Survey on land slippage in Pissouri under review
A new scientific study on the situation in Pissouri village – where land slippage has made many residences unsafe for habitation – has been finished and is now under review, MPs heard ...
Summer screenings in a unique location
The summertime is for outdoor movie nights. There are plenty of opportunities for cinephiles to enjoy films under the night sky this season as dozens of venues, even annual festivals, ...
Bitcoin (BTC) ETF outflows turn to $286 M Ethereum (ETH) inflows — Could a DeFi sleeper gain 700% on that rotation?
This week’s ETF data confirmed a rising shift in sentiment: nearly $286 million in capital exited Bitcoin-focused instruments and re-entered Ethereum, reigniting the smart contract narrative. With Ethereum’s design ...
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Brawl in Larnaca sends two stabbed minors to hospital, seven arrested
Two minors, aged 17 and 15, were seriously injured on Wednesday night during a fight in a carpark next to the unaccompanied minors shelter in Larnaca where they live. The 17-year-old is ...
Public consultation on transparency launched
The government on Thursday launched a public consultation on legislation relating to transparency in political advertising, with members of the public able to provide feedback until July 25.
The consultation can ...
Tatar gifted Spurs shirt during London trip
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar was on Thursday gifted a replica shirt of London-based football club Tottenham Hotspur.
He was gifted the shirt by British MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith, ...
EC awards €2 million to Cypriot civil society organisations
The European Commission on Thursday announced its approval of 15 new grants worth over €2 million to support civil society initiatives across Cyprus.
The funding is part of the ninth round of ...
Attorney-general urges new lawyers not to fall victim to social media misinformation
Attorney-General George Savvides on Thursday urged new lawyers not to fall victim to misinformation on social media.
In a videotaped address to newly registered lawyers played at their swearing in ...
Trinity Grand Ball opens new cultural chapter
An atmosphere of elegance, poise and cultural depth filled the ballroom of the Parklane Hotel in Limassol on the evening of June 20, 2025 as Trinity Private School hosted its inaugural Grand ...
Police issue warning over new fake traffic fine scam
Police on Thursday warned about paying traffic fines through a suggested online link after they received reports of scam messages being sent via SMS and social media.
The messages, which ...
EPP offers support for Cyprus’ Schengen accession
The European People’s Party on Thursday offered its support to Cyprus’ efforts to join Europe’s Schengen zone.
In its resolutions at the end of its summit, which brought ...
Workplace gender equality, training event aims to spur broader public debate
An open event, organised by the Gender Equality Committee in Employment and Vocational Education (GECEVT), took place successfully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Nicosia’s Cleopatra Hotel. The aim was to ...
Petroleum pollution in Pyrgos under control
A small oil pollution incident near the old Moni cement factory in Pyrgos, Limassol, was contained shortly after being detected, the fisheries department said on Thursday.
“The pollution sources were ...
‘Europe cannot remain an awkward spectator amid Middle East conflict’
Europe “cannot remain an awkward spectator” amid “dangerous events” ongoing in the Middle East, House president Annita Demetriou said on Thursday.
In a video uploaded to her social media channels ...
XRP (XRP) tops $2.17 on ETF hype — Could a quiet token offer 5× return before year end?
XRP’s recent rally to $2.17, fueled by a fresh wave of ETF optimism, has sent ripples through the altcoin market. Traders are once again chasing speculation-driven gains. But beyond the ...
‘Education ministry not serving public university interests’
The government’s plan with the introduction of courses in foreign languages at state universities is to serve interests other than those of the universities themselves, Akel warned on Thursday.
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Economy
Cyprus economic climate worsens in June
Economic sentiment in Cyprus declined in June 2025, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) falling by 0.8 points compared to May, according to the Economics Research Centre (CypERC) of the University of ...
New Lidl Cyprus campaign honours island’s terrain, local producers
Lidl Cyprus has launched its new summer campaign “Truly Fresh at Lidl“, an innovative approach to promoting freshness, combining cinematic aesthetics, authentic experiences and Cypriot light. The campaign stands out ...
Liverpool sign defender Kerkez from Bournemouth
Liverpool have signed Hungary left back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, the Premier League champions said on Thursday.
The Merseyside club agreed a 40 million-pound fee to recruit the 21-year-old on a ...
Christodoulides hints at postponement of green taxes
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday hinted at a possible postponement of environmental taxation measures, commonly known as ‘green taxes’, with the aim of boosting Europe’s “competitiveness”.
He said he ...
Celestyal launches 2027, early 2028 sailings programme
Celestyal has unveiled its programme of 2027 and early 2028 sailings – its earliest-ever season launch.
The year-round programme, which is on sale now, offers a summer Greece and Mediterranean season, alongside a ...
Kombos speaks to Qatari PM over Middle East conflict
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday held a telephone call with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abrulrahman Al Thani to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East following the ...
Cyprus Shipping Chamber backs new global ship recycling rules
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) on Thursday welcomed the entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships, which takes effect ...
Civil servants working from home to be regulated
The government on Thursday said it is promoting legislation to regulate working from home for civil servants, introducing flexible forms of employment as part of ongoing reforms.
The cabinet had ...