Today’s weather: Largely clear, light dust
Friday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with locally increased cloudiness expected at various times during the day, and a light layer of ...
US considers suspending Spain from NATO amid Iran war dispute, Pentagon email reveals
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain ...
Cyprus only EU nation where more girls than boys code
Cyprus is the only EU country where girls aged 16 to 19 outperform boys in coding, according to a report from Eurostat, highlighting a noteworthy exception in digital skills trends across Europe.
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Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16
Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task ...
Limassol beaches face stricter monitoring under new plan
Cyprus’ coastal policy in Limassol has entered a new phase, as local authorities and the national operator CYMEPA agreed not to submit applications for Blue Flag awards for beaches in ...
Banking
Eurobank to open Mumbai office with Cyprus president in attendance
Eurobank will open its representation office in Mumbai next month, according to chief executive Fokion Karavias, who spoke at a Delphi Forum panel on building geopolitical resilience.
The announcement comes ...
Cypriot businesses outpace EU peers in eco-friendly tech usage
Cyprus is already above the EU average in the use of digital tools to support environmental sustainability among businesses, according to 2025 data cited in Eurostat’s latest edition of ‘Digitalisation ...
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks ‘best deal’ with Iran
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait ...
Banking
Bank of Cyprus sets AGM agenda with dividend and buyback plans
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has published the notice of its annual general meeting (AGM), outlining key details on its financial position, governance and proposed shareholder returns.
The notice confirmed ...
Cyprus Business Now: Wizz Air, tourism, shipping, energy, AI, solar energy, BoC
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday held its Private Clients in the Changing World Where East Meets West conference, bringing together leading professionals and experts in ...
Cyprus to host European transport workers federation meeting
Cyprus will host the executive committee meeting of the European Transport Workers’ Federation on April 27-28, marking the first time the country welcomes this high-level gathering.
The meeting will take ...
Cyprus contributes to EU aquaculture amid sector downturn
Cyprus produced 9,053.9 tonnes of farmed aquatic organisms in 2024, as overall aquaculture output across the European Union declined in both volume and value.
According to a report from Eurostat, total EU ...
Survey finds surge in school violence, teachers feel unsafe
A recent survey by primary school teachers’ union Poed, published on Thursday, found that 95 per cent of the 1,017 teachers who participated reported an increase in incidents of school violence and ...
Our View: Baseless ‘Sandy’ claims fuel distrust in police
One of the oft-repeated concerns voiced in relation to the ‘Sandy’ allegations is that the police could not be trusted to carry out an impartial and competent investigation. It was ...
Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran.
“Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We’ve ...
Italian peacekeepers replace crucifix desecrated in south Lebanon
Italian UN peacekeepers have replaced the statue of Jesus Christ vandalised by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.
A photo showing the desecration of ...
White House to host Lebanon-Israeli talks amid push for ceasefire extension
U.S. President Donald Trump will greet Lebanese and Israeli envoys at the White House on Thursday as they meet for a second round of U.S.-facilitated talks, with ...
Zelenskiy anticipates closer ties with Cyprus
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday predicted stronger bilateral ties between Kiev and Nicosia, adding that Cyprus has stood by Ukraine’s side since the start of Cyprus’ presidency of ...
EU leaders meet in Cyprus to chart autonomy push
Attaining ‘strategic and energy autonomy’ for the European Union headlined the agenda of the talks during the informal EU Council that got underway in Cyprus on Thursday.
“Now is the ...
Dating & social scene in Cyprus is moving to live video, and here’s why
Did you notice the shift recently? Bars still fill up, but conversations feel harder to come by. To the naked eye, the traditional night out in Nicosia, Limassol, or Larnaca ...
art
Paphos exhibition brings 22 artists together
A new group exhibition in Paphos brings together 22 artists of 14 nationalities. Beyond the Surface opens at Ibrahim’s Khan Art Gallery on Friday for three days only, featuring a collection ...
Parliament accepts most foreclosure law referrals, rejects one
The House plenum on Thursday accepted four referrals made by the president, and rejected one, relating to laws passed previously concerning property foreclosures and the rights of debtors.
The plenary ...
Macron voices strong support, says ‘France loves Cyprus’
France “loves” Cyprus, the country’s president Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, as he held a joint press conference with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace in ...
Keve chief hails Cyprus as a stable jurisdiction for global investors
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday held its Private Clients in the Changing World Where East Meets West conference, bringing together leading professionals and experts in ...