Cyprus recorded a modest annual increase of 0.5 per cent in its industrial production index during May 2026, according to figures released by the state statistical service (Cystat). The overall index reached 116.7 units against a base rate of 100 units established in 2021, reflecting a small expansion when compared to May 2025. Across the […]
Huge development projects – both public and private – are being planned all across Cyprus. In the Polis area, the Cyprus Ports Authority is proposing the expansion of Latchi port, which environmental group Opok has called “the beginning of the end for Chrysochou Bay”. In Moni, just outside Limassol, a record land deal worth €55 […]
At least 11 coal miners were killed and dozens are missing after an explosion buried parts of a mining complex in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Thursday, an official said. Shoaib Nosherwani, Balochistan’s minister for mines and mineral development, told Reuters that 36 people were in the collapsed part of the complex at the time of […]
The Cyprus Union of Nursing Staff (Oyyk-Sek) on Thursday welcomed Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides’ initiative and the cabinet’s decision to approve an additional grant scheme for nursing and midwifery students, saying it had been advocating for such a measure for the past two years. In a statement, the union said the provision of an additional […]
A new bridge loan scheme allowing farmers to access funding before receiving grants under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will be introduced this year, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. Speaking after a meeting with representatives of the banking sector, Panayiotou said the scheme would address a long-standing liquidity problem faced by farmers waiting […]
Love, passion and drama usually dominate the stage yet this upcoming concert brings another heartfelt emotion – friendship. The Voice & Piano Soirée at Technopolis 20 celebrates friendship, welcoming to the floor internationally acclaimed bass Andrew Robert Munn, mezzo-soprano Luzia Ostermann and Cypriot pianist Rami Sarieddine. The musical evening is set for Friday, July 31 […]
Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant is betting on a rapidly shifting seasonal menu to drive its next chapter when it reopens in the Danish capital under new leadership next week. Gone from the kitchen is co-founder and long-time executive head chef Rene Redzepi, who has promised to step back from daily operations after acknowledging past mistreatment […]
Paphos municipality on Thursday cleared tree branches left on a pavement near Archbishop Makarios III lyceum after residents raised concerns that they were obstructing pedestrians and creating a road safety hazard. The branches had been left on 1st April avenue following emergency tree pruning carried out by the fire service. According to the municipality, the […]
The Israeli Hadassah Medical Organisation has formally launched its first European medical centre outside Israel in Limassol, marking the latest stage of a broader expansion into Cyprus. A blessing ceremony was held on Thursday at the Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol, attended by government representatives, business leaders and healthcare professionals. The ceremony was led by Bishop […]
Delegations from the transmission system operator and the energy markets association discussed efforts to reduce electricity costs for households and businesses, and ways to make the new competitive energy market more efficient, both organisations said on Thursday. According to both sides, the energy markets association “presented proposals and positions on issues which fall within the […]
Two men accused in the Pyla torture case pleaded not guilty before the Larnaca permanent criminal court on Thursday, with proceedings adjourned until October 8 as police continue investigating other suspects allegedly involved in the case. The 48-year-old and 27-year-old denied all charges arising from allegations that several victims were abducted and subjected to torture […]
Accident and emergency (A&E) departments at public hospitals across Cyprus have recorded an increased influx of patients as the ongoing heatwave continues to drive up heat-related illnesses, state health services organisation (Okypy) spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said on Thursday. “There is internal population movement to coastal areas and increased tourist traffic, and several incidents end up […]
Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting turned into a stress test for Wall Street. Although the Fed kept interest rates unchanged as expected, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stated that future monetary policy will remain highly dependent on economic data, particularly inflation, employment, and energy price trends, without providing a clear policy path in advance. Furthermore, continued geopolitical […]
The cabinet on Thursday approved €1.17 million in compensation for farmers whose crops were damaged by extreme weather between 2025 and 2026. According to the agriculture ministry, the scheme covers a range of crops, including avocados, citrus fruits, olives and potatoes. It also includes compensation for damage to fruit and agricultural infrastructure caused by fires […]
Paphos municipality and the Cyprus Red Cross have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to better support vulnerable groups in the local community, the municipality said on Thursday. Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou met Red Cross representatives at the municipal hall to discuss expanding joint initiatives and building on their long-standing cooperation. The meeting focused on […]
The Faneromeni26 Arts Festival continues its series of summer events in the courtyard of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation with the musical performance TRACKS: Echo of Now, Rhythm of Yesterday. Happening this Thursday, July 30, the performance fuses together hip-hop, spoken word and live visuals. Drawing inspiration from the concept of a ‘path’ that […]
Larnaca welcomes back the Th-Eros Tradition Festival this summer which returns for its second edition. Th-Eros, a play on words on ‘love’ and ‘summer’, is a festival that cherishes tradition and folk life whilst bringing customs of the past to today. This August 1 and 2, celebrations will fill Europe Square as festival performances take […]
A hearing on a bail application by the father accused of causing the deaths of his two young children after they were left inside a vehicle in the village of Xylophagou was adjourned on Thursday and will resume on Friday morning, after the defence asked the British bases court to allow him to travel to […]
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, BBC and Sky Sports reported on Thursday. The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge, having guided Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with the League Cup title in 2025. He also led the club to Champions […]
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has been named Cyprus’ Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, recognising the lender’s digital achievements during the evaluation period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The bank said the award reflects a series of major digital innovations introduced during 2025, including the integration of […]
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced a programme of 14 one-day online professional training seminars to be held between September and December 2026 for individuals registered in its certification registers. The five-hour seminars, which will all be conducted in English, are primarily intended for certified persons seeking to comply with paragraph 17(2) […]
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday spoke on the phone with his Iranian counterpart about the current crisis in the Persian Gulf. Cyprus’ chief diplomat later posted on X: “Held a telephone discussion with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi with a focus on regional developments. Diplomacy remains imperative for sustained de-escalation.” According to both The […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer air base, Iranian state media reported on Thursday. During a phone call with his Bulgarian counterpart, Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Araqchi said Sofia’s approval of a U.S. request to station military aircraft at the […]
Recorded cases of human trafficking “do not reflect the true extent of the problem”, Human Rights Commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides said on Thursday, revealing that 30 victims were identified in Cyprus last year. Lottides said the victims comprised 16 women and 14 men, while five people were convicted of human trafficking-related offences during the year. Despite […]
Foreign workers are almost three times more likely to be subjected to forced labour than Cypriots, while accounting for around 9 per cent of Cyprus’ workforce, figures presented at an event marking World Day Against Human Trafficking showed on Thursday. Speaking at the event in Nicosia, head of the Step Up Stop Slavery initiative Katerina […]
The cabinet on Thursday approved a new annual grant scheme for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students, with Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides describing it as “a particularly important step towards addressing “perhaps the most pressing issue in the country’s health sector”; the shortage of nursing staff. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Charalambides said the scheme would […]
The investigation into the wildfire that erupted following a military exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range has widened to examine decisions taken at the highest levels of the National Guard. According to information obtained by news outlet Reporteron Thursday, the disposal of some seven articles of ammunition was conducted as a training exercise intended […]
An object that came down in eastern Poland overnight appears to be a Russian missile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, after authorities found a crater and scattered debris in a field following reports of an explosion. It was the latest in a series of airspace incursions in countries on NATO’s eastern flank, […]
Cyprus youth unemployment holds firm at 7.8 per cent Cyprus recorded one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union in June 2026, with joblessness on the island falling to 3 per cent, according to figures published by Eurostat on Thursday. Data released by the EU statistical office revealed that the seasonally adjusted jobless […]
For the second consecutive year, the Sirens are combining the power of the sea with the power of giving by organising the charitable swimming event Call of the Sirens 2026, in support of the work and services of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, with particular emphasis on the Arodafnousa Palliative Care Centre. The story of the […]
Firefighters are at present battling a wildfire that broke out near the Limassol village of Arsos after flames spread through dry grass from a rubbish dump fire. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said the blaze had spread rapidly, prompting the mobilisation of both ground and aerial firefighting resources. Five fire engines have been deployed alongside […]
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as expected on Thursday, but a third policymaker backed a rate hike due to renewed conflict between the United States and Iran. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep rates at 3.75 per cent rather than the 7-2 split most economists polled by Reuters had […]
This summer, MAMOS beer has set its own unique pace for fun, bringing to Cyprus an experience inspired by timeless, ‘old-school’ charm. Via a series of unique pop-up events, Patras’ much-loved beer generated moments filled with music, dancing and an authentic summer vibe, proving that the most beautiful experiences are often the simplest. Swing dancers, […]
Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my four cats and my dog. What did you have for breakfast?I usually have a coffee, a warm Nescafe with condensed milk, which is the way my grandma has been making it for me for ages. Describe your perfect dayA day is perfect if I get to […]
The recent decline in the stock price of semiconductor industry giant SK Hynix has sparked market uncertainty. As a major global supplier of memory chips, fluctuations in SK Hynix’s stock price can have a significant ripple effect on the entire technology sector, which in turn affects broader investor sentiment. Investors are increasingly seeking investment options […]
Three people died while trying to cross the English Channel on a ‘taxi-boat’ for migrants near the French port of Dunkirk, the local administration in charge of the Channel and North Sea said on Thursday. The French administration said the boat got into difficulties early on Thursday by Braek beach, saying they would release more […]
The best price-quality ratio is not just a title, but a reflection of the daily experience of consumers who choose Lidl Cyprus for their shopping. A confirmation of this experience comes through a significant distinction, once again, as the company emerges as “No. 1 in best price-quality ratio” for the third time. This new milestone […]
The bill to reform Cyprus’ pension system is to enter its final drafting stage next week after Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas meets Finance Minister Makis Keravnos next Wednesday to settle the remaining financial aspects before the bill is released for public consultation. On Thursday, Mousiouttas said the draft bill should be completed by the end […]
France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday as soaring temperatures, parched vegetation and powerful winds extended a summer of deadly fires, mass evacuations and mounting disruption across Europe. France arrested two people on suspicion of arson as crews contained a vast fire near Bordeaux, Spain fought a blaze in the eastern province of […]
Board points to stronger finances and digital progress The Cyta board of directors on Thursday presented its report covering its February 2024 to July 2026 term, describing the period as one marked by major transformation, strategic reforms and significant investments aimed at strengthening the organisation’s role in Cyprus’ digital future. The board reported that its […]
The sea off Dasoudi keeps turning brown, and no one in charge can agree on why. That should worry us more than it does By Penelope Vasquez Hadjilyra The sea off Dasoudi has turned brown again. Swimmers are filming it, not as an eyesore, but as evidence of a gamble people are asked to take […]
When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the New World some five centuries ago, they brought muskets, cannons, armor, horses and attack dogs as they set about colonizing the Americas. But the biggest blow they delivered came from something else entirely — smallpox and other infectious diseases that ravaged indigenous populations. Researchers now have obtained the first […]
The Spanish government said it will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after migrants broke through the fences into the city from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming the Guardia Civil police force. Video footage showed hundreds of migrants swimming over from the Moroccan side using inflatable inner tubes and […]
The prosecution and the defence squabbled on Thursday on the admissibility of phone communications as evidence in the ongoing trial of Giorgos ‘Zavrantonas’ Christodoulou. Christodoulou is on trial before Nicosia criminal court, facing charges of importing 15kg of cocaine with intent to sell. In 2022 he had been found guilty of possession with intent to […]
The government said Thursday that by year’s end it plans to get the wheels turning on a significant segment of the planned highway linking Paphos to Polis Chrysochous. Speaking in Paphos, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said they aim to come out with the call for tenders by the end of this year or beginning of […]
UEFA’s member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest at FIFA’s plan to sell stakes to external investors in a subsidiary that will run the global governing body’s tournaments. The tournaments include the World Cup, the European governing body said in a statement. The decision was taken […]
Migrant workers need better access to information about their rights, to prevent their abuse by unscrupulous employers, speakers at a roundtable said on Thursday. The roundtable was held on the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking, observed every year on July 30. Attending were lawyers as well as representatives of the SEK and PEO trade […]
Demetra Holdings Plc purchased 4,440 of its own shares on July 29, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme executed through The Cyprus Investment & Securities Corporation Ltd. The investment company announced the transaction on Thursday, in accordance with the regulatory frameworks set out by the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Cyprus Securities and […]
The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) has successfully completed the project “Schools for Change: Pioneering the Path to a Plastic-Free Future”, an important initiative implemented in partnership with the TUI Care Foundation as part of the international “Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic Free”programme. The project was supported by the Cyprus Environment Foundation through funding from the Conservation Collective, […]
Cyprus residents faced continued difficulty affording a week-long annual holiday in 2025, with Eurostat data released on Thursday showing that 27.6 per cent of people aged 16 and over could not afford a one-week break away from home. The figure placed Cyprus slightly above the European Union average, where 27.5 per cent of the population […]
Koumis defends Cyprus tourism performance amidst global challenges Tourism revenue figures for May and the first five months of 2026 confirmed that Cyprus tourism has returned to a stable recovery path, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Thursday, following the release of data by the Statistical Service. In a written statement sent to […]
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday said that the Turkish government’s stance will provide the “key” to there being progress on the Cyprus problem in the coming weeks and months, as he exited the day’s cabinet meeting. He said that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had “received Turkey’s consent” for a new enlarged meeting on […]
Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv’s districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press authorities to open a bomb shelter under preparation since 2023. “I had to run with my 4-year-old grandson to a clinic while there was a ballistic missile attack,” she screamed, amid […]
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Public Group recorded stronger operational performance in 2025, with the retailer reporting sales above €500 million, higher profitability and continued expansion across Greece and Cyprus, according to results released on Thursday. The group’s consolidated turnover increased by 4.1 per cent to €504.2 million, surpassing the €500 million milestone, while gross profit rose by 5.8 per […]
Drop in UK arrivals, among other markets, hits Cyprus tourism revenue Cyprus’ tourism revenue fell by 4.8 per cent in May 2026 as the war in Iran depressed visitor arrivals, particularly from the island’s primary tourist market, despite average spending per visitor remaining broadly unchanged. Specifically, revenue from tourism reached €355.2 million in May 2026, […]
Shareholders of The Mall of Engomi and The Mall of Cyprus have ratified their 2025 financial statements and re-elected two directors at their annual general meeting held on July 30, 2026. Both public companies convened their gatherings at the Mall of Cyprus management offices on Verginas street in Strovolos, Nicosia. According to an announcement on […]
Patsalides warns inflation risks are rising over energy Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides has stated that inflation risks are gradually increasing because of persistently high energy prices, while insisting there is still no evidence to justify an immediate interest rate increase. In an interview with specialist financial news wire Econostream, Patsalides said […]
The police are investigating a case of attempted murder after a man reported that shots were fired at his vehicle while he was driving in Nicosia, authorities said on Thursday. Since then, the police have gathered evidence for forensic analysis and found holes in the car which appear to have been caused by gunfire. Investigations […]
A drone caused the fire that engulfed two gas vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, the Egyptian cabinet said on Thursday, confirming for the first time that the blaze which erupted a day earlier was the result of an attack rather than an accident. No party has claimed responsibility, and authorities were continuing their […]