Archive 2026

Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire ...

Cabinet on Wednesday was to issue a decision regarding the expropriation of land for the planned new hospital in Polis Chrysochous, President Nikos Christodoulides said. “It is important that we ...

Cabinet on Wednesday approved plans to create a national civil protection mechanism, which will be directed by a civil protection coordinator. President Nikos Christodoulides announced the approval of the plans ...

By Filippos Neocleous and Avgi Michael The Cyprus Cabinet has approved a draft bill allowing law enforcement and intelligence services to intercept telephone communications under specified circumstances, with the aim ...

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides, of Diko, late on Tuesday night called for the permanent stationing of European Union military force in Cyprus. “The last few years, ...

Local theatre productions are increasing this spring. The majority are in naturally in Greek, a few are in Russian, so it is particularly exciting for the island’s anglophones when ...

The Netherlands “stands with Cyprus”, the country’s Prime Minister Rob Jetten said late on Tuesday night, following the announcement of his country’s intention to deploy a frigate to ...

Violence committed against nurses and other medical staff at hospitals is a growing issue, trade union Pasydy’s nurses’ branch leader Prodromos Argyrides said on Wednesday, saying that nurses “do ...

At least six people died and three were injured in a bus fire in Switzerland possibly caused by someone setting fire to themself. Police said the bus became engulfed in ...

With a high sense of responsibility and social contribution, Lidl Cyprus is standing by those affected in recent days, offering immediate humanitarian aid towards the structures for temporary accommodation and ...

Capital markets firm Jefferies recently raised its target price for Alpha Bank shares to €4.85 from €4.15 and reiterated its buy recommendation, citing the bank’s strong earnings outlook and attractive shareholder ...

For years, elective medical treatment was often seen as something people arranged close to home. Today, that is changing. Across Europe, patients are becoming more willing to compare options beyond ...

A total of 36 commercial flights in and out of Cyprus were cancelled on Wednesday, with the war in the Middle East continuing to disrupt regional airspace. All but four of ...

Wednesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though heightened levels of dust are expected in the atmosphere. Temperatures are expected to rise to 20 ...

Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days. There was no immediate comment ...

The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the Wall ...

The U.S. and Israel traded air strikes with Iran across the Middle East on Wednesday as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with “fingers ...

High concentration in banking markets delays the speed at which central bank interest rate changes reach consumers and businesses, according to a study released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (...

The Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) recently hosted a European workshop titled “Scaling BIM Down: Making BIM work for small firms and small projects”, as part of its efforts ...

International market turbulence is keeping pressure on fuel prices in Cyprus, even as oil eased on Tuesday after surging to its highest level in more than three years a day ...

The European Parliament adopted recommendations on the EU housing crisis on Tuesday, calling for a range of measures aimed at improving access to decent, sustainable and affordable housing across the ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) will organise an information seminar in Nicosia on March 19, focusing on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its impact on importers. ...

British consumer spending grew slowly in February as households grew more pessimistic about the outlook for the economy ​with the Middle East conflict raising concerns about a fresh ‌rise in ...

Environmental experts assured on Tuesday that Cyprus’ atmosphere and natural environment remain unaffected by toxic emissions linked to ongoing military conflicts in Iran and strikes on oil facilities in the ...