UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers’ group
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers’ group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes ...
UK parliament votes against inquiry into PM Starmer over Mandelson
British lawmakers voted on Tuesday against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled parliament in statements about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the ...
Indian investor gets his Cyprus citizenship back
A court has found fault with the cabinet’s prior decision to revoke the citizenship of an Indian investor, reports said on Tuesday.
The case concerns Indian national Anubhav Aggarwal, ...
Trump approval sinks to record low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and an unpopular ...
Barn owl programme to boost natural pest control
Barn owls support the natural biological control of rodents, benefitting both public health and the environment and therefore require special protection, the game and wildlife service said on Tuesday.
“A ...
Ryanair boss says risk of jet fuel shortage in Europe receding
Ryanair RYA.I group CEO Michael O’Leary said the risk of a jet fuel supply shortage in Europe due to the Middle East conflict is receding and that fuel ...
1,650kg of marathon medals recycled in Limassol
A total of 1,650 kilograms of medals from three events organized by Limassol marathon organiser Eleven Blue Events will be handed to a local blacksmith in an attempt to reduce the ...
Lines that do not hold
A group exhibition bringing together works by Alix Marie, Kyveli Zoi, Maryam Khastoo and Natalia Papadopoulou opens next at Limassol’s The Gallery 45. The ‘Lines That Do Not Hold’ exhibition, ...
Limassol plans three artificial shipwrecks to attract divers
Three new diving projects are to be created in the Limassol maritime area to attract tourism, the Limassol tourism board said on Tuesday.
The project is set to include a 110...
Fire service opens unified operations centre
The fire service on Tuesday inaugurated its new 24-hour operations coordination centre, created with a total budget of €6.5 million.
“The climate crisis, extreme weather events, technological risks, but also new ...
Elon Musk, Sam Altman arrive in court for OpenAI trial
A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins on Tuesday, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI ...
Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap
Belarus has released Andrzej Poczobut, a Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist, as part of a prisoner exchange at the border with Poland, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.
Poland ...
Raising basic pension ‘a key government objective’
Raising the basic pension, without impacting the robustness of the Social Insurance Fund, is a key government objective, the labour minister said on Tuesday.
“What I can say for sure, ...
Decision on culling of rare breeds to be reached within the week
Decisions regarding rare breeds affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD), specifically fat-tailed sheep and red cattle, will be taken by the end of the week, Veterinary Services spokesperson Sotiria ...
Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears
Federal Reserve policymakers will gather in Washington this week in what may be Jerome Powell’s last meeting as head of the US central bank, with energy prices still elevated ...
CySEC to mark 30 years with anniversary conference in Nicosia
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday announced that it will hold its 30th anniversary conference on April 29 in Nicosia, with the participation of president Nikos Christodoulides and ...
Demetra Holdings buys back more of its own shares
Demetra Holdings Plc on Tuesday announced that it purchased more of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO).
The transaction was carried out on April 27, 2026, ...
BirdLife urges tougher curbs on toxic lead use
Lead in shotguns and fishing weights has a negative impact on both human health and biodiversity, BirdLife said on Tuesday.
“Lead is a highly toxic metal, with no safe level ...
Economy
Cyprus targets India and US in global push for quality investment
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday outlined a strategy to transform Cyprus into an active investment hub, highlighting targeted international outreach and the need for more reforms, during his address at ...
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including nine-year-old boy, medics say
Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.
Medics said an Israeli drone killed the child, Adel Al‑Najjar, in ...
Nicosia man remanded after 1.5kg drugs serized
A 28-year-old man arrested after 1.5kg of drugs were found in his possession was remanded for seven days on Tuesday by the Nicosia district court.
Officers from the anti-drug unit ...
Nicosia road to close on Tuesday evening for reenactment
A section of Griva Digeni Avenue in Nicosia will close between 8pm and 10pm on Tuesday evening for a crash reconstruction linked to a fatal collision in March.
The closure ...
Erhurman remains tight-lipped on discussions over TCs denied entry to Turkey
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday he cannot disclose the content of discussions held with Turkish officials regarding reported entry restrictions affecting Turkish Cypriots, citing diplomatic principles.
Speaking ...
Workplace accidents fall by almost half in a decade
Workplace accidents in Cyprus have fallen by nearly half over the past decade, Labour Minister Marinos Mousioutas said on Tuesday, while warning that more needs to be done to eliminate ...