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The Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase gives Paphos a taste
Ahead of the next showcase edition in Limassol on December 5, 6 and 7, the Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025 opens with a pre-event in Paphos. Live music from two acts that represent the...
EAC posts €37m profit as emissions costs drop in 2024
In 2024 the state-run power corporation spent €211 million on greenhouse gas emissions allowances - €45 million less than the previous year – while posting a net profit of €37 million, according...
Poed to strike over teacher evaluations
Primary school teachers’ union Poed will be striking on November 26 from 7.30am till 9am to protest the proposed teacher evaluation plan, a week after unions Oelmek and Isotita are set to stage a...
IMF sees signs of recovery in Syria, plans intensive engagement
The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it planned an "intensive program of engagement" with Syria to help it rebuild its economy, but a statement issued at the end of an IMF staff visit to...
43-year-old arrested over possession of child sexual abuse material
Police on Monday arrested a 43-year-old man accused of sharingchild sexual abuse material on social media. According to the police, the case was investigated by the police’s cybercrime department...
Unions raise concerns over academics in clinic management
The state doctors’ union, Pasyki, and the civil servants’ trade union, Pasydy, jointly raised concerns on Monday about academics holding director positions at two public hospital clinics. They...
Two tons of waste collected during Paphos port clean-up
Garbage, plastics, metals, tires were among the two tons of waste collected in a clean-up of the Paphos port on Sunday, the ports authority said on Monday. The clean-up was carried out as a...
BBC ‘determined to fight’ any Trump case, chair tells staff
Britain's BBC is "determined to fight" any legal action filed by U.S President Donald Trump, saying on Monday there was no basis for a defamation case over its editing of one of his speeches....
The sea as therapy – all year round
By Christina Michailidis For centuries, people have looked to the sea for healing. In 18th century Europe, doctors would prescribe sea air and saltwater baths as remedies for melancholy and...
CISCO secures third consecutive best asset manager title in Cyprus
The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Ltd (CISCO) has been named the best asset management company in Cyprus for 2025 by Global Banking and Finance Review magazine. CISCO previously...
Isotita seeks support ahead teacher evaluation debate
Trade union Isotita on Monday called on parliament to vote against the teacher evaluation plan, appealing for a “return to a consultation process for the development of a modern, pedagogically...
Greece and Cyprus drive strong October sales for Jumbo group
Greek retailer Jumbo Group delivered a strong performance in October 2025, recording a double-digit rise in sales and maintaining its growth momentum despite a volatile international backdrop....
President urges parliament to approve teacher evaluations
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday stressed the urgent need for parliament to approve the teacher evaluation reform; a key milestone tied to €60 million in funding from the EU Recovery and...
Lidl Wellness Camp: an ecosystem of wellbeing
How long has it been since you spent two days thinking and learning about your wellbeing? I arrived at the Sixth Lidl Wellness Camp (LWC) with an urge to look at myself through a critical eye. Not...
Parliament reschedules to facilitate parents over teacher strike
The House education committee has changed the time it will be meeting on Wednesday, following objections by parents’ associations who said a planned work stoppage by teachers over their new...
Erasmus students spark outrage after climbing ancient monument
A group of Erasmus students were caught climbing an ancient monument in Limassol on Sunday, prompting outrage over tourists flagrantly disrespecting local cultural heritage. The students climbed...
3 best cryptos to hold even during a crash
Periods of sharp market correction often expose weak projects while reinforcing the strength of established assets. In this climate, seasoned investors are shifting focus toward cryptocurrencies...
France’s Louvre Museum closes gallery due to structural weakness
France's Louvre Museum on Monday closed a gallery hosting Greek vases and office spaces as its structures designed in the 1930s are in a dire state, the world's most visited museum said, less than...
Christodoulides, Erhurman set date for meeting
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will be meeting on Thursday at 8.30am in Nicosia, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced on Monday. In...
CARDET appointed National Coordinator for key Cyprus EU Presidency Project
CARDET, a leading independent research and development organisation focused on education, innovation, information technology and social justice, and the official National Coordinator of the...
MPs clash over content and timing of sweeping tax reform
Strong disagreements with aspects of the government’s proposed tax reform came to the fore on Monday, as parliamentarians were again urged to vote through the legislation by year’s end. MPs began...
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
A visit by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump aims to deepen decades-old cooperation on oil and security while broadening ties...
UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan
The UN Security Council is set to vote later on Monday on a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza and authorizing an international stabilization force for...
Damianos reaffirms healthcare as government priority
Quality healthcare remains a top priority of the administration, Health Minister Michael Damianos assured at the inauguration of the new “Mother and Child” department at Paphos general hospital on...
Kombos and Rubio discuss Cyprus’ role in Trump’s Gaza plan and regional stability
Cyprus’ contribution to the plan for Gaza as outlined by US President Donald Trump was part of the agenda at the meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Constantinos...
Woman sentenced to 15 years for smuggling 35kg of cannabis
A 35-year-old woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in April for smuggling 35kg of cannabis in her luggage at Larnaca airport, police said on Monday. The 35-year-old...
Berlin to lift suspension of Israel weapons sales, but says ceasefire must hold
Germany on Monday moved to resume weapons sales to Israel that had been suspended since August over the war in Gaza, but said the decision is subject to the observance of the ceasefire and the...
Million teens brace for ‘delete day’ as Australia readies to ban kids from social media
Online platforms will ping Australian teenagers through over a million accounts in coming days offering a choice: download data, freeze profiles or lose the lot when a world-first ban on kids...
Woolworth Cyprus swings to profit as financing costs collapse
Woolworth (Cyprus) Properties Plc reported a sharp swing to profit for the first half of 2025, driven by lower financing costs, reduced administrative expenses and the completion of major...
Two in hospital after accident on motorway
Two people were sent to hospital in the early hours of Monday after an accident on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway. The police said that around 1am two cars crashed near the Mari exit. Two people...
Cyprus honours Greek 1973 uprising
Students call on US to stop playing role of ‘unelected global policeman’ Events were held on Monday in Cyprus to honour the November 17, 1973, uprising against the junta in Greece, during which...
Walking football: time for a place in the sun
Cypriots are wonderfully passionate about the things they love, with football being a prime example, but naturally critical, they tend to rush to judgement. So walking football faces an uphill...
Greece at the centre of American plans for the region
The US has developed a comprehensive energy policy that includes southeast Europe and the Mediterranean. This was the subject at the two-day high level meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic...
National Guard lodges representations after Turkish F-16s violate Cyprus airspace
The National Guard General Staff has taken all necessary steps following the violation of the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace by Turkish F-16 fighter jets on Saturday, according to information...
Turkish FM reiterates two-state solution for Cyprus
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has once again advocated for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue, describing it as “the best structure that guarantees equality and causes no problems for...
Carrying Cyprus to the top of the world
On October 13, Evgeny Staroselsky stood atop the razor-edged limestone summit of Carstensz Pyramid in Papua, completing the last of the famed Seven Summits: Everest, Vinson, Elbrus, Denali,...
‘Stand by us’ pleads under-threat Paphos animal shelter
Some 2,000 animals are at risk of being abandoned for the second time in their lives following the recent threat to the future of Paphiakos animal shelter. The shelter has operated for nearly four...
Larnaca Marathon wraps up eighth edition with record participation
The 8th Radisson Blu Larnaca International Marathon concluded on Sunday, marking another successful year for an event, organisers describe as “one of Cyprus’ most significant sporting...
Experts choose these top 3 cryptos as a must-have for 20x gains
The current crypto cycle has reignited investor attention toward projects with both technical strength and early-stage growth potential. Analysts tracking what crypto to buy now have increasingly...
Sinner dominates De Minaur to reach ATP Finals title match
Defending champion Jannik Sinner stormed to a 7-5 6-2 victory over Alex de Minaur in the last four of the ATP Finals on Saturday, as the Australian suffered his 13th straight loss to the four-time...
Stolen motorcycle found on fire in Limassol
A motorcycle which had been reported stolen on Thursday was found on fire on Friday night in the Limassol suburb of Pano Polemidia. The police said the motorcycle was found at around 11pm, and...
Chile’s endangered Humboldt penguins risk further decline, scientists say
Chilean scientists warned of further risks to the world's shrinking population of Humboldt penguins, one of the few species that live on rocky coastlands in more temperate regions, after officials...
Our View: GSI update offers calm, not clarity
There was another twist to the saga of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) on Wednesday at the third intergovernmental summit between Cyprus and Greece in Athens, which, apart from the obligatory...
Chancellor to introduce new levy on high-value homes, Telegraph reports
Britain's Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes in her upcoming annual budget, the Telegraph reported. Reeves is expected to need to raise tens of billions of...
Iran confirms seizure of Cyprus-linked ship, possible link to president of Azerbaijan
The Iranian government on Saturday confirmed that it had seized a tanker vessel operated by Cyprus-based company Columbia Shipmanagement, with news agency Reuters quoting state media as saying the...
HR must become a strategic, people-centred function, says founder
The traditional HR model is obsolete, according to Perha Group founder Mariana Hadjiantoniou, who built her consultancy on the need for a people-centred direction. Hadjiantoniou began her career...
US National Archives releases Amelia Earhart records promised by Trump
The US National Archives on Friday released several batches of records related to the 1937 disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart over the Pacific, following President Donald...
Eubank Jr avoids weigh-in drama second time around against Benn
Conor Benn surprisingly weighed in heavier than rival Chris Eubank Jr, who avoided collecting another fine, ahead of their middleweight rematch at London's Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Saturday....
England complete famous win against the All Blacks
England rallied from 12-0 down with 25 unanswered points to beat a ragged New Zealand 33-19 on Saturday and claim their first victory over them since 2012, make it 10 wins in a row and end the All...
Erhurman calls for ‘peace and friendship with Greek Cypriots’ on UDI anniversary
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman called for “peace and friendship with the Greek Cypriot people” in his message marking the 42nd anniversary of the Turkish Cypriots’ unilateral declaration of...
TOURISE drives $113bn in deals, launches global AI travel protocol
Finance and technology announcements at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh set out major investment commitments and the launch of a new global digital framework for tourism. TOURISE said it...
Auger-Aliassime into ATP Finals last four, Sinner unbeaten
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the last four of the ATP Finals with a 6-4 7-6(4) round-robin win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Friday and Jannik Sinner extended his indoor...
Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday, citing her recent criticism of his agenda in a notable rupture between Trump and one of his...
Trump says he will likely sue the BBC for up to $5 billion over edited speech
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would likely sue the BBC next week for as much as $5 billion after the British broadcaster admitted it wrongly edited a video of a speech he gave but...
S&P upgrades Cyprus’ credit rating to ‘positive’
Credit rating agency S&P has upgraded the outlook of Cyprus’ economy from “stable” to “positive”, citing a “faster than expected” improvement in external debt ratios. The island’s credit rating...
A sour taste of home
Żurek, Poland’s cherished sour rye soup, boasts a history as rich and textured as its tangy flavour. Its origins reach deep into the Middle Ages, emerging as a humble yet filling dish among Polish...
Yilmaz, Fidan call for ‘lasting solution’ to Cyprus problem on UDI anniversary
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday both called for a “just, lasting, and sustainable solution” to the Cyprus problem, as the north celebrated the...
British couple who visited Ayia Napa 70 times named ‘tourism ambassadors’
A British couple who have visited Ayia Napa on no fewer than 70 occasions have been named “tourism ambassadors” by the town’s municipality. Peter and Glynnis Ditchburn were awarded the title by...
STYX presents cinema screenings and discussions
STYX Film Encounters returns this November with a new screening programme titled System Breakdown – a series of five landmark films dissecting the absurdities, failures and crises of modern...
Larnaca ready, set to host annual marathon
Larnaca is both ready and set to host its annual marathon on Sunday, with more than 13,000 runners from 85 countries expected to pound the town’s streets across the event’s various distances....
Mixed party reactions to new CoLA agreement
The long-awaited cost-of-living allowance (CoLA) agreement, signed Thursday after months of tough negotiations between employers and workers, has drawn mixed reactions across Cyprus’ political...
60 years ago, supermodel Jean Shrimpton’s Cup outfit shocked the nation, but few know the full story
By Pauline Hastings On October 30, 1965, the then 22-year-old wore a “swinging 60s” minidress that would go on to become the stuff of legend. Shrimpton ventured to Flemington Racecourse in a...
Man arrested over six-figure swindle
A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly swindling another man out of over €100,000 after the pair agreed to purchase property together, the police said on Saturday. The man was arrested...
Paphos event invites the public to run together
As part of its 12th anniversary celebrations, the Kings Avenue Mall is organising, for the first time, the Kings Avenue Mall – Run Together event, taking place on Sunday, November 23, at 9am. The...
Curry matches Jordan record with back-to-back 40-point NBA games
Steph Curry matched Michael Jordan's record for the most 40-point games in the NBA after the age of 30 as he continued his stellar form. Golden State Warriors star Curry scored 49 points in a...
Greece promises to ‘never accept’ north’s UDI
Greece’s foreign ministry on Saturday promised to “never accept” northern Cyprus’ unilateral declaration of independence, on its 42nd anniversary. “Today marks 42 years since the illegal, invalid...
India sense win after Jadeja wrecks South Africa
Ravindra Jadeja's four-wicket burst set India on course for a victory inside three days after a frenetic 15-wicket day in the low-scoring opening test against South Africa on Saturday. India were...
Cyprus Business Now: GDP, Finance Minister, shipping, CSE privatisation, RIF
Cyprus’ economy recorded robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, with new national and European data confirming that the country continues to outperform the wider region. According to a flash...
Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going
Pope Leo told a group of leading Hollywood actors and filmmakers on Saturday that cinemas were struggling to survive and that more should be done to protect them and preserve the shared experience...
Epstein ties with Democrats to be looked into after Trump demand
The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it will fulfill President Donald Trump's request to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to former Democratic President Bill Clinton and JPMorgan JPM.N, as...
What do tons of ice in the Egyptian desert say about climate change?
What can you say about a seven-ton, six-metre ice sculpture in the middle of the Egyptian desert? The answer is ‘Nothing’, or at least it doesn’t matter. The image is so outrageous – seven tons of...
Christodoulides condemns north’s ‘reprehensible’ unilateral declaration of independence
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday condemned northern Cyprus’ unilateral declaration of independence as a “reprehensible act”, on its 42nd anniversary. “Today’s sad anniversary of the...
Digital platforms cheaper for investors than traditional brokers, says ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently released its first comprehensive assessment of the total costs borne by investors in UCITS and AIFs. UCITS are EU-regulated retail...
A cry for justice on the Nicosia Municipal Theatre stage
A ground-breaking production from abroad lands in Nicosia this week presenting the emblematic work of the German Romantic writer Heinrich von Kleist, ‘Michael Kohlhaas’. Coming up this Saturday,...
Keravnos hails Cyprus’ economic growth amid geopolitical uncertainty
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos welcomed the statistical service's preliminary estimate showing Cyprus’ economy grew 3.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2025. He also mentioned that growth in the...
Our View: Tax reform by name, not by substance
As if to underline its skill at presentation and marketing, the government has repeatedly referred to its proposed reform of the tax regime as a ‘flagship project’ and as ‘emblematic reform.’ But...
Cypriot innovation heads to Slush 2025
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is leading a national delegation of 13 startups to Slush 2025 in Helsinki, one of the world’s most influential gatherings for founders and investors....
UN says Israeli wall crosses Lebanon border
A survey conducted by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon last month found that a wall built by the Israeli military crosses the Blue Line, the de facto border, a UN spokesperson said on...
The first Nicosia Alternative Book Festival arrives this weekend
Yalla Collective Space & Café hosts the very first Nicosia Alternative Book Festival this Saturday and Sunday, showcasing publishing, political books, zines, discussions and ideas that rarely find...
Finding common ground in Agioi Anargyroi neighbourhood
A series of walks, workshops and creative meetings will bring together residents and artists this autumn to co-create in one Larnaca neighbourhood. The event series is presented by Larnaka 2030,...
Driver caught juggling laptop and mobile on Limassol highway
A video of a woman filmed driving on a Limassol highway while simultaneously handling a laptop and a mobile phone on Wednesday night has gone viral on various social media platforms on Friday. The...
5 best sites to buy Instagram followers – Updated list
Use the best sites to buy Instagram followers from an updated list to build social proof, widen reach, and grow safely.
TV shows we love: Boots
Cameron Cope, a closeted gay American teenager with zero sexual experience, dons military boots after impulsively joining the marines with his best friend in a desperate attempt to give meaning to...
Daily GenAI users report higher pay, security, and productivity, survey shows
Daily GenAI users report higher productivity, job security and pay, according to PwC’s 2025 Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey, even as a third of the global workforce regularly feels...
$0.035 DeFi crypto gains investor attention, is it the next Dogecoin (DOGE)?
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has rapidly caught the attention of the crypto market. Currently priced at just $0.035, MUTM is gaining momentum as a serious contender in the decentralized finance space....
Rapid surge of fake property listings on mixed-content marketplaces
Scammers are exploiting “backdoors” on mixed-content and general classified marketplaces. Experts issue urgent warnings to the public. BuySell is the only platform that establishes the highest...
A minute with: Fikos, artist and mural painter
Where do you live?I live in the suburbs of Nicosia with my partner. What did you have for breakfast?Toasted multigrain bread with avocado, hummus, and sautéed Pleurotus mushrooms, plus freshly...
US Justice Department targets judicial ‘obstacles’ in immigration and antifa cases
The U.S. Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to provide examples of "unusual judicial system obstacles" they have faced during criminal or civil proceedings tied to immigration,...
LCPC AI launched a brand-new Ethereum blockchain contract project, igniting global enthusiasm. The price of Ethereum may break through $3607 and continue to rise
November 14, 2025 – Global Crypto Markets News: LCPC AI, an AI-driven blockchain innovation company, today officially announced the launch of a new blockchain smart contract initiative based on...
bbf: begins work on Evolution Tower, a new Limassol office space landmark
bbf: has begun construction on Evolution Tower, a modern commercial development set to redefine the way we experience office life. Located on Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue in the Mesa Gitonia area, near...
Alphamega tree-lighting events to usher in Christmas magic
Christmas lights, music, smiles, genuine warmth and lots of love will fill the stores of Alphamega Hypermarkets in Engomi, Kapsalos and Paphos Aphrodite during the simultaneous Christmas tree...
Sixth Lidl Wellness Camp created dynamic health, wellness footprint
Two days full of knowledge, practical ideas, guidance from distinguished experts, entertainment and relaxation transformed the Atlantica Aeneas Resort Hotel in Ayia Napa into a wellness centre 305...
Bazaars and the first Christmas markets
You read that right, mid-November is when the first Christmas markets appear this year and this weekend has them! It also has second-hand clothes bazaars and vintage pop-ups, offering something...
Tiganokinisis Caravan raises eco-awareness at American School in Nicosia
The Tiganokinisis Caravan brought environmental education to the American School in Nicosia on October 10, 2025, as it engaged students in interactive sessions designed to raise awareness about...
PASCAL International Education unveils Globeducate’s HiAI Flowerpot Mission
At PASCAL International Education, we believe that learning is a lifelong journey where curiosity is cultivated, innovation is celebrated, and every child is empowered to grow, guide, nurture and...
Our View: Akel sounds alarm on land sales to foreign buyers
Akel, which has raised the alarm on several occasions recently about the property purchases by third country nationals, has submitted two bills to the legislature aimed at restricting these...
Celestyal expands ‘Iconic Arabia’ shore excursion programme
Celestyal has expanded the shore excursion programme for its upcoming new-for-2025 ‘Iconic Arabia’ itineraries on its second ship to visit the region, Celestyal Discovery. New tours include...
Top 3 best cryptos to invest in now before the 2026 bull run
As the market prepares for the next major bull cycle, investors are beginning to position themselves early in assets with strong fundamentals and high-growth potential. Cardano (ADA) and Ripple...
Why do we see the world so differently?
Have you ever wondered why men and women can live in the same house, see the same things, and yet seem to exist on completely different wavelengths? It’s not just personality. It’s biology. You...
Coral Cyprus launches new ad campaign for latest-gen Shell V-Power fuels
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is launching its new campaign for the latest generation of Shell V-Power fuels, Shell’s most advanced fuels designed with next-generation cleaning technology that...
Ethereum price prediction: Analysts say ETH may stall, while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) steals the show in 2025
Ethereum (ETH) continues to dominate headlines, but analysts warn that the token may face short-term stagnation as price struggles to maintain momentum above key support levels. Meanwhile, Mutuum...
Our View: Government should heed dangers of these ‘easy times’
The government should take note of the warning issued by president of the Fiscal Council, Michalis Persianis, in the preface of the council’s activity report for 2024. Although these were ‘easy’...
Restaurant review: Good food at reasonable prices
Is it cheating if you visit a restaurant knowing you’ll like it before you have even tried a morsel of its food? Perhaps. But revisiting a place you’ve had the chance of trying out before allows...
Landmark reform for trapped buyers
By Evi Cherouvim In a landmark move to address one of Cyprus’ most persistent property challenges, the House of Representatives has unanimously passed an amendment law that effectively resolves...
10 best trusted Bitcoin mining apps in 2025 to earn Crypto safely and easily
By 2025, Bitcoin mining apps have become one of the easiest and most legitimate ways for everyday users to earn cryptocurrency.Instead of investing in expensive hardware or managing noisy rigs,...
How to pick New Year gifts from Dubai when you’re not in the UAE
New Year is coming up, and you're probably already thinking about what to get your friends, family, or even clients. But here’s the catch – you're not in Dubai, and yet you want to send them...
Enterprise AI agents: Transform your business in 2025
In a survey conducted by Cloudera of around 1,500 enterprise IT leaders in 14 countries, 57% said they had deployed AI agents during the last two years. The respondents of that same survey...
Finance ministry signals first student grant increase in decades
Cyprus may see the first increase in student sponsorships in nearly three decades, as the finance ministry signalled its intention to raise the amount and revise eligibility criteria, potentially...
What an odd species we are
I’ve known a man for years, in great shape, great life, his own home, children settled, housed, grandchildren highly educated, he sailed through life. Yet he rattles on about how hard life is on...
Want to feel really good? The answer isn’t another sketo…
Okay, so it’s November. But Cyprus is still warmer than most places on the planet. And even though we’re not in the throes of our 40-degree-plus summers, we still need to drink. Water, that is....
Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security
Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue and clashed with security guards at the entrance to demand climate action and forest protection. Shouting...
Terra Cypria warns of threats to Akrotiri wetland
The environmental situation in the Akrotiri wetland is deteriorating due to threats posed by sewage and pollution, environmental organisation Terra Cypria warned on Wednesday. The organisation...
Breaking the boundaries between AI and human writing: A new era for marketing
Artificial intelligence has crept into marketing faster than most expected. It writes emails, scripts, captions, even sales pitches. But now something new is happening — AI is starting to sound...
How far can tech go to keep us ‘safe’?
The Iranian bombs targeting Tel Aviv visible from the island in June, then the devastating wildfires in July. Then came international media reports on Turkey allegedly planning to more than double...
Britons in Cyprus and inheritance tax
Thousands of Britons have settled in Cyprus, drawn by the sun, the quality of life, and a familiar legal system. Yet behind the idyllic lifestyle lies a complex web of legal and tax rules. The...
‘What is needed is not more armaments, but dialogue and compromise’
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday reacted to Norway’s decision to lift its arms embargo on Cyprus by saying that “what is needed in this period is not more armaments, but the...
Palmas slams UN for ‘keeping equal distances’ over Denia buffer zone incident
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Sunday demanded that the United Nations bring an end to what he described as a policy of “keeping equal distances” between the island’s two sides, following a...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Alpha Bank on Monday announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets and liabilities of AstroBank Public Company Ltd. This has resulted in the creation of Cyprus’...
Star-eating black hole unleashes record-setting energetic flare
Scientists are observing the most energetic flare ever seen emanating from a supermassive black hole, apparently caused when this celestial beast shredded and swallowed a huge star that strayed...
Russia’s Lavrov: I am ready to meet Rubio
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday that he was ready to meet United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio but that Russia would not abandon its core conditions for ending...
Man arrested in Larnaca for ‘interference with judicial proceedings’
A 48-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca on suspicion of “interference with judicial proceedings” and issuing threats, among other alleged offences, the police said on Sunday. The man was...
We do not need Turkey’s guarantees
I would like to respond to some points of the article ‘What do the Greek Cypriots do now?’ by Alper Ali Raza, CM regular columnist, dated 26.10.2025, which refer to Cyprus. The 1960 Constitution...
Airlines prepare for holiday growth despite supply issues
Global air passenger demand rose by 3.6 per cent in September 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ...
Christodoulides renews call for MPs to pass tax reforms ‘as soon as possible’
President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday renewed his call for members of parliament to pass into law his proposed reforms of Cyprus’ tax regime “as soon as possible” with a view to implementing...
Today’s weather: Still warm, mostly clear
Sunday will see a continuation of the ongoing unseasonably warm weather, with the skies expected to be mostly clear across most of the island for most of the day, though tempered by increased...
Fire breaks out in Nicosia old town flat
A fire broke out in a first-floor flat in Nicosia’s old town on Saturday evening, with the fire brigade intervening to rescue three people and a dog. Three fire engines attended the scene, and the...
Learning Greek, speaking Cypriot: what’s wrong with a classroom in dialect?
The Cypriot dialect has travelled a long way from the margins. Once confined to casual conversations and jokes among friends, it is now breaking into public life, heard in radio ads, TV sketches,...
The golden age of equality, one traffic light at a time
By Flora Alexandrou The Cypriot government continues to prioritise image over substance, relying on symbolic gestures to suggest progress while advancing at a crawl on real reform in gender...
Cyprus: wasteful and irresponsible use of financial resources
The Cyprus government is generating large surpluses and accumulating deposits at banks reaching €6.8 billion at the end of September 2025. And Cyprus banks held cash and cash balances totaling...
Our View: EU presidency requires work, not showboating
Cyprus will take over the presidency of the EU Council on January 1, 2026, and our government has been making sure there is not a single person on the island who is not aware of it. Apart from...
Economists pour cold water on ‘flagship’ tax plan
Commentators have given the thumbs-down to the coming changes to the tax regime – not so much for any major errors in it, but because it falls short of the government hype. Even a cursory analysis...
3+1 discussions ‘centred on US interest in zero supply of Russian gas to Europe’
Discussions during Friday’s ‘3+1’ meeting of the energy ministers of Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States “concerned the United States’ interest in zero supply of Russian gas to Europe”,...
Fraud and theft over title deeds
My wife bought a house in Avgorou in 2011. It was paid for in full; she has the receipts. The contract was deposited with the Land Registry, and in 2016 she applied for the title deeds, but in...
UN committed, hoping for progress on Cyprus, Lacroix says
The United Nations is hopeful of progress and committed to efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, its undersecretary-general for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said on Sunday. “We certainly...
Cyprus must seize the new chance for a solution
By Theo Theophanous and Takis Christodoulou We write as two former politicians of the Cyprus diaspora, one from Australia, one from South Africa, because we passionately believe in a united and...
US airlines brace for third day of government-mandated flight cuts
Major airlines in the United States braced for a third day of government-mandated flight cuts Sunday after rising air traffic control staffing shortages snarled thousands of flights on Saturday....
Sinner and Alcaraz chase year-end top spot in ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to reignite their rivalry at the ATP Finals, with the year-ending championship that begins on Sunday expected to produce another title showdown between...
EU presidency to benefit all Cypriots
Cyprus’ stint at the helm of the rotating presidency a lesson in political equality “The Cypriots know they cannot become a world power; but they have succeeded in becoming a world nuisance, which...
Meet the speakers of Limassol International Book Fair
With preparations in full swing, the 4th Limassol International Book Fair is getting ready to lift the curtain later this month. A rich programme of talks, discussions, meetings with publishers,...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Sleep tight: Kyproulla faces existential peril (yet again)
I HAD great difficulty sleeping on Friday night, after hearing that our dear Kyproulla, the pylon of stability and security of the East Med, is “under existential threat.” And this was not said by...
Woman found dead in block of flats in Limassol
A woman was found dead in a block of flats in Limassol on Sunday. According to newspaper Phileleftheros, the woman had suffered “facial injuries”, which indicate that her death “may have been the...
Cyprus’ focus should be on demilitarisation
Are Cypriots sleepwalking into another tragedy, one that could match or even exceed those of 1963–64 and 1974, which resulted in so many deaths, displacements and destitution? In the south of the...
Our View: Employers right to reject government’s CoLA concession
The Cyprus chamber of commerce (Keve) and the federation of employers and industrialists (Oev) deserve congratulations for turning down the government’s proposal on CoLA. In fact, it was a...
New malaria vaccine offers hope for mothers and babies across Africa
Malaria takes a devastating toll on pregnant women and their babies across Africa. Now a pioneering EU-funded project is working on a new vaccine to increase protection. By Vittoria D’Alessio...
Who is the Lady of Lapithos?
The power of love is something that has often been written, and even sung, about. It is also the focus of a recently released film telling the story of a brave woman who took care of 12 trapped...
Man arrested after cocaine and cannabis bust
A 42-year-old man was arrested after being found to be in possession of almost a kilogram of cocaine and nine kilograms of cannabis, the police said on Saturday. The man was arrested in the...
Police looking for man who set car on fire in Limassol
The police on Saturday said they are looking for a man who set a car on fire while it was parked outside a kiosk in Limassol. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, with the police saying...
Street food fiesta brings global flavours
Get ready for two days of street food, live music, children’s activities and a festive corner. The Chef’s Odyssey Food Festival arrives soon at ETKO Limassol to offer a weekend of food...
Greece’s new energy deal with Chevron shifts Eastern Med power balance
Chevron-Hellenic Energy Consortium's selection: A geopolitical analysis for Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean In a very important development, the Chevron-Hellenic Energy consortium has been...
Trump says no US government official will attend G20 summit in South Africa
President Donald Trump said on Friday that no US government official would attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, because of what he said were "human rights abuses" taking...
Christodoulides ‘optimistic’ about future of CoLA
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday said he is “optimistic” that an agreement can be forged regarding the future of the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA), with employers refusing to back...
Man City and Liverpool clash to keep Arsenal within reach
Clashes between Manchester City and Liverpool have often been regarded as key battles in Premier League title races in recent seasons but Sunday's encounter may merely point to which of the two...
Irish governing body overwhelmingly backs call for Uefa to ban Israel
Members of Irish soccer's governing body voted overwhelmingly on Saturday for its board to request that Uefa immediately suspend Israel from European competitions, the Football Association of...
Traditional soup a dish of protection
Soup Joumou, often heralded as Freedom Soup, is a fusion of history, culture and mysticism, with origins deeply rooted in the tumultuous yet resilient spirit of Haiti. This hearty pumpkin-based...
Christodoulides slams Turkey’s ‘expansionist, neo-Ottoman policy’
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday decried Turkey’s “expansionist, neo-Ottoman policy” on Cyprus. Addressing a conference on Hellenic culture, he said Cyprus is “still suffering from the...
De Ligt’s last-gasp equaliser earns Man United 2-2 draw at Spurs
Matthijs de Ligt's 96th-minute header snatched a point for Manchester United in a see-sawing 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, after Richarlison thought he had won...
Arrested Greek Cypriots in north were ‘victims of a conspiracy’
The five Greek Cypriots who were arrested in the north in July were “victims of a conspiracy”, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP spokesman Asim Akansoy said. He described the court...
Why Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is a much smarter buy in 2025 over Ripple (XRP)
The crypto market is shifting, and investors who once favored large-cap plays like Ripple (XRP) are now looking for higher-growth opportunities with far greater upside. While XRP continues to lag...
Saudi film commission showcases virtual production stage
The Saudi Film Commission (SFC), a sector-specific commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, today unveiled a new state-of-the-art virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios, the...
Agile and vicious Nanotyrannus was not just a teenage T. rex
At the twilight of the age of dinosaurs, an agile and vicious predator named Nanotyrannus prowled western North America, resembling a smaller version of Tyrannosaurus - about a tenth the body mass...
Tanzania police arrest senior opposition party official after deadly protests, target others
Police in Tanzania arrested a senior official from opposition party Chadema on Saturday and authorities named nine others being sought in relation to violent protests that followed last week's...
Small wildfire brought under control ‘within minutes’
A small wildfire in the Troodos mountain village of Gourri was brought under control “within a few minutes”, the forestry department said on Saturday. The fire broke out at 2.10pm and was brought...
From shipyards to management hubs, Greece & Cyprus set Europe’s maritime course
Greece has once again reaffirmed its dominance in world shipping, with more than 650 vessels currently under construction across all major fleet segments, according to the latest report by Xclusiv...
Energy ‘a key pillar’ of Cyprus’ foreign policy
The energy sector is a “key pillar” of Cyprus’ foreign policy, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday. He was speaking on the sidelines of a conference and made reference to the ‘3+1’...
New ‘Inclusive Routes’ project to improve access to nature sites
A new cross-border programme, “Inclusive Routes,” has been launched in cooperation with Greece to improve accessibility in forest recreation areas, cultural heritage sites and tourist...
The Human Element — a night of swing
Award-winning composer, guitarist and producer George Solonos returns to Nicosia for a one-of-a-kind concert this month at the Strovolos Municipal Theatre. On November 12, Solonos will step onto...
‘All parties have left area’ after Denia buffer zone confrontation
All parties have now left the area following a brief confrontation between Turkish military forces and Greek Cypriot farmers in the buffer zone near the Nicosia district village of Denia, United...
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan broke down, although a ceasefire continues between the South Asian neighbours, a Taliban spokesperson said on Saturday. Zabihullah Mujahid said...
Everton ease to dominant 2-0 home win over Fulham
Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane scored as Everton claimed a deserved 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday in a game in which they had the ball in the net on five occasions. Everton moved...
Cyprus Business Now: CySEC, social benefits, energy, winter tourism, CBC, retail
Cyprus is expected to see a significant increase in winter holiday programmes from major British tour operators, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis, who spoke after the...
Greatest opera moments in Limassol
Kicking off next week’s events calendar is a concert in Limassol. The municipality, as part of the Classical and Contemporary Inspiration Music Encounters, presents the concert Greatest Opera...
Lavrov says work underway on Putin’s order on possible Russian nuclear test
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that work is underway on President Vladimir Putin's order to prepare proposals for a possible Russian nuclear test, state news agency Tass...
Russia says house-to-house advance continues in Pokrovsk, tiny village captured
Russia said on Saturday that its forces continued to advance in grinding battles around the key towns of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, and had captured a tiny village in eastern Ukraine. The Defence...
Lifting of Norway’s arms embargo ‘a good development’, Palmas says
Norway’s decision to lift its arms embargo on Cyprus is a “good development”, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Saturday. “Norway had decided in areas where there are war situations to have...
West Ham roar back to beat Burnley 3-2
West Ham United substitutes Tomas Soucek and Kyle Walker-Peters scored second-half goals as their side came from behind to beat Burnley 3-2 at home in a pulsating Premier League clash between the...
Palestinian militants hand over body of another Gaza hostage
Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad handed over the body of a deceased hostage on Friday night as part of the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli military said in a statement...
Turkey’s threats futile, GSI must go ahead, says Jorgensen
Turkey’s threats are futile and cannot stop a project of European interest, Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen was quoted as saying on Friday in connection with the Great Sea Interconnector. Greek...
Leptos Group presents video of lavish Cavalli Tower launch at Limassol Blu Marine
In a memorable evening held on October 23rd in Limassol, distinguished guests from the business, political, architectural, and media sectors gathered to witness the unveiling of the first Roberto...
OpenAI and Freedom Holding back digital education in Kazakhstan
The government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, OpenAI, Inc., and Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, have signed a strategic agreement to expand the country’s...
Legendary Carvery Sundays return to Columbia Steak House
The most delicious Sunday tradition in Limassol is making its long-awaited return. As of Sunday, November 2, 2025, and every Sunday thereafter, Columbia Steak House, part of the Columbia...
The next big crypto to explode could be this cheap coin, around 90% sold at $0.035
Breaking news is shaking the crypto market as investors rush toward one of the fastest-selling presales of 2025 — Mutuum Finance (MUTM). Nearly 90% of its current presale phase is already sold,...
Our View: Fifa should stick to football, not peace prizes
Many would have thought that President of Fifa, Gianni Infantino was joking when, earlier in the week, he announced his new idea, the ‘Fifa Peace Prize – Football Unites the World.” It is a...
Relocations: Zenon Jepras presents new work
This Friday, Alpha CK Gallery welcomes the new body of work by Cypriot painter Zenon Jepras, titled Relocations. Running until November 17, the exhibition features 14 large-scale paintings,...
US backs EU using frozen Russian assets to help end war, US source says
The United States fully backs the European Union using frozen Russian assets as a tool to support Ukraine and end the war with Russia, a US source familiar with the situation told Reuters on...
A minute with Della Savvidou, musician
Where do you live?I live in a really picturesque part of Liverpool close to Lark Lane – it’s a small cozy apartment and I live by myself. What did you have for breakfast?I often skip breakfast (I...
Big tech and US pressure delays parts of EU landmark AI legislation
The European Commission is proposing to pause parts of its landmark artificial intelligence (AI) legislation amid intense pressure from big tech companies and the U.S. government, the Financial...
Get inside the art of creative writing this weekend
As part of the 4th Larnaca Biennale’s parallel events agenda, distinguished journalist and author Eleni Xenou invites logophiles to a creative writing workshop. Under the title Apotipomata, the...
Sabalenka outlasts Anisimova, books WTA Finals title clash with Rybakina
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina for a shot at...
Cyprus social spending below EU average
Total expenditure on social protection benefits in the EU reached €4.92 trillion according to early estimates for 2024 released on Friday by Eurostat. This marks a 6.9 per cent increase compared...
30 years of climate talks: progress, pitfalls and a planet in peril
As leaders gather for the U.N. climate summit in Brazil this week - three decades after the world's first annual climate conference - the data charting progress in the fight against global warming...
First Cyprus Peace Festival takes place on Sunday
Happening for the first time is the Cyprus Peace Festival, a one-day initiative born from Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Armenian Cypriots, Maronites and other residents of Cyprus and the...
US airlines scramble to deal with first day of 4% flight cuts
U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to cut 4% of flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a...
Several people ill at US military base in Maryland after suspicious package
Several people fell ill after a suspicious package was opened at a US military base in Maryland, though they were evaluated and released, the US military said on Friday. The incident took place on...
Guest recipes with Lidl Food Academy
Ajem Pilaf 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,200g lean beef (soft meat), cut into small cubes1 onion, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon salt50g vermicelli300g parboiled rice1 small cinnamon stick1 bay...
How self ordering kiosks help restaurants save staff and boost sales
Discover how self ordering kiosks help restaurants cut staff pressure, serve faster, and increase revenue without extra workload
TV Shows We Love: Single’s Inferno
Single’s Inferno perfectly blends the two different worlds of questionable-but-entertaining Western find-love reality TV with the charming cheesiness of K-Dramas. First aired in 2021, this South...
Lidl Cyprus offers a -15% discount on all fresh pork products
The company continues to enhance accessibility to quality fresh meat, offering affordable solutions for every Cypriot household. Consistent with its commitment to quality products at affordable...
Cyprus lending rates align with euro area, deposits stay lowest
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has published its latest bulletin titled “Cyprus Interest Rates in a European Context: Analysis and Comparison”, offering a comprehensive examination of Cypriot...
Smart AI math problem solver: Your intelligent math companion
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one area that keeps transforming the process of learning and problem-solving. The AI Math Problem Solver App is one of the most useful examples of AI use in the...
Formula E unveils fully-recyclable racecar, its fastest yet
Formula E revealed its fastest and most sustainable car yet on Wednesday, with the GEN4 set to debut in 2026-27 and offering quicker acceleration than anything currently competing in Formula One....
Our View: Why is the first lady so opposed to making public the names of her charity’s donors?
When deputies attempted to end through legislation the secrecy surrounding the donations made to the charity vehicle run by the president’s wife, Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides, the president...
EEA chief praises Cyprus’ water management as a model for Europe
Cyprus’ success in managing scarce water resources could serve as an example for the rest of Europe, the executive director of the European Environment Agency (EEA) Leena Yla-Mononen said on...
Petrolina offers special touch of magic this Christmas
Petrolina welcomes the festive season with some extra sparkle and a dash of Italian charm through its new promotion, "Feel the Magic of Christmas with Easy Life". This year, the holidays will...
Best crypto to invest in for the next bull run, a new project has 17,700+ investors
The crypto market is heating up again as investors prepare for the next bull run. Thousands of traders are searching for early-stage projects with strong use cases that can deliver big returns....
Skims has put merkins back on the fashion map
By Esmé Louise James Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand, Skims, has been no stranger to a controversial campaign. Over the past few years, Skims has repeatedly made headlines for releasing divisive...
BoCCF debuts Tefkros, the first interactive AI museum guide
The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) proudly presents Tefkros, the first interactive museum guide with artificial intelligence – a pioneering innovation that connects cultural heritage...
Does Cyprus need the 4-7-8?
Traffic deadlocked, phones pinging, deadlines looming – any given workday in Cyprus can feel like a marathon you didn’t sign up for! Add in the midday heat (especially during our endless...
Eurobank strongly supports 2025 Radio Marathon
In keeping with its core values of social contribution and solidarity, Eurobank supported the Radiomarathon for the third consecutive year — Cyprus' largest charitable initiative, which for 35...
The exercise paradox
By Rachel Woods The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually so easy or simple....
Restaurant review: Top quality comfort food to match your cocktail
By Sarah Coyne As the redevelopment of Paphos old town goes from strength to strength, the added benefit for foodies is the opening of new restaurants and wine bars. Last year, I passed one of the...
Bean Bar offering mouthwatering new menu at flagship stores
Bean Bar is offering some delicious surprises to satisfy every taste preference. The new, updated menu available at the chain's two flagship stores on Makariou Avenue in Nicosia and Kolonakiou...
Government reaffirms desalination as only solution to water scarcity
Efforts to resolve Cyprus continuous water scarcity problem will focus primarily on increasing the available amount of portable water by installing further desalination units, agriculture ministry...
Ethereum (ETH) endures market whiplash as this $0.035 altcoin forges ahead with presale phase 6 near sellout
Traders have witnessed Ethereum (ETH) absorb punishing swings, plunging below $4,000 to hover near $3,847 after October's brutal sell-off liquidated positions and sapped upward drive. This retreat...
MHV awarded Green Offices eco-label for its sustainable, pro-planet practices
MHV, Mediterranean Hospitality Venture, proudly announces yet another distinction, but this time related to its constant commitment to sustainability and ethical environmental practices. MHV has...
Why regulating speech is a bad and dangerous idea
By Tomaz Lovsin Across the EU, policymakers and regulators are drifting toward tighter control of expression. This article makes the legal and philosophical case – rooted in a limited-government,...
Our View: Former president had the courage to speak unpleasant truths
It was very good to see Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis visiting Cyprus for the sole purpose of attending Sunday’s church memorial service for former president, party leader and peace...
Refined European meets explosive Mediterranean in Nicosia
By George Neokleous The 21st century has undoubtedly brought radical changes to our Mediterranean island. Cyprus is now an urban-based society with around 67 per cent of Cypriots calling one of...
Dogecoin vs new crypto: Can DOGE compete with this $0.035 token?
As the crypto market prepares for another potential bull run heading into 2026, many investors are asking a familiar question, can the older giants like Dogecoin (DOGE) still deliver big returns,...
Judicial service requests more judges, funding to cut backlogs
The judicial service on Tuesday requested additional judges, support staff and infrastructure funding in its 2026 budget review before the House legal committee to cut the backlogging of justice....
This new crypto could outperform DOGE and PEPE by 2026 — experts explain
Meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepecoin (PEPE) grabbed attention with viral runs and wild community energy. But heading into 2026, analysts say the next big winners in crypto may not be pure...
Reshaping European energy in an age of uncertainty
Cyprus will be assuming the Presidency of the Council of the EU during the first half of 2026. In order to enable discussion of the aims and priorities of the incoming presidency, as well as EU’s...
Time to choose dialogue over division
By Professor Kerim Munir There will never be another war in Cyprus. That is not a dream or a rhetorical flourish but a statement of civic reality – made clear on October 19, when the Turkish...
It’s time to see beyond the spreadsheets, Mr Keravnos
The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) – the electricity link connecting Cyprus, Greece and eventually Israel – is reaching another critical milestone. Sadly, Cyprus risks repeating a familiar pattern...
Andrew Windsor: some lies were implausible, others demonstrably false
Last Thursday Britain’s King Charles III initiated the process by which he will deprive his brother of all titles including that of prince. Henceforth he will be known as plain Andrew Mountbatten...
Arab nadir and clueless hegemons
“This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper,” wrote TS Eliot in 1925, probably responding to the profoundly unsatisfactory aftermath of the First World War (although with a...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Bully MP humiliated by woman half his size
WE CAN always rely on the overweight, independent deputy from Limassol, Andreas Themistocleous, who likes to bully women, to provide some entertainment. It was in fact something of a pleasure to...
Make it rain: is cloud seeding the way forwards?
With expectations for a fourth winter of drought ahead and the island’s dams at very low capacity, the agriculture ministry said this week it is examining using cloud seeding to help alleviate...
Young photographer of old Nicosia
It’s not easy being a street photographer at a time when everybody walks around with a (phone) camera. Not only does it make your subjects – i.e. random people – more skittish about being snapped,...
Cyprus developers welcome new law on foreign investments
The Cyprus Real Estate Development Association welcomed the unanimous approval by the House of Representatives of the new law establishing a framework for the control of foreign direct investments...
MPs clash over interconnector during fiery finance committee session
Tempers flared among members of parliament over the matter of the Great Sea Interconnector on Friday as the House finance committee discussed the energy ministry’s budget. The flashpoint came...
Police seize poached animals and mouflon head in anti-poaching raids
Police and the game and fauna service have confiscated several poached animals, including the head of a wild mouflon, during coordinated searches in homes, premises and vehicles across the Morphou...
Ukraine lands special forces in embattled Pokrovsk, sources say
Ukraine landed special forces in embattled parts of the eastern city of Pokrovsk earlier this week just as Russia claimed it had surrounded Kyiv's forces in the area, two Ukrainian military...
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic Sea for third time this week
Poland said on Friday that its jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea for the third time this week. The aircraft did not violate Polish airspace, the Operational...
Traffic changes outside Paphos airport from November 3
New traffic arrangements outside Paphos International Airport’s arrivals area will take effect from Monday, November 3, until December 8, as part of the second phase of expansion works, Hermes...
How Dutch fitness trends are influencing Cyprus’ gyms and wellness centres
Fitness is no longer limited to local trends or regional preferences. The growing interaction between countries is changing the way people train, and the equipment they use. In recent years,...
This new crypto could hit $2 by 2026, analysts hint at 50x return potential
The crypto world has changed fast. People no longer chase hype alone. Today, the top crypto projects are the ones that build real value and generate actual revenue. Among these rising names,...
New ‘trial within a trial’ begins in north property case against German woman
A second “trial within a trial” began on Friday in the case against the 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot-owned property in the north, this time related to...
UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco’s autonomy plan
The United Nations Security Council on Friday said genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty "could constitute a most feasible solution" to the 50-year-long conflict. The U.N....
Turkey sentences 11 people to life in prison over ski resort hotel fire
A Turkish court sentenced 11 people to life in prison on Friday over a fire that killed 78 people at a ski resort in northwest Turkey's Bolu mountains in January, state media reported. Halit...
No deal yet in CoLA talks despite progress in marathon meeting
Social partners failed to reach a final agreement during lengthy negotiations on Friday at the ministry of labour, despite signs of progress in discussions over a new framework for the...
How dirt accumulation reduces the efficiency of solar panels over time
Discover how dirt and dust lower solar panel output and what it means for long-term green energy performance.
Foreign minister Kombos to attend strategic conference in Bahrain
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will attend the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference, a strategic event, held in Bahrain between Friday and Sunday, to take part in discussions and strengthen...
Cyprus to rely entirely on desalinated water
The government plans to cover Cyprus’ entire drinking water supply with desalinated water, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday. Addressing the House finance committee with her...
Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner, ANP says
Dutch centrist party D66 won the most votes in Wednesday's general election, news agency ANP said on Friday, putting its 38-year-old leader Rob Jetten on course to become the youngest-ever prime...
A minute with Vassilis Vassiliades, artistic director of the 2025 Larnaca Biennales
Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my family. What did you have for breakfast?Nothing, I only had a black coffee. Describe your perfect dayI can’t really describe the perfect day, I don’t...
Education ministry reaffirms zero tolerance for school violence and racism
The education ministry reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on school violence and racism on Friday, highlighting its ongoing efforts to promote respect, inclusion and democratic dialogue in...
Erhurman tells Guterres he ‘looks forward’ to working towards Cyprus solution
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday penned a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, declaring that he looks forward to “working closely and resolutely” with him...
Turkey says Gaza meeting to be held on Monday amid ceasefire concerns
Various foreign ministers will meet on Monday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and next steps there, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday, adding that Turkey was concerned over whether...
Melissa dissipates, leaves destruction and at least 50 dead in Caribbean
Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record to make landfall in the Caribbean, began to dissipate on Friday after sowing devastation across much of Jamaica, cutting off communities in Cuba,...
Cyprus increases digital policy budget to €172.8m for 2026
The budget of the deputy ministry of research for 2026 will rise by €5.4 million to a total of €172,864,636, Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou told the House finance committee on Friday. The...
Customs seize untaxed tobacco in Latsia and Deryneia
Customs officers have seized untaxed tobacco products in two separate operations carried out in Latsia and at the Deryneia crossing point, the department of customs said on Friday. The first case...
Spalletti takes Juventus reins with eyes on title race despite sitting seventh
Luciano Spalletti believes Juventus can still mount a Serie A title challenge despite sitting seventh in the standings, as the former Italy boss explained on Friday why he accepted a short-term...
Korantina Homes: Shaping Cyprus’ Real Estate Future Through Visionary Investment
In recent years, Cyprus has emerged as a dynamic hub for investment, with transformative projects reshaping its economic and urban landscape. Among the companies leading this evolution is...
Neocleous Tower to become the first LEED project in Cyprus
Neocleous Tower, a groundbreaking commercial development in the heart of Limassol, is inviting corporations to experience the future of upscale workplace environments. Redefining the modern work...
Restaurant review: Are the oldies always the goodies?
Operating since 1969, and since 1989 in its current location, Jack’s Pizza House is arguably the oldest pizzeria in Nicosia. Yes, the Jack’s. The mythical, legendary pizzeria that seems to hold a...
The Leptos Group: Leading Property Developers since 1960
The Leptos Group is a leading organisation in land and building development and real estate, as well as travel and tourism, healthcare and education, with a success history of 65+ years. The...
Cyprus’ future prosperity
The capital divide The economic history of Cyprus is a tale of resilience, often defined by its agile recovery from external shocks and its strategic location. Yet, the demands of the modern...
MHV: Changing the future of the real estate and luxury hospitality scene of Cyprus
MHV – Mediterranean Hospitality Venture is a fast-growing and dynamic group set to change the game regarding the high-end real estate and luxury hospitality industry in Cyprus. With a strong...
A minute with Konstantina Maimari, Violinist
Where do you live?In Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee and a bowl of cereal with honey and milk. It’s all about feeling energised but not heavy, especially when I have a rehearsal or...
Public opinion: Will Erhurman change anything?
A few days after the election of Tufan Erhurman as the new Turkish Cypriot leader, we asked a selection of people on the streets of north Nicosia how they felt about the result, if they thought it...
Environmental rights and local government in Cyprus
The protection of the environment is emerging as one of the most significant issues of modern law. The Council of Europe, through the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, has highlighted...
A minute with: Myria Efthymiou, artist
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Larnaca, where I work as an artist and produce my paintings in my studio. What did you have for breakfast?My breakfast is usually two pieces of toast with...
A minute with Elena Georgiou Strouthos, podcaster
Where do you live?I live in Engkomi with my husband, Michalis, and my two kids. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee! Describe your perfect dayIt depends. Sometimes a perfect day is to wake up...
Why does it take so long to get a residence permit?
I am the non-EU spouse of a German citizen living in Cyprus. We applied for my residence permit (MEU2) more than 10 months ago. Since then, I only have a temporary receipt “pending issues”, which...
Surely, we deserve loyal tourism award too
I’ve just been reading your article in regards to the Irish family receiving special recognition due to their continuous return to Larnaca, Cyprus. I’m wondering is there a way you can nominate...
Protest against police violence at Gaza flotilla demo
A day after a demonstration against Israel's capture of the Global Sumud flotilla was violently broken up by police in Nicosia, a second protest was held - organised by Akel, in conjunction with...
A minute with Tania Shiakalli, spiritual healer
Where do you live?I come from Varosha and Rostov, Russia, on my mother’s side. I live in Nicosia with my husband and two children, as well as my dog and cat. What did you have for breakfast?The...
A poem for Cyprus
Happy Independence Day Cyprus On Independence Day everyone is From our beloved Cyprus today and The little children will wave Cypriot flags All day and with colours bold and spirits high We gather...
Cyprus issue movement ‘positive’ says Kaklamanis
For the first time in eight years there is some movement in the Cyprus problem following the initiative of the UN chief, and this is a positive development, President of the Hellenic Parliament...
Romania plans defensive drone production with Ukraine to protect Nato’s east
Romania hopes to quickly set up production on its territory of defensive drones with Ukraine for domestic use as well as by European Union and Nato allies, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said in an...
Fables and storytelling brought to life through music
A magical family concert is coming up this October, inviting young audiences to enjoy a fun-filled journey into the world of stories and imagination. The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra teams up with...
EAC ‘ready to enter new era’ as electricity market opens
The open electricity market finally went live on Tuesday, with producers and suppliers placing bids for the next day’s generated energy as the state-run Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC)...
Cyprus ranks second in Europe for air connectivity improvement
Cyprus has been ranked second in Europe for improving air connectivity, while also closing 2025 with another strong year for tourism, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis....
Police search suspect’s flat in attempted murder case
Magazines with bullets, burglary tools, mobile phones and various documents – such as IDs and passports – were found on Tuesday in the apartment of one of the individuals wanted in connection with...
Renewable energy plan for own use extended till end of year
The goverment’s plan for individuals to produce electricity from renewable energy sources for own consumption is being extended till December 31, the energy ministry announced on Tuesday. In a...
‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’ with Paphos bus stops
Paphos’ bus stops leave much to be desired, the city’s tourism board said on Tuesday, describing the situation regarding both urban and intercity lines as “unacceptable” and resembling the “third...
Cyprus registry and shipping cluster a priority, says deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis on Tuesday said that Cyprus aims to strengthen its shipping cluster and registry, an objective that will be further explored at the upcoming...
Woman conned out of €878 in scam promising tax return
The police are investigating a new scam after an individual filed a complaint on Tuedsay that she had received an email promising tax return but had been scammed out of €878 instead. The email was...
Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid to 5-0 win over Kairat in Champions League
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased to a 5-0 victory over Champions League debutants Kairat Almaty on Tuesday, bouncing back emphatically from their weekend LaLiga defeat. Real,...
Company in Cyprus scammed out of €37,700
A company based in Cyprus has been scammed out of €37,700 in a new case of online fraud, the police announced on Tuesday. According to the police, the director of a company in Limassol filed a...
Cost for Dhekelia turbines ‘skyrocketed’
The expected cost of turbines to be purchased for the old Dhekelia power plant has skyrocketed, one MP claimed on Tuesday. The remarks were made by Kyriacos Hadjiyianni (Disy) after a joint...
Person hospitalised after being rescued at Cape Greco sea caves
A person has been hospitalised after being rescued in the sea cave area of Cape Greco on Tuesday. The joint rescue and coordination centre said it was notified at 6.55pm that a person was in...
Atalanta come from behind to beat Club Brugge
Atalanta came from behind to beat Belgium’s Club Brugge 2-1 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday with Mario Pasalic netting the winner after earning the penalty that led to the equaliser....
France investigates suspected ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker anchored off coast
The French Navy said on Tuesday that authorities were investigating a possible infraction by the oil tanker Boracay, a vessel suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the...
Trump warns Democrats of ‘irreversible’ actions in government shutdown
US President Donald Trump warned congressional Democrats on Tuesday that allowing the federal government to shut down at midnight would allow his administration to take "irreversible" actions...
Nine killed in accident at power station in India’s Chennai
Nine workers were killed in an accident at a thermal power plant that is under construction in the southern Indian city of Chennai, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a steel...
Trump says Pfizer will cut drug prices for tariff relief, promises other drugmaker deals
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Pfizer will cut the price of all prescription drugs in the Medicaid program for low-income Americans and sell new prescription drugs at a "most favored...
Powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines causes damage, power outages
A powerful 6.9-magnitudeearthquake struck off the coast of Cebu City in the Philippines late on Tuesday, leading to power outages and damaging buildings in the region. The United States Geological...
Campaign launched to prevent addictions in schools
A campaign to cultivate awareness about addiction and promote effective communication within the family, thus strengthening the parent-child bond, has been launched by the education ministry in...
Christodoulides to meet Danish PM at Copenhagen EU summit
President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Copenhagen on Wednesday for a three-day visit that will include meetings with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, participation in the...
Ukraine warns of critical situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station had become critical, with Russian shelling preventing restoration...
Pafos FC hammered 5-1 by Bayern in home Champions League debut
Cypriot champions Pafos FC were hammered 5-1 by German juggernaut Bayern Munich in their first ever Champions League home match at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol on Tuesday night. While the...
Russian forces failed to gain full control of any Ukrainian city over summer, Ukraine says
Ukraine's armed forces said on Sunday that despite Moscow's claims of a successful summer offensive, Russian forces failed to gain full control of any major Ukrainian city and "grossly...
Piastri wins Dutch GP as Norris’ hopes go up in smoke
Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix to take a mighty 34 point lead in the Formula One championship on Sunday as McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris saw his hopes go up in smoke. On a...
Man arrested over series of burglaries in Famagusta
Police arrested a 55-year-old man on August 31, in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts in Famagusta district. According to the police communication branch, testimony linked the man...
Say goodbye to an independent US central bank
Like the end of the beach holidays in August, all good things must come to an end. So too my short-term optimism with Donald Trump’s policies working towards achieving some sort of breakthrough in...
Pera Orini fire now under control
A small forest fire in the community of Pera Orini, in Nicosia district, was brought under full control early on Sunday. The forestry department of the ministry of agriculture said the fire broke...
Africa: the cartographic truth (and the demographic truth)
Two Africa-based advocacy groups, ‘Africa No Filter’ and ‘Speak Up Africa’, launched a “Change the Map” campaign in April. “When whole generations, in Africa and elsewhere, learn from a distorted...
Lambitsis’ parents call on president for answers over son’s death
The parents of 33-year-old Yiannis Lambitsis have appealed to President Nikos Christodoulides for immediate action to release the findings of the investigation into their son’s death at Nicosia...
Szoboszlai scores stunner as Liverpool beat Arsenal
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick giving his side a 1-0 victory over chief rivals Arsenal in a cagey contest...
Restoring faith in human nature
There’s never a good time to be stranded in your car, and definitely not when it’s 43 degrees Celsius on an August afternoon. Worse still is when you have a crying kitten quaking in the backseat,...
An evolving investment landscape
By Demetris Roti, Emilios Charalambous and Maria Aristidou It is an undeniable fact that Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) are a key contributor to the European Union’s growth as they enhance its...
Cyprus association responds to false claims about 1974 children in Greece
The Association of Unaccompanied Children Hosted in Greece 1974-1979 has issued a statement clarifying its position following recent public discussions. The organisation stressed it operates...
Best Crypto to buy as investors shift $1.8B to Ethereum ETFs, leaving Bitcoin (BTC) in the dust
Ether ETFs are now drawing capital faster than ever, and in the last five days, they have attracted $1.83 billion, compared to Bitcoin ETFs which attracted only $171 million. Investor confidence...
Smart money is accumulating Ripple and this cheap altcoin as bullish pennant ignites XRP rally to $5
Smart money is shifting focus toward XRP after a bullish pennant pattern has been confirmed on crypto charts. This setup, often associated with strong rallies, is hinting at XRP’s path toward $5. ...
What the Welsh can teach Cyprus
Despite joining the European Union in 2004, Cypriots still have few opportunities to actively participate in parliamentary processes compared with other European citizens. While the House of...
Ceramics brought to life in Napa
Happening for the very first time this September is the Days of Ceramic Art and Clay event in Ayia Napa. Organised by the municipality in collaboration with the Association of Potters-Ceramists...
These top altcoins will lead as Trump’s 11-person fed chair shortlist emerge with 3 open to Crypto
Trump’s administration is currently vetting 11 names to potentially replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair in May 2025. At least three of these candidates have already signalled openness...
Thousands in Australia march against immigration, government condemns rally
Thousands of Australians joined anti-immigration rallies across the country on Sunday that the centre-left government condemned, saying they sought to spread hate and were linked to neo-Nazis....
Raouna to represent Cyprus at EU European Affairs ministerial meeting
The Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, travels to Copenhagen on Sunday to attend the Informal Council of Ministers responsible for European Affairs of the European Union (EU),...
Sinner, Swiatek survive US Open scares as Osaka-Gauff showdown looms
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek proved they are only human at the U.S. Open on Saturday, showing that even the world's best players sometimes have to work things out on the fly when pure talent is...
Hemp provides an ecologically conscious and sustainable society
By Stephania Christodoulou Industrial hemp, Cannabis sativa L., also known as Klostiki or Kannavin, is deeply rooted in the history of Cyprus. Its indelible mark is found to this day in the names...
Israeli defence minister says Hamas armed wing spokesperson killed in Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Hamas' armed wing spokesperson Abu Ubaida had been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said...
‘My house has been turned into a cat sanctuary’
Elizabeth Thorneycroft saved more than 20 cats from last month’s blaze in Malia. In its aftermath, she initially managed to feed them partly with donated animal food, but now supplies have dried...
Populism has no place in the administration of justice
On Friday, the English court of appeal overturned a temporary injunction granted by a high court judge requiring the owner of the Bell Hotel in Epping Forest, London to stop housing asylum...
House president urges EU pressure on Ankara at Liopetri memorial
The Speaker of the House, Annita Demetriou, on Saturday called for Cyprus to use its European Union membership to create a framework for pressuring Ankara. She said this would make it clear that...
Greek Cypriots arrested in north remanded for three more months
Two of the five Greek Cypriots who were arrested near the village of Galatia, near Trikomo, on suspicion of espionage, were all remanded in custody for a further three months on Thursday. The...
Akinci condemns arrest of Greek Cypriots in north
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, who served in the post between 2015 and 2020, described the arrest of five Greek Cypriots in the north on suspicion of espionage it as a “tit-for-tat...
Future water flows into Kouris dam could be contaminated due to recent fires, officials warn
Authorities are prepping for a potential contamination of the water in Kouris dam by ash and cinders once the rainy season begins, media reports said on Thursday. Located in Limassol district,...
Hospital teacher move from paediatric oncology unit sparks reactions
Parents’ groups and children’s cancer foundations have voiced strong disappointment over the transfer of teacher Eleni Anastasiou from the Makarios hospital school in Nicosia, where she had served...
Energy regulator green-lights €25 million for Great Sea Interconnector
The energy regulator on Thursday gave a provisional green light to the payment by Cyprus of €25 million to the project promoter for the Great Sea Interconnector, the planned subsea electricity...
Trump’s envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday in a bid to salvage Gaza truce talks and tackle a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, where a global...
Protest over Limassol fire failures attracts thousands
Thousands, of people held a demonstration in Limassol on Thursday evening, demanding accountability and protesting the government’s perceived inaction during last week’s deadly fires that swept...
Medochemie Pancyprian Athletics Championships to take place this weekend
Over August 2-3, 2025, Limassol's Tsirio Stadium will once again host the Medochemie Pancyprian Athletics Championships for Men and Women, delivering unforgettable moments, spectacular...
Desalination units in Akamas ‘on track’, says mayor
The temporary desalination unit in Potima, with a daily capacity of two thousand cubic metres, is its final testing stage and is expected to be up and running soon, Akamas mayor Marinos Lambrou...
Police ramp up action on deadly speeding hotspots
In response to growing public concern over roads turning into “racing tracks,” the police are stepping up targeted enforcement efforts to curb excessive speeding, which remains one of the leading...
Enjoy wine and the full moon in Vouni
A good glass of local wine and a full moon sounds like the perfect pair. As long as the person serving it to you knows what makes good wine and Cascadeur in Lympia certain knows all about...
‘Whenever there is a crisis, our two countries stand together’
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday hailed Cyprus’ “excellent” relationship with France, saying, “whenever there is a crisis, whenever there is an opportunity, our two countries stand...
Alphamega delivers gift vouchers to wildfire victims
In a move aiming to provide immediate relief to those affected, Alphamega Hypermarkets has fulfilled its commitment to support families affected by the wildfires in the mountainous communities of...
Pension waiver law proves toothless
Despite a law having just come into force, allowing state officials to waive receiving a pension while still in active service, it turns out this has no practical application, media reports...
Police to monitor wildfire protests in Limassol
Two large-scale demonstrations are being held in Limassol on Thursday afternoon, to protest the government’s perceived inactivity during the deadly fires which swept through the mountainous area...
New health and football initiative to boost safety for 12,000 children in Cyprus
In a major step towards enhancing child safety in Cypriot football, the health ministry and the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) have launched a joint initiative to train hundreds of football...
Race against time to record damage from wildfire in Limassol mountains
Authorities in Limassol are working around the clock to assess the full scale of destruction caused by the recent wildfire in the mountainous areas of the district. Speaking to the Cyprus News...
Will this token go 30x after listing? Here’s what you need to know before it launches
The crypto world has seen countless tokens make overnight headlines, but very few sustain their momentum beyond hype. Now, with the market shifting from speculative meme tokens to utility-driven...
Following Bitcoin (BTC)’s 2017 price path, this Altcoin could be the next explosive success story
Back in 2017, Bitcoin (BTC) was still viewed as a risky experiment by many investors. Then came the historic rally—fueled not just by speculation, but by a powerful shift in adoption and belief....
North London derby makes historic Hong Kong debut as 50,000 live the dream
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur delivered a slice of football history on Thursday by staging the first North London derby outside the United Kingdom as nearly 50,000 fans packed Hong Kong's Kai Tak...
Investment decision on Kronos gas field as early as this year, minister says
The next couple of months will see crucial developments regarding the future commercialisation of the Kronos offshore gas field, the energy minister said on Thursday. George Papanastasiou said...
Can Mutuum Finance (MUTM) become the next DeFi star while Cardano (ADA) falls another 6%?
Cardano (ADA) was once a beacon of hope for decentralized finance. But as the broader market questions its slow development pace and drops another 6%, many investors are losing confidence in ADA's...
Trump tariffs face key test at US appeals court
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday will review President Donald Trump's power to impose tariffs, after a lower court said he exceeded his authority with sweeping levies on imported goods. The U.S....
New Cyprus platform lets users report fires in real time
A new online platform has been launched in Cyprus to help the public report fires in real time, following the devastating wildfires that swept across the island on July 23. The platform, called...
Sacred melodies of Cyprus
A special concert is coming to the heart of Nicosia this July directed by internationally-renowned artist Kudsi Erguner, who has been recognised by Unesco as an Artist for Peace. His project...
Ignore Bitcoin (BTC), experts say Mutuum Finance (MUTM) could be the next Crypto to explode
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is surging through Phase 5 of its presale, priced at $0.03, with over $11,300,000 raised and more than 575 million tokens sold to 12,600 holders. This DeFi project is...
Alcaraz survives scare, Sabalenka serene, but others feel the heat
Carlos Alcaraz survived Wimbledon's hottest-ever opening day although the Spaniard was far from his sizzling best as he began his quest for a hat-trick of titles with a big scare against Fabio...
US revokes visa for Britain’s Bob Vylan punk-rap duo over ‘antisemitic chants’ at Glastonbury
The United States has revoked visas for members of Britain's Bob Vylan punk-rap duo after they led chants during their set at the Glastonbury music festival in England over the weekend that the...
Judge who ruled Thanasis’ case terminated
Judge Doria Varoshiotou, who ruled that the 2005 death of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was a criminal act, will not be made permanent after completing her two-year probationary term....
Nicosia to benefit from over €1 billion in project funding
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday announced plans to fund 80 projects with a total cost of more than €1 billion to support the development of the capital. “Despite its potential and...
Eight-year prison sentence for abuse of stepdaughter
An eight-year prison sentence was handed to a 46-year-old man by Larnaca district court on Monday for the abuse of the 13-year-old daughter of his former partner. The abuse occurred in 2021 and...
Raducanu, Kartal and Tarvet get British charge off to flying start
The biggest home assault on Wimbledon for 41 years got off to a great start on Monday when Sonay Kartal and Oliver Tarvet claimed upset wins and Emma Raducanu triumphed in an all-British clash....
Why top Crypto, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), might be Solana’s (SOL) biggest threat this cycle
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is rapidly gaining traction as a top crypto to buy now, challenging Solana (SOL) with its innovative DeFi framework. Currently in Phase 5 of its presale, priced at $0.03, the...
Customs officers complain of threats made against them
The trade union representing customs officers on Monday condemned ‘threats’ made against employees and managerial staff, calling on authorities for protection. In a statement, the group – part of...
Alma accuses government of favouritism over ‘Aqua Residences’ approval
Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides new political party, named Alma in a statement on Monday raised strong objections to the environment department’s recent approval of the “Aqua...
Two remanded over tourist robbery
A 21-year-old and 17-year-old were remanded for seven days by the Paphos district court on Monday after two tourists reported they had been robbed in the town the previous day. According to...
Police investigating illegal activity ring, wardens suspended
The police are investigating an alleged ring of illegal activities, including drug trafficking and providing protection, with six people already under arrest, among them a 45-year-old convict, it...
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) battles Cardano (ADA) as next Crypto to hit $1, experts say MUTM could take the lead
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is surging through its presale, hitting Phase 5 with a token price of $0.03, a 200% jump from its opening phase at $0.01. Over $11,300,000 has been raised since the presale...
Cyprus cyclist battles injury to complete Mountain of Hell race
Seven days before the final race in the infamously gruelling Mountain of Hell bike race in Les Deux Alpes, France, Cypriot mountain biker George Kouzis was immobilised by an injured knee. “I had a...
Israel pounds Gaza, killing 58, ahead of White House talks on ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed at least 58 people across Gaza on Monday as residents in the enclave's north reported one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, while Israeli officials were due in...
New bill to solve problems of multiple pensions
Yet another proposal got thrown into the mix on Monday to sort out the matter of multiple pensions paid to certain state officials, but the initial feedback from government was not positive. The...
Man arrested over alleged spying in north
A Greek or Greek Cypriot man has been remanded in custody in the north after allegedly being caught with photos and videos of military facilities in Yedidalga and Güzelyurt, Turkish Cypriot media...
Digital fan card issues under review
Ongoing problems concerning the issuance of digital fan cards for sports followers are set to be discussed at a meeting between the research ministry, the police, the card’s managing company and...
Israel acknowledges Palestinian civilians harmed at Gaza aid sites, says ‘lessons learned’
The Israeli military acknowledged on Monday that Palestinian civilians were harmed at aid distribution centres in the Gaza Strip.
UW Group celebrates 25 years of global maritime success with Limassol events
UW Group, the maritime services company with a global footprint and deep roots in Cyprus, proudly concluded a series of commemorative events this week, celebrating 25 years of continuous success,...
Natasa Theodoridou adds another Cyprus performance
Music and more music is coming this summer as festivals and artists from around the world perform live in Cyprus. One of Greece’s most beloved singers and a leading voice in the laiko scene,...
Cyprus women still earn less, minor role in public life
New Cystat-data reveals stark gender-related differences in regard to wages, access to the labour market, public life, poverty and health.
Prison rubbishes unsanitary claims
The prisons department on Monday sought to rubbish allegations of unhygienic conditions for inmates – including tainted food and unclean showers – attributing such claims to “ulterior motives”. In...
Returning to (and escaping from) Israel
We spoke to Israelis at Larnaka Airport who've been trapped overseas by the war and are now returning through Cyprus - as well as a group of American Jews who'd been trapped in Jerusalem and are...
Damning report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran
Iran carried out secret nuclear activities with material not declared to the U.N. nuclear watchdog at three locations that have long been under investigation, the watchdog said in a wide-ranging,...
Ruthless Sinner humbles Lehecka as Americans dig deep at French Open
World number one Jannik Sinner flattened Jiri Lehecka into the French Open clay to make the fourth round and Novak Djokovic also made a statement of intent but a trio of American women led by Coco...
‘Both leaders expressed willingness to make progress’, Holguin says
Both Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and President Nikos Christodoulides “expressed willingness to make progress” towards achieving and implementing the confidence-building measures agreed upon...
A victory for spring lamb
At first glance, Navarin d’Agneau may seem like just another meat-and-veg stew – rustic, hearty and comforting. But this traditional French dish, gently simmered and bursting with the brightness...
Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminium tariffs to 50%
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50% from 25%, ratcheting up pressure on global steel producers and deepening his trade...
Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
The commander of Kurdish forces that control northeast Syria said on Friday that his group is in direct contact with Turkey and that he would be open to improving ties, including by meeting...
EU Commission ‘strongly’ regrets announced increase in US steel tariffs
The European Commission said on Saturday that it "strongly" regrets an announced increase of U.S. tariffs on steel imports and that the EU is prepared to impose countermeasures. U.S. President...
Djokovic faces Misolic with Parisian eyes on Champions League final (order of play)
The French Open third round continues on Saturday with Novak Djokovic headlining the night session, while world number one Jannik Sinner and top seeds including Alexander Zverev, Jack Draper, Coco...
Daleela launches summer sailings as maritime links expand
The Daleela ferry resumed its Cyprus-Greece connection on Saturday, departing from Limassol for Piraeus in the first of 22 scheduled crossings this summer.Speaking at the new port of Limassol,...
FSRU Prometheas to be certified in October
The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Prometheas, which is to be used at the under-construction liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko, is to be certified for use in...
Britain to spend an extra $2 billion on armed forces’ housing
Britain said on Saturday it would spend an extra 1.5 billion pounds to tackle the poor state of housing for the country's armed forces, helping to support recruitment, retention and morale. The...
Piastri on pole as McLaren sweep front row in Spain
Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri seized pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday with teammate and title rival Lando Norris completing a McLaren front row sweep. Red...
Energy minister to attend Med9 summit in Slovenia
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou will attend this week’s meeting of energy ministers from the European Union’s ‘Med9’ states, which is set to take place in the town of Portoroz, on Slovenia’s...
Syrians in Cyprus cautiously welcome new repatriation scheme
Voice concerns over timing The community advocacy group Syrians in Cyprus has cautiously welcomed the newly introduced "voluntary repatriation" initiative, while raising concerns over its timing,...
Mutuum Finance (MUTM)’s growth mirrors Ethereum (ETH)’s 2017 surge
In 2017, Ethereum (ETH) experienced one of the most remarkable bull runs in crypto history. Starting at less than a dollar, ETH skyrocketed to over $1,400, turning early investors into...
‘Federal Cyprus already exists at the mafia level’
A federal Cyprus already exists at the mafia level, former Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Ferdi Sabit Soyer said. “A federation has been established in Cyprus. It has been established...
Tatar renews call for crossing points in Mia Milia and Louroujina
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Saturday renewed his call for crossing points to be opened in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia, and in the village of Louroujina, which is located...
Why is it so hard to learn Greek?
By Philippa Tracy As I struggle in Alpha Mega with my Google translate app in one hand, hovering over the instructions on a tin of Mr Muscle oven cleaner in the other, I do wonder if my Greek...
Mutuum Finance (MUTM)’s presale ROI at 200% already — Why Experts predict 20x more before listings
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has taken the crypto world by storm, delivering a remarkable 200% return on investment (ROI) to its early presale participants. The token, now priced at $0.03 in Phase 5 of...
Hamas seeks changes in US Gaza proposal, Witkoff calls response ‘unacceptable’
Hamas said on Saturday it was seeking amendments to a U.S.-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, but President Donald Trump's envoy rejected the group's response as...
Lawsuit accuses NBA star Zion Williamson of rape, abuse
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was accused of rape in a lawsuit filed this week in Los Angeles, the New York Post reported on Friday. In the suit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior...
Whales already accumulating $500K in Mutuum Finance (MUTM) — That’s your buy signal before phase 6
Smart investors always act early, not loud. In the case of Mutuum Finance (MUTM), large wallets have already started accumulating over $500,000 in tokens quietly while most retail investors remain...
Doue dazzles as PSG humble Inter 5-0 to win Champions League
Teenager Desire Doue scored twice to inspire Paris St Germain to their first European Cup triumph with a crushing 5-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday, the biggest winning margin in the final...
Israel blocks Ramallah meeting with Arab ministers
Israel will not allow a planned meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, to go ahead, an Israeli official said on Saturday, after Arab ministers...
Israel asks for Cyprus’ help to fight Jerusalem wildfires
Cyprus was among the countries which Israel asked for help to combat wildfires raging near Jerusalem on Wednesday evening, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed. Sa’ar wrote in a post on...
US economy contracts in the first quarter; Trump blames Biden
The US economy contracted in the first quarter, weighed down by a deluge of goods imported by businesses eager to avoid higher costs, underscoring the disruptive nature of President Donald Trump's...
School staffing, buildings, security a headache for parents
Staffing, infrastructure, day-long schooling and security at nursery schools were among issues raised by parents’ associations during Wednesday’s House education committee meeting, demands which...
Discrepancies in ex-commissioner’s case
The trial of Yiannakis Yiannaki, former volunteer commissioner, continued on Wednesday in Nicosia with a key issue raised being the defence’s objection to two new witnesses and recent comments by...
Enrique’s PSG swap glamour for graft as final beckons
Paris St Germain produced a performance with coach Luis Enrique's stamp all over it on Tuesday as they eked out a slender 1-0 advantage over Arsenal to take back home for the second leg of their...
Trump and his campaign promises: mapping his first 100 days
One of the mantras within President Donald Trump’s administration since he took office in January has been "promises made, promises kept" even as many of his campaign pledges remain unfulfilled....
Summer dance festival returns
In just a few weeks, Nea Kinisi’s Summer Dance Festival returns for its 22nd edition, transforming the streets of Limassol into an open stage for contemporary dance. This year, the festival - a...
Marinakis steps back from Forest ownership duties over Olympiacos clash
Evangelos Marinakis has stepped back from his ownership duties at Nottingham Forest with the club within reach of Champions League qualification, British media reported. Forest are sixth in the...
India closes airspace to Pakistan airlines as tensions rise
India shut its airspace to Pakistani airlines on Wednesday, the government said, days after its nuclear-armed neighbour banned Indian airlines from flying over its territory following the killing...
Five reasons Americans are choosing Cyprus for retirement
Americans are retiring abroad more than ever before – and Cyprus is quietly rising to the top of the relocation list! Recently, U.S. News ranked Cyprus the 25th Best Country in the World to Retire...
UK extradites woman wanted for sham marriages in Cyprus
A woman sought in connection with a series of sham marriages was transferred from the UK to Cyprus by the office for combating human trafficking on Wednesday. According to police, the woman is...
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump
Ukraine and the U.S. on Wednesday signed a deal heavily promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump that will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund...
Ethereum price prediction: ETH shows strong rebound potential, but high-ROI investors are looking elsewhere
Ethereum (ETH) is showing promising signs of a rebound, with analysts pointing to a potential return to the $4,000–$5,000 range as the upcoming Pectra Upgrade fuels renewed optimism. However, for...
Tapeworm detected in several dogs in Kampos
The House environment committee on Wednesday issued a warning to caregivers, breeders and dog trainers following several reported cases of tapeworm (echinococcus) in Kampos tis Tsakistras, in the...
How Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is standing out in a market riddled with uncertainty
While much of the crypto market wavers under the weight of macroeconomic pressure and regulatory ambiguity, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is quietly carving out a lane of clarity and confidence. ...
Fourth meningitis case leaves three-month-old in serious condition
A three-month-old baby with meningitis was admitted to Nicosia’s Makarios hospital in a serious condition on Wednesday, marking the fourth case this year. The infant had been transferred from...
Erdogan: We can leave historical problems behind with a two-state Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said that “historical problems” in Cyprus can be left behind with a two-state solution on the island. “We believe that we can leave the...
Turkey’s policy on Cyprus has collapsed, opposition leader says
Turkish opposition political party CHP leader Ozgur Ozel on Wednesday said his country’s government’s policy on Cyprus has “collapsed”. Speaking in a televised interview with Euronews, he...
Some private security guards ‘earn less than minimum wage’
Some private security guards are earning less than the minimum wage, MP Alexandra Attalides, who belongs to Volt, said on Wednesday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, she explained that some security...
Ustel and teachers at war over Teknofest
The north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel and Turkish Cypriot teachers engaged in a war of words on Wednesday over the matter of Teknofest, Turkey’s aerospace and technology festival, which is set...
Authorities urge cautious use of swimming pool chemicals
The labour ministry's inspection department has urged the public to remain cautious when using products for cleaning and disinfecting swimming pools ahead of the summer season. Products used for...
Customs dept seizes Chinese pesticides falsely labelled as European
The customs department on Tuesday announced the seizure of over five tonnes of pesticides which originated in China after finding that they had falsely labelled as having been made in the European...
Half of the waste brought to Koshi buried at the spot
The government lacks the ability to implement plans for environmental protection, House environment committee chairman and Akel MP Nikos Kettiros said after the parliamentary debate on the Green...
‘All OTS members except Hungary’ to be represented in north on Friday
All members of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) except for Hungary will be present for a meeting of its council of elders which is set to take place in northern Cyprus on Friday, the...
Pensioners to lose Easter bonus amid government policy
The number of low-income pensioners receiving the Easter bonus will drop by 2,500 this year, Cyprus union of pensioners (Ekysy) said on Monday. The organisation warns that compared to 2023, the...
Defence minister irked over contract soldier ‘malicious’ furore
Press reports ridiculing new positions for contract soldiers to cover specific needs can only cause damage to issues pertaining to state security, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday....
Bringing Cyprus’ two sides together through art
A creative and psychoeducational art therapy programme is coming up in April and May aimed at connecting Greek and Turkish Cypriot adults through art, exploration and creative expression....
Christodoulides meets Maronite leaders to discuss Cyprus problem
President Nikos Christodoulides, met on Monday with the Maronite Archbishop, Selim Sfeir, the Latin Bishop, Variano Bruno, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Holy See in Cyprus, Giorgio Chezza, and the...
Three of four missing US Army soldiers found dead in Lithuania
Three of the four U.S. Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania last week when their vehicle sunk in a peat bog have been found dead at the site, while the search for the remaining soldier is...
Small desal plants to relieve water cuts ‘unfeasible’
The environment department on Monday issued a statement assuring that no gaps exist in the fast-track licensing procedure for small private desalination plants, which are promoted as a win-win...
Four remanded over attack on Paphos volleyball players
Four men were remanded over the alleged attack against five players of the Paphos volleyball team Paphiakos before Paphos Court on Monday afternoon. The suspects, two aged 21, a 23-year-old and a...
Government seeking extra funding for beleaguered LNG plant
The government on Monday revealed it is asking for an extra €70 million to complete works at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko, a project plagued by delays and the Chinese...
UK job vacancies rise in February, fastest monthly growth in 3 years
UK job vacancies saw the fastest month-on-month growth in three years in February, according to data published on Monday that contrasted with a largely gloomy outlook for the economy. Job search...
Korantina Homes: a steadfast commitment to preserving island’s culture, history
Korantina Homes, a group firmly committed to the principles of social responsibility and deeply aware of the value of Cyprus' cultural heritage, has announced its active support for the Akamas...
Ethereum price prediction: Timeline for ETH to hit $10,000 and Crypto under $0.05 tipped to break $10
The recent confirmation of when Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade will be activated — April 30, 2025, to be exact — has gotten people talking about how far over the $10,000 level it might go....
SOFTSWISS to sponsor Reflect Festival, CTO wins top industry award
SOFTSWISS, a leading international technology company specialising in iGaming software development, is set to participate in this year’s Reflect Festival as a Bronze Sponsor. The festival,...
Why this Ethereum (ETH) rival is predicted to beat Chainlink (LINK), Tron (TRX), and Shiba Inu into the Crypto top 10
Crypto investors are always on the lookout for the next breakout token, and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves as a strong challenger to Ethereum (ETH) rivals like Chainlink (LINK) and Tron...
All defendants acquitted in latest Napa rape allegation case
Famagusta criminal court has acquitted all defendants of all charges relating to the alleged gang rape of a British female tourist in Ayia Napa in September 2023, it emerged on Monday. The...
2013 ‘haircut’ losers to get some compensation
Bank depositors and bondholders whose savings were wiped out in the 2013 ‘haircut’ will receive a fraction of their losses as compensation, officials said in parliament on Monday. The House...
Bodies of Palestinian medics recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say
The bodies of eight Red Crescent medics and other Palestinian rescue workers who came under fire more than a week ago have been recovered from a grave in the sand in the south of the Gaza Strip,...
Cyprus secures EU support for smart power grid and spatial planning
Technical assistance to create an island-wide spatial development plan, to create a green and smart electricity distribution system, develop a defence industry strategy, deal with the loss of...
Israel proposes hostage deal as fighting continues in Gaza
Israel has proposed an extended truce in Gaza in exchange for the return of about half the remaining hostages, Israeli officials said on Monday, as the military issued new evacuation orders and...
State Department confirms USAID deployment to Myanmar for disaster response
US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said on Monday that a team from the US Agency for International Development was traveling to Myanmar to help identify the most pressing needs in the...
Highway reopens after serious lorry crash, drivers hospitalised
Two lorries crashed on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway on Monday, near the Skarinou exit, closing all lanes in both directions for several hours. Both drivers, who were seriously injured, were...
New team to tackle solar panel disconnections
A new task force will be set up to tackle Cyprus' growing electricity challenges, following a high-level meeting on Monday between Energy Minister George Papanastasiou and representatives of the...
Al Jazeera case postponed until April 3 over tech issue
Nicosia’s criminal court decided on Monday to postpone the Al Jazeera case till April 3, after the prosecution failed to present emails as evidence due to a technical problem. Former House...
Larnaca abuse case ‘was taken seriously’ from the beginning
Fellow villagers had turned to the Social Welfare Services to report the alleged abuse of five children living in a livestock facilty Dromolaxia, Larnaca before the case was made public, local...
This trending $0.025 token is racing to $2 against $0.23 Tron (TRX) – Who wins?
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is attracting ever more aggressive investor interest, with its staged fourth presale now nearing sell-out. With a price point of $0.025, the token has raised $5.9 million so...
The magic of choice on show in Pissouri
Titled The Magic of Choice, an art exhibition will open at the Multifunctional Cultural Centre in Pissouri on Saturday for one week, showinig the works of artist Veera Romanoff. As its title...
President Christodoulides unveils bust of educator Kostas Liasides in Paphos
President Nikos Christodoulides, highlighted the government's commitment to improving the quality of Cyprus’ education system during the unveiling of a bust of educator Kostas Liasides in Paphos...
USB stick with photos of Syllouris and Giovanis discussed at ‘Al Jazeera’ hearing
A USB storage device containing content extracted from the mobile phone of former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis was the main topic of discussion at Friday’s hearing of the court case regarding...
Trump to make English official US language, source says
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official US language, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. The source did not provide a timing for the...
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presale surges while Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK) struggle
With Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK) struggling to gain traction, investors are shifting their focus to projects with stronger foundations and observable financial use cases. One prominent...
Kirdag: I will be a candidate if I get financial sponsorship
Turkish Cypriot perpetual candidate Arif Salih Kirdag on Friday said he will once again stand to be Turkish Cypriot leader in October if he can garner financial sponsorship to do so. Speaking to...
Giant Ethereum whale investor accumulates $1.2 million in ETH and 2 ERC-20 coins
A giant Ethereum whale has recently taken notable action in the crypto market by purchasing $1.2 million worth of ETH and two ERC-20 tokens: Rexas Finance (RXS) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). This ETH...
Government unveils national strategy for elderly wellbeing
The state will prioritise the wellbeing of the elderly, Deputy Welfare Minister Marilena Evangelou said on Friday. The Council of Ministers has approved the first National Strategy for Active...
Man remanded for theft following Oroklini arrest
A 34-year-old man was remanded in custody for four days on Friday by the Larnaca court on suspicion of theft. Police charged him with theft, possession of burglary tools, and illegal possession of...
Efforts to resume Cyprus talks continue, says education minister
As President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has repeatedly stated, the government will continue to seek the further involvement of the international community and the European Union in...
Thousands march in Cyprus for Tempi victims
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Cyprus on Friday, marking the second anniversary of the Tempi train disaster that claimed 57 lives. Defying rain and cold, protesters carried...
Customs seizes vehicles, untaxed tobacco in crackdown
The customs department carried out a large-scale operation, seizing six vehicles for using heating oil instead of diesel fuel and confiscating a substantial quantity of untaxed tobacco products,...
Ukrainians reel from crisis in US ties after Trump-Zelenskiy clash
Ukrainians faced a stark new reality on Saturday, after a White House clash between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump plunged ties beween Kyiv and its top military...
Crypto prices tumble as Trump-fuelled euphoria fades
Cryptocurrency prices are down sharply in recent weeks and not expected to rebound soon, with some of the biggest digital currencies erasing nearly all of the gains they made after Donald Trump's...
Cypriot students lead Europe in e-cigarette and hookah use
Cypriot students rank first in Europe for e-cigarette and hookah use, with 4.3 per cent reporting daily consumption – well above the European average of 3.1 per cent. According to the latest...
Strengthening wages a government priority, says minister
The tripartite cooperation between the government, employers and employees has led to significant economic benefits during the first two years of President Nikos Christodoulides’ administration,...
Price cap set on bottled water at key locations
The maximum resale price of drinking water will be set at €0.60 per 0.5-litre bottle until the end of 2025, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced on Friday. This legally binding price cap...
7,000 airbags replaced so far
Around 7,000 faulty airbags have been replaced so far since the government decreed the recall of over 80,000 cars at the beginning of February, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday....
Sending of patients overseas for medical treatment under threat
The pending retirement of the health ministry permanent secretary has put a system to send eligible patients and carers overseas for treatment in jeopardy, it emerged on Friday. For treatments not...
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and two emerging Altcoins poised for major growth in 2025
Investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum for the next big possibilities as the cryptocurrency business develops. Even though certain well-known altcoins are still going strong, other...
Four suspects detained for five more days over murder of 16 donkeys in Karpasia
Four individuals suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of 16 donkeys in Karpasia on 16 February will remain in custody for an additional five days, it was reported on Friday. The suspects...
Ramadan to start on Saturday
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin on Saturday. The first taraweeh prayer of the month will take place on Friday night, with fasting set to begin at sunrise on Saturday following...
Ioannou launches ‘civil defence month’
The month of March has been designated as “Civil protection and civil defence month” by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, with the coming 31 days set to form part of his and the government’s...
Nvidia’s optimistic forecast fails to convince Wall Street
Wall Street took a dim view of Nvidia's (NVDA.O) quarterly forecast on Thursday with investors pushing the stock down more than 8 per cent, piling pressure on the "Magnificent Seven" stocks that...
Cyprus economic sentiment deteriorates in January
Economic sentiment in Cyprus experienced a slight downturn in January 2025, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) decreasing by 0.6 points compared to December 2024. According to the...
Shipping Minister to bolster maritime ties in Oman, Qatar
Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis is set to travel to the Sultanate of Oman on Saturday, February 1, according to an announcement released on Friday. This visit comes following an...
Christodoulides ‘ready’ for another meeting with Tatar
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday told United Nations special representative in Cyprus Colin Stewart he is “ready” to hold another meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar over the...
Greek stars storm Cyprus
The coming weeks and months have an exciting agenda for the island’s live music scene. Apart from the many happenings Cyprus’ artists are putting together, beloved music stars from Greece are...
City Friends Club joins forces with Polemidia municipality for urgent cleanup at Polemidia hill
City Friends Club, in collaboration with the Polemidia municipality, is calling for 300 volunteers to help restore Polemidia Hill behind the General Hospital, an area that has once again been...
Ministry urges acceptance of new digital identity documents
The deputy ministry of research and innovation has called on companies and organisations to accept documents signed with the new electronic identity card (eID), a digital signature officially...
Ertugruloglu: Some of Cyprus’ crossing points should be closed
The north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruolglu on Friday said some crossing points between Cyprus’ two sides should be closed. Speaking to Ada TV, he described the crossing points as “useless...
Cyprus average monthly earnings rise to €2,351
There was a 5.4 per cent increase in average gross monthly earnings for Cyprus employees in the third quarter of 2024, reaching €2,351, compared to €2,230 in the same period of 2023, according to...
Card payments rise in Cyprus
Cypriots are using their cards more than ever, new data from the European central bank reveals. In the first half of 2024, card payments made up 73 per cent of all cashless transactions, a rise of...
Bill to ease fine payments and introduce traffic timers
In a key step forward, opposition party Disy has secured the necessary parliamentary majority for a new bill aimed at extending the deadline for paying fines. The bill, which aims to ease...
Unficyp mandate extended for another year
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’s mandate was on Friday extended until January 31 next year, following the unanimous passing of a resolution by the UN security council....
Istanbul mayor appears in court amid concerns about crackdown on Turkish opposition
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and potential challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, appeared in court on Friday to deny charges that he had attempted to...
CBC sets reference interest rate at 11.5 per cent
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has set the reference interest rate at 11.5 per cent, following the authority granted under Article 314A of the Criminal Code, Cap. 154. This new rate aims to...
Commission sends Cyprus 7 letters over non-compliance with EU law
Cyprus was on the receiving end of a total of seven letters of formal notice from the European Commission on Friday over the country’s non-compliance with European Union law across a range of...
Cyprus and Greece strengthen ties on civil protection and housing
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou met separately with two Greek ministers in Athens on Friday to discuss civil protection and housing issues. In the morning, Ioannou met with Greece’s Climate...
Cyprus welcomes 15 vultures from Spain to boost local population
Fifteen vultures from Spain arrived in Cyprus on Friday, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus said. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to save Cyprus’ critically endangered griffon vulture...
CSE budget approved with €1.88 million deficit
Parliament has approved the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) budget for 2025, with 35 votes in favour and two abstentions. The budget is expected to run at a deficit of approximately €1.88 million....
New air conditioning units in schools ‘inoperable’
New air conditioning units installed in schools months ago cannot be switched on yet due to insufficient electricity and teachers’ union Oelmek hopes that May and June – the final months of the...
Far-right could enable law for first time in modern German history
Germany's parliament faced the possibility of passing a law due to far-right support for the first time in post-war history, after last-minute talks to find a compromise to avert the vote to...
Superhome Centre changes hands in February, sold for €94 million
Superhome Centre has been sold to Vasilitsi Diy Ltd for €94 million and the transaction is expected to go through by the end of February. Ermes Department Stores Plc, which holds 51 per cent of...
Cyprus offers to host EU liaison officers for Middle East
Cyprus has volunteered to host EU liaison officers for Middle Eastern countries to help combat drug trafficking and organised crime. Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis made the proposal at an...
One in custody, another arrested for Limassol incidents
Limassol district court on Friday issued a five-day remand order for a 22-year-old suspect arrested in connection with disturbances outside the Apollon indoor sports venue on Tuesday evening....
Athens in February: 10 unmissable experiences between history, tradition, and authentic flavors
From enjoying archaeological sites without the usual tourist rush to strolling through picturesque neighborhoods like Plaka and Anafiotika, from taking a ferry trip to nearby islands to...
Man stops car and defecates in middle of road
A man was spotted stopping his car and defecating in the middle of a road near Karavas, Turkish Cypriot Lapithos, Karavas, and Myrtou mayor Firat Ataser said on Friday. Ataser posted a photograph...
Unficyp calls for farming agreements to be respected
The UN in Cyprus has underlined that existing agreements on farming activities in the UN-controlled buffer zone stand and need to be respected, UN spokesman in Cyprus Aleem Siddique told the...
EU authorities alerted over cable project irregularities
The Audit Office confirmed on Tuesday that it has alerted EU authorities over potentially suspicious financial dealings relating to the project for the construction of a subsea power cable linking...
Putin says in New Year address that Russia will ‘move forward’ in 2025
President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a New Year address that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025. Putin's seasonal message was being broadcast at midnight in each...
Cyprus industrial producer prices drop in November
Cyprus industrial producer price index decreased by 1.6 per cent in November 2024, compared to the same month in 2023, according to the state's statistical service. The index reached 122.0 points,...
British visitors drive Cyprus tourism to record revenues
Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €407.9 million in October 2024, marking a 17.7 per cent increase compared to the €346.5 million recorded in October 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical...
Kuwait to impose 15 per cent minimum top-up tax on multinational enterprises
Kuwait will impose a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15 per cent on multinational enterprises operating in the country, starting in January, the finance ministry said this week. The finance ministry...
‘Embarrassed’ Amorim says Man United could be in relegation battle
Ruben Amorim called it "embarrassing" as a Manchester United manager to be discussing the threat of relegation, but after Monday's miserable 2-0 Premier League loss to Newcastle United he conceded...
North’s claims over EEZ drilling ‘unfounded’
The north’s upset over the Republic’s stated plans to recommence drilling for natural gas in the seas off the coast of Cyprus in the early part of 2025 is “unfounded”, government spokesman...
Giannis Parios returns to Cyprus for two concerts
Prepare for two unforgettable evenings as the iconic Giannis Parios graces the stage at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre on January 28 and 29. Known as the ‘voice of love,’ Parios has captivated...
Govt ‘taking all necessary steps’ to ensure Paphos’ water supply
The government said on Tuesday it is taking all necessary steps to ensure the Paphos district has adequate water supply, after a desalination plant was taken offline. Andreas Gregoriou, a senior...
After how long can $1000 in Solana make you a millionaire? This SOL alternative will do it in half the time
The crypto market continues to evolve, offering groundbreaking investment opportunities. Solana (SOL) has drawn attention with its robust growth, fueled by bullish trends and institutional...
CFA Society Cyprus tackles pension system challenges
The CFA Society Cyprus has launched a new podcast series focusing on financial issues that shape the economy and society, with its first episode delving into Cyprus’ pension system. According to...
Christodoulides visits US submarine in Limassol
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday visited the United States navy’s nuclear submarine the USS Indiana, which had arrived in Limassol the previous day. The ship’s arrival had been announced...
Christodoulides promises a changing Cyprus in New Year’s speech
In an optimistic New Year’s address, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday there are reasons for hope in 2025, both on the domestic front as well as for Cyprus’ foreign policy. In his...
Tatar: Missing persons issue must not be politicised
The issue of missing persons in Cyprus “must not be politicised”, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said on Tuesday. Speaking during a visit to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), he spoke of...
North ‘govt’ raises, then re-lowers VAT rate
The north’s ‘government’ within the space of a few hours on Monday night and Tuesday publicised plans to raise value added tax (VAT) rate on a total of 54 products, before making a u-turn within...
Mari naval base upgrades may cost more than €200m
Planned upgrades to the Mari naval base may cost in excess of €200 million, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said the upgrades constitute a...
Israel warns Houthis risk sharing same fate as Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Monday issued what he called a final warning to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants to halt missile attacks on Israel, saying they risked the same...
Bird flies from Hungary to Cyprus in just two months
A small bird, a chiffchaff, was found in a bird lover’s garden over Christmas after having flown to the island all the way from Hungary, BirdLife said on Tuesday. It made the journey in just two...
Call for volunteers ahead of 2025 FIBA EuroBasket in Cyprus
Volunteers are the backbone of every major sporting event and the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, which will be held next summer in Cyprus, is no exception! The Cyprus Basketball Federation (CBF) and the...
Carter funeral service to be held at Washington National Cathedral on January 9
A state funeral for Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who died on Sunday at the age of 100, will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Army. U.S....
Bicommunal action to overcome alien invasions
Scientists and farmers from both sides of the line need to work together to protect the island’s trees from invasive species, Greek Cypriot co-chairman of the bicommunal environmental committee...
Syria appoints some foreign Islamist fighters to its military
Syria's new rulers have installed some foreign fighters including Uyghurs, a Jordanian and a Turk in the country's armed forces as Damascus tries to shape a patchwork of rebel groups into a...
Greece raises €600 million through t-bill auction
Greece on Tuesday successfully raised €600 million through a three-month treasury bill auction, according to the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA). The bills were sold at a yield of 3.00 per...
Community spirit shines at Limassol’s volunteer cleanup event
I recently volunteered with the City Friends Club in Limassol for a trash cleanup event. The City Friends Club is a non-profit organisation that holds monthly volunteer-led cleanups. The event on...
Fighting graffiti with graffiti: street art comes to Limassol
The writing is on the wall…and on ten electricity authority transformer boxes scattered across Limassol. It is brightly coloured, spray-painted, with a swirling scrawl that can only mean one...