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Digital euro to offer offline payments by 2030 The digital euro will offer offline transactions, physical cards for people who do not use smart devices and a full rollout by 2030, according ...

Cyprus’ biggest festival month is around the corner, bringing events for every taste, age and liking. July hosts over 20 festivals this year – from traditional village celebrations, to epic music gatherings, ...

Marcus Rashford may not have started England’s World Cup opener against Croatia, but he certainly finished it with a bang. Rashford secured the Three Lions’ 4-2 win over Croatia ...

For decades, Kato Polemidia was seen as one of Limassol’s quieter outer districts, known mostly for its industrial areas, military housing estates and easy highway access. But behind the ...

The negative impact of generative artificial intelligence on journalism was a key topic of discussion at the European Federation of Journalists annual meeting last week, the Union of Cyprus Journalists (...

A group of firefighters have lost their legal challenge seeking compensation for on call duties, after the court of appeal upheld an earlier ruling rejecting the claim, the legal service ...

President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the Maronite community on Tuesday. During a meeting with newly elected representative Petros Nakouzis, he underlined the government’s dedication to ...

Former president Nicos Anastasiades went on the defensive on Tuesday, speaking for over an hour at journalists’ house in Nicosia fighting against allegations levelled at him in the anti-corruption authority’...

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides has said that the central bank is examining the activation of a systemic risk buffer, while warning that strong current performance should ...

Lending criteria for businesses and households in Cyprus remained unchanged during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous three-month period, according to the latest bank lending survey published by ...

British markets seem wearily resigned to a seventh prime minister in the decade since the seismic Brexit vote of 2016. But unless this latest government really delivers, ingrained political volatility will ...

Turkish authorities detained 209 people in anti-terrorism operations on Tuesday, prosecutors said, a day after Ankara imposed restrictions on public gatherings ahead of next month’s NATO summit. Opposition groups said ...

The long-rumoured trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo finally occurred, with the Milwaukee Bucks dealing the superstar big man to the Miami Heat late Monday night, according to multiple media outlets. The ...

The Cyprus Cement Public Company bought back 2,480 of its own shares on June 22, 2026, through ProChoice Chrimatistiriaki. According to an announcement on Tuesday, the share repurchase was conducted following a decision ...

Cyprus’ state visit to India was always going to be measured through meetings, agreements and official photographs. For partner and chief operating officer at Oesterreichischer Lloyd Shipping Group Sunil Kapoor, ...

Larnaca municipality has condemned a series of vandalism incidents targeting public monuments and cultural spaces in the city, including damage to the statue of Eoka hero Michalakis Parides and inside ...

Public hospitals have been placed on full alert ahead of Wednesday’s 24-hour strike by hourly paid government employees, with state health services organisation Okypy saying measures are in place ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) this week delivered a firm signal regarding its monetary policy direction as the euro area navigates a period of heightened geopolitical tension and persistent economic ...

Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across ...

Agricultural organisations on Tuesday urged the government to allocate more irrigation water to seasonal crops, arguing that current supplies are inadequate despite significantly higher dam levels than last year. Head ...

Cyprus reaffirmed its growing reputation as an emerging technology and innovation hub during its participation in the VivaTech 2026 international exhibition, held in Paris from June 17 to June 20, 2026. The Ministry of ...

The Nireas, jointly crewed by both Cypriot and Polish sailors will compete in the Aegean 600 offshore sailing race next month. In a pre-race announcement issued on Tuesday, the Nireas crew ...

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union will host a High-Level Conference in Paphos on June 26, titled “Strengthening EU Islands and Coastal Communities”. The event, which is ...

The interior ministry informed the House refugee committee on Tuesday of its intention to construct new apartment buildings for refugees as part of the government’s efforts to address housing ...