Archive 2026

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday reported that tourism revenue in Cyprus recorded a 7.8 per cent annual increase in January 2026, reflecting the positive momentum seen before the impact of ...

The government’s decision to zero the rate of value added tax on meat, poultry, and fish is having a “very positive impact”, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. ...

Where do you live?I live in beautiful Larnaca, Cyprus, with my wonderful, supportive husband and our three beautiful children. What did you have for breakfast?A soft-boiled egg over ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said that ensuring public safety across all sectors is the state’s primary obligation, during a visit to the Cyprus police academy ahead of the Easter holidays. ...

European Union banks’ direct exposure to the Middle East remains limited, with risks from the conflict more likely to emerge through indirect channels such as inflation, tighter financial conditions and ...

Cyprus recorded a wider trade deficit in the first two months of 2026, as a sharp drop in exports outpaced a decline in imports, according to foreign trade figures released by ...

The temporary truce in the Middle East and the agreement on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz have brought some relief to hundreds of seafarers stranded in the region, ...

This Easter, Novikov Limassol turns its attention to one of Cyprus’ most meaningful culinary traditions – the simple yet symbolic ritual of sharing bread. On 12 April, the restaurant will host a ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its ...

Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S. President Donald Trump and the Kremlin, could lose his 16-year iron grip on power on Sunday, opinion polls indicate, in an election ...

An independent criminal investigator is appointed to investigate the recent allegations by Ioanna Fotiou, known publicly as Annie Alexui, in regard to corruption allegations she has levied against seven police ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported that total loan balances held by credit-acquiring companies reached €19.35 billion at the end of 2025, with the vast majority classified as non-performing. ...

Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus Selim Sfeir met Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday, ahead of the forthcoming Easter weekend. Sfeir was joined by Yiannakis Moussa, the Maronite Cypriot community’...

Four new cases of foot and mouth disease were confirmed on Thursday with infections detected in Dromolaxia and Yeri, bringing the total number of affected livestock units nationwide to 70. According ...

By Sébastien Laye Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a moment when Brussels’ much-celebrated openness is facing a test it has so far ...

By Dina Gavarieva The recent report highlighting Cyprus as one of the worst-performing countries in Europe for childhood obesity should serve as a wake-up call, not just for policymakers, but ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Keve) tourism committee on Thursday warned that Cyprus’ tourism sector is at a critical juncture, calling for immediate state intervention to prevent ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced that its secretary general Philokypros Roussounides participated in a high-level roundtable discussion in Brussels, focused on the multilateral trading ...

Alpha Bank Cyprus took part as a platinum sponsor of the 16th Nicosia Economic Congress, reaffirming its active role in supporting economic dialogue in Cyprus. The event was held on ...

Britain deployed its armed forces to deter Russian submarines from attacking its cables and pipelines when they spent around a month in British waters earlier this year, Defence Secretary John ...

Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unprecedented flight ...

A drug dealer dubbed the ‘Ketamine Queen’ has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s 2023 death, including her role in supplying the dose ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday he was leaving open the possibility of referring the foreclosure laws back to the House, as many aspects needed to be examined. The laws, ...

Renault Cyprus has recorded a top international distinction, having been awarded the “Best Partnership in Europe” prize at the Renault Global Importers Conference, held in Athens over March 23-25, 2026. The ...