Archive 2026

A historic Harley-Davidson motorcycle that once formed part of Archbishop Makarios’ official escort fleet has been fully restored and returned to working condition, more than 50 years after the vehicle was ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders “I’m the boss”, as he and other G7 leaders acknowledged Ukraine’s improved battlefield fortunes with ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the interim U.S. deal with Iran has added ...

On June 4, 2026, Kai Sushi Bar took the laurels for “Best Restaurant, Asian Dining” at the annual Cyprus Estia Awards. The Cyprus Estia Awards celebrate culinary excellence and innovation, highlighting Kai ...

United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem Maria Angela Holguin on Wednesday met Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis in the latest stop of her current round of meetings on the ...

Cyprus’ economy continued to display a mixed but generally resilient performance in the opening months of 2026, with strong growth in construction activity and vehicle registrations offset by weaker exports and ...

The cabinet approved changes to improve the government’s subsidy scheme for accommodation and care in elderly homes on Wednesday. The scheme has already benefited around 900 vulnerable people since its ...

Cyprus transport minister Alexis Vafeades said on Wednesday that a long-awaited European agreement on air passenger rights is expected to come into force in early July 2027, following approval by the ...

Cyprus’ Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices recorded a notable rise of 3.5 per cent year-on-year in May 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). This economic ...

The House plenum decided on Wednesday the composition of its committees following the May 24 parliamentary elections, in a procedure ridden by disagreements on procedural and participation issues. A total of 16 ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector is returning to a more stable path after a difficult spring, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Wednesday, as May arrivals showed signs of recovery despite ...

Visa has launched Click to Pay for eligible Revolut Visa cardholders, giving millions of consumers access to a faster, simpler and more secure way to pay online, while marking a ...

Cyprus recorded a decline in tourist arrivals during May 2026, with visitor numbers falling by 4.9 per cent compared with the same month last year, according to figures released by the statistical ...

England will launch their bid to end a 60-year World Cup title drought on Wednesday when they open Group L play in Arlington, Texas, against a veteran Croatian group looking ...

On Europe Day, 9 May 2026, the Athens Philharmonic International Peace Concert brought a message of peace, culture and human solidarity to audiences across Europe and beyond through a major international broadcast ...

British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson, best known for hosting the “Top Gear” motoring show, has revealed that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Clarkson, 66, one ...

COSMOS Insurance’s new advertising campaign reminds us that when it comes to protecting what matters most in our lives, what we truly need is the right insurance plan. Through ...

Human ingenuity is the new currency, says Amazon senior vice president Europe and Cyprus must prioritise speed, connectivity and human ingenuity if they are to turn technological innovation into real-world ...

Hilton Nicosia marks this summer’s weekends with a unique offer. Guests who will be in Nicosia during the summer months can enjoy an elevated stay at the five-star hotel ...

In Mexico City thousands of fans are making the pilgrimage to the capital’s cathedral to pray to a baby Jesus dressed in a Mexican soccer kit, asking for World ...

Portugal’s latest bid for World Cup glory begins in Houston on Wednesday when they take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Group K clash against a side ...

The Institute for Research and Development of Mediterranean Insular Mountain Areas (MountMed Institute) officially presented the European project “Mountain Games: A Celebration of Sports, Culture and Inclusion” on June 16, 2026, during ...

The public service commission decision to suspend former prison director Anna Aristotelous in December 2025, was annulled by the administrative court on Wednesday until the conclusion of the pending criminal case ...

Fifty six new street signs have been installed around the old town of Nicosia highlighting the capital’s history through its cultural, historical and political personalities. The street signs, installed ...