Archive 2026

The trial of a 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the 11th hour opened on Tuesday, with ...

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a “large-scale fire” at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, local officials said on Tuesday. ...

The Interior Ministry has ordered the immediate removal of unauthorised structures on a state-owned coastal plot in Protaras, giving the Famagusta District Administration a 24-hour deadline to complete demolition works ...

ERB Asfalistiki and the Cyprus Fire Service held a public open day event in Paphos as part of Fire Safety Week 2026, aiming to raise awareness about fire prevention. The event ...

It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are addressing, forget that whatever they say can be ...

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping hosted an official dinner in Limassol this week, on the sidelines of the High-Level Ministerial Stakeholders Conference on Seafarers, held as part of the Cyprus ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris has said he takes responsibility for assurances given to the President regarding the handling of the Rizoelia farmers’ protest, while also expressing dissatisfaction with aspects of ...

Plants, cacti and all kinds of big, small, colourful and green succulents are coming to fill a Nicosia park this May. The 17th Annual Exhibition of the Cyprus Cactus and ...

The Bank of Cyprus Holdings PLC has amended the final terms of its €650 million Series 2 Floating Rate Covered Bonds (ISIN: XS0718673311). According to the announcement, these bonds, which are entirely ...

Dry cargo ship values are rising faster than freight rates can justify, pointing to a structural revaluation of larger vessels rather than a short-term market cycle, according to Xclusiv Shipbrokers.  ...

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday his joke about U.S. first lady Melania Trump had been misconstrued and was not a “call to assassination.” Kimmel used the opening ...

Limassol municipality affirmed on Tuesday that it will proceed with scheduled asphalt paving on major roads, with temporary traffic restrictions expected. In its statement, the municipality said the works form ...

Police are investigating an alleged robbery in Limassol after a 20-year-old delivery driver reported being attacked by four individuals. According to the complaint, the incident occurred at around 10.25pm on ...

A 37-year-old woman is in a serious condition in intensive care after being struck by a vehicle in Paphos, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 1.20pm on ...

Police carried out targeted operations across Cyprus on Monday night, making 13 arrests and issuing 336 traffic violation reports. In a statement issued on Tuesday, police confirmed that 13 arrests involved offences including ...

A three-vehicle collision caused traffic disruption on the Nicosia–Limassol highway on Tuesday, with delays reported in the Moni area, police said. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in ...

Four people arrested in Paphos on suspicion of drug offences have been remanded in custody for eight days following a court hearing on Tuesday. Police said the case began when ...

Tuesday will begin with mainly clear skies across Cyprus before cloud accumulates later in the day, bringing a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. According to the met office, rain ...

The Paphos Regional Board of Tourism (Etap) announced this week that it is organising free thematic excursions to promote the cultural and natural heritage of the Polis Chrysochous-Akamas area. The ...

A 21-year-old man died on Monday night after sustaining critical injuries in a traffic accident in Limassol last week. According to a statement issued by the police on Tuesday, Angelos ...

President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a U.S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has ...

Eurobank executives used their participation at the 11th Delphi Economic Forum to outline the challenges of the energy transition, as well as the need for a new productive model for ...

Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) is awaiting formal approval from the department of town planning for the concession of plots in the Berengaria area, as plans move forward for the ...

The Cypriot economy has shown strong resilience despite rising geopolitical uncertainty, but high energy costs, delayed reforms and labour shortages continue to limit its growth prospects, according to Employers and ...