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By Christina Michailidis Widely considered the national poet of Cyprus, Vasilis Michaelides is celebrated across the island. Streets, statues, and even university buildings bear his name, honouring a man whose ...

Social workers went on a 24-hour strike on Monday, objecting to the deputy welfare ministry’s decision to “arbitrarily” assign them duties belonging to the department for the social integration ...

Thousands of visitors attended European Researchers’ Night at the State Fair in Nicosia on September 26, 2025, according to an announcemnet by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF). The foundation described the ...

A 57-year-old arrested on Sunday for smuggling a knife to a person being held in a police cell will remain in custody until his trial date set for October 9, police ...

The autopsy of 34-year-old of Mohamed Al Ahmed, from Syria, who died after a traffic accident on Sunday in Limassol, revealed multiple severe injuries to his head and body, police ...

In Los Angeles, philanthropy often comes with flashing cameras and black-tie galas, but some of the most meaningful work in the entertainment industry happens quietly, in parking lots, church basements, ...

Lufthansa will cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030 and set higher profitability targets, the German airline group said on Monday, as it seeks to boost efficiency through digitalisation and automation. Shares in ...

World number one Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Casper Ruud 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Monday and reach the Japan Open final where he will meet second ...

Following its first successful gallery run in Paris’ historic Marais district this summer, the “Lines of Place” exhibition will on display to the Cypriot public in Limassol on October 4, 2025. The ...

Sklavenitis had the cheapest shopping basket at €930.60 for 234 products, according to e-kalathi, while on the other end of the scale AlphaMega came in at €1,017.05, a whole €86 more expensive, for the ...

Iran executed a man named Bahman Choubi-asl on Monday, the judiciary’s news outlet Mizan said, saying the defendant was “one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran”. ...

A six-day remand order was issued against an 81-year-old on Monday after his arrest the previous day for the cultivation and possession of cannabis. Police said they are now searching ...

Power has not been kind to Britain’s Labour Party. Little over a year since a landslide election win, few at its annual conference in the northern city of Liverpool ...

President Nikos Christodoulides “did not become entangled in a blame game” with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar during their meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday, government spokesman Konstantinos ...

Women aged 18 to 26 were as of Monday able to enlist in the army for voluntary service and can submit their interest by October 24, to appear on October 30 and 31 at Limassol’...

Four new incentive schemes, totalling €18 million, have been approved to support the employment of groups facing labour market barriers, including women, young people, and those over 50. Announced by the finance ...

The customs department’s new automated import system (AIS) is expected to be implemented around noon today. Since this morning, customs agents have been briefed on the interim procedures agreed ...

England can rule women’s rugby for years to come after winning the World Cup on Saturday to cap a remarkable 33-match unbeaten streak, their coach John Mitchell said. Mitchell, ...

Luke Donald survived what he called the most stressful 12 hours of his life to steer Europe to a rare away win at the Ryder Cup and their second straight title ...

Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? It is the spookiest time of the year once more, and we couldn’t be more ...

Cypriots in the City, the UK’s largest and fastest growing network for Cypriot professionals, recently hosted its “Together in the City” event. The event, held on September 24, was co-organised ...

In a move that echoes one of the most perilous moments in its recent history, the Republic of Cyprus is acquiring the Barak MX, a sophisticated integrated air defense system ...

Cyprus has the most generous personal income tax break in the European Union, sparing the first €19,500 of earnings from tax.   That cushion, higher than anywhere else in the bloc, helps ...

Revenue from tourism in Cyprus rose by 8.2 per cent in July 2025, reaching €513 million, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service. Officials said this figure marked ...