Archive 2026

With warmer temperatures this weekend, it is time to take to the streets. Plenty of outdoor events are on, from book bazaars and street food markets, to guided walks and ...

The Bank of England has estimated that its quantitative ‌easing programme would rack up a net financial loss of ​around 125 billion ​pounds ($169 billion), which will need ⁠to be funded by ​...

Cyprus will mark Europe Day on May 9 with events across the island aimed at promoting European values and strengthening awareness of the European Union, organisers said on Wednesday. The European ...

The parliamentary elections later this month are offering a record number of choices – around 20 parties and a staggering 753 candidates competing for just 56 seats. Voters will be lost for choice. Seasoned ...

Holders Paris St Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far ...

The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that its ties and its international and defence partnerships were a “purely sovereign matter,” rejecting an earlier statement by Iran saying that Abu ...

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it had warned diplomatic missions to evacuate staff promptly from Kyiv in the event of a mass strike by Moscow in response ...

The number of children at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Cyprus has fallen in recent years, although key social indicators continue to highlight significant inequalities, according to a ...

The main directions of the European Union’s upcoming strategy for coastal communities were discussed on Wednesday during a meeting between EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis and ...

Cyprus, Greece and Jordan on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation and addressing regional challenges, following the conclusion of their fifth trilateral summit in Amman. In a joint declaration ...

The 6th Nostalgia Quiz Night fast approaches this week, signalling a weekend of fun. Co-organised by Nostalgia Parties and Antonakis Music Hall, where it takes place, the evening promises a ...

Environmental group ‘Friends of Akamas’ has reacted strongly to a recent special ecological assessment report concerning planned improvements to the road linking the Baths of Aphrodite with Kakoskali in the ...

PayPal, Mastercard and Visa being investigated for alleged anti-competitive conduct linked to the funding and usage of PayPal’s digital wallet, in a rare move by the Financial Conduct Authority. ...

A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde was set to leave for Spain on Wednesday after three ...

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said it is premature to talk of any high-level meeting between Lebanon and Israel, comments underlining the dim chances of one being held soon as ...

The Doers Summit 2026 returns to Limassol, bringing together founders, investors, technology leaders and entrepreneurs from across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. As a long-standing supporter of the event, ...

The Avakas gorge trail remains closed to visitors due to safety concerns, the forestry department said on Wednesday. The site has been closed since December 6, 2025, due to extreme weather, increased ...

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died, CNN reported on Wednesday citing a ...

Advanced Micro Devices’ shares (AMD.O) jumped to an ​all-time high on Wednesday as its strong outlook boosted investor confidence about sustained demand for AI infrastructure, sparking a rally across ‌...

Former Turkish Cypriot ‘health minister’ Izlem Gurcag Altugra on Thursday left the north’s ruling coalition’s largest political party, the UBP, announcing her intention to join centrist, anti-corruption party ...

Exactly 753 people filed candidacies for the forthcoming parliamentary elections on Wednesday, as official registrations for those vying to win one of the 56 seats in the House took place. Those candidates ...

The National Bank of Greece (NBG) announced operating profits of €23.6 million in Cyprus for 2025, representing a 39 per cent year-on-year increase. The bank stated that it “records, for yet another year, ...

Leaders of Cyprus, Greece and Jordan on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to deeper regional cooperation and stability, as they wrapped up their fifth trilateral summit in Amman. President Nikos Christodoulides ...

Cyprus Property Developers Association chairman Yiannis Misirlis stressed the urgent need for policy priorities to address the housing crisis during a press conference held by the association in collaboration with ...