Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) will revise its smart meter installation strategy following a series of reported incidents, including fires and damaged appliances, officials said....
Turkey is officially done with the mad dash to the airplane exit. Under a new rule, passengers who leap out of their seats before the plane finishes taxiing could face a $70 fine, all in an effort to bring some order to the post-landing chaos....
Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to an eleven-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market....
Cyprus is finally catching a break on the job front. According to fresh numbers from Eurostat, 2024 saw unemployment in Cyprus fall to its lowest level since 2009, and that’s not just good news for economists but for anyone who’s spent time job hunting or worrying about someone who has....
Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....
Medochemie is taking a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges currently faced by the pharmaceutical industry: the management and reduction of pharmaceutical pollution....
More than €1.1 million in donations were funneled to political parties in Cyprus between 2016 and 2021 from individuals and companies linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Program, commonly known as the “Golden Passport” scheme....
Chanting ''freedom for Palestine'' and dressed in red to symbolize bloodshed, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Presidential Palace on Monday night, calling out the Cypriot government’s silence over the ongoing devastation in Gaza....
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar adopted a hardline stance following his meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín. Tatar focused heavily on the issue of property rights...
What began as a night of joy in Liverpool turned to chaos when a car drove into crowds celebrating the city's Premier League victory, injuring at least 27 people, including four children....
Nearly half of teenagers say they’d rather grow up in a world without the internet, according to a new UK study highlighting the growing concerns young people have about the impact of social media on their mental health....
Dozens of churchgoers gathered peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Paphos to show their support for former Metropolitan Bishop Tychikos and protest the Holy Synod’s decision to remove him from his post....
In Periclean Athens, civic participation wasn’t just a right; it was a moral and political duty. Those who didn’t engage in public affairs were labeled idiotes, a term thought to carry a derogatory tone and which is often linked to the modern English words ''idiot'' and ''diocy.''...
SkyUp (U5) is expanding its route network by launching direct flights from Poland to popular holiday destinations in Southern Europe. Starting May 27, 2025, travelers from Warsaw and Katowice will be able to fly nonstop to Heraklion (Crete, Greece), Larnaca (Cyprus), and Burgas (Bulgaria)....
The mobile desalination units donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in Cyprus within the expected timeframe, marking a key step in the government’s plan to address water shortages ahead of summer. ...
Lidl Cyprus, steadfast in its commitment to sustainable development and an active environmental footprint, carried out the major coastal clean-up action within the framework of Project Zero for yet another year,...
Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....
Cyprus has drawn criticism for breaking ranks with most of the EU by opposing a Dutch-led push to review the EU’s political and economic ties with Israel over its ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza....
Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....
A weak low-pressure system is loitering in the area, not doing much except kicking up some dust and making the air feel like it needs a good sweep. Don’t worry, the dust will start to settle tomorrow, possibly out of boredom....
Cyprus saw a slight decline in its internationally recognized beach quality ratings this year, with 64 beaches and two marinas receiving Blue Flag certification for 2025, down from 76 beaches in 2024....
The United Arab Emirates recorded its highest May temperature in two decades on Saturday, with the mercury hitting 50.4 degrees Celsius (122.7 degrees Fahrenheit) in Al Shawamekh, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi....
