Archive 2026

Italy’s coast guard recovered the bodies of 19 migrants and rescued 58 survivors from a boat that broke down while trying to cross to Europe from Libya, rescue officials and migrant ...

As Cyprus strengthens its position as a regional hub for innovation and sustainability, companies working on real industrial solutions are becoming increasingly important to the island’s future. Among them ...

Cyprus brought 95 students from lyceums and technical schools in Limassol and Paphos closer to the shipping industry on Tuesday, as the Deputy Ministry of Shipping held the educational day ‘Getting ...

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash in ...

A total of 12 people were arrested overnight during coordinated patrols across urban areas aimed at preventing serious crime and boosting public safety, authorities said on Wednesday. Arrests were made across ...

Two minors, aged 15 and 17, were arrested in Nicosia on Wednesday in connection with four burglary and theft cases committed between March 29 and 31. The cases involve break-ins at two stores and ...

When simplicity transforms into inspiration, even the most basic form can reveal 36 unique stories. This idea is realised through the second group exhibition EGGspression 26 by XeniArtSpace Gallery, running from 27 March ...

Medochemie has today signed a Sponsorship Agreement with the Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC), further strengthening its support for Cypriot athletes and the Committee’s mission. The signing ceremony took place ...

Lidl’s kitchen and household brand SILVERCREST is launching internationally with a new, independent brand identity. As part of its realignment, SILVERCREST announces a partnership with former world number one ...

Marella Discovery has arrived in Limassol and is starting her first sailing today, marking the official launch of the 2026 summer cruise season from Cyprus. The ship will operate 7-night roundtrip ...

All set with a new eventful agenda, the Rialto Theatre has announced its April performances. Limassol, it is time to get ready for classical music and hymns, remarkable plays from ...

The met office issued a yellow warning on Tuesday as Storm Erminio moves east from Sicily, bringing rain and isolated storms across Cyprus. The alert is in effect from 6pm ...

Two men were remanded for eight days by the Nicosia district court on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle a large haul of cigarettes and tobacco from the north. During a ...

The Nicosia district court has annulled the failure of the interior ministry to act upon a citizenship application concerning a child of a Turkish Cypriot mother and Turkish father, finding ...

A tanker struck off Qatar was hit by two projectiles, one causing a fire that has since been extinguished and another remaining unexploded in the vessel’s engine room, the ...

A dramatic night of World Cup qualification playoffs delivered late winners, penalty shootout heartbreak and historic milestones, as Sweden, the Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina booked their places at ...

By Dr Andreas Procopiou Former Senior Research Fellow in Smart Grids at the University of Melbourne and Research Engineer at the Électricité de France R&D  In public discussions ...

President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the end of the war on Iran could be near, signalling potential for both direct talks with Tehran’s ...

Eurostat on Tuesday announced that annual inflation in Cyprus is estimated to have risen to 1.5 per cent in March 2026, reflecting an increase compared to previous months. Speaking to the broader ...

The House finance committee has examined significant legal and substantive changes to a proposed law concerning the financial commissioner and procedures for complaints and foreclosures, with the binding nature of ...

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on specific categories of meat and fish, following a decision by the Cabinet. The department stated that the ...

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) has announced that it is participating as a partner in the European Erasmus+ programme I-DEMO, aimed at strengthening the district’s position as a ...

With the tragic situation being faced by Cypriot farmers amid the outbreak of foot and mouth disease and the global uncertainty surrounding supply chains due to the Israeli-US war on ...

Despite the pomp that accompanied the meeting in Cairo between President Nikos Christodoulides and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Monday there was nothing new to report. The governments of Cyprus ...