Sixth arrest made in Demosthenous murder case
Police in Limassol on Sunday made a sixth arrest in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, who was shot dead on October 17.
The latest suspect, a 51-year-old man, ...
Christodoulides attends feast of Thessaloniki’s patron saint with Greek president
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday took part in events marking the feast of Saint Demetrios, the patron saint of Thessaloniki. He attended at the invitation of local authorities and joined ...
Defence ministry to convene council on EU Safe funding plan
The ministry of defence will convene the Cyprus defence industry council in the coming days to finalise the national action plan for the European Union’s Safe financial instrument, according ...
Grab a front row seat for 2026’s total solar eclipse
On Wednesday August 12, 2026, the Moon will slide perfectly in front of the Sun and turn day to twilight for a few extraordinary minutes. This is a total solar eclipse. The ...
Linking diet and health: Europe’s drive to curb cardiovascular diseases and obesity
From calorie counting glasses to healthy-eating video games for children, EU-funded researchers are developing new approaches in support of healthy lifestyles and eating habits.
By Michaela Nesvarova
One of the ...
Melissa now a category 4 hurricane, NHC says
Hurricane Melissa has developed into a Category 4 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Sunday, adding that the maximum sustained winds have increased to 140 mph (220 km/h).
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Tillyrkotissa and the federal rhythm that never finds its beat
By Flora Alexandrou
Music, a universal language that crosses every border, has long shaped how people face conflicts and differences. From ancient ceremonies to modern protests, its rhythms have carried ...
Register your SIM: another nail in the coffin of anonymity
By November 10, Cyprus will have joined 160 other countries who demand all users of pay-as-you-go SIM cards to register their identity with legal documentation, or the numbers they may have used ...
Trump headlines ASEAN summit, Thailand-Cambodia sign ceasefire deal
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire deal on Sunday watched over by U.S. President Donald Trump, who landed in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and ...
Minister to attend EU agriculture and fisheries council in Luxembourg
Minister of Agriculture Maria Panayiotou is travelling to Luxembourg to attend the EU council of ministers for agriculture and fisheries on October 27-28.
The ministry said Panayiotou will emphasise the ...
British drone flights from Cyprus in October prompt activist scrutiny
British military drone activity was tracked operating from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus in October, according to flight data and statements from activist groups.
Royal Air Force drones were reported to ...
Britain and Eoka: time to see both sides
As calls were growing in the UK in the mid-20th century to bring back troops from the then British colonies in Cyprus, Kenya and Malaya, local uprisings were brewing, ...
Arrest made in Limassol for knife possession
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Limassol after police found a machete-type knife in his car and discovered he was wanted in connection with a serious assault case.
The ...
What do the Greek Cypriots do now?
Federalism is back on the agenda after the election of Tufan Erhurman as “TRNC president” by a landslide comparable to the resounding approval Turkish Cypriots gave the UN-EU sponsored bicommunal ...
Clear skies and mild winds
A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region on Sunday, bringing mainly clear weather conditions across Cyprus, with some periods of local cloud cover.
According to the meteorological department, winds ...
A diplomacy of shared benefits to Cyprus, EU and Turkey
By Averof Neophytou
The election of Tufan Erhurman as the new leader of the Turkish Cypriot community has brought the stalled Cyprus issue back into the spotlight.
A number of ...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting October 20:
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) expressed disappointment following the conclusion of the International Maritime Organisation’s (...
Geopolitical uncertainty drives risks in EU financial markets
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has detailed the key risk drivers currently facing EU financial markets as geopolitical events continue ...
Tales of the Coffeeshop: Our impulsive president undermined at every turn
In the end, the practice of turning into government policy whatever impulsively comes out of the presidential mouth is proving a bit of an embarrassment.
The weakness of this policy-making ...
Our View: A federal solution could suit everyone – even Turkey
Before last Sunday’s ‘presidential’ election in the occupied north there was much speculation about what would happen in the event of a win for CTP leader Tufan Erhurman, who, ...
US banks’ lending to private credit soars, Moody’s flags potential risks
US banks’ loans to private credit providers have surged to nearly $300 billion, Moody’s said in a report released this week, and the ratings agency warned that smaller lenders could ...
Meta to cut around 600 roles in its Superintelligence Labs AI unit
Meta (META.O) is cutting roughly 600 positions out of the several thousand roles within its Superintelligence Labs artificial intelligence unit, Axios reported this week.
The cuts will affect the company’...
Cyprus bewitched by the lure of gold
We often hear about the high price of gold. But it’s only after looking at the relevant charts (here, for instance) that you realise what a truly historic moment ...
Mbeumo double as Man United make it three wins in a row
Manchester United’s improvement under coach Ruben Amorim continued as Matheus Cunha, Casemiro and two goals from Bryan Mbeumo secured a 4-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, ...