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President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday condemned “in the strongest possible terms” actions violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of an independent country, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine. He was ...

European Union leaders will discuss new, tough sanctions on Russia at an emergency meeting later on Thursday in reaction to its “barbaric attack” on Ukraine, the EU said. “We will ...

A 35-year-old woman was remanded for six days on Thursday as the second suspect in connection with a large haul of illegal drugs at a Nicosia crossing point. The woman ...

Police on Thursday said they fined four businesses and 11 individuals for failing to abide by coronavirus measures after 1,902 checks island wide. In Nicosia, four people and two establishments were booked ...

The achievement a year early of the target to bring the NPL ratio down to single digits, combined with the return to profitability, allows the Bank of Cyprus to move ...

By Yiannis Seitanidis The life insurance sector maintains its momentum and the overall premium generation rate remained in double digits in 2021. According to the latest data from the Association of ...

Real estate agents being granted access to property price data is beneficial to property buyers, Council for Registration of Real Estate Agents president Marinos Kineyirou said on Wednesday. This refers ...

Cyprus’ booth at the Dubai Expo 2020 utilises a hologram of the goddess Aphrodite to greet guests, while special sensors filled the space with scents from the island, including jasmine and ...

Parents and friends of children with cerebral palsy on Wednesday denounced the decision of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to slash the number of physiotherapy sessions provided under the general ...

Nobody knows whether the action plan to tackle Gesy’s bad practices and squandering of the taxpayer’s money will prove effective, but it is step in the right direction. ...

World number one Novak Djokovic impressed again at his first tournament since being deported ahead of the Australian Open, beating Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 7-6(2) to reach the Dubai Championships ...

Memories of Argentine greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi and their contributions to Napoli and Barcelona will fire up the Europa League tie between the two clubs on Thursday, Barca ...

Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to come home, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy in the latest ominous signs for ...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis will represent Cyprus at Thursday’s emergency European Council meeting on Ukraine instead of President Nicos Anastasiades. The president will not be able to attend ...

Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One’s stewards are biased and has demanded action is taken ahead of the new season. The 37-year-old British driver was back on track, two months ...

The Russian rouble slumped on Wednesday, hitting a near two-year low past 81 to the dollar as sanctions and invasion fears hammered Russian assets, with bonds and stocks feeling the force ...

The health ministry announced three deaths attributed to Covid-19 and a further 2,167 infections on Wednesday night, while 161 patients are hospitalised with the virus. The deaths were of three men aged 74, 77 ...

The Cypriot delegation’s visit to the UAE with President Anastasiades and most his cabinet hit a slight hitch on Wednesday after the president’s meeting with the crown prince ...

As the carnival draw closer and various measures are lifted, more music events and more fun are being added to the island’s cultural agenda. In Nicosia, several bands and ...

European Union leaders will hold an emergency summit on Thursday to discuss what to do next over Russia’s recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, after the bloc ...

The Disy executive office decided on Wednesday to submit a proposal to the House of Representatives for a resolution condemning Russia’s recognition of the independence of the breakaway regions ...

Rising prices and inflation are a global phenomenon, President Anastasiades said on Wednesday night, responding to opposition parties and unions who have announced islandwide protests over the surge in the ...

Andy Murray will have to wait for his 700th career win after a straight-sets defeat against Italian youngster Jannik Sinner at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Britain’s three-time grand slam ...

Passengers using London’s transport network will no longer be required to wear face coverings from Feb. 24, but they will be strongly encouraged to do so, Transport for London said ...