Archive 2026

A Cyprus-based digital health startup is advancing cognitive rehabilitation through a new platform, aiming to address gaps in awareness and access to treatment across the healthcare system. The initiative centres ...

At least four people were killed, including three in the Moscow region, after Ukraine launched its biggest overnight drone attack on the Russian capital in more than a year, local ...

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, after 80 suspected deaths and ...

Four people were arrested on Saturday night during police operations carried out across Cyprus, police said on Sunday. According to the police, officers stopped and checked 582 drivers and 169 passengers during ...

Netflix’s MMA debut was capped off with a high-stakes women’s legacy fight, as inaugural UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey made her return to the sport opposite Gina Carano — ...

Global social media advertising revenue is projected to reach $640 billion by the end of 2030, according to the inaugural Social Media Advertising Market Landscape 2026 report published by industry analysts at Omdia. ...

In principle it is good to hear about the new projects and also a new solar farm in Aradippou. However, already there is too much solar energy in the net ...

The European Union achieved a €24.7 billion surplus in the trade of agricultural products during the year 2025, according to a report from Eurostat. Specifically, the bloc exported goods worth €238.2 billion while ...

Many European cities have successfully addressed chronic traffic congestion through the strategic introduction of one-way street systems along their main urban road networks. Under a one-way traffic system, vehicles move ...

The Cypriot tax landscape has undergone a significant recalibration following the entry into force of a broad package of fiscal reforms, effective as from the January 1, 2026. Although a considerable part ...

British prime minister Keir Starmer was busy last week writing the king’s speech for the state opening of Parliament in between fending off “the slings and arrows of outrageous” ...

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 11: Eurobank S.A. released its interim consolidated financial statements on Monday, providing further detail on its performance ...

Somewhere in Britain, right now, there’s a 40-something woman looking at Cyprus. She’s sitting at her laptop in Lincolnshire, or London, or Leeds. It’s raining outside, and ...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published the findings of its 2025 Common Supervisory Action review, revealing that while most fund managers are compliant, significant governance weaknesses remain across ...

A week before the parliamentary elections, it’s unclear how much of a shock to the system they’ll turn out to be. Disy and Akel remain by far the ...

Global shipping is facing a deepening shortage of seafarers just as geopolitical instability, rising trade demand and decarbonisation are placing heavier pressure on the industry, according to Uniteam Marine. The ...

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public ...

Depending on where you stand, the record participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections either augurs chaotic fragmentation – the political landscape gone unhinged – or signals a pluralistic, maturing political culture. More ...

A man drove a car into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring at least eight people, four of whom are in serious condition, police said. The ...

A rock powered weekend approaches to quench the thirst of Larnaca’s head-banging rock enthusiasts. Get ready for heavy psych, stoner rock and fuzz-drenched riffs as the What The Fuzz ...

Manchester City won the FA Cup on Saturday, beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final with a deftly finished 72nd-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo to complete an English cup double. Ghana’...

Dust, strong winds and a risk of isolated storms are expected across Cyprus in the coming days, while temperatures shall remain high before cooling by midweek. Weather conditions on Saturday ...

Former health minister Wes Streeting said on Saturday that he would challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in any leadership contest held, days after stepping down and urging Starmer to ...

Disy president Annita Demetriou intensified her party’s pre-election campaign in Nicosia on Saturday, accusing political opponents of avoiding clear positions on major national issues. Addressing a party youth rally, ...