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An archaic legal framework surrounding swimming pools means two thirds of pools in Cyprus do not have a licence but still continue to operate, increasing risks of drowning, MPs at ...

Zubr Capital announces a new investment in Larixon Classifieds, with local developments spanning Cyprus, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago. As part of its commitment to uplifting up-and-coming IT and ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday reiterated Cyprus’ commitment to working with all UN member states to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights, aligning with the goals of the 2030 Agenda. ...

Cypriot banks raised mortgage rates in August while cutting interest on one-year deposits for households, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Meanwhile, the total value ...

In recent years, Cyprus has been transforming itself from a popular tourist destination into a vibrant entrepreneurial hub. But what is driving this change, and why are so many startups ...

A consultant working for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has died from injuries sustained in an Israeli air attack on the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday, Iran’s Student News Network ...

The BBC cancelled a prime-time interview with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson after one of its best-known presenters accidentally sent him the notes prepared for her questions. Laura Kuenssberg, the ...

Diko MP Zacharias Koulias did not cause a crisis when he announced he was going to appoint a new auditor-general himself, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. “There was no ...

The agriculture and environment ministry has dismissed a report by Politico regarding the waste scandal at Pentakomo in Limassol, saying that it contains “inaccuracies”. “The owner of the Pentakomo waste ...

The Lockheed C-130 transport aircraft provided by the Greek defence ministry to facilitate the evacuation of Cypriot citizens from Lebanon arrived at Larnaca airport on Thursday. The aircraft touched down ...

The European Commission announced on Thursday an extra €30 million ($33.1 million) in humanitarian aid for Lebanon, which has been hit by clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah. “I am extremely ...

The Ukrainian military said on Thursday it had used ATACMS ballistic missiles to strike a Russian radar station to reduce Moscow’s ability “to detect, track and intercept aerodynamic and ...

Bank of Cyprus has recently created the new Funding Amount Calculator, a tool that helps its clients make informed financial decisions regarding new borrowing. This is yet another action that ...

In an exciting twist in October, dubbed “Uptober” by investors, Sui (SUI) and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) investors expect significant gains on these tokens. Sui and NEAR Protocol have made huge ...

A total of 15 people are set to appear in court in the British bases, accused of stalking and harassment. Detective inspector and the British bases’ police safeguarding lead Tony Demetriou ...

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said on Thursday said the crisis in the Middle East is a “collective genocide” and that his country has always warned of ...

In a historic first for Cyprus, seasoned mountaineer Alexander Larin has successfully led a group of Cypriot climbers on an expedition to Mount Kailash, Tibet – a sacred site revered by ...

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag called on his players to use the frustration from their humbling defeat by Tottenham Hotspur as motivation to beat Porto in the Europa League ...

Defending champions Real Madrid failed to show the best version of themselves in a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat at Lille on Wednesday and must accept the criticism that comes ...

Flights from Israel to Paphos airport are continuing as usual, Hermes Airports sources have said. Paphos airport was not affected on Wednesday or Thursday by the Middle East crisis, after ...

Police are investigating a traffic accident in which a 31-year-old was seriously injured at 3am on Thursday in Nicosia. The man was driving his car on the Nicosia-Palechori road when, ...

The Cyprus Asset Management Company (Kedipes) has extended its life cycle by three years, with the aim of repaying €3.54 billion in state aid by 2030. This extension followed delays caused by ...

The town of Hilario Ascasubi near Argentina’s eastern Atlantic coast has a parrot problem. Thousands of the green-yellow-red birds have invaded, driven by deforestation in the surrounding hills, according ...

The value and volume of turnover in Cyprus’ retail trade saw a notable increase in August 2024 compared to August 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the report, ...