Archive 2026

Former president Nicos Anastasiades on Wednesday said that he will withdraw from his roles within Disy for the duration of any investigation which is launched into allegations of abuse of ...

Scope Ratings has reaffirmed Alpha Bank’s BBB issuer rating with a stable outlook, citing the bank’s strong market position, improving profitability and robust capital buffers. In its latest ...

The Larnaca District local government organisation (EOA) is preparing to move ahead with the evacuation of a large apartment complex near Larnaca port if owners fail to address serious structural ...

Cypriot investment firm Demetra Holdings Plc acquired 1,546 of its own shares at a price of €1.66 each during a session held on June 23, 2026. According to an announcement on Wednesday, the transaction ...

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who is on trial for rape and domestic abuse, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to five charges, including rape and domestic abuse. The hearing will ...

Cyprus-based maritime services firm Tototheo Global, The Heritage Private School and the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a new educational pilot programme ...

Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Heritage Private School and ...

Shipping leaders used the International Chamber of Shipping’s  (ICS) Rome summit this week to call for stronger cooperation across the maritime sector, with WISTA International president Elpi Petraki saying ...

A major acquisition, a state aid measure, a regulatory intervention or an anti-competitive practice can influence prices, investments, consumer choice and the development of entire sectors of the economy. While ...

Western Europe was in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that shattered records, caused the deaths of dozens of people, closed schools, knocked out electricity and wiped out poultry ...

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and Oman have opened temporary sea lanes through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a controlled plan to move stranded commercial ships and more ...

Robotex Cyprus 2026 returns this weekend with its largest turnout since the Covid period, as more than 700 registrations emphasise the rapid growth of educational and sports robotics across the island.  The 9...

Europe’s property markets are entering the second half of 2026 with a clearer message for investors, the easy “cheap versus expensive” comparison is no longer enough.  The newest figures already ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on Tuesday that it had suspended the licence of Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Mind Money Limited over suspected breaches of regulatory requirements ...

The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) has announced its participation in the CyprusAid Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ...

With a glittering closing ceremony at K-Cineplex Nicosia Prime in Strovolos, Chinese Film Week in Cyprus came to a close on June 15, 2026, drawing over 200 guests in an event marking the ...

The soothing scent of lavender will fill the mountain village of Platres on July 5 as it hosts its annual Lavender Festival, inviting visitors to experience the beloved herb through music, ...

A provisional EU agreement was reached on Tuesday evening on the regulation establishing a single digital platform for the declaration of posted workers, defined as an individual who is temporarily ...

COSMOS Insurance celebrated its 45-year presence in the insurance industry on June 19, 2026, in the most fitting way possible: by paying tribute to its people, its greatest strength. The event took ...

Gunshots were fired at the entrance of a house in Tremithousa, Paphos, in the early hours of Wednesday. The police said the gunshots were fired at 3.45am and the incident ...

President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into “infinity,” while Tehran said it had made no such concession in negotiations, raising questions about the viability of ...

Eight people were arrested overnight during police operations in urban areas to crack down on crime, mainly for carrying a knife, causing grievous bodily harm, theft and illegal residence in ...

The U.S. Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly ...

A tow truck parked in a field in Limassol was totally destroyed by a fire at around 1.30am on Wednesday. The police said the heavy vehicle belonged to a private ...