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By Kate AbnettEuropean Union plans for a new renewable energy goal hit early resistance on Monday from pro-nuclear governments, who indicated they would not back a goal that excludes atomic ...

As the crypto market gears up for another thrilling altcoin season, investors are on the hunt for projects poised to deliver substantial returns. While Ethereum (ETH) remains a dominant force, ...

By Gilles Guillaume and Alessandro ParodiEuropean automakers are raising prices of petrol cars and readying discounts on electric vehicles as they brace for yet another challenge – tougher emissions rules that ...

A heron took flight in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, stretching its wings and soaring over a river after veterinarians saved it from near-certain death by removing a plastic cup ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that talks to resolve the Cyprus problem “must continue within the United Nations’ framework”. Speaking ...

Strengthening the fire service is among the key priorities for the Christodoulides’ government, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said on Tuesday. Recognising the increasingly demanding role of firefighters amid growing challenges ...

Bags containing guns and drugs, among other items, were found in a wooded area near the Limassol suburb of Polemidia on Tuesday. Police were called to the scene after a ...

The European Commission will support the wine sector of Cyprus, permanent secretary of the agriculture ministry Andreas Gregoriou said on Tuesday. During a meeting of the EC’s High-Level Group ...

British pay rose by more than expected in the three months to October, official data showed on Tuesday, prompting investors to further rein in bets on Bank of England interest ...

Singer Peter Andre “may” retire in Cyprus, he revealed on Tuesday. In British gossip magazine OK, he pointed out that the United Kingdom’s Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex ...

A new exhibition opens in Limassol this week, presenting the work of five artists who explore the unpredictable and transformative nature of contemporary reality through the collective act of reflection. ...

The poor road network of Paphos is preventing the city from living up to its full potential, Paphos Disy MP Charalambos Pazaros said on Tuesday. Speaking in the House on ...

Every morning, the eucalyptus trees along the Pediaios River greet me as I walk Nicosia’s linear park. The sound of birds chirping almost drowns out the traffic if I ...

Russian prosecutors have demanded prison terms of nearly six years each for three lawyers who represented Alexei Navalny, an ally of the late opposition leader said on Tuesday. Vadim Kobzev, ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday told United Nations special representative Colin Stewart he is “ready” to discuss the opening of new crossing points with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Government ...

Donald Trump lost a bid to overturn his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s July ruling ...

Former volunteer commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki on Tuesday asked judge Nicole Gregoriou to recuse herself from his forgery case, claiming she is biased. During the hearing at Nicosia District Court, Yiannaki ...

The cabinet is due to approve reform of the state audit office following extensive dialogue, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Speaking after receiving the annual report of the audit ...

Swedish businessman and philanthropist Sievert Larsson has awarded scholarships totalling €20,000 to students at the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak). According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the scholarships, each worth €1,000, ...

Three people were handed life sentences on Tuesday for their parts in the murder of 34-year-old Demetris Andronikou. The trio, 30-year-old Omar Suleyman, 28-year-old Mohammad Al Agka, and 26-year-old Mohammad ...

Chelsea have confirmed that forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been contacted by the Football Association after an adverse finding in a routine urine test. The Premier League club issued a brief ...

The Turkish government on Tuesday announced that it had decreased the rate of import tax on goods entering the country from the north to 30 per cent – the same rate paid ...

Cyprus’ financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation as digital banking technologies, fintech partnerships, and sustainability initiatives reshape operations and redefine customer experiences. According to Stella Mourouzidou Damtsa, Manager Segments &...

Santa is travelling from afar to spread joy and magical moments this Christmas. The white-bearded man all dressed in red will be in Nicosia this week after being invited by ...