Liverpool missed the chance to return to the Premier League’s top four as Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison struck a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Dominik Szoboszlai’s 18th-minute free kick had looked like securing the points for Liverpool but the hosts were unconvincing and could have no complaints as Tottenham ended […]

Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fitiris, sought to reassure the public about the security situation in Cyprus following the war in Iran and the wider crisis in the Middle East, saying society should feel both safe and well informed. In an interview with Phileleftheros, Fitiris said the Republic has long demonstrated that it […]

French voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a test of the strength of the far-right and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election. Voting started at 8 a.m. (0700 GMT) and ends at 8 p.m. with preliminary results to […]

Attempts to revitalise and rebrand Nicosia’s historic old city have been going on for decades, but will its latest iteration – student accommodation – finally succeed? Lately, more and more signs indicating the renovation of existing buildings into student dormitories have appeared on streets, indicating yet another shift in the social dynamics of the heart […]

Pope Leo made an impassioned plea on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war, lamenting “atrocious violence” that he said had killed thousands of non-combatants and caused suffering across the region. As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first U.S. pope warned that violence would not bring the […]

Israel’s foreign minister on Sunday denied reports that Israel could soon hold direct talks with Lebanon and rejected claims it had told the United States it was running low on interceptors. Israel’s Haaretz newspaper reported on Saturday that Israel and Lebanon were expected to hold direct talks in the coming days. Semafor also reported that […]

The long-running effort to create a national ambulance agency took a big step forward last month, with the House health committee debating a bill aimed at establishing it. The bill, approved by the cabinet in December, comes as the number of non-emergency patient transports has exploded, from 5,000 in 2020 to 45,000 in 2025, according […]

Four people were arrested during nationwide policing operations carried out on Saturday night, the police said. Arrests were made for offences including illegal stay in the Republic and illegal employment. The operations also included extensive traffic checks, during which 11 vehicles were impounded. Two drivers tested positive in preliminary roadside checks for driving under the […]

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its first risk monitoring report of 2026 this week, warning that risks of market and systemic stress in European Union financial markets remain high despite resilient performance during the second half of 2025. The report highlighted key risks and vulnerabilities across EU financial markets, noting that strong […]

Members of the European Parliament this week adopted a comprehensive series of recommendations designed to protect copyrighted creative work from being used by artificial intelligence systems without permission or payment. The MEPs approved the measures by 460 votes to 71, with 88 abstentions, asserting that EU copyright law must apply to all generative artificial intelligence […]

Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a mother, father and two children, as they drove in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said. A mother and father, ages 35 and 37, and two of their children, ages 5 and 7, were shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two […]

In war truth is the first casualty except for the US war on Iran on February 28, when the first casualties were primary school girls killed in their classrooms in southern Iran. The Italian prime minister called for a firm condemnation of “the massacre of girls” and responsibility for killing 160 people, most of them […]

Elon Musk’s Tesla can soon start supplying British homes with electricity after it was granted ​a licence this week, bringing a new competitor into ‌the market at a time of heightened worries over rising bills. The country’s energy regulator Ofgem said Tesla Energy Ventures, a unit of Tesla (TSLA.O), had ​now been approved as an […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week released a report showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty. In particular, the report found that air cargo enabled the frontloading of $157 billion in US imports in the first quarter of 2025 and […]

The United States’ state department on Sunday stressed that it did not “abandon” its people after it was confirmed that several of its officials left Iraq on a British military aircraft which landed at the British Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus. “The characterisation of the United States abandoning its people is false. There is […]

Juergen Habermas, best-known for his theory of political consensus-building, shaped the discourse of post-war Germany more than any other popular intellectual. He died on Saturday, aged 96, in Starnberg, Germany, the publisher Suhrkamp said. Over the course of seven decades, his public interventions – from searing critiques of fascist thought in the 1950s to more […]

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman proposed the creation of a bicommunal technical committee on halloumi on Saturday, stating that the Turkish Cypriot side is ready to cooperate with the republic on agriculture and livestock issues as the island confronts the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. In a written statement on social media, Erhurman said the initiative […]

Oksana Cherkashyna tells a story about death. Actually a near-death experience, an account of being on a plane that developed ‘technical problems’ during landing – a polite way of saying they were probably going to crash. Panic erupted, people around her screaming and praying. Oksana is a person with her fair share of fears. (She […]

A Noverna Analytics poll conducted on behalf of the newspaper Politis on Saturday revealed that Greek Cypriot attitudes towards the new Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman remain largely negative. Overall, 41 per cent expressed unfavourable views, 26 per cent were neutral, and only 17 per cent held a positive opinion, while 16 per cent did […]

In the wake of the March 2, 2026, drone strike on the British Sovereign Base at Akrotiri, President Nikos Christodoulides has moved to reorient the Republic of Cyprus’s grand strategy. His repeated declarations of intent to apply for NATO membership represent more than a reactionary policy shift; they signal a fundamental ideological departure from the […]

Even before the outbreak of the war on Iran the Cyprus government faced profound challenges including the need to protect the living conditions of lower income households, to undertake investments in energy infrastructure and conservation to safeguard against the adverse effects of shocks and climate change on the economy, and to support the provision of […]

Bayern Munich are running out of fit goalkeepers after third choice keeper Sven Ulreich joined Manuel Neuer and Jonas Urbig on the injury list, the club said on Sunday. The 37-year-old Ulreich was injured in their 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, picking up an adductor muscle injury, Bayern said in a statement. He […]

Returning for the 24th year, the international film festival is expected to make its comeback on April 17 to 25, bringing screenings, workshops, a children’s programme and industry events to Nicosia and Limassol. This April, the screening halls of the Rialto Theatre and Zena Palace will once again fill with light, voices and stories. For […]

If the idea of lunar hummus seems far-fetched, think again. Scientists working to cultivate the field of extraterrestrial agriculture have grown chickpeas in dirt made mostly of simulated lunar soil, a step toward enabling astronauts on ​long-term moon missions to produce their own food. Researchers said harvestable chickpeas were grown in soil mixtures composed primarily […]

The Paralimni-Deryneia municipality has installed ten additional feeding shelters for stray cats, according to an announcement issued on Sunday. The shelters were donated by veterinarian Panayiotis Tsoukkas, owner of the Furry Friends Veterinary Clinic in Paralimni. The municipality described the donation as “a beautiful gesture that demonstrates in practice a love for animals”. It added […]

Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to the region. Zelenskiy told reporters that three teams were sent to the Middle East to conduct expert assessments and demonstrate how drone […]

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday afternoon after allegedly attacking a police officer and setting a car on fire outside a house in Nicosia. According to the police, officers were called to a residence at around 2pm after reports that a man outside the property was causing concern. When a police officer attempted to […]

By Chrysovalantis Andreou For the past week or so there has been a tense atmosphere both within Cypriot government circles and internationally regarding developments in the Middle East. At the moment, Cyprus is hosting within its coastal waters a notable defensive presence from the major powers of the North Atlantic Alliance (Nato). The United Kingdom, […]

A tearful Kimi Antonelli celebrated a breakthrough first win of his Formula One career on Sunday after leading championship-leading teammate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in China from pole position. The 19-year-old Italian driver became the second-youngest race winner in the sport’s history after four-times world champion Max Verstappen, who took his first victory […]

Wars do not all share the same definition of victory. In what are commonly called asymmetric wars – conflicts between opponents of vastly unequal power and resources – the logic is almost paradoxical: the stronger side must win clearly to be judged the victor, while for the weaker side mere survival may amount to success. […]

The cat settles on your lap. The dog leans in, warm and solid. There’s no advice. No judgement. Just contact. Your shoulders drop. Your breathing slows. Whatever was looping in your head a moment ago loses its grip. In homes across Cyprus, animals do this quiet work every day. Not as therapy. Just as themselves. […]

THE QUESTION, anyone with half a brain asks, is why our authorities had not started vaccinating sheep, goats and cows when the outbreak of foot and mouth disease was reported in the occupied area in December. Our veterinary services decided to ask for vaccines from the EU, two months after the outbreak of the disease […]

We had warned last Sunday that President Nikos Christodoulides’ move to secure military support from a host of EU countries could backfire, by creating the impression abroad that Cyprus was involved in the war being waged by Israel and the United States against Iran. The government, we had argued, was sending out mixed signals by […]

Staffing crisis exposes deeper problems in Cyprus’ public transport system A persistent shortage of bus drivers has forced the suspension of Nicosia’s park-and-ride Pame Express service, exposing deeper structural challenges in Cyprus’ public transport system at a time when the country already records the lowest public transport usage in the European Union. Cyprus Public Transport […]

Veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Gregoriadou urged livestock farmers on Saturday to comply with protocol against foot-and-mouth disease and focus on the broader effort to eliminate the virus from the island. Speaking during a media briefing she said the number of affected farms remains at 38, describing the figure as encouraging but warning the situation could […]

The children’s health observatory, Children First, released findings showing that most children in Cyprus aged six and seven spend more time on screens than recommended. The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises that children aged five to 13 should limit screen use to two hours a day. The observatory’s survey found that the median time spent […]

Several flights were cancelled on Saturday at both Larnaca and Paphos airports as disruptions to regional air travel continued to affect routes linked mainly to the Middle East. Airport scheduling information showed multiple arrivals and departures suspended, particularly on services connecting Cyprus with Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain and the Emirates. At Larnaca airport, cancelled arrivals included […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders have adopted a siege mentality amid mounting pressure, saying on Friday that the squad’s focus remains firmly on their own performances rather than outside noise. Arsenal sit seven points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, and the North London side’s dreams […]

George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday and stretch his Formula One championship lead to 11 points. The Briton started on pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after an opening tussle […]

United States forces executed a large-scale precision strike on Kharg Island in Iran on Friday night, the US Central Command said on Saturday. “US forces successfully struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure,” Centcom said. The strike destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and multiple […]

Manchester City’s seemingly inevitable march towards the Women’s Super League title hit a bump in the road on Sunday as they were held to a scoreless draw at Aston Villa, with their hosts hitting the woodwork in a frenetic first half. Despite the dropped points City top the standings on 43 points with 17 of […]

The ‘Finalissima’ match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar later this month has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, Uefa said in a statement on Sunday. The contest between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina was scheduled for March 27 at Doha’s Lusail […]

The fire brigade responded to 38 calls across Cyprus over the past 24 hours as strong winds and heavy rain caused multiple incidents, while police urged drivers to exercise caution on the roads. In a post on X, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said crews in Nicosia responded to four incidents involving the removal of […]

Four-times world champion Max Verstappen blasted Formula One’s new era as a ‘joke’ on Sunday after retiring from the Chinese Grand Prix with a power unit problem. The Red Bull driver, no fan of the new engine with its increased electrical element and need to manage energy deployment, slowed and limped back to the pits […]

Following the Limassol Grand Parade, City Friends Club led a large-scale post-carnival cleanup along Arch. Makariou III Avenue, mobilising hundreds of volunteers to help make the celebration more eco-responsible. Working together with municipal services, a team of over 500 City Friends Club volunteers focused on collecting specific types of recyclable waste during the cleanup. These […]

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent brawl that took place last December in the Ayia Zoni area of Limassol, the police said on Sunday. According to the police, the arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation into offences of conspiracy to commit a felony and rioting related to […]

Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for Sunday’s Oscars, the film industry’s highest honors, with an unusually open best-picture race that pits vampire hit “Sinners,” the leader in nominations, against the darkly comic thriller “One Battle After Another.” Security for the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre will be tight. Organizers said they were working closely […]

Donations totalling €890,000 collected from businesses and members of the public following the devastating wildfires that struck the Limassol district in July 2025 will be distributed directly to affected communities for projects of their choosing, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Saturday. The announcement was made during a meeting in the village of Pachna with local […]

On Sunday, the weather will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected. Hail may fall during thunderstorms, while snow or sleet is possible on the highest peaks of Troodos. Conditions are expected to gradually improve from the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to about 17C inland, around 20C along the […]

Formula One world champion Lando Norris and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri failed to start the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday due to car problems. Champions McLaren discovered an electronics issue with Norris’s car before it was due to head out on track while Australian Piastri’s car was then pushed off the grid and back to […]

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 9: The Association of Cyprus Banks has warned that proposed legislative changes to Cyprus’ foreclosure framework could have negative consequences for credit institutions and the wider financial system, as parliament prepares to debate a series of amendments. The association submitted a written […]

President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response. With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its third week, Trump said U.S. strikes had “totally demolished” […]

Facebook parent Meta Platforms has announced that it acquired Moltbook, a social networking platform built for artificial intelligence agents, bringing the company’s ​founders into its AI research division. The development signals an intense race ‌among tech giants to snap up AI talent and technology, as autonomous agents capable of executing real-world tasks move from novelty […]

New Eurobarometer findings published on Saturday showed that 90 per cent of people in Cyprus believe the European Union should play a greater role in protecting the public from global crises, the highest level of support recorded among member states. Across the EU 66 per cent of respondents want stronger action from the bloc to […]

The Israeli military warned on Saturday that it may strike ambulances and medical facilities which it said were being used unlawfully by Hezbollah in Lebanon, though it did not provide evidence for the claim. “As part of its terrorist activities, Hezbollah is using ambulances extensively for military purposes,” the Israeli military’s Arabic spokesman Avichai Adraee […]

Tensions escalated on Saturday after a member of the public in Tel Aviv confronted a television crew from Turkish network A Haber and allegedly threatened them while they were filming near Ben Gurion airport. The incident, which was captured on video, occurred as the crew was reporting on the crash of an Iranian missile in […]

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said players must halt points straightaway to seek a video review for hindrance and not wait to decide, after Daniil Medvedev’s dispute with Jack Draper sparked controversy at Indian Wells. Medvedev earned a late break in his 6-1 7-5 victory after a contentious hindrance call from chair umpire Aurelie Tourte, […]

Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. The main target was energy infrastructure outside the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding that residential buildings, schools and businesses were also damaged. He said the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro […]

This Sunday is the day the Hollywood industry gathers together in a theatre to congratulate themselves and hand out awards to one another. It is one of the oldest award ceremonies that might have lost its shine, but it is an institution that – love it or hate it – gets people talking. Best Picture […]

Some oil loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub, industry and trade sources said, after a fire broke out there on Saturday. The fire occurred after debris fell during the interception of a drone, but no injuries were reported, the emirate’s media office said. Civil defence […]