Archive 2026

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 ...

Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with clear skies and temperatures reaching 37C inland, 33C along the coast and 27C in the highest mountains. Winds will be a southwest to ...

The digital euro will offer offline transactions, physical cards for people who do not use smart devices and a full rollout by 2030, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) payments ...

Porsche’s new ​CEO appealed to shareholders for patience on Tuesday, promising detailed turnaround measures later this ‌year as investors press the sports car maker to reverse a slump in ...

Oracle’s (ORCL.N) total workforce declined 13 per cent, or about 21,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, as the cloud computing giant continued restructuring ​its business, partly driven by the adoption of AI ...

European and global shipowners have called for closer alignment between EU and international ship recycling rules, warning that diverging standards risk complicating the sector just as the new global framework ...

England fail to break down stubborn Ghana in 0-0 draw England failed to find a way through a resolute Ghana side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in ...

Apartment prices in Cyprus rose by 10.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, figures released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (...

The government has bowed to union pressure with regard to its pension reform plan. After a meeting of the Labour Advisory Body, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said there had been ...

Record-breaker Ronaldo fires Portugal to 5-0 win over Uzbekistan Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups while netting twice ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said that the ideals upon which the United States was founded hold a special significance for the people of Cyprus, as he addressed the American ...

Disy on Tuesday reacted to former party leader and president Nicos Anastasiades’ hour-long oral defence against allegations of abuse of power levelled against him by the anti-corruption authority by renewing ...

Cyprus on Tuesday moved a step closer to being able to access over €9 million from the European Union solidarity fund to help rebuild infrastructure destroyed by the wildfire which tore ...

Direct Democracy leader Fidias Panayiotou uploaded a video on social media on Tuesday asking for applications from police officers “interested” in guarding him. As the leader of a political party ...

United States President Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace is to convene in “a resort in Cyprus” next week, according to reports on Tuesday, with it believed that its ...

Though resilient to geopolitical headwinds, Cyprus’ economy this year will likely slow down due to higher energy prices and lower tourism arrivals, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. The ...

Have a creative project or idea, but feel stuck? An upcoming workshop is dedicated to bringing creative ideas to life. Led by creative Natalia Panagiotou, the Make it Lab event ...

Lifeguard coverage at Cyprus beaches will be hit on Wednesday due to a 24-hour strike by hourly-paid government workers, the interior ministry said on Tuesday. Additionally, all museums, archaeological sites ...

The first contracts for large-scale electricity storage batteries in Cyprus were signed on Tuesday, in an effort to reduce renewable energy cuts and increase the amount of solar power that ...

Banks association calls for cooperation with new parliament, stresses need for financial stability Cyprus’ banking sector has called for close cooperation with the state and the newly elected House of ...