Cyprus: the loneliest island?
Cyprus is quite alone.
Not on the map; cartographically speaking, we’re surrounded. Turkey lies just 75 kilometres away. Syria is 100km distant. Egypt just a little further.
Here’s the ...
Yellow weather warning for severe storms
The met department has issued a warning for isolated strong winds expected between 11am and 11pm on Friday.
According to the warning, strong, isolated storms are expected to affect the ...
Teenager on stolen motorcycle dies in accident
A 15-year-old boy died in a motorcycle accident in Nicosia on Thursday night, which also left a 17-year-old teenager in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital, police said on Friday.
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Today’s weather: Chilly and stormy
The working week draws to a close on Friday with early fog in inland and eastern areas, followed by increasing cloud bringing local rain and isolated storms, mainly in the ...
Iran hits Kuwait refinery, Israel kills Iranian Guards spokesman as war rages on
Iran attacked an oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday and Israel killed a spokesman of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran showed no sign ...
Champions League exposes Premier League limits as English clubs exit early
The Champions League’s last-16 stage delivered an unusually stark reckoning for the Premier League, with only Arsenal and Liverpool advancing from the six English clubs that reached the knockout ...
EU construction output falls in January as building activity slumps
Construction production in the European Union declined in January 2026, with seasonally adjusted output falling by 0.9 per cent in the EU and by 0.1 per cent in the euro area, according to ...
Cyprus Business Now: shipping, property, tourism, banks, energy
Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Thursday that 11 Cyprus-flagged ships in the Gulf are safe, as the government monitors the regional crisis and its potential impact on shipping, trade, ...
How AI is changing the world of real estate agents
By Pavlos Loizou
The profession of the estate agent has always been built on human relationships, market knowledge, and the ability to guide clients through one of the most significant ...
Older Greek apartments see faster price growth than new builds
Apartment prices in Greece recorded an annual increase of 7.6 per cent in 2025, according to provisional data released this week by the Bank of Greece.
The figures showed that prices for ...
Cyprus firms invited to compete for health and safety honours
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that the Department of Labour Inspection, operating under the Labour Ministry, is organising a competition for businesses that implement good ...
Gamification apps helping seafarers take control of their health
The growing use of gamification apps is helping seafarers take greater autonomy over their health and wellness, according to WellAtSea, a leading wellbeing platform and member of OneCare Group, which ...
Lordos Hotels to consider dividend proposal at board meeting
The board of directors of Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Ltd has announced that it is scheduled to convene on April 22, 2026, to evaluate the audited consolidated financial statements of the group ...
Restoration works progress at Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Conservation works at the Apostolos Andreas Monastery in Rizokarpaso are progressing on schedule, according to officials following an on-site inspection by project partners on Thursday.
Representatives from the United Nations ...
Our View: Fire readiness needs smarter strategy, not bigger payroll
Some work has been done by the authorities in preparation for the fire season, the House environment committee heard on Wednesday, said the fire chief Nikos Longinos, who was recently ...
EU ‘stands ready to assist’ Cyprus in discussions over British bases’ future
The European Council late on Thursday night announced that it “stands ready to assist” the Cypriot government in discussions regarding the future of the United Kingdom’s two sovereign bases ...
Crystal Palace edge Aek Larnaca out of Conference League
Aek Larnaca’s European journey came to an end on Thursday night, after Crystal Palace beat them 2-1 at the Aek Arena to knock them out of the Conference League, ...
Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and don’t like the idea, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Some 65% of Americans believe U.S. President Donald Trump will order troops into a large-scale ground war in Iran and just 7% support that idea, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed ...
Trump-appointed arts panel approves gold coin featuring president’s image
A federal arts panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump on Thursday unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, the latest effort by the administration to celebrate ...
France’s foreign minister heads to Israel after Lebanon talks
France’s foreign minister will travel to Israel on Friday, in an unscheduled visit, after visiting Beirut on Thursday as part of efforts to reduce tensions in the region and ...
Resolution to disclose charity’s donors foiled
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted down a resolution calling on the government to disclose to parliament donations to the social support fund, a charity previously chaired by the ...
Complaint over alleged teacher bullying referred for investigation
A complaint alleging the bullying of a student by a secondary school teacher was forwarded on Thursday to the education ministry and the children’s rights commissioner for further investigation.
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Cyprus passes first law regulating palliative care
The House plenum on Thursday voted through legislation regulating for the first time the provision of palliative care in Cyprus.
The law, passed unanimously, regulates the operation, licensing and oversight ...
Livestock farmers protest access restrictions in Paphos
Strong reactions have been expressed by livestock farmers in the areas of Timi and Anarita in Paphos district over new measures implemented by the agriculture ministry to protect animals from ...