EU court says same sex marriage should be recognised throughout bloc
The EU’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that same sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of ...
Worst season ever, says unhappy Hamilton
An unhappy Lewis Hamilton said his first season with Ferrari had been the worst of his career after he started last in Las Vegas and finished 10th, before being promoted ...
Green initiative launched in Larnaca bee villages
More than 1,000 bee-friendly trees and plants were planted across Larnaca’s nine ‘bee villages’ on Monday with the aim of supporting the long-term sustainability of local bee populations.
The Larnaca ...
Promed Bioscience secures over €1 million growth financing led by KV Fund II
Promed Bioscience, a biotech company specializing in advanced collagen-based biomaterials for regenerative medicine, has successfully closed a €1.25 million growth financing round led by KV Fund II.
Overall, the investment emphasises ...
US and Russia hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi as missiles pound Kyiv
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has held unannounced talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as part of an intense new push by President Donald Trump’s administration to ...
Pogba never doubted he would play again, could feature against Pafos
Paul Pogba described his emotional Monaco debut as a moment of relief and gratitude on Saturday after the French midfielder returned to the pitch for the first time in more ...
Chelsea’s Maresca braced for big week, Palmer out of Barca clash
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is close to returning but will miss the Champions League clash with Barcelona before the top-of-the-table Premier League showdown against Arsenal, manager Enzo Maresca said on ...
EIT Innovation Awards 2025 open in Budapest with Europe’s top innovators
The EIT Innovation Awards 2025 open today at the Budapest Congress Centre, marking the start of a full day dedicated to celebrating Europe’s brightest innovators.
The event brings together leading ...
Cyprus stands by Ukraine, over €39m allocated to refugees
Cyprus has accepted, proportionally, the largest number of Ukrainian refugees, allocating more than €39 million during the first two years of the war to provide accommodation, language classes, psychological support, legal ...
Cyprus gaming firm GDEV rolls out its third-quarter results
GDEV Inc., an international gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Limassol, published its unaudited financial and operational results for the third quarter this week, reporting lower revenue but stronger profitability ...
Panto comes to Paphos. Oh, no it doesn’t!
December’s arrival brings many exciting events but for the anglophone theatre community, it usually means one thing – pantomime! This year, Emba’s Stage One Theatre presented a glimmering production ...
SOFTSWISS report shows iGaming turning to AI for smarter, safer play
iGaming industry participants are increasingly investing in AI-driven compliance tools, real-time player monitoring, and data analytics to detect and prevent risky player behavior, according to the 2026 iGaming Trends report released ...
One hospitalised after Nicosia fire
One person was hospitalised with burns from a fire that broke out on Tuesday in a block of flats in Nicosia. Two other residents had ascended to the roof to ...
IDEA Innovation Centre opens applications for 11th Startup Programme
IDEA Innovation Centre of Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has opened applications for its 11th Startup Programme, inviting entrepreneurs who want to turn an innovative concept into a functioning business. Applications ...
Cyprus determined to stamp out human trafficking
Cyprus is determined to combat human trafficking and in this direction it stands ready to continue to actively contribute to global efforts, along with implementing its own national strategy, special ...
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Domestic violence accounts for 76% of attacks on women
Among reports of violence against women in Cyprus in 2023 and 2024, 76 per cent were cases of domestic violence, human rights commissioner Maria Lottides said on Tuesday.
In a statement to mark ...
Woman arrested in arson case
A 40-year-old woman was arrested on Monday in connection with arson committed in September in Paphos.
On September 3, just after 2am, a fire broke out in the loft of a ...
Limassol icy after hailstorm
A hailstorm in Limassol on Monday night covered streets and gardens with an icy layer in a matter of minutes.
In one instance, according to witnesses, a bolt of lightning ...
Police find speed evidence in July fatal accident
The police appear to have found scientific evidence proving the speed in which the car was moving that caused an accident killing 20-year-old Kyriacos Antoniou on July 29.
On October 2, the ...
Ukraine: Once more around the loop
If the Ukrainians feel the time has come to surrender to the Russians, they don’t need Donald Trump’s help. The ‘ungrateful’ wretches can do that for themselves.
The ...
Man arrested in connection with Larnaca attempted murder
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening in connection with the attempted murder of a 49-year-old in Larnaca.
The police said that at around 3.15pm on Monday, at a ...
Cyprus Business Now: banks, maritime, travelling, inflation, forex, EU Presidency
The Emirates Shipping Association brought the UAE’s maritime community together on Thursday evening for Latitude 25° at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Terrace, an event aimed at reflecting on a busy ...
Three days of rain before skies clear
Tuesday starts off cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains and to the north, moving inland. Hail is possible in thunderstorm areas.
Temperatures will reach 22C ...
European car sales rise 4.9% in October, ACEA says
New car sales in Europe rose 4.9 per cent in October as electric cars outpaced petrol and diesel registrations, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association data showed on Tuesday.
The European car industry ...