Cypriot landlords will feel impact of new UK rent law
For many Turkish and Greek Cypriot families who settled in the UK after the conflicts of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, property ownership meant more than having somewhere to live. ...
Forest fire near Limassol swiftly extinguished
A forest fire which broke out near the Limassol district village of Pyrgos was extinguished within half an hour of breaking out on Sunday, the forestry department said.
The fire ...
Christodoulides denies ‘chaos’ prevails over foot and mouth
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday denied that “chaos” is prevailing in the government’s handling of the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, during a visit to a memorial ...
Barcelona coach Flick’s father dies ahead of Clasico
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s father has died, the club said in a statement on Sunday, hours before their top-of-the-table clash with Real Madrid in LaLiga.
The 61-year-old German coach ...
Celtic keep Scottish title race alive with 3-1 win over Rangers
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda struck twice in five second-half minutes, including a superb bicycle kick, as his side beat Rangers 3-1 at home in Sunday’s Old Firm derby to ...
Iran ‘sends its response’ to US proposal aimed at ending the war
Iran has sent its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran’s Irna news agency said on Sunday.
According to ...
Greece’s Methana shows volcanoes can slumber a long time before reawakening
For people living in communities in the shadow of a volcano, a long silence may give the impression that the geological beast is not merely sleeping but has gone extinct. ...
A tale of both porky and humble pies
Cyprus hosted the informal meeting of EU leaders on April 23–24, an event that proved a notable success for President Nikos Christodoulides. Such gatherings are usually forgettable affairs, serving mainly as ...
WISTA Cyprus visits Vasiliko LPG terminal
WISTA Cyprus members recently visited the liquefied petroleum gas terminal operated by VLPG Plant Ltd in Vasiliko, offering participants a close-up look at one of Cyprus’ most important and modern ...
What to catch this month at top Limassol venue
Theatre productions come alive this May at the Rialto Theatre, alongside film, music and dance works and, towards its end, the 27th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival begins. Here’s what ...
Cyprus Airways named fastest-growing airline in western Europe
Cyprus Airways was recognised as the fastest-growing airline in western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International ...
Stella Philippou, manager digital sales & business development, Bank of Cyprus
How is the Bank of Cyprus contributing to the ongoing evolution of the financial landscape in Cyprus?
Financial evolution today means much more than digital payments or mobile apps. It ...
The king’s English: the power of saying without saying
Civilisation has always depended on the disciplined use of language, on the ability to define, to persuade, to restrain and to give meaning to authority. In diplomacy, words shape outcomes.
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2026 parliamentary elections
Volt joins race for fourth place, Edek and Dipa make gains, according to poll
Pan-European party Volt have joined the pack of parties vying for fourth place in polling ahead of this month’s parliamentary election, according to a poll released on Sunday, with ...
Every last drop: the race to secure Africa’s water future
Across Africa, efficient use of water is increasingly crucial. Researchers and local communities have joined forces in six countries to restore land, water and livelihoods through nature-based solutions.
By Helen ...
2026 parliamentary elections
Voters to choose between bewildering array of parties
On May 6, 753 people officially entered the election race hoping to secure one of the 56 seats in parliament for a five-year term.
Of the contestants, 744 are running with 19 political parties and ...
2026 parliamentary elections
‘Digital citizen’ app to be accepted as voter ID
Voters will be able to present the virtual version of their identity card on the government’s “digital citizen” mobile application as proof of identity when they go to cast ...
Ustel bemused by plans to rename Paphos’ Kemal Ataturk Street
Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Sunday expressed bemusement at plans to rename Paphos’ Kemal Ataturk Street, saying that the move “clearly reveals the true face of the Greek ...
Explosion reported in parked car
An explosion was reported in a parked car in the Famagusta district village of Liopetri during the early hours of Sunday morning.
According to the police, the explosion occurred at ...
2026 parliamentary elections
Christodoulides calls on election candidates to have ‘clear’ positions
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday called on candidates standing in the forthcoming parliamentary elections to have “clear” positions, during a visit to a memorial service for Eoka fighters in the ...
Mammoth bones reveal secrets of Ice Age hunters
For more than a century, vast mammoth bone deposits in Central Europe have puzzled scientists. Now EU-funded researchers are revealing what they tell us about how Ice Age humans hunted ...
Turkey lifts entry bans for ‘more than 15’ Cypriots
Sanctions restricting the entry to Turkey of “more than 15” Cypriots have been lifted, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said.
“The restrictions on entry to Turkey for a certain number of ...
Spanish health officials board hantavirus ship to start evacuating passengers
Spain has begun the evacuation process of passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship anchored near Tenerife on Sunday, with health officials boarding the boat to conduct a final check and ...
Five arrested in Paphos for drug possession
A total of five people were arrested in Paphos for drug possession on Saturday evening after the car in which they were all travelling was stopped and searched by the ...