USS Oscar Austin destroyer returns to Cyprus
The United States navy’s destroyer ship the USS Oscar Austin returned to Cyprus on Tuesday, this time docking in Larnaca.
US ambassador in Nicosia Julie S Davis hailed the ...
Everton’s new stadium welcomes 10,000 fans for test event
Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock welcomed 10,000 fans for a test event featuring an under-18 friendly match against Wigan Athletic as the Premier League club prepare to say goodbye ...
Paphos man remanded after home fire injures six
A 30-year-old man was remanded in police custody for eight days on Tuesday in connection with a case of arson of a family home in Paphos last week.
Paphos assistant ...
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Bayern boss Kompany hopeful Kane will be fit to play against ‘dangerous’ Celtic
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was absent in training but head coach Vincent Kompany played down fears of a serious injury and was hopeful he would be available for Tuesday’...
Bank of Cyprus posts €508 million after-tax profit for 2024
The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced its preliminary financial results for 2024, reporting a profit after tax of €508 million.
This marks a 4 per cent increase compared to the previous year, ...
Spain debates linguistic nuance of Bellingham’s foul language
An unlikely debate about translation and cultural interpretations of English profanity has ignited in Spain after Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was sent off for verbally abusing a referee on ...
art
Women the focus of upcoming exhibition
A group exhibition opening Women’s Day presents works by a variety of artists. Titled HER, the exhibition opens at Lumiere Contemporary Art Gallery on March 8.
Featuring painting, sculpture, jewellery, ...
Tourism boost expected from increased Qatar-Cyprus flights
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has warmly welcomed Qatar Airways’ decision to ramp up its flights from Qatar to Larnaca Airport.
According to a recent post, starting June 24, 2025, the airline ...
‘A matter of time’ until companies have enough airbags to complete replacements
It is “only a matter of time” before all the affected vehicle distributors in Cyprus have enough airbags to carry out the replacements required by the government’s recall decree, ...
Cyprus maritime scholarships to empower women, promote equality
Deputy Minister for Shipping, Marina Hadjimanolis, announced this week that the Deputy Ministry of Shipping has integrated gender equality promotion activities into its operations. This initiative aligns with the United ...
Cyprus’ gaming industry is booming — here’s what’s driving its growth
The mobile gaming industry is witnessing a surge in innovation and investment, with Cyprus’ role within it growing with every passing year.
One of the key figures driving this momentum ...
Today’s weather: Snow in Troodos and a bigger freeze on its way
Snow is expected to fall on the Troodos mountains on Tuesday, with lower ground set to see rain in parts and the odd storm.
Skies will be cloudy across most ...
Ukraine war
Russia hardens demands as it holds first talks with US and without Ukraine
The United States and Russia said on Tuesday they had agreed to press ahead with efforts to end the war in Ukraine after holding talks in the Saudi capital at ...
Cyprus Business Now: tech founder, tourism figures, investment trends, Airbnb
Short-term rentals in Cyprus will come under the scrutiny of the House energy, trade, industry and tourism committee this week.
The committee is set to discuss a number of issues ...
British home asking prices cool as tax deadline looms
A run-up in asking prices for newly listed homes in Britain has lost steam ahead of an increase in property purchase taxes, according to a survey published on Monday.
Property ...
UK firms brace for hit from tax hikes, surveys show
Many British employers intend to raise prices and cut headcount because of the government’s tax increases on business, with confidence among small businesses falling to a five-year low, surveys ...
HSBC shareholders support restructuring, aiming for higher returns
Investors in HSBC (HSBA.L) are backing management attempts to shutter parts of its investment bank, even as US President Donald Trump’s deregulatory agenda fuels hopes for a boom ...
Syrians in Cyprus want frozen asylum applications to move forward
A group called ‘Syrians in Cyprus’ has called for the partial lifting of a freeze on asylum applications from Syria, saying in letters to the interior minister and deputy migration ...
Our View: Disy leader made grave error in not expelling party traitors immediately
Much was made in the press about the decision of the Disy constitutional congress to strike off members of the party that are serving in the government of President Nikos ...
Indigenous leader in Peru says illegal miners use children as ‘human shields’ in the Amazon
The leader of an indigenous community in Peru asked for the government to declare a state of emergency on Monday and accused illegal miners of using children as “human shields” ...
EU should prioritise social issues, young Cypriots say
The EU should prioritise social protection, as well as issues related to the cost of living and the need to create jobs, according to young people from Cyprus aged 16 to 30 ...
Boeing’s Air Force One programme could be delayed until 2029, or later, senior official says
The Air Force One programme may be further delayed until 2029 or years later, a senior administration official said, citing supply chain issues and changing requirements, after the White House highlighted ...
Delta plane flips upside down on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18
A Delta Air Lines DAL.N regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 ...
Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk’s DOGE
A US judge said on Monday she hoped to rule within 24 hours in a lawsuit that aims to protect information systems at major government agencies from Elon Musk’s DOGE ...