Archive 2026

A complaint of assault filed against Disy MP Nikos Sykas by his own wife has allegedly been withdrawn local media reported on Wednesday. The complaint had been filed on January 4 ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Wednesday the launch of the first institutionalised dialogue with representatives of key sectors of the Cypriot economy. The aim of this new ...

With the new year underway, the tax department is moving to apply a tougher enforcement framework, as tax reform measures aimed at improving compliance and collectability take effect. According to ...

Iran’s top judge warned protesters on Wednesday there would be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic”, while accusing Israel and the U.S. ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday promised to bring the European Union “closer to Egypt” during Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency. “...

Working from home in the public sector will begin on a limited basis this year, with civil servants allowed to work away from the office for up to 20 days in 2026, ...

Cyprus recorded the lowest inflation rate in the eurozone in December, with consumer prices estimated to have risen by 0.1 per cent year on year, unchanged from November, according to preliminary ...

The trial of German real estate agent Eva Isabella Kunzel – who faces charges of usurping Greek Cypriot property in the north – continued on Wednesday in Nicosia, with objections being raised ...

Hundreds of below-market price homes are on the way across Cyprus, with construction already under way on part of the 439-unit affordable housing programme by the Cyprus Land Development Organisation (...

Nicosia For Art, in collaboration with National Theatre Live, presents the film adaptation of the theatrical production The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde on Thursday, January 8. To be ...

Registered unemployment in Cyprus fell in December 2025, with official data showing fewer people out of work compared with both the previous month and the same period a year earlier, reflecting ...

As part of its commitment to developing future talent, Caramondani Group systematically strengthens its connection with technical education, providing technical school students with insight into the industry, and internship opportunities ...

Cyprus continues to offer relatively cheaper borrowing for households, particularly for housing, while delivering the lowest deposit returns in the euro area, according to the European Central Bank (ECB). The ...

The decision by former Bishop Tychikos to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from the Paphos bishopric constitutes an act of disobedience to the church, the archdiocese said ...

A friend whose daughter studied in the UK, told me ‘She’s staying there, what future has she here?’ She’s not alone in making that choice. The Cyprus government ...

Darren Fletcher said he had reached out to former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to seek his blessing before taking on the interim role at the club following Ruben Amorim’...

A 45-year-old man was charged and released on Wednesday for stealing the Holy Cross during Tuesday’s blessing of the waters at Limassol’s old port. Police arrested the suspect ...

Employers and payroll executives are being invited to a pair of webinars aimed at clarifying how Cyprus’ recent tax reform will affect the taxation of individuals from 2026 onwards. Organised jointly ...

West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek described the decision to award Nottingham Forest a match-winning 89th-minute penalty as a joke on Tuesday after a defeat that left his side in ...

Police reminded motorists on Wednesday that extensive road closures and parking restrictions will be in force in central Nicosia in the afternoon for the opening ceremony of Cyprus’ presidency of ...

A 17-year-old boy who shot two people at a car dealership in northern Nicosia was on Wednesday remanded in custody for two days. The shooting occurred on Tuesday morning at ...

Cyprus and Ukraine marked an important moment in their bilateral relations this week, with an official dinner held in Nicosia on the occasion of the first-ever visit to Cyprus by ...

Paphos is set to strengthen its links with Germany in the summer of 2026, as Ryanair expands its presence on the route and Lufthansa adds scheduled flights from Munich. This move ...

French cable manufacturer Nexans on Tuesday formally acknowledged that the delivery schedule for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) linking Greece and Cyprus’ power supplies is being renegotiated with its client, ...