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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 ...

Demetra Holdings PLC on Tuesday announced it completed the purchase of 6,540 of its own shares through the Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (CISCO) on May 18, just weeks ahead of ...

Akamas municipality on Tuesday defended the continuation of improvement works on the Baths of Aphrodite-Fontana Amorosa Road, rejecting calls for the project’s cancellation. The municipality said the road has ...

Greece will continue to station F-16 fighter jets in Cyprus, reports in Greece said on Tuesday, with Greek fighter jets having remained on the island since being deployed in March ...

The deputy ministry of social welfare has signed an agreement with KPMG to modernise the organisation and operations of the social welfare services. It said KPMG was selected through an ...

A 35-year-old man, arrested on Monday for possession of drugs, was remanded in custody for three days on Tuesday. The Limassol district court heard that on Monday the police had ...

Fire stations in Nicosia responded on Tuesday to a fire in the buffer zone in the Yeri area, the fire service said. Three fire engines attended the scene, with assistance ...

Koumis signals cautious optimism for tourism recovery Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Tuesday said that Cyprus’ tourism sector is showing signs of gradual recovery, urging caution in interpreting ...

Livestock farmers on Tuesday set out a proposal to restart production following the foot and mouth disease outbreak after reaching an understanding with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou during talks held ...

Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday he was told the International Criminal Court prosecutor had sought a confidential arrest warrant against him, adding he would retaliate ...

Russia on Tuesday begins three days of nuclear drills that will include the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, the defence ministry said. The exercises, involving 64,000 people and 7,800 pieces of ...

Police-chief Themistos Arnaoutis is among 15 officers that independent criminal investigators recommended for criminal prosecution on Tuesday in relation to alleged failures in the handling of domestic violence complaints before the 2019 ...

The head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern on Tuesday at the speed and scale of the Ebola outbreak, as the number of cases rises. There have been ...

The president of the Arsos community, Giannis Giannakis, on Tuesday pushed back against “misinformation” concerning the controversial redevelopment of the abandoned village of Trozena, describing the project as “a long-overdue ...

A televised debate between Elam leader Christos Christou and Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou turned heated on Monday night during a discussion on security and developments in the Middle East. Televised ...

This is one reason why the Mediterranean approach to interior design has become such a reliable reference point for coastal homes far beyond the region itself. B&B Italia ...

Limassol breaks into global top 200 startup cities The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Tuesday highlighted Cyprus’ strong performance in the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, with the country climbing ...