Archive 2026

By Sébastien Laye Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a moment when Brussels’ much-celebrated openness is facing a test it has so far ...

By Dina Gavarieva The recent report highlighting Cyprus as one of the worst-performing countries in Europe for childhood obesity should serve as a wake-up call, not just for policymakers, but ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Keve) tourism committee on Thursday warned that Cyprus’ tourism sector is at a critical juncture, calling for immediate state intervention to prevent ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced that its secretary general Philokypros Roussounides participated in a high-level roundtable discussion in Brussels, focused on the multilateral trading ...

Alpha Bank Cyprus took part as a platinum sponsor of the 16th Nicosia Economic Congress, reaffirming its active role in supporting economic dialogue in Cyprus. The event was held on ...

Britain deployed its armed forces to deter Russian submarines from attacking its cables and pipelines when they spent around a month in British waters earlier this year, Defence Secretary John ...

Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unprecedented flight ...

A drug dealer dubbed the ‘Ketamine Queen’ has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s 2023 death, including her role in supplying the dose ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday he was leaving open the possibility of referring the foreclosure laws back to the House, as many aspects needed to be examined. The laws, ...

Renault Cyprus has recorded a top international distinction, having been awarded the “Best Partnership in Europe” prize at the Renault Global Importers Conference, held in Athens over March 23-25, 2026. The ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday that allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis will be investigated “to the end”, as the government continues to reject claims that the key witness ...

The British bases police force has marked a milestone with a passing out parade held at the officers’ mess in Episkopi. The event celebrated 16 officers who completed their two-year probation, ...

Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the U.S. and Israeli attack ...

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday confirmed that the holy light, which is also known as the holy fire, will arrive in Cyprus in advance of Easter, thanking his Greek ...

Isolated rain and storms are expected on Thursday afternoon, mainly in mountainous areas, in the south, the east and possibly inland. Temperatures are expected to reach around 21 degrees inland.   Mild ...

The Bank of Cyprus’ (BoC’s) two-day event, “Small Creations, Great Contribution”, held at Nicosia Mall over the weekend of April 4-5 2026, exceeded organisers’ expectations, with all proceeds donated to ...

A law requiring compensation for surplus electricity generated by photovoltaic systems has been referred back to parliament on Thursday by President Nikos Christodoulides. The decision was taken following the law’...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than 250 people in Lebanon ...

A 19-year-old Cypriot man will run 100 kilometres solo from Kourion, Limassol, to Paphos harbour and back on Sunday, April 26, to raise awareness for mental health and support the Cyprus Samaritans. ...

Energy Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday said the Eastern Mediterranean can play “a leading role in addressing the climate crisis and shaping the new energy landscape in the region”. The ...

Evidence linked to Makarios Drousiotis’ deposition, including a mobile phone belonging to lawyer Nikos Clerides’ former client, ‘Sandy’, as well as more than 130 disputed digital files, has been sent to ...

British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and José Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, on Thursday sharply criticised Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon, warning they risk undermining a fragile ceasefire ...

Every Easter, some things are certain, like the family’s go-to griller who always knows when the lamb is just right. This year, one more thing is certain: you’ll ...

Debate over the north’s ruling coalition’s planned alterations to the payment of the cost-of-living allowance for public sector workers continued into the early hours of Thursday morning at ...