Archive 2026

The United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget reflects “the urgency of the moment” amid the ongoing war with Iran, as he faced ...

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration will soon release government files on unidentified flying objects, Wednesday, stating that “as much information as possible” will be made public. ...

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in Virginia on Wednesday, a day after being indicted over a social media post that prosecutors allege threatened President Trump. Comey ...

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible Ukraine ceasefire in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We had a good talk, I’ve known ...

Apollon Limassol and Paphos FC will contest this year’s Coca-Cola Cup final after securing their places through semi-final results on Wednesday. Apollon progressed following a goalless draw against Apoel ...

Reports of low-flying Turkish fighter jets over Nicosia and Kyrenia prompted concern among residents in the north on Wednesday, with local ‘authorities’ insisting there is “no danger” and describing the ...

Two piers at the Limassol Molos waterfront were officially named after Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides and Paralympic swimmer Karolina Pelendritou on Wednesday. The decision by Limassol municipality was described by ...

EU maritime ministers signed the “Nicosia Declaration” on Wednesday, setting out a joint framework focused on seafarer training, working conditions and gender equality in the shipping sector. The declaration, endorsed ...

Jet fuel availability, oil supply pressures and wider energy security concerns dominated discussions on Wednesday as European transport ministers and officials met in Nicosia. European sustainable transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas ...

A presentation called ‘Geotourism in Cyprus: Travel Differently, Experience More’ will be held on 17 May at 11am at the Episkopi Paphos Environmental Centre. Environmental geologist Konstantia Achilleos will discuss how ...

Britain’s King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla arrive in New York on Wednesday to commemorate victims of the September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack on the city, part of a ...

Did you know that right here, in the heart of Nicosia’s old town, two craft microbreweries are quietly producing some of the freshest, most local beer you can find? ...

Amid trees, vegetable patches and old buildings, a unique movie night arrives in the capital city this week. Gardens of the Future in downtown Nicosia opens its doors on Thursday ...

Larnaca residents gathered outside the city’s port on Wednesday evening in a protest organised by the municipality, calling for progress on the protracted redevelopment of the marina. The protest ...

A candidate for Elam in Paphos was removed from the party’s ballot on Wednesday following what the party described as ongoing disciplinary offences, with the decision taken unanimously by ...

A newly formed association of livestock farmers was announced on Wednesday, with the group seeking an immediate meeting with the president to press for changes in the handling of the ...

Around 600,000 Cypriots travelled to Greece last year, with the country expected to remain the leading destination this year. The figures were presented during an event on Wednesday outlining this year’...

The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military’s price tag for ...

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada will serve a 13-match suspension for punching an opposition player after a sending off during Sunday’s 1-0 derby defeat by Huesca which led to ...

Adidas on Wednesday reported stronger than expected first-quarter operating profit and sales, helped by early demand for World Cup soccer products ahead of the FIFA tournament in June. Adidas said ...

Britain’s economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and in 2027 due to the Iran war, and inflation will stay above the Bank of England’s target until 2028, according to ...

Cyprus has a long way to go until the island gets fully rid of the foot and mouth disease (FMD), president of the Pancyprian pig farmers association, Petros Kailas said ...

A Cypriot woman living in the UK marked her 100th birthday on Wednesday, receiving a commemorative card from King Charles III in recognition of the milestone. Katina Chrysostomou, who was ...

Cyprus Airways on Wednesday announced the resumption of flights between Larnaca and Dubai, set to restart on May 1 following a careful assessment of the situation in the region. The airline ...