Cyprus moves to tighten crypto rules with fines of up to €15 million
Cyprus is moving to strengthen oversight of its cryptocurrency market, with proposed legislation providing for penalties of up to €15 million for serious breaches and expanded enforcement powers for the Central ...
Police seek missing 78-year-old woman in Limassol
Maria Kourea, aged 78, has been missing from her home in Limassol since Tuesday, police said on Thursday.
Kourea is described as slim, around 1.50 metres tall, with short red hair. She ...
IMF urges US to cut debt, China to boost spending
The United States cannot grow its way out of mounting public debt without tax or spending adjustments, while China must pivot from export-led growth towards more domestic consumption, International Monetary ...
Eleven arrested after early morning clash in Limassol
Eleven men aged 19 to 24 were arrested following a reported fight in the Mesa Yitonia area of Limassol, police said on Thursday.
Police received a report at around 1.20am of a ...
Rain and isolated thunderstorms expected but weather gradually improving
Low pressure is expected to bring cloudy skies, local rain and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, with conditions gradually improving as the day progresses, according to the Department of Meteorology.
On ...
PSG down Man City 4-2 as Real Madrid stage stunning comeback
Twice-defending champions Paris St Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 in a pulsating Champions League encounter on Wednesday, their devastating first-half display proving decisive against a City side playing under a ...
Torrential rain hits Limassol-Paphos highway
Torrential rain has hit the Limassol-Paphos highway has left torrents of water around the tunnel and its adjacent alternative routes, police warned on Thursday.
Drivers have been urged to exercise ...
Bank of Cyprus extends Panicos Nicolaou’s term as CEO until 2031
Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has extended the tenure of group chief executive Panicos Nicolaou until December 31, 2031, following a decision by the boards of BoC Holdings at their respective meetings on ...
Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, faces questions over legal credentials
The new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, faced questions on Wednesday about her legal career before becoming the top spokeswoman for US President Donald Trump.
Zacharia, who joined the ...
Business body highlights EU funding opportunities for Cypriot SMEs
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has drawn attention to European funding opportunities available to Cypriot SMEs and startups through the Cascade Funding mechanism, particularly for businesses working ...
European services sector rebounds following June 2026 contraction
European Union services production returned to growth in July 2026 as seasonally adjusted output rose by 0.3 per cent across the bloc and by 0.4 per cent in the euro area, according to ...
Cyprus Business Now: fintech, fuel, port, medical innovation, rural women
Oil prices climbed towards $107 a barrel on Wednesday, as fresh attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure threatened the recovery of Gulf exports, raising ...
What’s on this weekend
Festivals
A popular vacation destination proves it is not just a summer hotspot but bursting with cultural life as well this week. The Ayia Napa Medieval Festival returns for four ...
Global public display shipments rise as AI and AV demand grow
Global shipments of public displays and signage TVs rose to more than 1.73 million units in the second quarter of 2026, up from 1.61 million in the previous quarter, according to research firm ...
Defa has learnt from mistakes over Vasiliko, chief says of new tender
Natural gas public company (Defa) chairman George Pistentis on Wednesday promised that issues which arose in the past related to efforts to build a natural gas liquefaction terminal in Vasiliko ...
Our View: Economics 101 – tax cuts fuel not reduce inflation
Good to hear someone in a position of authority standing up for economic reason and pointing out what should have been obvious to everyone with the most basic understanding of ...
Pope Leo thanks faithful for prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has thanked Catholics on Wednesday for their prayers and support in his first public message since undergoing surgery for lung cancer, asking the faithful to continue praying ...
Savvides condemns media ‘cover-up’ claims as ‘dangerous to democracy’
Attorney-general George Savvides has warned against accusations levied by media outlets that institutions are concealing wrongdoing, saying slogans that “everything is being covered up” were “extremely dangerous”.
Speaking at the ...
World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the world’s oldest shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating to the Early Bronze Age, at the time of the Great ...
Liverpool beat LASK 6-3
Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday to secure their second win in two league-stage matches, although conceding three goals in the second half exposed defensive weaknesses.
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Ukraine says SpaceX hampering drones for attack and defence
Ukraine said Elon Musk’s SpaceX had limited its satellite services on Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drones for attack missions and air defences, as relations between Kyiv and Washington have taken ...
French vessel seeks approval to resume Great Sea Interconnector surveys
Greece has requested permission for a French-flagged vessel to conduct seabed surveys in its territorial waters, in an effort to resume work on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity cable.
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Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles
A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being hit by projectiles in separate incidents, maritime officials ...