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06 November, 2026
 

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Cyprus pupils urged to use school break to back French students' protests

Cyprus pupils urged to use school break to back French students' protests

A banner in the schoolyard or a symbol made out of schoolbags. That’s how Cyprus’ national student committee is asking pupils to show support for their French counterparts on Thursday, as students and workers in France prepare for a nationwide day of protests....

EU presses Turkey to back Cyprus talks and normalize ties

EU presses Turkey to back Cyprus talks and normalize ties

The European Commission urged Turkey on Wednesday to normalize relations with the Republic of Cyprus and renew its support for United Nations-led reunification talks, stepping up pressure on Ankara days before the island’s two leaders are due to meet with a U.N. envoy....

Drivers could keep fuel tax break until March

Drivers could keep fuel tax break until March

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will ask Cabinet to extend the tax break on petrol and diesel, possibly until March 2027, giving drivers a chance to hold on to some relief at the pump. ...

Man drives to police station over nuisance complaint, gets arrested on suspicion of drink-driving

Man drives to police station over nuisance complaint, gets arrested on suspicion of drink-driving

Police in Pegeia called a 69-year-old man in over a nuisance complaint. By the time he left, officers had a new case on their hands, and it had everything to do with how he got there....

Thursday showers and thunderstorms linger before brighter skies return

Thursday showers and thunderstorms linger before brighter skies return

A weak low-pressure system continues to affect the area, keeping conditions unsettled across Cyprus. It seems autumn isn't quite finished showing off its dramatic side, although there's some good news waiting towards the end of the week....

Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from Portugal's national team

Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from Portugal's national team

Cristiano Ronaldo is getting ready to hand back Portugal’s No. 7 shirt. The 41-year-old forward announced Thursday that he will retire from international football after the November break, ending a 23-year run with the national team that took him to six World Cups and brought Portugal its first major trophy....

Seven shots fired at 76-year-old man’s home in Ormideia

Seven shots fired at 76-year-old man’s home in Ormideia

A 76-year-old man’s property in Ormideia was targeted in a shooting in the early hours of Wednesday, with seven shots damaging the front of his home and his vehicle....

St Barnabas Monastery in Famagusta completes restoration of centuries-old iconography and roof

St Barnabas Monastery in Famagusta completes restoration of centuries-old iconography and roof

Conservation work at the historic Monastery of Apostle Barnabas in Engomi, Famagusta, has been completed, including the restoration of its wall paintings and intricately carved wooden iconostasis....

Eating well after 40: Four simple ways to support your health

Eating well after 40: Four simple ways to support your health

A balanced diet becomes increasingly important after 40 as the body's nutritional needs change with age. A clinical dietitian shares four simple ways to support muscle mass, digestive health, heart health and overall well-being through everyday food choices....

EU and UK near deal to cut university tuition fees for European students

EU and UK near deal to cut university tuition fees for European students

European students could soon pay less to study at universities in the United Kingdom, as the EU and British government approach an agreement on tuition fees that increased significantly following Brexit....

EU presses Turkey to recommit to Cyprus settlement talks

EU presses Turkey to recommit to Cyprus settlement talks

The European Commission on Wednesday called on Turkey to renew its support for United Nations-led talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute, while criticizing Ankara’s ongoing refusal to recognize the Republic of Cyprus and its push for a two-state arrangement....

Human skull fragment discovered in Dhekelia British Bases

Human skull fragment discovered in Dhekelia British Bases

A fragment of a human skull was discovered within the Dhekelia Sovereign Base Area on Wednesday, prompting a police response, according to an official announcement by the Sovereign Base Areas Police....

A little wine, a little road trip

A little wine, a little road trip

You know you’re due for a change of scenery when you can drive to your usual Saturday spot without remembering a single turn. This weekend, give the group chat an actual plan. Pick a village, put someone in charge of the playlist, and head out for a glass of wine....

Cyprus businesses pay more to keep the lights on

Cyprus businesses pay more to keep the lights on

Businesses in Cyprus paid about 28% more for electricity than the EU average in the first half of 2026, according to Eurostat figures released Wednesday....

Tourists kept coming to Cyprus so why did hotel profits fall?

Tourists kept coming to Cyprus so why did hotel profits fall?

Tourism directly accounts for 13% to 15% of Cyprus’ GDP, and more than 25% once we count the economic activity it supports along the way....

Petrolina: Long-Standing Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus Campaign

Petrolina: Long-Standing Sponsor of the Let’s Do It! Cyprus Campaign

Committed to protecting the natural environment and raising environmental awareness, Petrolina continues to support Cyprus’s largest environmental campaign, Let’s Do It! Cyprus, which it has sponsored since 2014. This year, the company is participating as a Silver Sponsor of Let’s Do It! Cyprus 2026. ...

Erhurman says he’s ready to talk, starting with new Cyprus crossings

Erhurman says he’s ready to talk, starting with new Cyprus crossings

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman says he is ready to discuss all issues in the Cyprus talks but wants to start with a practical question for people on both sides of the island’s divide: where to open new crossings....

What happens to the recycling you put out in your neighborhood?

What happens to the recycling you put out in your neighborhood?

You put the cereal box and the empty milk carton out for recycling. But where do they end up?...

Flash Festival

Flash Festival

Flash Festival returns for its second edition as a festival, continuing its journey as a platform dedicated to supporting and showcasing contemporary artistic creation in Cyprus....

University of Limassol’s Dr Petros Constantinides Honoured at the Cyprus Review Annual Book Awards 2026

University of Limassol’s Dr Petros Constantinides Honoured at the Cyprus Review Annual Book Awards 2026

A significant academic distinction has been awarded to Dr Petros Constantinides, Lecturer in Public Law at the Department of Law of the University of Limassol (UoL), who received the “Constantinos Emilianides Award” in the Law category at the Cyprus Review Annual Book Awards (CRABA) 2026. ...

Series of events #Moments at the Museum '26  at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Series of events #Moments at the Museum '26 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The “Moments at Museum 26” series of events concludes with the workshop “From Ancient Artifacts to Contemporary Creation,” in collaboration with the Cyprus Association of Potters and Ceramists. ...

After supermarket freezer hacks, France’s blood storage systems are targeted

After supermarket freezer hacks, France’s blood storage systems are targeted

First it was supermarket freezers. Now, cooling equipment used by France’s national blood service has reportedly been targeted in a cyberattack, as retailers across Europe deal with the fallout from hackers tampering with their fridges and freezers. No link between the incidents has been confirmed. ...

EY Cyprus Earns 2026-2027 Great Place To Work Certification

EY Cyprus Earns 2026-2027 Great Place To Work Certification

EY Cyprus is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for October 2026 - 2027. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at EY Cyprus. 91% of employees said that when you join the company, you are made to feel welcome. ...

Some social welfare officers juggle up to 150 cases each

Some social welfare officers juggle up to 150 cases each

A single social welfare officer in Cyprus can be responsible for as many as 150 open cases, far above the international benchmark of 20 to 40, lawmakers heard. In Nicosia, the average caseload is more than 100....

Paphos hotel manager found guilty of sexually abusing two teenage guests

Paphos hotel manager found guilty of sexually abusing two teenage guests

A Paphos court on Tuesday found a 53-year-old hotel manager guilty of sexually abusing two British teenagers who were staying at the hotel during a summer holiday in Cyprus....

EU pushback does little to slow Turkey’s gas pipeline to occupied northern Cyprus

EU pushback does little to slow Turkey’s gas pipeline to occupied northern Cyprus

The European Union has responded weakly to plans for an undersea natural gas pipeline linking Turkey to occupied northern Cyprus....

Cyprus banks must hold extra capital to continue lending in a crisis

Cyprus banks must hold extra capital to continue lending in a crisis

Markets are volatile, the war in the Middle East shows no sign of ending, and inflation continues to rise. The energy crisis is deepening concerns, while the prices of goods and fuel remain high. ...

Democrats win Congress in blow to Trump as Cyprus watches Iran war

Democrats win Congress in blow to Trump as Cyprus watches Iran war

Democrats won control of both the U.S. House and Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, dealing President Donald Trump a sharp setback and setting up a fight over how he handles the war with Iran....

Wednesday weather: Storm clouds gather over Cyprus as temperatures take a downward turn

Wednesday weather: Storm clouds gather over Cyprus as temperatures take a downward turn

Cyprus faces an unsettled few days, with showers, isolated thunderstorms and strengthening winds expected across the island. Dust will gradually clear from Thursday, while temperatures fall below seasonal averages by the weekend....

11-year-old girl hospitalised after second school assault in Nicosia

11-year-old girl hospitalised after second school assault in Nicosia

An 11-year-old girl was taken to hospital after allegedly being attacked by fellow pupils at a school in Nicosia, in an incident reported by her parents to the authorities....

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