Cyprus

Recipes with Loulla Astin Melomakarona (Christmas honey-dipped biscuits) Happy holiday month! Melomakarona are vegan and they are consumed mostly at Christmas during the fasting period. Greek Christmas without Melomakarona and ...

Overnight clashes with police officers in Limassol, Larnaca, and Nicosia on Friday led to dozens of arrests, leaving widespread destruction in their wake. Damaged property included police vehicles, school buildings, ...

The rich legacy of Venetian textiles and their enduring influence on Cypriot society and what it has historically worn is at the centre of an ongoing Nicosia exhibition aiming at ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday hailed Cyprus’ upgrade to an ‘A-’ long-term credit rating by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, marking a significant milestone for the country’s economy. ...

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced that it has “swiftly reacted to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest decision to cut interest rates,” announcing a reduction in the ...

Over one third of all deaths in Cyprus are associated to lifestyle factors such as smoking and lack of exercise, a public health seminar revealed on Friday.   The seminar, focusing ...

Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides on Friday urged the interior ministry to speed up its processes over granting children of mixed couples a citizenship, in cases where one parent is Cypriot. Delays ...

About 48 per cent of new registrations of passenger cars in Cyprus were hybrid and electric cars in 2023 (mainly hybrid), compared to 48 per cent in the EU, reflecting the development of ...

The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Prometheus is expected to depart from Shanghai in a matter of hours, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday. The FSRU will form ...

Disciplinary investigations against trade unionist policeman Nikos Loizides were suspended on Friday, following a decision by police chief Themistos Arnaoutis. Loizides was informed of the developments as he went to ...

A €75 million money laundering case may leave Cyprus exposed, as French press reports point to those involved holding Cypriot passports. When invited by independent MP Alexandra Attalidou to comment, Interior ...

The inauguration of two new solar parks is set to enhance the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC)’s electricity production, marking a significant step toward green energy development. The Achera ...

The Cipromed project, with a total budget of €4.7 million, is bridging the gap between science and practical application, enabling consumers to source protein from microalgae and insects while helping producers ...

The Agricultural Research Institute did not follow due process when calling for tenders and may have led to contracts awarded at higher prices, the audit office said on Friday. In ...

The recent passage of legislation aimed at strengthening football clubs does not absolve them of their financial obligations, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos clarified on Friday. “The bill that has been ...

Two women jointly facing some 60 charges for usurping Greek Cypriot property in the north were ordered on Friday to remain in custody until their next hearing slated for February 24 at ...

The proposed bill to impose a tax on banks’ windfall profits would jeopardise the stability of the financial system, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday. His comments came a ...

Environmental organisations on Friday reported ongoing construction of a wind farm in the Kelli Natura 2000 area, despite the fact that key permits are still pending re-evaluation. Terra Cypria and BirdLife ...

The trial over the double murder in Limassol was adjourned again on Friday, due to the absence of the judge. Proceedings have been set for December 20, when the two accused, ...

Cyprus has urged the European Union to take a proactive role in shaping Syria’s future, highlighting the direct impact the country’s situation has on migration, security, and regional ...

Saturday’s protest at Larnaca port has been put on hold, pending an “open agenda” meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides within a fortnight. The transport ministry had until 3pm on ...

Cyprus’ economy is projected to maintain its resilience in 2025, with an anticipated growth rate of 3.1 per cent – significantly higher than the EU average – Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Friday. ...

Two private institutes have been found operating without the required licences following investigations prompted by public complaints, the Association of Private Institutes announced on Friday. One of the institutes is ...

With the holidays fast approaching, a sense of magic sweeps through the heart of Nicosia, transforming this historic city into a Mediterranean winter wonderland. Here, Christmas is more than just ...