Archive 2026

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 ...

Research from the University of Nicosia accepted for publication in the International Journal of Management Reviews (IJMR) identifies four critical paradoxes that prevent hybrid work from being truly sustainable and ...

Vassilico Cement Works Public Company Ltd announced on Wednesday that it will convene its annual general meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The assembly is scheduled to take place at the registered ...

Marella Discovery has now completed a full month of successful sailings from Limassol, welcoming thousands of happy passengers on board since her first departure on 1 April. Today marks a new ...

Studying in the United States remains a top goal for many ambitious learners worldwide, but the cost of tuition, housing, and living expenses can be overwhelming. Fortunately, fully funded scholarships ...

One word that comes to mind when I think of Love Rat is magnificent. This drama blends romance with deception, pulling you into a story that feels light at first, ...

OpenAI’s president testified on Tuesday that Elon Musk supported transforming the artificial intelligence startup into a for-profit company, but wanted full control in part to help him raise $80 billion ...

Firefighters rescued a dog from an eight-metre deep water pit in Ergates, Nicosia on Wednesday. The fire service said they used specialised equipment, including a tripod and rescue gear, to ...

A compensation package for livestock farmers resuming operations after foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks has been agreed and will be submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval, the head of the ...

Ukraine accused Russia of flouting a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Wednesday by carrying out dozens of battlefield assaults, air strikes and drone attacks in what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described as Moscow’...

The health insurance organisation (HIO) and the police, issued a joint warning on Wednesday about fake SMS messages impersonating the general health system (Gesy). These messages are part of a ...

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war in ...

The Pancyprian Association of Animal and Meat Trade Representatives held its founding assembly at the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) building in Nicosia on April 30, marking a significant ...

Telecommunications provider Cyta on Wednesday announced the opening of a new retail store in central Larnaca, marking its return to the city centre with a focus on enhancing customer experience. ...

Eighty-nine-year-old Christakis Rotsides will be the oldest candidate at the forthcoming parliamentary elections, having registered as an independent candidate in the Limassol district on Wednesday. A retired musician, Rotsides said ...

Cyprus recorded a notable rise in its jobless figures in April, with registered unemployment rising by 10.4 per cent compared to the same month last year. According to a report from ...

Choosing a degree has always been a major financial and life decision – but in 2026, it’s becoming a measurable one. New federal accountability rules in the United States are shifting ...

Disy leader Annita Demetriou, who served as House president during the last parliament, filed her candidacy for the forthcoming parliamentary election at the top of her party’s ballot in ...

With steady progress and growing international recognition, the European project LIFE Pharma-Detox continues to advance under the coordination of Medochemie, setting a new benchmark for pharmaceutical waste management. As part ...

SOFTSWISS is taking part in Doers Summit Limassol for the second year in a row. The company’s participation reflects its focus on engaging with the European tech community and ...