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An Israeli strike killed two people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, and Hezbollah said it launched an attack drone at Israeli forces in the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday accused former European Council president Charles Michel of “double standards”, after Michel had censured European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for controversial comments she ...

The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) announced on Wednesday that it is prepared to assist local government organisations (EOAs) in managing unsafe buildings and enhancing public safety. Etek said it ...

An excerpt from a German television show was heard in the background of an audio recording of ‘Sandy’, the woman at the centre of allegations made by journalist Makarios Drousiotis ...

The Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference 2026 will take place at the University of Nicosia on April 23-24, bringing together civil society organisations, European Union bodies, academics, international organisations and young people. The ...

An independent Cypriot film exploring memory, division and return will premiere online on April 23, marking the anniversary of the opening of crossing points in 2003. Sofoklis, written, directed and scored by ...

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis on Wednesday held a meeting with representatives of the Flight Safety Foundation, underscoring Cyprus’ efforts to forge closer links between the maritime and aviation sectors. ...

Police on Wednesday announced heightened security measures ahead of the informal meeting of EU heads of state, taking place on April 23 and 24, 2026, under Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the ...

All the competent state services will be on alert “throughout the summer” to prevent and combat wildfires, fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos said on Wednesday during a visit to inspect ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday announced that all banks will remain closed on May 1, 2026 in observance of Labour Day. The announcement confirmed that the closure applies to ...

Investment company Rehub PLC on Wednesday announced details relating to its bond interest payment schedule for the semiannual period running from October 26, 2025 to April 26, 2026. The company confirmed that the arrangement ...

The virtual data room software market continues to expand, driven by the growth of remote transactions, complex compliance rules, and the need for secure collaboration tools. For companies entering fundraising ...

British consumers are gloomier about the economy than at any time since records began in 1978, according to a survey published on Wednesday that showed the Iran war and soaring oil ...

Fifteen-year-old singer and performer Ciara Economopoulos (Ciarae) delivered a standout performance at the iconic Teatro Ariston in Italy, proudly representing Cyprus on the international stage at the 17th edition of ...

One word that comes to mind when I think of Untamed is twisted. This psychological thriller bridges two worlds: the external suspense of a thriller and an internal complex of ...

Cyprus remains “a reliable and consistent partner” for Egypt, according to Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas, following a mutual review of the implementation of a 2024 labour mobility deal covering the employment ...

Greece on Wednesday announced 500 million euros ($587.55 million) in extra aid to households and farmers struggling with the impact of the Iran war after a higher primary budget surplus in 2025 offered ...

Beachgoers in Paphos got more than they bargained for this week after a giant squid was found washed up on the shore near the lighthouse. The unusual discovery was made ...

Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking. The ...

Cyprus has two cultural heritage projects recognised in the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2026, placing the country in a prominent position ahead of the awards ceremony in Nicosia in ...

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely with no ...

A month before the parliamentary elections and just a day before the House dissolves, Disy leader Annita Demetriou has urged people to exercise their right to vote by scrutinising the ...

Less than one quarter, around 18.6 per cent, of Cyprus’ total area are covered by forests, ranking the island below overall European levels, according to data published by Eurostat on Wednesday. ...

An application to annul a search warrant issued in the high-profile ‘Sandy’ case will be heard before the Supreme Court on Thursday at 8.30am. The request concerns a warrant executed ...