Archive 2026

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 ...

Your Friends and Neighbours Season 2 (April 3, Apple TV+) Jon Hamm returns as Coop, the wealthy financier who lives in an upscale neighbourhood in New York and sees his whole world ...

Cyprus Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou called for more accountable and action-centred leadership in the energy sector during EGYPES 2026 in Cairo this week, telling a regional forum that women’s ...

The House unanimously accepted President Nikos Christodoulides’ referral of the amendment to the legislation regarding vehicle insurance, that would scrap discrimination against senior drivers, so that corrections could be made ...

The association of Cyprus tourist enterprises (Stek) and the hoteliers’ association (Pasyxe) on Thursday voiced strong opposition to a proposed law on the establishment and operation of recreational areas, warning ...

Former supreme court judge Michalakis Christodoulou has acknowledged knowing the woman referred to as “Sandy”, a central figure in the sexual misconduct allegations made by Makarios Drousiotis, while insisting he ...

Columbia Confectionery, a member of Columbia Restaurants, unveils The Grand Easter Collection, this year’s Easter collection, bringing together distinctive creations that capture the spirit of the season through imagination, ...

Eurobank on Thursday announced that it recently secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026, reinforcing its position in Cyprus’ private banking sector. The bank received the awards ...

For Lidl Cyprus, Easter is an opportunity to remind its people of something that applies all year round: their contribution is recognised with specific and consistent benefits. From 14 salaries per ...

Britain will host talks on Thursday aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump said securing ...

Former Edek MEP Demetris Papadakis confirmed on Thursday that he has handed over his mobile phone for forensic examination following Makarios Drousiotis’ allegations, with results expected imminently Speaking on Politis ...

With just seven days remaining before Altamira Real Estate’s latest campaign, “A Plot of Land in Your Hometown”, ends, interested parties are reminded that submissions close on Tuesday, April 7, 10...