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Activity in Britain’s services sector grew strongly in January and confidence rose, a survey showed on Wednesday, but firms also reported a jump in their prices, a potential concern ...

Britain will work with Microsoft, academics and experts to develop a system to spot deepfake material online, the government said on Thursday, as it moves to set standards for tackling ...

Shell missed fourth-quarter profit expectations on Thursday with an 11 per cent drop to the lowest level since early 2021 amid weaker oil prices, but kept its bumper share buyback programme. Shareholders ...

Member of parliament Alexandra Attalides, who belongs to Volt, on Thursday sounded the alarm over the felling of old black pine trees in a Natura 2000 protected area in the Troodos ...

Phedonas Phedonos was suspended from the post of Paphos mayor by decree of the interior minister, who was given the authority to axe mayors by the new local government law ...

The World Economic Forum has launched an independent investigation into its CEO Borge Brende to clarify his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the organisation said on Thursday. The Geneva-based ...

The House on Thursday passed a law providing for stiffer fines for fly-tipping, but at the same time MPs cautioned that lax enforcement makes the legislation a dud. The bill ...

Music, dancing and thousands of costumed revellers will take over the streets of Nicosia on February 15, as the Joey Carnival of Aglandjia 2026 prepares to welcome more than 8,000 participants under the ...

Archaeologists at Drouseia-Skloinikia on the Akamas peninsula have unearthed a treasure trove of stone tools, beads, shells and bones, some dating back 8,000 years, offering a rare glimpse into the island’...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he retained the right to “militarily secure” a joint US-UK airbase in the Chagos Archipelago following “productive” discussions with British Prime Minister ...

Cyprus’ agriculture minister and the European Commissioner for the Environment stressed on Thursday the need to reduce water consumption throughout the EU and particularly in Cyprus, as part of the ...

Activists behind a flotilla intercepted at sea last year by Israel while trying to bring aid to Gaza will try again this year, expecting more than twice as many boats ...

Russia said on Thursday it regretted the expiry of its last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States but was still ready to talk, raising the possibility of a ...

The government envisions making Cyprus resilient and robust both domestically and overseas, President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday in his annual ‘state of the union’ address. In the speech, broadcast on ...

Yalla Collective Space & Café in downtown Nicosia turns two and hosts a community birthday celebration and raffle event this Saturday. A full programme will unfold from 4pm onwards with ...

The construction of a planned power storage station for renewable energy in the Rotseri area of Alambra may pose risks to public health and the environment, the Federation of Environmental ...

Draft legislation proposing a zero-alcohol limit for young drivers, learner drivers and individuals driving without a licence was discussed at the House transport committee on Thursday afternoon. Legislation will be ...

Ripple (XRP) has long been viewed as a beginner-friendly asset thanks to its liquidity, brand recognition, and established role in cross-border payments. However, in 2026, analysts suggest that XRP’s large ...

Combating illegal migrant smuggling remains a daily operational challenge, deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides admitted on Thursday, Speaking at Europol’s joint parliamentary scrutiny meeting, Ioannides said the government had ...

The way people live, move, and meet their daily needs has changed. In this new everyday life, Kotsovolos is present with a clear message: “Wherever you are, Kotsovolos.” A message ...

Iasis Private Hospital, a member of the Leptos Group, is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation in accordance with internationally recognised CHKS Healthcare Accreditation Standards, one of the ...

A fire broke out on the second floor in a three-storey apartment in Larnaca on Thursday afternoon and a tenant had to be treated for smoke inhalation. Fire department spokesman ...

A fire broke out in an old building in the centre of Limassol at noon on Thursday The fire department said the fire appeared to have started during roof insulation ...

Parliament on Thursday indicated its intention to pass legislation by May restricting the acquisition of real estate by foreign nationals. The intention is to amend the relevant law by May, ...