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Customer service centres and offices of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will remain closed from 7.45am to 10am on Friday, February 27, due to a work stoppage announced by the ...

The government tabled legislation on Thursday to substantially upgrade the institution of contract soldiers (Syops) extending their service life, improving pay and creating clear pathways for promotion, in a bid ...

The defence ministry is awaiting police findings it hopes will conclude the investigation into 13.6 kilograms of TNT that went missing during a national guard training exercise, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday reported a sharp net decrease of €851.2 million in total deposits for January 2026, even as annual loan growth accelerated. According to the CBC’...

Almost 8,000 people died or went missing last year on perilous migration routes such as across the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa, but the real toll is likely far higher as ...

A top Democrat in Congress accused the Justice Department on Wednesday of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexually abusing her as a minor ...

The United States and Iran could reach a framework for a deal if Washington separates “nuclear and non-nuclear issues”, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding that remaining gaps need ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector posted a record year in 2025, with its share of GDP rising to 14 per cent from 13.1 per cent, emphasising its role as a core contributor to economic growth, ...

A major European conference on sustainable tourism will take place in Nicosia on Friday, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and environmental experts. The European conference on sustainable tourism, organised by ...

March is just around the corner, and streaming services are wheeling out the big guns to build momentum for the incoming summer blockbuster season. From icy Nordic noirs to live-action ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has released a statement informing investors that it identified another four websites that are not operated by entities authorised to provide investment services ...

Understanding vehicle regulations in Cyprus is essential for residents, expats, and long-term visitors. Whether you are importing a car, renewing your driving licence, or ensuring your vehicle passes inspection, compliance ...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday chaired the first General Affairs Council on Cohesion Policy under the Cyprus EU Presidency, stressing the policy’s central role in strengthening competitiveness and ...

Traffic enforcement in Cyprus has become increasingly structured and technology-driven. With the expansion of speed camera networks and stricter monitoring by the Cyprus Police, drivers—both residents and tourists—need ...

Total employment in Cyprus rose to 531,062 persons, representing 65.2 per cent of the population, in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Labour Force Survey released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (...

On January 1, 2026, Cyprus took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This marks the second time Cyprus has assumed the Presidency, following its first term in 2012. The ...

A WTA tournament in Texas has unveiled a “rage room” for players to take out their frustrations away from the cameras after Coco Gauff’s racket-smashing outburst at the Australian ...

Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’...

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though it ...

The case file regarding allegations of rape against suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos was on Thursday handed over to the legal service. The receipt of the file was confirmed to ...

The Cyprus Industrial Production Index rose to 113.0 units in December 2025, marking a 3.5 per cent increase compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). ...

Piraeus Bank on Thursday announced strong profitability of €1.1 billion for 2025, corresponding to a 16 per cent return on tangible equity, adjusted for extraordinary items. At the same time, net profit amounted ...

GlobalWealth Group PLC on Thursday announced to the Cyprus Stock Exchange that it has signed an agreement for the potential acquisition of a stake in Vergina Kypros TV Ltd as ...

The number of work visas issued by Britain in the year to December 2025 fell by 19 per cent from the previous year, government data showed on Thursday, reflecting the ongoing impact ...