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The tradition of tea drinking in Cyprus, with herbal varieties, existed long before a member of the English nobility created afternoon tea in the 19th century. It was designed to ...

A British nursery worker on Wednesday pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting young children in his care and filming the abuse in what London police described as one of its most ...

The disco legends behind President Donald Trump’s favourite campaign anthem will take centre stage at Friday’s World Cup draw, FIFA has announced, in what promises to be a ...

The Trump administration said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public ...

Customs officers have recently intercepted significant quantities of undeclared tobacco and luxury goods at Larnaca airport. According to a department announcement on Wednesday, customs officials identified five passengers preparing to ...

The number of registered unemployed reached 10,924 persons at the end of November, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Statistical Service (Cystat). This represents an annual decrease of 163 people, ...

The turnover value index for services and transport in Cyprus recorded broad increases in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of 2024, according to the statistical service (Cystat). ...

The newly formed ‘Green party of Cyprus’ and Animal party have announced a shared political platform for the 2026 parliamentary elections. At a press conference on Wednesday, the leaders of both ...

Cloudy skies and rain continue till Friday, however temperatures are set to drop over the weekend bringing sleet and snow in the mountains. Weather remains overcast on Wednesday afternoon with ...

Cyprus plans to complete a review of rents across the country’s 19 industrial and craft zones, the Interior and Commerce ministries told MPs, saying the aim is to set fair ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said he does not believe in Cyprus talks “just for the sake of it”, but negotiations that would lead to a solution, adding that conferences ...

Monks at Kykkos Monastery on Wednesday strongly denounced the spread of fake news circulating online, falsely claiming they discovered a “miracle drug” to cure serious and deadly illnesses, available for ...

Cyprus’ legal and accounting bodies have reiterated their concerns over a government proposal that would allow the tax department to seal business premises for serious non-compliance, saying the measure is ...

A groundbreaking project, The Blue Heart Café, is set to open its doors and will employ 10 people with autism. It is set to be the first social business in Cyprus, ...

An Italian judge has granted a request by luxury shoemaker Tod’s to postpone a hearing on whether to impose a six‑month blanket ban on its advertising, after the ...

By Joyce Siette For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. ...

Nicosia court has postponed the second “trial within a trial” for a German national accused of usurping Greek Cypriot property in northern Cyprus. Defence lawyer Sotiris Argyrou sought additional time ...

The state health services organisation (Okypy) has pledged to include new nursing positions in its 2026 budget, Pasydy said on Wednesday. The new posts will cover both general nursing and mental‑...

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, has evolved significantly over the past decade, becoming not only a political and cultural hub but also a dynamic retail destination. The rise of modern ...

President Nikos Christodoulides is travelling to Kyiv on Wednesday for a working visit. The trip is part of preparations ahead of Cyprus assuming the presidency of the Council of the ...

Cyprus’ UW Group has joined the Green Award programme as its newest Incentive Provider, further strengthening efforts to promote cleaner, safer and more efficient maritime operations. The group, operating through ...

FIFA said it will reveal the updated match schedule for the 2026 World Cup in a live global broadcast from Washington on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after the final draw determines the ...

Double defending champions South Africa were pooled with Italy, Georgia and Romania in the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Wednesday, while hosts Australia will play New Zealand, Chile ...

A Christmas bonus will be paid to thousands of benefits recipients, supporting around 65,000 families at a total cost exceeding €17 million following a cabinet decision, the deputy ministry said on Wednesday. ...