Archive 2026

U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a resolution on Wednesday that would have barred President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress’ authorization, after the Republican president put ...

Europe remained Cyprus’ biggest foreign direct investment partner in 2024, with inward FDI stock from the continent standing at €295.29 billion, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of ...

Tributes from financial and research institutions across Cyprus poured in after former President of the Republic of Cyprus George Vassiliou passed away on Wednesday, January 14, with key bodies highlighting his ...

Cyprus recorded a marginal current account deficit of approximately €100 million during the third quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat. At the same time, the broader European Union saw its overall surplus ...

This January, Ayia Napa’s Winter Cultural Events Programme Cultural Winter 2025–2026 returns to fill Thursday nights with live entertainment. Dance performances and live music nights bring evenings of jazz, tradition ...

Nine consecutive years with Top Employer status for Lidl Cyprus. A path built on consistency, stability and daily choices that place people at the centre. Over this near-decade, Lidl Cyprus ...

Each creation bearing Elena Strongyliotou’s signature is a precious work of art. For more than 30 years, the renowned designer has been creating unique bridal designs with a timeless aesthetic ...

On January 8, 2026, Starbucks welcomed the winter months with a comprehensive range of drinks and food that promises moments of warmth, enjoyment and delicious balance. Strongly inspired by the rich character ...

The health ministry confirmed on Thursday that investigations are underway following complaints by a multitude of doctors against a colleague for intimidation, inappropriate behaviour and failure to respond to emergency ...

A digital fairness act is to be promoted by the European Commission later this year, focused on consumer protection in the online environment, including misleading practices such as “dark patterns”, ...

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday reported an increase in building permit activity during September 2025, reflecting continued momentum in construction and housing development. According to the report, the number ...

Twenty-eight private schools across Cyprus have applied to expand or develop their facilities under a new urban planning incentive scheme introduced by the interior ministry. Ten applications have been approved, ...

The Association of Cyprus Banks and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced the launch of a new strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening information, transparency and ...

A U.S. immigration officer shot and wounded a Venezuelan man fleeing a traffic stop in Minneapolis, the government said, escalating tension over an unwelcome deployment of militarized federal agents ...

Cyprus’ residential property market continued to show clear regional contrasts during the first ten months of 2025, shaped by both high-value investment and steady domestic demand, according to a report from ...

Major sectoral labour agreements have been concluded, but negotiations are now turning to the renewal of business-level collective contracts in the private sector, a process expected to affect several thousand ...

From ship design and voyage optimisation to electronic bills of lading and AI-assisted safety and compliance, maritime leaders featured in this special column agree on one thing: data, automation and ...

Israeli property developer Simon Mistriel Aykut has formally requested to be transferred to Israel to serve the remainder of his five-year prison sentence imposed by a Cypriot court, with Israeli ...

Defending champion Jannik Sinner will meet French world number 94 Hugo Gaston in the first round of the Australian Open in his bid for a third straight title at Melbourne Park, ...

Arsenal edged towards their first League Cup final since 2018 as they beat London rivals Chelsea 3-2 in the opening leg of their semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’...

Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a tense ...

Two vehicles went up in flames at around 4.10am on Thursday in Episkopi, Limassol. According to the police, the private vehicles were parked in an open space near the owner’...

The housing crisis is “no longer a marginal issue”, but one with a “profound impact” and as such demands a European response, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday evening. ...

The captain and crew of MV Cymona Eagle, managed by Athens-based Alassia NewShips Management Inc, have been commended for their “exceptional seamanship” and “outstanding efforts” after rescuing a lone rower, ...