Archive 2026

The cost of implementing the digital euro could reach €18 billion, according to a new study, far exceeding previous figures cited by the European Central Bank (ECB). The updated cost study ...

Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Sila Usar Incirli on Sunday told United Nations undersecretary-general for peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo of the need for a federal solution to the Cyprus ...

The visit of United Nations undersecretary-general for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix to Cyprus is “important”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. He told the Cyprus News Agency that Lacroix’...

Omonia are on the verge of securing this season’s Cyprus League title, with the official coronation potentially coming as early as the next matchday. The Greens strengthened their position ...

Eurobank S.A. on Monday announced that it had repurchased more than one million shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. In a filing to both the Cyprus ...

A 41-year-old Ukrainian national on Monday pleaded guilty to advertising and promoting the sale of property in the north which prior to 1974 belonged to Greek Cypriots. The man, named as ...

Finding a home at a reasonable price in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult, with rents continuing to absorb a growing share of household income, especially for low-income earners. According to ...

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ...

Cyprus’ economy showed mixed but generally positive developments in early 2026, with gains in construction, tourism, and vehicle registrations offset by declines in trade, according to a report from the state ...

Cyprus was among the countries that posted solid gains in real minimum wages in 2026, even as inflation continued to erode purchasing power across much of Europe, according to an analysis ...

Cyprus tourism is showing the first signs of recovery after the geopolitical crisis battered bookings and fuelled misleading impressions abroad that the island was directly involved in the war, with ...

British police said on Monday they arrested two people over an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London over the weekend, as counter-terrorism officers probe possible links between ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) was named ‘Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026’ in the Global Banking & Finance Awards, organised by Global Banking & Finance Review, in recognition of its standing ...

The Access City Festival 2026 is returning with renewed energy and an expanded scope, travelling to several cities across Cyprus, organised by the Enavsma Foundation. Following the successful co-organisation of previous ...

Victor Wembanyama hit for 35 points in his postseason debut as the host San Antonio Spurs used a fourth-quarter run to create separation in a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail ...

From recycling old satellites in space to turning rocket parts into fuel or beaming debris back to Earth, researchers are exploring new ways to tackle the growing problem of space ...

The season for treble-chasing Bayern Munich is far from over, coach Vincent Kompany said on Sunday after his team secured the Bundesliga title with four matches to go. The Bavarians ...

President Nikos Christodoulides has been warned that his relations with Elam may create “serious problems” for him at the European level, according to reports. Newspaper Politis wrote that Manfred Weber, ...

Bowlers took centre stage in Week 4 of the 2026 Cyprus Cricket T20 Cup presented by Hurry Curry, as Sri Lankan Lions Limassol and MSN Sport Club each recorded their second victories, ...

As part of its commitment to supporting sport, but also its commitment to the values it represents, Coca-Cola Cyprus is joining forces with the Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation this year, ...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday offered terse words for both the Greek Cypriot side and Israel for “forming an alliance against Muslim countries” during his closing address at ...

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra joins forces for the first time with distinguished Greek artist Maria Farantouri for a tribute to Mikis Theodorakis. The Magical Night concerts on May 14 and 15 also ...

A United States warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said on Monday, adding that the transit through the major sea route was in ...

Hundreds of buildings in Lefkara are in a dilapidated state, including listed ones, but efforts to address the issue have not yielded results, mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous said on Monday. Sofokleous ...