Archive 2026

SpaceX has adopted corporate governance policies that will erode typical shareholder protections in unprecedented ways, giving founder Elon Musk virtually unchecked executive authority when the rocket maker goes public later ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) announced its participation in the European co-funded eValueJobs project, aimed at strengthening pay transparency and promoting equal pay in line with new ...

The global smartphone market expanded by one per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report by market intelligence firm Omdia. The industry saw total shipments reach 298.5 ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) launched its qualitative cyber resilience stress test (CyRST) last month, assessing how 109 major euro area banks would withstand a severe cyberattack and marking a turning ...

European household gas prices returned to a traditional seasonal fluctuation pattern during the second half of 2025 as the market stabilised following the energy crisis of previous years. Average prices including ...

While much of the focus regarding polling ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary election has been centred on movements between the parties, one of the tallest blocks in any polling bar ...

Arsenal cleared arguably the most dangerous remaining obstacle in their path to the Premier League title by the skin of their teeth as Leandro Trossard’s late goal secured a ...

By Konstantia Achilleos Sun, sea and sand has dominated Cyprus’ tourism identity for decades, but although it has had a titanic impact on the economy, it remains incomplete. It overshadows ...

Religious pilgrimages undertaken by Armenian Cypriots, Greek Cypriots, and Maronite Cypriots in northern Cyprus and by Turkish Cypriots in the island’s southern two thirds will be organised by the ...

For many Turkish and Greek Cypriot families who settled in the UK after the conflicts of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, property ownership meant more than having somewhere to live. ...

A forest fire which broke out near the Limassol district village of Pyrgos was extinguished within half an hour of breaking out on Sunday, the forestry department said. The fire ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday denied that “chaos” is prevailing in the government’s handling of the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, during a visit to a memorial ...

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s father has died, the club said in a statement on Sunday, hours before their top-of-the-table clash with Real Madrid in LaLiga. The 61-year-old German coach ...

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda struck twice in five second-half minutes, including a superb bicycle kick, as his side beat Rangers 3-1 at home in Sunday’s Old Firm derby to ...

Iran has sent its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran’s Irna news agency said on Sunday. According to ...

For people living in communities in the shadow of a volcano, a long silence may give the impression that the geological beast is not merely sleeping but has gone extinct. ...

Cyprus hosted the informal meeting of EU leaders on April 23–24, an event that proved a notable success for President Nikos Christodoulides. Such gatherings are usually forgettable affairs, serving mainly as ...

WISTA Cyprus members recently visited the liquefied petroleum gas terminal operated by VLPG Plant Ltd in Vasiliko, offering participants a close-up look at one of Cyprus’ most important and modern ...

Theatre productions come alive this May at the Rialto Theatre, alongside film, music and dance works and, towards its end, the 27th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival begins. Here’s what ...

Cyprus Airways was recognised as the fastest-growing airline in western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International ...

How is the Bank of Cyprus contributing to the ongoing evolution of the financial landscape in Cyprus? Financial evolution today means much more than digital payments or mobile apps. It ...

Civilisation has always depended on the disciplined use of language, on the ability to define, to persuade, to restrain and to give meaning to authority. In diplomacy, words shape outcomes. ...

Pan-European party Volt have joined the pack of parties vying for fourth place in polling ahead of this month’s parliamentary election, according to a poll released on Sunday, with ...

Across Africa, efficient use of water is increasingly crucial. Researchers and local communities have joined forces in six countries to restore land, water and livelihoods through nature-based solutions. By Helen ...