Rialto Theatre starts year with rich January programme
With 2026 upon us, cultural organisers are busy gearing up for a new events agenda. Performances and productions are lined up to take place at the Rialto Theatre throughout January.
The ...
Bangladesh say they will not play T20 World Cup matches in India
Bangladesh will not play their Twenty20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League team amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh’s ...
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Alpine cliffs near Winter Olympics site
Italian paleontologists have uncovered thousands of dinosaur footprints on a near-vertical rock face more than 2,000 metres above sea level in the Stelvio National Park, a discovery they say is among ...
Meet Oli, Cyprus’ most travelled dog
It’s not often you meet a dog who has seen more of the world than the average person, but Oli is no ordinary dog.
A compact, good-natured mix of ...
US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after attack on Venezuela
The United States advised airlines on Saturday that its Caribbean airspace curbs would expire at midnight ET (8am Cyprus time) and flights could resume as schedules are quickly updated, Transportation ...
Antisemitism a stress test for what Cyprus must get right in federal future
As Cyprus cautiously revisits the idea of a bicommunal, bizonal federation – which I often describe as BBF 2.0 – it might be tempting to rely on the familiar pillars of security and ...
Rights group says at least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests
At least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest in Iran, rights groups said on Sunday, as protests over soaring inflation spread across the country prompting violent clashes ...
Numerous teenagers among the dead identified in Crans-Montana blaze, police say
Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the bar fire on New Year’s Eve that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday, ...
Prophets of Doom: the 2026 edition
It’s that time of the year again and also probably good news that Cyprus does not seem to feature in the Doomsday predictions for 2026.
That doesn’t mean that ...
Cypriot flights impacted as Greek airspace closes due to technical fault
Flights to and from Cyprus were impacted after Greece temporarily closed its airspace on Sunday due to what it described as “a technical problem with radio frequencies”.
The Cypriot transport ...
‘More than 30,000 tonnes’ of aid delivered to Gaza through Cyprus’ Amalthea plan
More than 30,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid have been delivered to Gaza via Cyprus’ Amalthea aid corridor since the corridor was created, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Sunday.
“Since the ...
Kombos calls on Turkey to ‘seize opportunity’ over Cyprus
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday called on Turkey to “seize the opportunity” with regard to Cyprus and the possibility of making progress in the country’s relations with the ...
Venezuela’s Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists vow defiance
Venezuela’s toppled leader Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday awaiting drug charges after United States President Donald Trump ordered an audacious raid to capture ...
Erhurman calls for respect for rule of law, human rights in Venezuela statement
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday called for the rule of law, human rights, civilisation, and peace to be the “foundation” of the global order in a statement released ...
Paphos man arrested after setting own car on fire
A 62-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting his own car on fire, the police said on Sunday.
According to the police, the car was set on fire in ...
Man arrested over power tool theft
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a power tool, the police said on Sunday.
The tool had been stolen on Friday, with the police’...
Cyprus the likely launchpad as UK bombs Syria
Cyprus was the likely launchpad for strikes conducted by the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force against Islamic State targets in Syria on Saturday night.
The British government announced late ...
Today’s weather: Mostly clear, temperatures rising
Sunday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, though this will be tempered by some cloud cover.
Temperatures are expected to rise to 17 degrees ...
From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026
Living buildings, quantum computers, safety by design, home robots and AI-assisted pandemic preparedness. Europe’s researchers are reshaping how we live, work and design our cities in 2026.
By Anthony King
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How Cyprus is failing- and why it’s okay
‘Don’t get angry at the Limassol Avenue traffic jam; don’t curse the neighbour’s dogs; swim in the Med every morning!’
This weekend will see Cyprus’ yearly cold ...
What is there in Nazism for teenagers to like?
Although the recent teenage glorification of Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology at a school in Larnaca in Cyprus is nothing new among teenagers, or confined to Cyprus, the attraction of ...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 29:
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced that it will organise a business forum ...
Slot calls for ‘magic’ as Liverpool seek to bridge gap to title contenders
Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his side needs “a bit of magic” to unlock tight games as the reigning Premier League champions sit fourth at the season’s halfway point, 12 ...
Our View: Not a lot government can do to increase income of lowest paid
The economy was in rude good health in 2025 and all forecasts suggest that we will enjoy more of the same this year, all other things being equal. The general consensus ...