Synod approves election process for new Paphos bishop
The Holy Synod unanimously approved the new church statutes on Wednesday, while also launching the formal process for the election of a new bishop of Paphos.
The decision marks the ...
3.2 Richter earthquake recorded off Cyprus
An earthquake was recorded on Wednesday in Cyprus, with initial data indicating a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
The quake occurred around 4.00pm, ...
UK inflation cools more than expected but Middle East crisis clouds outlook
British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask a tough outlook for households, with global costs from the Iran war set to ...
Larnaca welcomes King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Larnaca on Wednesday welcomed the baton of the 23rd Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, which arrived in the city as part of the international route of the King’s Baton Relay.
“The ...
ICT
Cyprus to host major EU digital conference on AI future
Cyprus will host a major EU digital policy conference in Nicosia next month, bringing together government leaders, technology executives and academics to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and Europe’...
Cosmos Insurance approves €1 million dividend payout for shareholders
Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd on Wednesday issued a formal regulatory announcement confirming that its shareholders have officially approved a total dividend distribution of €1,000,000, following decisions made at its annual ...
Akamas ‘an example of Cyprus biodiversity and challenges’
The Akamas is a living example of Cyprus’ rich biodiversity, but also of the challenges the island faces for the coexistence of humans and nature, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said ...
Residential options with potential in Limassol and Paphos by Altia
The search for a residence or investment in Limassol and Paphos is linked to two of the most dynamic and recognisable real-estate markets in Cyprus. Limassol, with its strong business ...
Elam doubles down on Christofias role during Turkish invasion
Elam leader Christos Christou intensified his dispute with Akel on Wednesday over the wartime role of former president Demetris Christofias, arguing that official national guard records do not place him ...
Set-piece kings Arsenal trade style for steel to seal title
As Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, there was an irony in how Mikel Arteta built the champions — not on the idealism and aesthetic style of ...
Cyprus wins gold at European Girls’ Informatics Olympiad
Cyprus secured a gold medal at the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI 2026) for the second consecutive year, following strong performances at the competition held in Italy from May 12 to ...
Tourism
Paphos hoteliers aim to boost competitiveness in local tourism sector
Evripides Loizides has been re-elected as president of the Paphos Hoteliers Association, securing a renewed mandate for a new three-year term as the organisation looks to strengthen its role in ...
UK rules out mandatory supermarket price caps
Britain’s government ruled out mandatory supermarket price caps on Wednesday, but said it was in talks with the sector on ways to ease cost-of-living pressures partly driven by the ...
TV shows we love: Parks and Recreation
Created by Michael Schur and Greg Daniels, the NBC comedy used the mockumentary format to follow the Parks Department of fictional Pawnee, Indiana, building a series defined by character chemistry, ...
Culling underway as authorities race to contain Limassol FMD outbreak
Authorities moved on Wednesday to contain the first confirmed foot and mouth disease outbreak in the Limassol district after a positive case was identified at a farm in Pachna, prompting ...
Life Surge reviews bring insight into how it moves people
Chad Pennington and his wife sat in an arena and cried “tears of joy” at a recent Life Surge event. They had gone to Life Surge already motivated. They had ...
Alpha Bank posts strong first-quarter growth despite uncertainty
Greek lender Alpha Bank on Wednesday reported a strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026, posting double-digit revenue growth and resilient profitability despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the bank announced.
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Energean restores output after Israel shutdown ends
Energean announced on Wednesday it has restored group production to over 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, following the restart of the Energean Power FPSO in Israel after a 41-day ...
Seven artists work live in front of audiences
Α one-day live performance event this Saturday transforms an industrial space in Nicosia into a temporary home for artists. Seven artists from seven different art disciplines take part in the WAREHÅ...
‘The boos are getting louder’: Young workers rebel against AI future
The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and markets around the world, a sense of dread is deepening among young “digital ...
NATO summit in Ankara should reaffirm alliance’s unity, Turkey to tell allies
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will tell NATO foreign ministers this week that the next NATO leaders’ summit, set for Ankara in July, should reaffirm the alliance’s unity and ...
Xi and Putin unite to criticise US
China and Russia condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence shield plans and Washington’s “irresponsible” nuclear policy at a summit on Wednesday, a week after ...
Israel moves toward early election after parliament dissolution vote
Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would lose the first ...
Pachna farmers on alert as FMD results expected
Livestock farmers in the area of Pachna, Limassol, are awaiting laboratory test results on Wednesday after an animal on a farm with 70 goats and sheep tested positive for foot and ...