Bill to restrict foreign land purchases heads to plenum
Akel will bring a bill to the House plenum on April 2 aiming to restrict the acquisition of Cypriot land by foreigners, a measure described by party officials as necessary to ...
Damage to two houses in Ayia Napa from gunshots
Police are investigating a shooting incident that caused damage to two houses in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Thursday.
According to the police, shots were fired at around 2...
US objectives in Iran have not changed, Hegseth says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that the United States’ objectives in the war against Iran have not changed since strikes started on February 28.
The United States ...
EU leaders fail to convince Hungary’s Orban to lift block on Ukraine loan
European Union leaders failed to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at a summit on Thursday to lift his blockade on a vital €90 billion ($103 billion) EU loan to Ukraine, officials ...
Europe and Japan ready to help stabilise energy prices and secure oil chokepoint
Leading nations in Europe, with Japan, said on Thursday they would act to stabilise energy markets and join “appropriate efforts” to open the Gulf’s oil chokepoint after tit-for-tat strikes ...
Foreign nurses bill on hold after committee deadlock and union pressure
The proposed legislation allowing the employment of nurses from third countries was postponed on Thursday after the House health committee failed to reach agreement, effectively placing the bill on hold ...
Iran attack wipes out 17 per cent of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy’...
Cyprus-based gaming investor hits record five million Steam wishlists
Cyprus-based gaming investor GEM Capital has reached a global industry milestone, with its portfolio of upcoming titles surpassing five million Steam wishlists, the highest combined total of any gaming investment ...
ECB holds interest rates steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council decided on Thursday to maintain its three key interest rates, citing rising uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
The council ...
Cyprus becomes associate member of European Space Agency
Cyprus has become an associate member of the European Space Agency, the agency announced on Thursday.
It said that a seven-year agreement for the island’s associate membership entered force ...
Rape case against Phedonos registered at Limassol court
Suspended Paphos mayor, Phedonas Phedonos, will face the first court proceedings on April 2 at the Limassol district court in criminal case involving allegations of rape.
The case, relating to incidents ...
Banking
Cyprus bank lending criteria remain steady despite rising loan demand
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Thursday that credit conditions for businesses and households remained stable in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a significant rise in demand for ...
Hacker says they compromised millions of confidential police tips held by US company
A hacker says they have broken into a US platform for searching law enforcement hotline messages and compromised more than 8 million confidential tips.
In a statement posted online, the hacker – ...
A minute with: Aila Mroué El-Bacha, founder of etxetera
Where do you live?I live in Ayios Andreas in Nicosia, not far from the prison. I love my neighbourhood – it’s quiet and leafy. I share my home with ...
Parliament to vote on universal 3.30am closing time for bars and venues
Reform of the catering and entertainment sector is set for a decisive vote in Parliament on Thursday, with the proposed legislation introducing extended opening hours, simplified licensing procedures and the ...
Real estate leaders and local officials debate future of Limassol housing
Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association (Skek) president Christos Nicolaou participated in a roundtable discussion at the 20th Property Development & Construction Conference & Exhibition, which took place on March 17.
Nicolaou, ...
Annita: Purpose of Cyprus solution is to re-examine guarantors’ roles
House President Annita Demetriou on Thursday said that the purpose of a solution to the Cyprus problem is to re-examine the role of the island’s three guarantor powers, amid ...
Cyprus falls again in world happiness rankings report
Cyprus fell to 62nd place out of 147 countries surveyed in the 2026 World Happiness Report published on Thursday.
Cyprus continued its decline in the rankings, from 39th in 2019, 43rd in 2023 and 50...
Just one in five internet users in Cyprus engage in online courses
Cyprus reported one of the lowest shares of internet users engaging in online education in 2025, according to Eurostat.
The statistical office reported that only 21 per cent of internet users in ...
One arrested, two hospitalised after fight in Larnaca
One man was arrested and two were taken to hospital after a fight broke in a block of flats in Larnaca on Wednesday night, the police said on Thursday.
The ...
Cyprus among lowest EU performers for renewable electricity generation
Cyprus recorded the fifth lowest share of electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union in 2025, according to a report released on Thursday by Eurostat.
The figures showed that 47.3 ...
Georgiadou clarifies animal disposal process, reassure farmers
Veterinary Services spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou clarified processes surrounding the handling of animal carcasses following recent culling measures, outlining what is a tightly regulated process designed to protect public health and ...
The growth of rugby in Cyprus: national team and standout players
Rugby union may seem an unlikely fit for a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, yet Cyprus has carved out a genuinely remarkable story in the sport. It involves world records, political controversy, ...
Shipping minister says 11 Cyprus-flagged ships in Gulf are safe
Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Thursday that 11 Cyprus-flagged ships in the Gulf are safe, as the government monitors the regional crisis and its potential impact on shipping, trade, ...