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The beginning of January brings the arrival a certain type of guest – goblins, also known as kalikanjaroi! Old folk tales say that they arrive this time of year, in early ...

Cyprus’ undertaking of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency comes at a “pivotal moment for Europe”, European Parliament president Roberta Metsola said on Thursday. “Expectations are high. ...

The Israeli military said its forces killed a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank in the early hours on Thursday as they opened fire on people who were throwing stones ...

Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro zone on Thursday despite opposition from half its electorate, leaving only a handful of countries in the 27-member European Union yet to ...

Two motorcycles were found on fire in the square in the centre of Dherynia in the early hours of Thursday morning, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said. He wrote in ...

Undertaking the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency is “a moment of pride”, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Thursday. “Cyprus will work as an honest ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman offered new year’s wishes in Turkish, Greek, and English in a post on social media. “We extend our best wishes to everyone for a ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said it is time for “further European integration”, as Cyprus took on the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency for a six-month term. ...

The met office on New Year’s Day issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, with gusts reaching a strength of up to eight on the Beaufort scale. The ...

The European Commission has published updated guidelines detailing the next phase of the European Union‘s comprehensive ban on Russian diamonds. According to the commission, the aim is to further ...

Around 50 people were killed and around 100 injured, most of them seriously, after fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski ...

A major overhaul of the Cyprus tax system is set to take effect from the 2026 tax year, fundamentally reshaping the assessment and collection procedures for citizens and businesses while mandating ...

Nicosia’s hotels are fully prepared to host the influx of delegates expected to arrive in Cyprus for the country’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with ...

As a new year begins, a look back at the most read Cyprus Mail business stories between January and November 2025 shows what most captured public attention during a year marked ...

Cyprus is preparing to roll out a broad package of tourism actions in 2026, backed by a €74.6 million budget that places sustainability, destination resilience and community benefit at the centre of ...

It’s already the first weekend of 2026! After the island celebrates the arrival of the New Year and banquets, feasts and gift exchanges happen, the events’ agenda is still active. ...

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is expected to have doubled in 2025 but will continue to account for less than one per cent of global jet fuel consumption, according to new ...

Cyprus’ tourism revenue rose strongly in October 2025 and across the first ten months of the year, reflecting higher overall earnings despite lower average spending per visitor, according to a report ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris is set to meet with police union representatives on Friday, January 2, to discuss ongoing security matters, as well as working hours and holiday adjustments, which had ...

Today the Cyprus Republic takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with which the 18-month Poland-Denmark-Cyprus Trio presidency will be concluded. This is the second time ...

The year 2026 will begin with a “landmark moment” for Cyprus, with the island taking on the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency for a six-month term, President Nikos ...

The most exciting numbers and songs from award-winning musicals of Broadway and the West End are coming to Cyprus’ west coast. On January 8, Paphos audiences will get to enjoy A ...

When investors look back at Ripple (XRP), the biggest regret is rarely buying too late—it’s not recognizing the opportunity when the token was still early, quiet, and widely ...

Cyprus’ tourism revenue rose strongly in October 2025 and across the first ten months of the year, reflecting higher overall earnings despite lower average spending per visitor, according to a report ...