Archive 2026

The French frigate the Languedoc arrived off the coast of Cyprus, the French military announced on Thursday. It stressed in its announcement that the frigate’s arrival constitutes “French commitment ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) expects steady loan growth and remains open to targeted acquisitions under its 2026-2028 business plan, while positioning itself to withstand rising competition and potential economic ...

Sirens wailed on Thursday in Akrotiri and residents received sms alerts that there was an ongoing security threat. “Only for Akrotiri residents: There is an ongoing security threat. Please remain ...

Defence minister, Vasilis Palmas, said on Thursday that there is “no immediate threat” to the republic despite heightened tensions across the Middle East, as Greece moved naval and air assets ...

In a world that constantly pushes us to ‘move on’ we rarely pause long enough to reflect on what is really happening inside us. We are encouraged to close chapters ...

Eight countries will boycott the Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday in protest at the inclusion of Russian athletes competing under their national flag, while more delegations could miss the event ...

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to rise significantly in the coming days, with authorities warning on Thursday that new cargoes arriving on the island will likely push pump prices ...

Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe right now amid a spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran crisis, President Vladimir Putin warned, linking the possible decision to the ...

Russia on Thursday accused the United States and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict by provoking Iran into striking targets across the region ...

British Defence Minister John Healey on Thursday stressed that the “friendship” between the United Kingdom and Cyprus is “strong”, following a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart Vasilis Palmas. He said ...

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that they had hit a U.S. tanker in the northern part of the Gulf and the vessel was on fire. There was ...

Property sales in Cyprus maintained a double-digit increase in February 2026, as transactions rose by 12 per cent year on year, according to data released by the department of lands and surveys. ...

When someone is diagnosed with chronic leukaemia, the first focus is often the cancer itself. What stage is it? How active is it? What are the treatment options? But in ...

The European Commission has adopted a new European Union Maritime Industrial Strategy, alongside a strategy for European ports, aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of the bloc’...

Veterinary authorities confirmed on Thursday that a case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected at a cattle unit in Dromolaxia, prompting the immediate culling of the entire herd in accordance ...

Former Akel MP Irene Charalambides officially announced her collaboration with Alma movement, the party of former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides, ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections, waving the banner of the ...

With the aim of enhancing the institutional role of Boards of Directors and strengthening corporate governance standards in Cyprus, the official launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate ...

Nature is the most brilliant wonder. In times of uncertainty, especially like the ones we are currently living in, spending time outdoors can be healing and soothing. Plus, there is ...

British Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer announced that he has summoned Iran’s ambassador in London to protest the country’s “role in recent events across the Middle East”, including ...

By Martha Shaw and Alexis Stones The endless creativity that Lego bricks present means they can be used for far more than following instructions to build the model on the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday that the presidential aircraft, Cyprus Airforce One (CAF001), will be at the disposal for the urgent air transport of transplant patients and organs once ...

Over February 19-20, 2026, University of Nicosia (UNIC) research associate Eva Manolova participated as a guest speaker at the Final Conference of the DEUCE Project (Digitalising EU Cross-Border Enforcement for Consumers: ...

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said that Cyprus “can now feel safe from Iranian fire” after his country deployed two frigates and four fighter jets to the island in the ...

England are drawing confidence from a run of tight victories ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, captain Harry Brook said, adding that his team’s resilience would ...