first foreign-language bachelor’s programme earlier this year. ...

The 23rd World Cup kicks off today with one of the host nations, Mexico meeting South Africa. This will be the first time there will be three host nations – Canada ...

The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, on Wednesday highlighted the key role played by the island’s bicommunal technical committees in fostering cooperation and mutual ...

A livestock unit within the infected zone in Mammari has tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, the Veterinary Services announced on Wednesday evening. According to the authorities, the affected holding is ...

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled its first dedicated strategies for islands and coastal regions, bringing together existing and future policy measures aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by ...

The government has made housing one of its top priorities since taking office, fully recognising the difficulties faced by thousands of residents – particularly young people – in securing their own home, ...

The Council of the European Union announced on Wednesday that it has reached a provisional agreement with European Parliament negotiators on new legislation aimed at simplifying defence and security procurement ...

The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals in two separate criminal cases involving defendants facing a range of serious charges, including rape, sexual offences, psychological violence and child abduction, upholding ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has argued that the European Union should support efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem from outside the negotiating table rather than participate directly in future ...

The pioneering audiovisual tribute show to Pink Floyd is coming to Cyprus for the first time this summer. One of Greece’s most acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute shows arrives on ...

Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump’s administration has helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Wednesday called for restraint in public discussion surrounding the army careers of the children of a terrorism suspect, stressing that no assumptions should be made ...

Disy on Tuesday warned that Cyprus’ housing crisis is worsening rather than easing, saying that much faster action is needed to increase the country’s housing stock. In a statement, ...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Wednesday discussed the Cyprus problem when they met on the sidelines of the south-east European cooperation process summit ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris stressed on Wednesday that the construction of new prison facilities is a project of strategic importance for the state. In a meeting with a delegation from ...

The Council of Europe’s committee of ministers is to once again examine the Immovable Property Commission and the state of affairs regarding Greek Cypriots’ access to property and compensation ...

The Cyprus Free/Libre and Open Source Software Association (Ellak) has announced the launch of the Cyprus Open Digital Futures Week, a programme of civic, technical and policy events designed ...

Around 20,000 Syrians currently remaining in Cyprus with asylum or subsidiary protection status are being targeted by a new voluntary return programme offering financial incentives and the option for one family ...

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also threaten Turkey, adding Israel’s “aggression” posed a ...

Former Paphos bishop Tychikos secured a significant legal vindication Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted him the right to pursue a challenge against the decision which ratified his removal from ...

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a leading biopharmaceutical company, held a press conference in Cyprus on June 9, 2026, during which distinguished medical oncologists highlighted the key factors for improving cancer patient care. ...

The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast overnight, ...

The National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) announced on Wednesday that the European Central Bank (ECB) has approved the appointment of Andreas Persianis as an independent non-executive member of the bank’...

Demetra Holdings Plc announced on Wednesday that it conducted a series of transactions on June 9, 2026, purchasing 13,364 of its own shares at an average price of €1.66 per share. The repurchase of ...