Archive 2026

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift rates several times this year ...

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday called on Turkey to “look in the mirror” over the lack of progress in its relations with the European Union, after Turkish Foreign Minister ...

Cyprus recorded a significant increase in inflation in April 2026, with the annual rate estimated at 3 per cent, according to a flash estimate released by Eurostat. This marks a notable rise ...

For those who love adventure and discovering hidden gems, visiting off-the-beaten-path wineries offers a rare chance to taste handcrafted, low-intervention wines in stunning, remote locations. These wineries may not be ...

Cyprus ranked among the lowest-performing EU countries in business investment in 2024, with a rate of 16 per cent, according to a report from Eurostat. The figure places Cyprus alongside Ireland at ...

Alpha Bank Cyprus on Thursday announced that it hosted an event titled “Reframing Strategy in the Age of AI”, bringing together senior executives from businesses and organisations across the Cypriot ...

Rats and parasites are spreading through Gaza’s tent camps for displaced Palestinians, biting children’s fingers and toes as they sleep, gnawing through people’s few remaining treasured possessions, ...

The Association of Greek Professionals in Cyprus (Selek) on Thursday announced that it recently held a meeting with the Ambassador of Greece to the Republic of Cyprus Konstantinos Kollias, at ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to state ...

Britain on Thursday said it would introduce new legislation to tackle state-sponsored threats, after two Jewish men were stabbed in the latest apparent antisemitic attack amid warnings that states like ...

Efficient Consumer Response (ECR Cyprus), which operates under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), held its annual general meeting and subsequent elections for a new board of directors ...

Trade union Sek’s hotel workers branch expressed deep concern over the impact of ongoing instability in the Middle East on Cyprus’ tourism sector, while calling on the government to ...

A €1 million fund has been approved for specialised genetic testing to help identify remains of missing persons, the office of the presidential commissioner said on Thursday. Officials said the new ...

By Andrey Avsitidiysky The Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel from March 28-April 16, 2026 sparked a huge surge of interest in chess in Cyprus. For 20 days in the ...

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, on Thursday called for a halt to European Union funding of the Turkish Cypriot agricultural sector, alleging that Turkish Cypriot ...

Two scholarships for a postgraduate programme at the Politecnico di Torino have been announced by Eni Cyprus Limited, the energy ministry said on Thursday. The scholarships are for the 2026–2027 academic ...

Don’t miss it! For the second consecutive year, Ronald McDonald House Charities Cyprus (RMHC Cyprus) is organising the largest family celebration of the year, the highly anticipated “Family Fun ...

The mass installation programme for electricity smart meters will continue throughout May 2026 across all districts, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) said on Thursday. In Nicosia, installations will take place ...

Cypriot members of the European Parliament demanded more support for Lebanon amid an insurgency being undertaken by Iran-backed militia Hezbollah and an ongoing invasion being launched by Israel, with MEPs ...

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from a Polish woman seeking compensation from Cyprus for losses during the 2013 banking crisis, it was made known on Thursday. The case involved ...

UCLan Cyprus and the non-profit organization Panton Chara are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a meaningful collaboration in the field ...

Decisions regarding animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease that belong to rare breeds fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Services, special scientific committee head Stavros Malas said on Thursday, ...

A total of 32 young professionals from the advertising industry took part in Young Lions Cyprus 2026, the competition that offers participants a chance to distinguish themselves and showcase their work and ...

The Index of Industrial Output Prices for March 2026 reached 121 units, marking an annual decrease of 0.6 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year. According to a report ...