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Seven years after the launch of national health schemes in Cyprus and Greece, PEO and SEK trade unions are calling for reforms, stronger public systems and improved access to care, ...

A second general strike in six months disrupted services across Portugal on Wednesday, halting trains, cancelling hundreds of flights and closing schools, as unions protested against the government’s labour ...

A new initiative aimed at helping young people and educators in Cyprus understand and use artificial intelligence safely and responsibly is being implemented by Vernian RTI Ltd, with the practical ...

This summer, McDonald’s is welcoming fans worldwide – including some of the most iconic names in football – to celebrate the game’s biggest moments together, turning a shared passion into ...

At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent ...

Cyprus’ annual inflation rate rose to an estimated 3.7 per cent in May 2026, up from 3 per cent in April, according to Eurostat’s flash estimate for the Harmonised Index of Consumer ...

IT professionals in Cyprus will gather again in Limassol this month for the second TechIsland TechPro Community Meetup, powered by The Vault. The event will take place on June 11, 2026, bringing ...

Head of the Voice of Livestock Breeders association Neophytos Neophytou said on Wednesday he would not be cowed after he reported on Tuesday night he was threatened by a man ...

Drivers should reduce speed outside of daytime hours and be cautious around wildlife-heavy areas to prevent roadkill, the forestry department said on Wednesday. Parts of the forest road network may ...

Global shipping is facing a widening gap between political ambition and economic reality, as rising energy demand, geopolitical instability and the lack of alternative fuels at industrial scale push the ...

AFIS Cyprus has joined forces with the Federation of Parents’ Associations of Larnaca Primary Schools in support of a unique environmental initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of ...

Police in Limassol launched an investigation on Wednesday after gunfire damaged the offices of a financial services company in the Zakaki area. According to initial information, employees arriving at the ...

A fire broke out aboard a vessel undergoing maintenance at Limassol Marina on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a response from the fire service, police reported on Wednesday. Two fire engines from ...

A 45-year-old man was arrested shortly after midnight in Nicosia for speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, police said on Wednesday. Traffic police stopped the driver on Larnaca ...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has welcomed the E6 initiative by six EU finance ministers to step up efforts aimed at strengthening the bloc’s competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy. In ...

As every year, the enchanting courtyard of the Axiothea mansion will host a rich programme of artistic events that organically interact with one another, creating a cohesive cultural microcosm as ...

A 21-year-old Pakistani worker has died after being crushed by glass panes in Paphos on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 12.30pm, while the victim was working in an open area ...

Deposits in the Cypriot banking system recorded a net decrease of €123.1 million in April 2026, according to data released this week by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The drop marked ...

President Nikos Christodoulides will on Wednesday be received by Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the country’s capital Astana at 11am on Wednesday. The reception of the President will be ...

Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech ...

On Wednesday, it will be mostly clear, with an increased chance of cloudiness at midday. The temperature will range from 32 degrees Celsius inland, around 30 degrees on the south and east ...

Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait’s airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy ...

European households are displaying a persistent reluctance to invest in equities, a trend that continues despite the long-term wealth-building potential of financial markets, according to a working paper from the ...

Safe Bulkers has started trading on the Main Market of Euronext Athens, in a move aimed at strengthening the link between Greek shipping and European capital markets. The company, which ...