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11 June, 2026
 

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Jazz Icon Claire Martin Closes Minthis Music Festival 2026

Jazz Icon Claire Martin Closes Minthis Music Festival 2026

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 concludes on 12 July with an evening dedicated to the elegance and rhythm of jazz, starring acclaimed British vocalist Claire Martin....

More foreign patients fly to China for cancer treatment

More foreign patients fly to China for cancer treatment

A growing shift in global medicine is seeing more patients travel abroad for life-saving treatments that are either unavailable at home or come at a fraction of the cost, according to an article in Bloomberg....

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Celebrates an Exceptional Achievement with 10 Awards at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and the Cyprus Estia Awards 2026

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort Celebrates an Exceptional Achievement with 10 Awards at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and the Cyprus Estia Awards 2026

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce an exceptional achievement at the prestigious Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and Cyprus Estia Awards 2026, securing a total of ten distinguished accolades that reaffirm its position among Cyprus' leading luxury hospitality destinations....

Cyprus’ newest eye in the sky: How a space project could change life on the ground

Cyprus’ newest eye in the sky: How a space project could change life on the ground

When most people think of space technology, they imagine rockets, astronauts, and distant planets. But Cyprus’ newest move into the space sector is much closer to home and could one day help firefighters detect disasters faster, farmers use less water, authorities monitor the sea, and scientists better understand the changing climate....

ECB raises interest rates as expected

ECB raises interest rates as expected

Cypriot households with mortgages and loans may soon feel additional pressure on their monthly budgets after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking its first rate increase since September 2023....

A Summer of Endless Possibilities at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

A Summer of Endless Possibilities at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside the vibrant city of Paphos, where the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean meet the protected landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort invites guests to experience a season defined by effortless luxury, authentic discovery, and unforgettable moments....

Erdogan warns of ''very tough response'' if Turkish Cypriot rights are violated

Erdogan warns of ''very tough response'' if Turkish Cypriot rights are violated

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a strong warning over the Eastern Mediterranean, saying Turkey would respond ''very clearly and very toughly'' if what he described as the rights of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots are violated....

Greek Cypriot firefighter arrested in Pyla buffer zone during inspection visit

Greek Cypriot firefighter arrested in Pyla buffer zone during inspection visit

A Greek Cypriot firefighter was arrested on Thursday by authorities in the Pyla buffer zone, during what was described as a routine inspection visit linked to upcoming summer vegetation clearance works, according to CNA....

Cyprus, Greece warships train together in offshore military exercise (video)

Cyprus, Greece warships train together in offshore military exercise (video)

Naval vessels from Cyprus and Greece carried out coordinated drills off the Larnaca and Limassol coastline on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing ''NIKITIS–DIMITRA 2026'' exercise, in a show of military cooperation that is likely to draw public attention across the island....

New Metropolitan of Paphos Gregory formally ordained in Nicosia church ceremony

New Metropolitan of Paphos Gregory formally ordained in Nicosia church ceremony

The Church of Cyprus on Thursday officially ordained its new Metropolitan of Paphos, Gregory, in a solemn ceremony held at the Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas in Nicosia, marking a major leadership change in one of the island’s most historic dioceses....

Terror probe deepens: German link and Istanbul meetings under scrutiny

Terror probe deepens: German link and Istanbul meetings under scrutiny

Secret meetings in a basement in Istanbul involving members of a so-called ''cell,'' along with the role of a mysterious German man who reportedly lived in a safe house on Governor’s Beach in Cyprus, are among the new details emerging in the high-profile terrorism case now coming to light, according to "K."...

How Cyprus confiscated Jho Low’s €6M villa without a criminal conviction

How Cyprus confiscated Jho Low’s €6M villa without a criminal conviction

Legal expert Simos Angelides explained the legal framework that allows the Republic of Cyprus to confiscate assets connected to alleged criminal activity, even in cases where there has been no criminal conviction. ...

Thursday forecast: Sunshine stays in charge, storms remain on standby

Thursday forecast: Sunshine stays in charge, storms remain on standby

If the weather forecast feels familiar by now, that's because Cyprus appears to have found its favourite summer playlist and put it on repeat....

Cyprus unveils first national plan for blood donation and transfusion services

Cyprus unveils first national plan for blood donation and transfusion services

Cyprus is preparing to launch its first National Blood Strategy, a five-year plan designed to strengthen the country's blood system and ensure a reliable supply of safe, high-quality blood for patients....

Melios Pet Centre alleges Government officials’ conduct led to deaths of legally imported animals

Melios Pet Centre alleges Government officials’ conduct led to deaths of legally imported animals

Melios Pet Centre Ltd has filed a formal complaint alleging a long pattern of misconduct by several government departments and officials, including actions that the company says caused significant financial losses and the death of imported animals....

Cyprus recycling idea turns used cooking oil into European award finalist

Cyprus recycling idea turns used cooking oil into European award finalist

Most people in Cyprus have the same problem every Sunday after a big fry-up: What on earth do you do with the used cooking oil?...

SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme

SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme

SPL Audit (Cyprus) Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, announces the launch of the SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative supporting high-potential students through scholarship opportunities and structured career pathways....

Christodoulides heads to Barcelona for Sagrada Familia inauguration

Christodoulides heads to Barcelona for Sagrada Familia inauguration

President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Barcelona on Wednesday for a high-profile cultural and diplomatic visit that mixes religion, art, and European politics all in one trip....

Four children of Larnaca terror suspect serve in Cyprus' security forces

Four children of Larnaca terror suspect serve in Cyprus' security forces

A suspect arrested in connection with a terrorism-related investigation in Cyprus has four children serving in the Republic’s security forces, according to reports by Phileleftheros....

Fake profits trick Paphos woman in online investment scam

Fake profits trick Paphos woman in online investment scam

Police in Paphos are investigating a new online investment fraud case after a 66-year-old woman reported losing thousands of euros to a scam that started with what looked like a legitimate investment website....

Hadassah chose Cyprus

Hadassah chose Cyprus

On July 1, 2026, Hadassah Medical Center officially opens its doors in Limassol, bringing to Cyprus for the first time the expertise, scientific knowledge and philosophy of one of the world's most recognized academic and medical organizations....

Court rejects Paphos mayor’s appeal to return to office

Court rejects Paphos mayor’s appeal to return to office

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos will remain suspended from his duties after the Administrative Court of Appeal rejected his request to temporarily lift his suspension while his broader legal challenge continues....

Cyprus tells Europe: Our banks are stronger than ever

Cyprus tells Europe: Our banks are stronger than ever

With the aim of improving Cyprus’ image as an international financial center and showcasing the progress made in the banking sector as well as the wider economy, representatives of Cypriot banks traveled to Brussels. ...

AI-designed universal vaccine tested in humans for first time (video)

AI-designed universal vaccine tested in humans for first time (video)

Scientists in the UK have tested a new kind of vaccine in people for the first time, and part of it wasn’t designed by humans at all, but by artificial intelligence....

Mortgage-to-Rent scheme gets 180 new applications, but is it picking up?

Mortgage-to-Rent scheme gets 180 new applications, but is it picking up?

The ''Rent Instead of Installment'' scheme, also known as ''Mortgage to Rent,'' has reopened, allowing more borrowers to apply....

Four, including two businessmen, arrested in Larnaca and Nicosia for extortion, fraud

Four, including two businessmen, arrested in Larnaca and Nicosia for extortion, fraud

Four people have been arrested in Cyprus as police investigate what they describe as a wide-ranging case involving alleged organized crime, extortion, fraud and weapons offenses spanning several years....

11 arrested as police step up overnight raids and traffic checks across urban areas

11 arrested as police step up overnight raids and traffic checks across urban areas

Police arrested 11 people overnight across urban areas in a series of coordinated operations targeting crime, traffic violations and public disorder....

Deutsche Bank sees Greek banks as takeover targets, with Bank of Cyprus in view

Deutsche Bank sees Greek banks as takeover targets, with Bank of Cyprus in view

Greek banks are attractive targets for mergers and acquisitions, according to Deutsche Bank, with Eurobank and Piraeus Bank standing out in particular. The bank also suggests that Bank of Cyprus could be a potential target for National Bank of Greece....

ECB set for two rate hikes this year, what it means for Cypriots

ECB set for two rate hikes this year, what it means for Cypriots

The war in Iran may be happening hundreds of kilometers away, but for many people in Cyprus, its effects could soon be felt much closer to home, in their electricity bills, supermarket receipts, and even their mortgage payments....

Wednesday forecast: Summer's settled into a familiar rhythm

Wednesday forecast: Summer's settled into a familiar rhythm

If Cyprus weather had a summer routine, it would look a lot like this: sunshine takes centre stage, the mountains get a little dramatic in the afternoon, and everyone pretends they're surprised when a thunderstorm suddenly appears....

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