Archive 2026

The police have launched investigations into a new suspected crypto scam after a 27-year-old woman filed a report at a police station in Paphos on Thursday. According to the police, ...

Prominent British Cypriot entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis and Touker Suleyman recently shared their experiences and views on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and the role of the diaspora during a special event organised ...

A firefighter from the Republic who was detained by Turkish Cypriot authorities during an inspection in the Pyla buffer zone was released on Thursday following intervention by the United Nations. ...

Visa has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to facilitate secure payments within the rapidly evolving landscape of agentic commerce. The announcement was made during the Visa Payments Forum in ...

A firefighter from the Republic was detained by Turkish Cypriot ‘authorities’ in the Pyla buffer zone on Thursday while carrying out a site inspection linked to seasonal fire prevention measures. ...

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,382 in May 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday, representing a slight increase compared with the ...

Cypriot travellers choosing the Greek islands for their summer holidays now have new travel options, as a helicopter flight service has been launched, connecting Athens with popular destinations across the ...

Digital gender inclusion is not only about access to technology, but about ensuring that women and girls have a real role in shaping the digital world, according to gender equality ...

Cypriot travellers heading to the Greek islands this summer now have a faster and more flexible way to move between Athens and some of Greece’s most popular holiday destinations, ...

Limassol Greens marked its official inauguration on June 3, 2026, celebrating a major milestone in the evolution of one of Cyprus’ most significant integrated golf resort and residential developments. Since opening its ...

In a sport where youth is a highly prized commodity, the World Cup starting this week offers evidence you cannot keep a good man down. A record eight players aged 40 ...

Cyprus continues to experience an upward trend in the consumption of illegal cigarettes, according to a report released on Thursday by consulting and advisory firm KPMG. This annual report, conducted ...

Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply lines to the peninsula escalates. A Reuters witness ...

Ayia Napa Marina will host the Salty Wine Festival 2026, a premier wine-tasting and cultural festival that aspires to establish itself as one of Cyprus’ most significant summer events. The festival ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness, and personnel development during the final phase of the “Dimitra 2026” military exercise at Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca on ...

This year’s “FANEROMENI Arts Festival” (2016–2026) is set to mark a decade of culture, inspiration and collective creation. This year’s programme is a tribute to the past and a ...

The “quarrel” between the government and Disy on the housing crisis resembles “a dog chasing its tail”, Akel said on Thursday, charging that there is little policy difference between the ...

Alpha Bank announced on Wednesday that it will distribute 4.2 million treasury shares free of charge to executives and employees under its 2025 Combined Bonus Plan (CBP). The decision was taken by ...

Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing but racist thuggery, Britain’s minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters ...

The Public Service Commission on Thursday suspended the permanent secretary of the deputy tourism ministry, approving the recommendation of the Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis. The commission ordered Neofytos Papadopoulos ...

There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside ...

Turkey’s defence ministry on Thursday warned France against pursuing further military ties with the Republic of Cyprus, following Monday’s signing of a status of forces agreement between the ...

Police arrested three individuals and reported 373 traffic violations during overnight operations across Cyprus, they reported on Thursday. The three arrests involved offences including possession of an offensive instrument, drug possession ...

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce an exceptional achievement at the prestigious Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and Cyprus Estia Awards 2026, securing a total of 10 distinguished accolades that ...