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Cyprus continues to experience an upward trend in the consumption of illegal cigarettes, according to a report released on Thursday by consulting and advisory firm KPMG. This annual report, conducted ...

Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply lines to the peninsula escalates. A Reuters witness ...

Ayia Napa Marina will host the Salty Wine Festival 2026, a premier wine-tasting and cultural festival that aspires to establish itself as one of Cyprus’ most significant summer events. The festival ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness, and personnel development during the final phase of the “Dimitra 2026” military exercise at Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca on ...

This year’s “FANEROMENI Arts Festival” (2016–2026) is set to mark a decade of culture, inspiration and collective creation. This year’s programme is a tribute to the past and a ...

The “quarrel” between the government and Disy on the housing crisis resembles “a dog chasing its tail”, Akel said on Thursday, charging that there is little policy difference between the ...

Alpha Bank announced on Wednesday that it will distribute 4.2 million treasury shares free of charge to executives and employees under its 2025 Combined Bonus Plan (CBP). The decision was taken by ...

Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing but racist thuggery, Britain’s minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters ...

The Public Service Commission on Thursday suspended the permanent secretary of the deputy tourism ministry, approving the recommendation of the Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis. The commission ordered Neofytos Papadopoulos ...

There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside ...

Turkey’s defence ministry on Thursday warned France against pursuing further military ties with the Republic of Cyprus, following Monday’s signing of a status of forces agreement between the ...

Police arrested three individuals and reported 373 traffic violations during overnight operations across Cyprus, they reported on Thursday. The three arrests involved offences including possession of an offensive instrument, drug possession ...

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce an exceptional achievement at the prestigious Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and Cyprus Estia Awards 2026, securing a total of 10 distinguished accolades that ...

Instead of pride, many Iranian-Americans feel shame about the Iran team’s participation in the World Cup and are demanding that FIFA boots the country out of the competition, protesters ...

A 23-year-old who had been wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Kato Polemidia on Tuesday turned himself in on Thursday morning and was subsequently arrested. He was later ...

A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a motorcycle on Limassol avenue in Nicosia on Wednesday evening. Police said the collision occurred at around 7.30pm when a ...

With the aim of improving road safety and fostering responsible driving behaviour, EKO is supporting an innovative experiential training programme aimed at young drivers doing their military service in the ...

As artificial intelligence and cloud computing continue to expand, more users are exploring how digital assets can play a role in emerging technology-driven ecosystems. Over the past few years, cryptocurrency ...

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez has warned that there is “No commercial or operational consideration” that can justify exposing seafarers to serious danger, amid concerns over vessels continuing ...

Up to 16 positions are up for grabs as the House plenum votes on Thursday for the chairmanships of the House committees. The vote on the committee chairmanships and their composition ...

Javier Aguirre knows exactly what awaits his Mexico side when it hosts the World Cup opener against South Africa on Thursday in Mexico City to kick off Group A. Forty ...

A naval cooperation exercise between Cyprus and Greece was carried out on Tuesday as part of the large-scale military drill Nikitis-Dimitra 2026, the defence ministry announced on Thursday. The exercise, designated ...

A 42-year-old police officer was arrested in Limassol on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to interfere with judicial proceedings, according to police on Thursday. The officer is being investigated for offences ...

Flavours have the power to evoke memories. With this philosophy in mind, Colors Café at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol on June 9th welcomed media representatives and content creators ...