Archive 2026

Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus reached 118,460 tonnes in January, representing an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (...

Cyprus’ industrial output price index reached 122.1 units in January 2026, marking a marginal annual increase of 0.2 per cent, according to the state statistical service (Cystat). This latest figure, which uses 2021 as ...

Turkey has challenged Cyprus, Greece and Egypt in a letter to the United Nations, reiterating its claims over maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean and defending its “Blue Homeland” doctrine. ...

Two paddleboarders were rescued off the coast of Pervolia on Friday after being swept out to sea, prompting activation of the national emergency response plan Nearchos. The joint rescue and ...

Destination Management Company Drakos DMC has announced that it is offering a full scholarship for a Master of Science in Tourism Management at the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak). The ...

The labour inspection department has announced a targeted inspection campaign at construction sites and other premises focusing on fall protection and heat stress. According to a statement, the campaign will ...

The United States and Iran made progress in talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme on Thursday, mediator Oman said, but hours of negotiation ended with no sign of a breakthrough ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said Cyprus and Italy share a “common cultural identity”, as he met the country’s President Sergio Mattarella at Rome’s Quirinal Palace. He made ...

Paphos resident Kyriakoula Koutsavaki, who was reported missing on Friday morning was found dead at Timi beach, police said on Friday evening. Police initiated a search operation involving air, land ...

The Limassol district court on Friday rejected an application by Nikos Sykas seeking a temporary injunction to block his party from reviewing a decision to exclude him from its parliamentary ...

Sustainable and resilient tourism will be a key priority of the EU council presidency, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Friday, addressing a European conference in Nicosia on climate ...

The total number of fires rose by 6.51 per cent last year, while estimated losses climbed to €134.6 million, largely driven by a devastating summer wildfire in the foothills of Limassol, according ...

Manchester City and Real Madrid will renew their familiar rivalry after being drawn together in the Champions League knockout phase for the sixth time since 2019-20 following Friday’s draw ...

The European Union will provisionally apply a contentious free trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur to ensure it secures first-mover advantage, the European Commission said on Friday, in a ...

The US will permit non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel over safety risks, the US Embassy in Jerusalem said on Friday, amid growing concerns about the risk ...

Venezuela’s oil ministry has suspended 19 oil production-sharing contracts with private companies signed under the administration of President Nicolas Maduro, four sources with knowledge of the move told Reuters on ...

Cinderella’s charming tale is coming to life in a large-scale theatrical performance by the Premiere Group. Polemidia Municipal Theatre is getting ready to present a show for old and ...

Vassilico Cement Works Public Company Ltd on Friday announced that its board of directors will convene to discuss fundamental changes to the company’s governing structure. Specifically, the board of ...

Jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan said on Friday that peace-related laws were needed for a transition to democratic integration in Turkey, in a statement read out a year after he ...

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) will hold its annual gala dinner on March 6 at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, bringing together the political and industry leadership of one of ...

Alpha Bank reported net profits of €943.3 million for 2025 and announced a €519 million distribution to shareholders, marking what the lender described as a decisive year for its strategy and growth trajectory. “...

Over 50 international football teams have chosen Ayia Napa for their training camps and pre-season preparations, its mayor said on Friday. This is a “vote of confidence in our sports infrastructure,” ...

Egg-Lemon Soup with Minced Chicken For the meatballs500g minced chicken60g bread crumbs (fresh or toast)80g glazed rice2 eggs (separated into egg whites and yolks)1 small onion, grated ...

Withdrawals from Cyprus’ 405 automated teller machines (ATMs) reached €2.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), with higher average transactions offsetting ...