E-scooter offences could bring 90-day impoundment
E-scooters could be impounded for up to 90 days for offences including speeding, underage use and riding in prohibited areas under a new draft decree announced by the public works department ...
China donates €6,000 to Committee on Missing Persons
China has donated €6,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP), bringing its total financial contribution to the committee since 2019 to €26,000.
The CMP on Thursday thanked China for the ...
Lorry and car overturn in Nicosia-Larnaca highway crash
A lorry and a car overturned in an accident on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway on Thursday afternoon, with traffic congestion already building in the area.
The accident occurred shortly after 4.15pm ...
Parents warned over dangerous chemicals in school supplies
Parents have been urged to be careful when buying school supplies for their children, with the labour inspection department warning that some products may contain potentially dangerous chemicals.
In an ...
Letymbiotis on Barcelona camp: We are doing exactly what a recognised state should
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday insisted that in making efforts to ensure the cancellation of a children’s football camp which was due to be organised under licence on ...
Trial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028
A U.S. Air Force judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, and three co-defendants to go on trial before ...
The era of the Mutant Saga is here
Before you proceed, be warned: this article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If you haven’t seen the movie, I highly recommend hitting the big screen for ...
Cyprus deposits jump €562m as loans fall €69m
Deposits held with Cyprus financial institutions increased by a net €562.3 million in July, while total loans declined by €68.7m, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).
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Police: ‘Sandy’ claims will be judged in court
Claims made by the woman using the pseudonym “Sandy” will be assessed in court, police spokesman Vyron Vyronos said on Thursday, after a second written statement from the woman brought ...
A minute with: Veselin Ivanchev, painter
Where do you live?Since 2018, I’ve been living in Nicosia with my family – my wife and two sons who are currently 20 and 14.
What did you have for breakfast?Just ...
Cyprus’ government receives 85% of payments by bank transfer
Bank transfers accounted for 85 per cent of the total value of government receipts during the first half of 2026, reflecting the state’s rapid shift towards digital payments, accountant-general Andreas Antoniades ...
Qatar PM visits Tehran to pursue mediation efforts
Qatar’s prime minister visited Tehran on Thursday in a bid to relaunch diplomacy after the U.S. and Iran traded recriminations over Washington’s promise to increase economic pressure, ...
Back-to-school shopping brings huge price gaps
Parents in Cyprus face large differences in the price of school supplies as they prepare for the new school year, with school bags alone ranging from €1.89 to nearly €210, according to ...
AMANI aims to redefine residential living in Limassol
Demand in Limassol’s residential market is increasingly shifting toward homes that offer more than space and location, with buyers weighing wellness, community and daily convenience alongside traditional criteria such ...
Christina Drakos presents a body of work inspired by life drawing
As September arrives, so do Cyprus’ art exhibitions. With the return to routine, the local art scene resumes activity after a short August break and welcomes new showcases by local ...
Russia says it could strike UK military targets
Russia warned on Thursday that it could strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine in response to Ukrainian attacks on targets inside Russia using long-range British cruise missiles.
The ...
In island first, OYSHO’s revamped store concept debuts at Mall of Cyprus
Oysho continues to strengthen its international presence with the opening of a new store at Mall of Cyprus, one of the island’s leading shopping destinations.
The new space features ...
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm
Meta’s move to restrict teenagers’ use of social media in the U.S. shows companies have tools to better protect young people online, Australian officials said on Thursday, as ...
EUR deposit rates break 3% for Cyprus as PickTheBank, Lidion Bank announce increase
Cyprus-based European savings and deposit platform PickTheBank.eu has announced an updated range of EUR fixed-term deposit rates offered in partnership with Lidion Bank, Malta. Selected long-term rates have increased ...
Farmers’ groups back plan to rebuild Cyprus livestock sector
Cyprus’ main farming organisations on Thursday backed a proposed programme to rebuild the island’s livestock sector between 2027 and 2038, calling on the government to move quickly towards its implementation.
The ...
Larnaca’s Ayios Ioannis neighbourhood undergoing sustainability upgrades
Larnaca is moving forward with the final phase of reshaping the Ayios Ioannis neighbourhood, with €6.2 million worth of upgrades planned for roads, pavements and public spaces, with emphasis on pedestrians, ...
Planned power cuts across Paphos on Monday
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced planned power cuts across a number of communities in the Paphos district on Monday, August 31, as maintenance work is carried out on ...
Cyprus’ unemployment falls to 3.6%
Cyprus’ unemployment rate fell to 3.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, from 4.3 per cent a year earlier, as employment continued to grow, according to the state statistical service (Cystat).
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Cyprus fuel sales return to annual growth in July
Cyprus’ petroleum product sales returned to annual growth in July, rising 1.3 per cent to 146,656 tonnes, according to figures released on Thursday by the state statistical service (Cystat). The result marked ...