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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to “...

Altia will participate in this year’s REALTYon Expo, the largest real-estate exhibition in Cyprus, taking place over May 8-9, 2025 at City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol. As the fastest-growing ...

The Cyprus Journalists’ Union (Esk) on Monday expressed serious concern for the safety of Turkish Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akin after she reportedly received death threats over a corruption story ...

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF), in collaboration with the author and educator Florentia Kythreotou, invites you to the third and last instalment of “The Cyprus ...

The total value of all real estate transactions in Cyprus reached a record-high €5.71 billion in 2024, reflecting a modest one per cent increase compared to 2023, according to a report released on ...

For the very first time, Ayia Napa Marina is proudly co-organising the Chef’s Kiss Food Festival – an exciting two-day celebration of gastronomy, creativity and culture, taking place over Saturday ...

The European Union will on Tuesday announce a roadmap to phase out the bloc’s remaining gas ties with Moscow, but in the absence of sanctions it will be difficult ...

England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool, the club he has been at since the age of six, he said on social media platform X on Monday, calling it the ...

A large quantity of untaxed tobacco products was discovered in Nicosia during a police operation on Friday, prompting swift action from customs officials. Members of the Nicosia crime prevention unit ...

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are increasingly clogging up the wheels of a world economy which for decades were greased by predictable and relatively free trade. Big-name multinationals right ...

Paphos is no longer simply a coastal, tourist destination. In 2024, Ask Wire logged 4,853 property transfers worth €1.19 billion, an all-time high and about 30 per cent above the pre-pandemic peak. Foreign capital ...

The middle class in Cyprus faces seven deep pressures. Each limits your earnings, security or mobility. Technology can ease each burden. Yet no tool can replace strong political will. Without ...

Cyprus’ banking sector has undergone a profound transformation since the 2013 financial crisis, marked by sweeping consolidation, branch closures, and a rapid shift towards digital banking. Since 2013, several key players have ...

Cyprus on Monday publicly thanked the United Arab Emirates for its swift and generous assistance in tackling the island’s growing water crisis. President Nikos Christodoulides called UAE President Mohammed ...

Israel may seize the Gaza Strip and control aid in an expanded offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas that was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet on ...

The recent electricity blackout in Spain and Portugal may have been caused by a combination of rare atmospheric vibrations, high renewable energy production, and low system inertia, according to Andreas ...

In 2025, more people than ever are turning to online trading to take control of their finances. Whether you’re looking to grow your savings, diversify your income streams, or explore ...

A 51-year-old man is being treated in Nicosia general hospital after colliding with two parked vehicles in Nicosia on Sunday afternoon while drunk driving. Police said the man lost control ...

Officials from the agriculture ministry are expected to carry out onsite assessment of crop damages in Paphos on Monday, caused by severe weather over the weekend. Hailstorms on Sunday wreaked ...

The National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) posted a net profit after tax of €13.6 million for 2024, marking a 143 per cent increase compared to the previous year. According to the bank’s ...

A major agreement to connect Cyprus and Israel’s electricity systems is expected to be signed within 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Monday. The deal, part ...

Yemen’s Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a “comprehensive” aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its operations in ...

Chinese qualifier Zhao Xintong took an imposing 11-6 lead over Welshman Mark Williams on the opening day of the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre on Sunday. Zhao, ...

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands, has announced the acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of easyHotel Ltd by investment funds managed ...