Archive 2026

Cyprus are you ready to climb? The Cyprus Bouldering Festival is set to return this weekend in the scenic village of Ineia, Paphos, bringing together climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, and the ...

Bird flu has been detected in a dead polar bear in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago, the first time the virus has been found in the species in Europe, a Norwegian ...

Nestle NESN.S and Danone DANO.PA are facing fresh scrutiny over the handling of infant formula contamination after reports published on Tuesday by French, Belgian and Swiss public media ...

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday his upcoming visit to India marks a crucial point in the further strengthening of the “already excellent” relationship between Cyprus and India. “This is ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday met British Defence Secretary John Healey in London to discuss geopolitical developments and the security of civilians living near the British bases on the ...

Carlos Alcaraz will skip Wimbledon and the grass-court season as he recovers from a wrist injury that also saw him withdraw from the French Open, the world number two said ...

British broadcaster Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of “Married at First Sight” – one of its flagship reality shows – on Monday after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the ...

The Finance Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that trading in the 13-week Treasury Bills of the second 2026 issuance will end on May 25, 2026, ahead of their maturity on May 29, 2026. The announcement concerns ...

Decisions taken by cabinet on Tuesday set in motion the process for taking the first Cypriot natural gas to market, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Tuesday. “With steady steps ...

A large-scale wildfire response exercise involving ground and aerial forces was carried out on Tuesday near the Troodos village of Kapedes in the Nicosia district as part of national forest ...

A 24-year-old man was remanded in custody for six days on Tuesday in connection with the alleged abduction and robbery of a 69-year-old woman in a village in the Nicosia ...

The north and its ‘governments’ had failed to create the conditions young people deserve, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday while calling for a new generation to lead ...

The use of personal data in pharmacies must be carried out discreetly, the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Tuesday, urging pharmacists to ensure that personal data is kept confidential ...

New legislation regulating the use of e-scooters came into force on Tuesday, raising the minimum age for riders to 17 and introducing stricter rules. The police said the amendments concern “personal ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday announced that 276,274 new shares issued to senior executives under incentive schemes will begin trading on May 20, 2026, on both Euronext Athens and the Cyprus ...

Enlargement is an “indispensable commitment” for the European Union, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Tuesday as she opened a European Parliament debate on the governance of the ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday issued an official public notice announcing that all banking institutions across the island will be closed to the public on June 1, 2026. The ...

A major urban regeneration project in the historic are of Ayios Ioannis, Larnaca, has entered the implementation phase after a construction contract was signed on Monday. The municipality said the ...

The electricity Distribution System Operator (DSO) will launch a campaign on June 1 to clamp down on illegal renewable energy installations, disconnecting irregular systems and reporting violators to the police, the ...

European Maritime Day (EMD) 2026 will take place in Limassol on May 21 and 22, bringing Europe’s maritime community to Cyprus for two days of discussions on maritime affairs, the sustainable blue ...

Once upon a time, a carbonated beverage in Cyprus was more than just a refreshment. It was a part of the daily routine in village coffee shops, markets, schoolyards, movie ...

The population of turtle doves in Cyprus is diminishing, which has prompted the Game Fund to monitor their migratory habits, finding that some flew to northern Europe, one showed up ...

Paphos is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a smart and sustainable tourism destination through its participation in the European project SMART TOUR – Smart Tourism, Smart Destinations.  The ...

Maintenance works are underway at the Church of Panayia Melendrina in the north, with tenders announced for further restoration efforts aimed at preserving the 14th century structure. Co-chairman of the ...