Hellenic Bank reduces loan rates after ECB rate cut
Hellenic Bank on Tuesday announced that the reference rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate will be reduced by 0.25 per cent, from 2.90 per cent ...
Local tales reimagined through an international lens
By Karen Taylor
One of the top ten highest grossing movies of all time, the animated tale Ne Zha 2 has captivated audiences around the world, bringing the story of a ...
Cyprus government employment increases in February
Cyprus’ government employment increased by 599 people in February 2025, a rise of 1.1 per cent, compared to February 2024, reaching a total of 55,296 employees.
According to the state statistical service, this growth was ...
H.I.G. Capital strengthens North American portfolio with strategic moves
Miami-based alternative investment firm H.I.G. Capital has made significant strategic moves in the North American market during February, highlighting the firm’s diversified approach across healthcare and growth ...
Cyprus Post to switch to e-vehicles by 2034
The Cyprus Post aims for a full switch to electric vehicles by 2034, and on Tuesday said five e-vehicles had already been acquired.
These e-vehicles were “ideal for their needs”, it ...
Cyprus capital markets brace for major regulatory updates
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday outlined its key regulatory actions and market oversight efforts during a press conference in Nicosia.
The commission’s presentation focused on ...
Top 5 Cryptocurrencies to invest in 2025: One is more bullish than Ripple (XRP)
As investors hunt high-growth assets that could yield significant profits, the cryptocurrency market is poised for an interesting 2025. Investors search for the next great chance as institutional use rises and ...
New investigative committee appointed for vehicle recalls
A three-member committee to investigate the supply of vehicles from the EU, the import of vehicles from third countries and the recall of those cars was appointed on Tuesday by ...
Art and fashion workshops for deaf community begin in Nicosia
A project that blends mental health and art for deaf youth begins this week at Nicosia’s School for the Deaf, led by two young professionals. The two facilitators leading ...
Medical services find no external injuries on infant in suspected abuse case
The forensic medical services reported on Tuesday that no external injuries were found during Monday’s examination of the 19-month-old child suspected of being violently shaken by a nursery teacher ...
US and Ukraine hold talks in Saudi Arabia after major drone attack on Russia
Ukrainian and U.S. officials held crunch talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to find a path towards ending the war with Russia, hours after Kyiv’s forces launched their ...
Christodoulides’ popularity takes a nosedive
Public approval for President Nikos Christodoulides has fallen, an opinion poll released on Tuesday showed.
Fifty-five per cent of respondents expressed a negative view of his leadership, according to a ...
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Mother and son arrested for drugs, explosives
A mother and son appeared in court on Tuesday following their arrest the previous day for possession of drugs and explosives.
They were taken before Larnaca district court, which issued ...
Aegean reports 9 per cent passenger growth, announces new routes
Aegean Airlines on Tuesday reported a strong start to 2025, carrying 1.9 million passengers in the first two months of the year, marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period ...
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Man United plan to build ‘world’s greatest stadium’ rather than refurbish Old Trafford
Manchester United plan to build a new two billion pound ($2.59 billion) 100,000-seat stadium that will be the biggest in Britain, next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announced on ...
Cypriots not so Greek after all, new study shows
At best, Cypriot men are 30 per cent of Greek descent, a study constructing the DNA reference of Cypriots has so far shown.
This indicates the island’s population has more ...
Entire families killed in Syria’s military crackdown, UN says
Entire families including women and children were killed in Syria’s coastal region as part of a series of sectarian killings by the army against an insurgency by Bashar al-Assad ...
BirdLife calls on EAC after another rare vulture found electrocuted
BirdLife Cyprus on Tuesday morning said another vulture was found dead under a voltage power line of the electricity authority (EAC) in the Korfi area of Limassol.
According to BirdLife, ...
BuySell app ranks among top three most popular applications in Cyprus
In a groundbreaking achievement, BuySellCyprus.com, the leading real-estate platform in Cyprus, has secured the #3 spot among the most popular apps on Google Play in Cyprus. According to Google Play ...
Bus driver remanded over alleged harassment of schoolgirl
Parents teamed up on Tuesday following a complaint by a 16-year-old teenage girl who said she was sexually harassed by her school bus driver in Larnaca.
Speaking to CyBC radio, ...
Jumbo sees double-digit growth in Cyprus and Greece
Greek retail chain Jumbo Group on Tuesday reported a significant increase in store sales across Cyprus and Greece for February 2025.
Specifically, the company announced that it achieved a 27 per cent ...
National Guard firearm course on British bases
A weeklong firearm course was organised recently between sharp shooters of the British bases and the Cyprus National Guard in Episkopi.
On the course there were non-commissioned officers from both ...
Experts urge swift tax reform to boost Cyprus’ economic resilience
The 8th Cyprus International Tax Conference kicked off on Tuesday morning with discussions centred on the country’s tax system reform, the digitalisation of tax administration, and the need to ...
Fires burn after ships collide off UK, stoking fears over environment
Fires continued to burn on Tuesday after two ships collided off the coast of northeast England a day earlier, adding to concerns the jet fuel carried by one and toxic ...