Archive 2026

The government is fully prepared to hold and facilitate the forthcoming parliamentary elections, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. “The state apparatus is fully prepared to cope with these parliamentary ...

Coastline walks at Cape Kiti this Saturday invite the public to a cultural walk around the Pervolia Lighthouse. Organised by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, the Faro Walks event ...

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of violating a unilateral two-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to cover the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union’s ...

Telecommunications provider Cyta on Friday announced the appointment of George Metzakis as the organisation’s new chief executive officer, with immediate effect. The appointment marks a new phase for Cyta’...

Cyprus promoted its fresh fruit and vegetable exports at the international exhibition Freskon 2026 in Thessaloniki, as part of efforts to strengthen trade ties and open new opportunities in foreign markets, ...

Cyprus recorded the second-highest electricity prices for non-household consumers in the European Union during the second half of 2025, according to data released by Eurostat. The figures showed that electricity prices ...

For many small business owners right now, tariff uncertainty has become nearly impossible to ignore. Sudden cost increases on imported goods can compress margins and disrupt financial plans. EP Wealth ...

Cyprus and India are stepping up discussions on direct air connectivity, with officials saying stronger links could support tourism, business travel and wider economic cooperation between the two countries. Hermes ...

The White House called “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill “one sick individual” on Thursday after an AI-generated image of U.S. President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted ...

Cyprus recorded a sharp rise in electric and hybrid vehicle registrations in the first four months of 2026, as new vehicle registrations increased by 15.1 per cent year-on-year, according to a report ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday expressed relief after farmers abandoned their plans to block the Rizoelia roundabout, which connects the Larnaca-Nicosia and Larnaca-Ayia Napa highways, in protest at the government’...

Cyprus is among the European Union countries with the greatest fiscal space to respond to a new energy crisis linked to the war in Iran, according to a new report ...

For most Cypriots, it’s a simple matter, it’s halloumi with two Ls, but abroad, the island’s most famous cheese is increasingly turning up on supermarket shelves missing ...

Small and medium-sized businesses must be placed at the centre of Europe’s competitiveness agenda if the EU is to strengthen its resilience, strategic autonomy and industrial base, according to ...

Greek retail chain Jumbo said sales at its Cyprus stores fell by around 3 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, as the timing of Easter shifted part of seasonal demand into March ...

Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers If you are looking for a nourishing, vibrant and deeply satisfying dish, these Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are the perfect addition to ...

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General Thomas Kazakos met Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino this week, as maritime leaders gathered in Panama for the Maritime Convention of the ...

A 26-year-old man was arrested after police seized approximately 8kg of cannabis in a coordinated anti-drug operation, the force said on Friday. The police drugs unit Ykan, working with customs, ...

A 50-year-old man has been arrested after he was found illegally inside a property in Limassol with burglary tools in his possession, police said on Friday. Officers went to the ...

The DataArt IT Museum, a historical initiative created by global software engineering firm DataArt, has launched a new online retrospective tracing humanity’s relationship with data across thousands of years, ...

Police are investigating after incidents broke out at a futsal match between AEL and Apoel at the Nikos Solomonides Sports Centre in Limassol on Thursday night. The match was stopped ...

Free liver health screenings will be available in Cyprus this weekend as part of the European Liver Screening Campaign 2026 amid warning that many people are unaware of their liver disease ...

Colombian singer Shakira unveiled the official song for the 2026 World Cup, “Dai Dai”. The 49-year-old posted a video on Instagram on Thursday from Brazil’s Maracana stadium to tease the ...

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes, clearing the way for their return to international competitions, including qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The IOC ...