Messi eyes owning a club after playing days are done
MLS superstar Lionel Messi wants to follow in the footsteps of Inter Miami’s David Beckham and become a club owner after he hangs up his boots.
The 38-year-old Argentina ...
Greece offers farmers cheaper fuel, damage cover in bid to end blockades
Greece promised farmers cheaper fuel and full compensation for future output losses on Wednesday in a last-ditch effort to persuade them to end demonstrations that have disrupted travel and hit ...
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European allies working on plan should US move on Greenland
Allies including France and Germany are working closely on a plan on how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, as Europe seeks ...
Olympic Flame reaches Bologna one month before Winter Games
The Olympic torch made its way through heavy snow to reach the northern Italian city of Bologna, with just a month to go until the start of the Milano Cortina ...
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Zelenskiy hopes for ‘many positive steps forward’ during Cyprus’ presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday pressed allies for ironclad security guarantees against any renewed Russian attack while also seeking progress on EU membership talks and tougher sanctions on Moscow.
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Analysts compare a new $0.04 DeFi Crypto to early Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum’s early years are a reference point for how quickly a crypto asset can reprice once real usage starts building. ETH began as a new on-chain platform with limited ...
Lebanese President Aoun in Cyprus for EU presidency
President Nikos Christodoulides held a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia ahead of the opening ceremony of Cyprus’ EU Council presidency on Wednesday.
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Pony dies at Christmas event, Animal Party calls for investigation
The Cyprus Animal Party has made serious allegations following the death of a pony during a Christmas event, citing a lack of checks and investigations by the competent authorities.
According ...
Tio Ellinas signed by Quanloop racing for triple Porsche programme in 2026
Quanloop EST1 Racing has signed Cypriot driver Tio Ellinas to a full triple Porsche programme for the 2026 season, marking Cyprus’ return to representation across multiple Porsche championships.
Ellinas will contest ...
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push
The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, one sailing under Russia’s flag, as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to ...
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Christodoulides hosts Ukraine meeting ahead of EU presidency ceremony
Just a couple of hours before Cyprus officially assumes the EU presidency on Wednesday, Nikos Christodoulides hosted a meeting at the presidential palace with the participation of the presidents of ...
Airline launches new year sale with discounts of up to 26 per cent
Budget airline Wizz Air has announced the launch of its new year’s sale, offering discounted fares of up to 26 per cent on 5 million seats across its network for a ...
Patient airlifted from merchant ship south of Limassol
A patient was airlifted from a merchant vessel on Wednesday by the rescue coordination centre in Larnaca.
The operation was launched at 11.45am when the vessel was sailing around 90 nautical ...
UN’s Diagne arrives in New York to brief security council
United Nations special representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne has arrived in New York and is set to brief the security council regarding the state of affairs on the island, according ...
Restaurant review: Sunday roast hard to improve on
With the winter weather bringing colder temperatures, our craving for warm, hearty dishes increases. Nothing says winter food more than a traditional roast dinner. It has been ages since we ...
‘The promise that remains’: BAF residency scheme sees first group show
The Beauty Line Art Foundation (BAF) presents the group exhibition “The promise that remains”, which is opening in the heart of Nicosia as the culmination of a two-month residency programme ...
UN Cyprus good offices budget to be cut by more than a third
The budget of the United Nations’ good offices in Cyprus is to be cut by more than a third this year, with the proposed budget for next year $1.2 million (€1m) ...
Vehicle road tax renewals close March 11
Vehicle road tax renewals have officially opened, with the final deadline set for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at midnight. Licences can be renewed for three, six, nine, or twelve months.
The Road ...
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Assault allegation against Disy MP Sykas reportedly withdrawn
A complaint of assault filed against Disy MP Nikos Sykas by his own wife has allegedly been withdrawn local media reported on Wednesday.
The complaint had been filed on January 4 ...
CBC launches formal dialogue with Cyprus business sectors
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Wednesday the launch of the first institutionalised dialogue with representatives of key sectors of the Cypriot economy.
The aim of this new ...
Cyprus gears up for tougher tax enforcement
With the new year underway, the tax department is moving to apply a tougher enforcement framework, as tax reform measures aimed at improving compliance and collectability take effect.
According to ...
Iran’s top judge warns protesters of ‘no leniency’ as unrest persists
Iran’s top judge warned protesters on Wednesday there would be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic”, while accusing Israel and the U.S. ...
Christodoulides promises closer EU-Egypt relations
President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday promised to bring the European Union “closer to Egypt” during Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency.
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Cyprus public sector to begin remote work on 20-day annual limit
Working from home in the public sector will begin on a limited basis this year, with civil servants allowed to work away from the office for up to 20 days in 2026, ...