Cyprus Cocktail Festival brings pre-weekend fun
Bringing some pre-weekend fun is the 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit this Thursday in front of the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Street food, DJs and, ...
Cyprus bids farewell to Katie Clerides
The funeral service for Katie Clerides, who died on Monday at the age of 76 after battling cancer, was held on Wednesday in Nicosia, among relatives, friends, politicians, members of the ...
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Cyprus plays key role in shaping global shipping, says commissioner
The European Union is ready to support the transformation of shipping into an industry focused on cleaner fuels, energy efficiency and innovation, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis, ...
Collaboration, decarbonisation and the course of Cyprus shipping
When Andreas Neophytou was elected President of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) earlier this year, he said his first steps would be defined by three priorities, collaboration with government, practical ...
Restaurant review: Casual dining at its very best
As the summer draws to a close, it seems the perfect time to share a restaurant that I have been to more than any other over the last few months. ...
Verdict in Greek Cypriots’ case in north due next week
The military court where the five Greek Cypriots who were arrested in the north are standing trial will hand down its verdict next week, after the final defence witness was ...
New child commissioner announced
Elena Perikleous has been appointed commissioner for the protection of children’s rights, replacing Despo Michaelidou.
The appointment, which will come into force on October 15 after she has resigned from ...
Mandela’s grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel
The grandson of late South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained and then deported by Israel, which prevented the flotilla he ...
Cyprus warned over firearm usage
The European Commission gave Cyprus two months on Wednesday to correctly transpose the provisions of the EU Firearms Directive, sending a letter of formal notice.
The notice was sent to ...
Russia will destroy Tomahawk missiles and their launchers if US gives them to Ukraine
Russia will shoot down Tomahawk cruise missiles and bomb their launch sites if the United States decides to supply them to Ukraine and find a way to retaliate against Washington ...
Trio win Nobel chemistry prize for developing ‘Hermione’s handbag’ materials
Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel chemistry prize for developing a new form of molecular architecture, yielding materials that can help tackle challenges such as ...
First patients’ ombudsman appointed
Marios Charalambides was appointed on Wednesday by the cabinet as the first patients’ ombudsman.
In statements after the meeting, Health Minister Michalis Damianos spoke of a historic day for the ...
Germany to allow police to shoot down drones
Germany will grant police the power to shoot down rogue drones like those that have disrupted airports across Europe and that some European leaders have attributed to a hybrid war ...
Cyprus current account deficit narrows to €257.3 million in second quarter
Cyprus’ current account deficit narrowed to €257.3 million in Q2 2025, down from €341.7 million in the same period last year, according to provisional data from the statistics department of the Central Bank ...
Christodoulides: ‘I would apply to Nato if I knew they’d say yes’
President Nikos Christodoulides has said he would apply for Nato membership right away if he knew he would get a positive answer, but in the meantime preparations are being made ...
Academy of Mathematical Excellence and Innovation begins classes
The inaugural ceremony and first lessons of the Academy of Mathematical Excellence and Innovation (AMAK) took place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in the presence of students and parents. AMAK is the ...
Cyprus among EU countries least affected by ICT security incidents
Cyprus remained among the least affected EU countries by ICT security incidents, according to Eurostat data.
In 2024, only 12.91 per cent of Cypriot enterprises reported incidents resulting in consequences such as ...
Bills on election transparency open to consultation
A bundle of bills with amendments concerning political parties and the election of MPs, aiming at enhancing transparency and accountability, has been opened to public consultation.
Any comments on the ...
Cyprus Summit aims to empower women in science, tech, engineering and maths
Women in Tech Cyprus, together with TechIsland, will co-organise the second Women in STEM Cyprus Summit, titled “Voices of Change,” on November 21, 2025 at The Loft Bar & Restaurant (UNIC Rooftop) ...
Court rejects key evidence in property fraud case
The Nicosia criminal court on Wednesday rejected crucial evidence in the case of a German real estate agent accused of seizing Greek Cypriot properties in the north.
The court ruled ...
Demetra Holdings buys back another 5,000 shares
Demetra Holdings Plc has announced the repurchase of 5,000 of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO).
The company said the buyback took place during a ...
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Two different venues host exhibition
Opening this week, this Nicosia exhibition Intertwined Connectionsis presented simultaneously in two different venues — the Diatopos Art Centre and the ARTos Cultural and Research House — creating a bridge between them ...
Highway reopens after two hospitalised in accident
Two people involved in a traffic accident on the Limassol-Nicosia highway were taken to Larnaca general hospital to undergo precautionary examinations, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place at ...
Cyprus construction activity grows in second quarter of 2025
The construction sector in Cyprus continued to expand in the second quarter of 2025, with both production and output prices recording robust annual increases, according to new data from the Cyprus ...