Archive 2026

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday confirmed that the holy light, which is also known as the holy fire, will arrive in Cyprus in advance of Easter, thanking his Greek ...

Isolated rain and storms are expected on Thursday afternoon, mainly in mountainous areas, in the south, the east and possibly inland. Temperatures are expected to reach around 21 degrees inland.   Mild ...

The Bank of Cyprus’ (BoC’s) two-day event, “Small Creations, Great Contribution”, held at Nicosia Mall over the weekend of April 4-5 2026, exceeded organisers’ expectations, with all proceeds donated to ...

A law requiring compensation for surplus electricity generated by photovoltaic systems has been referred back to parliament on Thursday by President Nikos Christodoulides. The decision was taken following the law’...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than 250 people in Lebanon ...

A 19-year-old Cypriot man will run 100 kilometres solo from Kourion, Limassol, to Paphos harbour and back on Sunday, April 26, to raise awareness for mental health and support the Cyprus Samaritans. ...

Energy Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday said the Eastern Mediterranean can play “a leading role in addressing the climate crisis and shaping the new energy landscape in the region”. The ...

Evidence linked to Makarios Drousiotis’ deposition, including a mobile phone belonging to lawyer Nikos Clerides’ former client, ‘Sandy’, as well as more than 130 disputed digital files, has been sent to ...

British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and José Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, on Thursday sharply criticised Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon, warning they risk undermining a fragile ceasefire ...

Every Easter, some things are certain, like the family’s go-to griller who always knows when the lamb is just right. This year, one more thing is certain: you’ll ...

Debate over the north’s ruling coalition’s planned alterations to the payment of the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued into the early hours of Thursday morning at ...

Four people died after a group of migrants attempted to board an inflatable dinghy and cross the Channel from France to Britain, prompting a rescue operation off the coast of ...

Seven people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Wednesday night, authorities said on Thursday. The arrests relate to a range of offences, including assault, indecent ...

A 37-year-old was arrested on Wednesday as part of investigations into a case of alleged sexual harrassment, indecent assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. According to the police, the ...

Three people were injured in a clash between teenagers and foreigners in the Trachoni area of the British bases on Thursday morning. According to the bases police, two people were ...

Rory McIlroy arrives at Augusta National Golf Club this week as the defending Masters champion and, for the first time in over a decade, free from relentless questions about when ...

Daniil Medvedev smashed his racket several times during a humbling 6-0 6-0 loss to Italian wildcard Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, as the world number 10 suffered ...

The Cyprus economy continued to demonstrate resilience in March despite a more challenging external environment shaped by regional instability, according to Kostantino Vrachimis, manager of economic research at Eurobank. In ...

Nikos Stylianides has withdrawn his Alma candidacy for the May 24 parliamentary elections, as a “matter of principle” following the removal of Demetris Papadakis from the Alma ballot. Stylianides, who was ...

Two 19-year-olds and a 16-year-old were arrested in Larnaca and Limassol as part of intensified police patrols ahead of the Easter holidays on Wednesday night. According to the police, the ...

Introduction Choosing the best places to buy property in Cyprus in 2026 is less about finding a single “top location” and more about matching the right area to your goals. Buyers ...

Greek retail chain Jumbo’s sales at its Cyprus stores rose by 4 per cent in both March and the first quarter of 2026, even as the group warned that prolonged instability ...

The Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA) and Invest Cyprus (CIPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment centre, according to ...

Cyprus has become an increasingly attractive destination for expats, digital nomads, and retirees thanks to its favorable tax regime, EU membership, and high quality of life. Understanding how tax residency ...