Archive 2026

There will be no vote in parliament on laws to change the framework regarding the authorities’ access to people’s private communications until after May’s parliamentary election, Akel MP ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus on Thursday published preliminary external statistics showing that Cyprus improved its current account balance, international investment position and external debt levels in 2025. The data, compiled ...

Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, pushing oil prices ...

A heated confrontation erupted on Thursday between Makarios Drousiotis and Edek spokesman Georgios Georgiou, as tensions escalated over claims of a clandestine cabal involving political and judicial figures. The clash ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced the successful completion of the Cyprus-Greece high technology and innovation conference, which took place in Athens recently. The event ...

A message of support and collective responsibility was delivered on April 2, 2026 by representatives of the state, political and ecclesiastical leadership, who attended the street-side fundraising drive of the Christodoula March 2026. ...

Italian football federation (Figc) president Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday, in the wake of the national team’s failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup. Gravina, in charge ...

CySEC-regulated investment firm Athlos Capital on Thursday announced that it recently secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 held in London, highlighting its continued success in the ...

By Andrey Avsitidiysky Four rounds have been played at the Candidates Tournament, taking place at the Cap St Georges Hotel in Cyprus. In the men’s section, 20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir ...

Turkish Cypriot trade unions and opposition political party the CTP on Thursday took to court the north’s ruling coalition’s decree halting the payment of the cost-of-living allowance to ...

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Thursday called for the investigation to be reopened into the “spy van affair”, during which it came to light that a company was offering private ...

Parliament has unanimously approved legislation on Thursday to include counselling psychologists under the auspices of the national health system (Gesy). The House passed the amendment with 45 votes in favour, enabling ...

Images of animals will feature on the next series of banknotes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston ...

The state statistical service (Cystat) on Thursday reported that inflation in Cyprus increased in March, with consumer prices continuing their upward movement compared with both the previous month and last ...

Where do you live?I live in the walled city of Nicosia with my partner and our dog Benjie. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee, eggs and avocado. Describe ...

Another tanker belonging to Greece-based shipping firm Dynacom has been confirmed to have exited the Middle East Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, but vessel traffic through the chokepoint remained ...

Most of the public discourse around AI in marketing still operates in extremes. On one end, the evangelists who promise that generative tools will replace entire departments. On the other, ...

Cyprus’ labour inspection department will run a special inspection campaign in hotels, restaurants and ready-to-eat food distribution premises from April to October 2026, as authorities step up checks on workplace safety ...

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday reported that retail trade turnover in Cyprus recorded a year-on-year increase in February 2026, reflecting continued growth in the sector. Specifically, the Turnover Value ...

A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving authorities rushing to repair damage on Thursday. Greek authorities have recovered the ...

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticised Russia for answering his offer of an Easter truce with airstrikes on Wednesday but he praised as “positive” fresh talks with U.S. mediators aimed at ...

Petrolina supported this year’s nationwide “Adopt a Family for Easter” campaign, organised by the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC). True to its values and commitment to society, the company, ...

The arrival of the Marella Discovery II at the Port of Limassol earlier this week marked the start of Cyprus’ cruise season, with DP World Limassol CEO Simon Pitout highlighting ...

The cabinet has approved an increase in the special allowance granted to all contract soldiers (Syop), Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Palmas said ...