Archive 2026

The House on Thursday passed a law extending to the end of March the deadline for payment of road tax, citing glitches with online payments on the website of the ...

The nationwide association for children with cancer and related conditions One Dream One Wish is organising its 26th annual “Route of Love” motorcycle ride from March 11 to 15, 2026, according to a ...

The suspect in an episode of gun violence on Thursday at a Detroit-area synagogue was shot dead, according to a law enforcement official, with no other casualties from the incident ...

The justice ministry and the deputy ministry of migration on Thursday pledged to improve the efficiency of deportations of migrants residing illegally in Cyprus. In separate statements, the two ministries ...

Officials on Thursday blamed the absence of emergency protocols for the confusion and panic caused among communities in close proximity to RAF Akrotiri following a drone strike there last Sunday. ...

A bill seeking to integrate counselling psychologists into the national health system (Gesy) is expected to be brought before the parliamentary plenary session in the coming days, following discussions in ...

The Palestinian Independent Film Festival is set to return for the third year, this time in Nicosia. The upcoming event will take place in May and to make it a ...

British chief of the defence staff Sir Richard Knighton was on Thursday accused of leaving the country’s assets in the Middle East underprepared for a war in the region, ...

The European Commission confirmed on Thursday it has closed the file on Cyprus’ citizenship-by-investment programme, ending the infringement proceedings it had initiated in October 2020. European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert told ...

The culling of animals which have contracted foot and mouth disease is “necessary”, veterinary services department spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference, she said the ...

Egypt has set maximum prices for ​unsubsidised bread sold in private bakeries, reviving price controls on staple food as the government ‌seeks to limit the impact on consumers of an ...

As altcoin ETF adoption grows in 2026, Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) are taking different directions as both compete for broader adoption. Meanwhile, in the decentralized finance market, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) ...

The trial of a 33-year-old man accused of attempting to kill a 40-year-old with a cleaver in Tersefanou on January 18 began on Thursday at Larnaca criminal court. The defendant faces ...

Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis on Thursday questioned the legality of Turkey’s decision to deploy six F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus, saying that it is “prohibited” for Turkey to ...

Two US sailors were injured after the USS Gerald Ford suffered a non-combat-related fire on board, the US military said on Thursday. In a statement, the military said the sailors ...

The statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States offered the clearest indication ...

Construction at Londa Residences is entering its final phase as the project moves steadily towards completion in spring 2026. Designed to set a new benchmark for luxury seaside living in Cyprus, ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday announced that the 13-week Treasury Bills 12th Issue, Series 2025 of the Republic of Cyprus will be suspended from trading between March 17, 2026 and March 19, 2026, ...

Lidl Cyprus presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, reflecting its steadfast commitment to responsible entrepreneurship that generates value for the Cypriot economy, society and the environment. Under the central motto, “Redefining Sustainability – ...

It is “incomprehensible” that Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou remains in post, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Thursday, a day after Disy leader and House President Annita Demetriou joined his ...

Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack U.S. bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement ...

The budget for student grants is to rise to €62 million, government spokesman Konstatinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday, with a bill to expand the budget to he “immediately” sent to parliament. ...

Greek KoulourakiaThese soft koulourakia are made with light olive oil (not butter or eggs) sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange juice, grated orange zest and ouzo. They are aromatic and delicious, perfect ...

The European Commission on Thursday disbursed €21.2 million in grants to Cyprus, marking the fifth payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the central mechanism of NextGenerationEU, the EU’s post-pandemic ...