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28 October, 2026
 

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Thirty different colors: Inside one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric shops

Thirty different colors: Inside one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric shops

Phivos Mastridis, one of Nicosia’s last traditional fabric merchants, has run his shop in the old city since 1982, offering a wide selection of fabrics, colors and cashmere. As more people turn to ready-made clothing, he hopes to preserve the personal service, quality and variety that make his craft unique....

Three Cypriot academics named among world’s top 2% of scientists

Three Cypriot academics named among world’s top 2% of scientists

Three academics at Neapolis University Pafos have been included in the 2026 edition of the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, with their research recognised across computer science, educational psychology and energy-efficient architecture....

Cyprus marches in remembrance on Oxi Day (images)

Cyprus marches in remembrance on Oxi Day (images)

From schoolchildren marching through Nicosia to students spelling out ''OXI'' in flames in Tillyria, Cyprus marked Ochi Day on Wednesday with parades, church services and tributes to those who fought in World War II....

At least 30 killed as high-speed trains collide in Spain

At least 30 killed as high-speed trains collide in Spain

At least 30 people were killed and 80 injured when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, with authorities warning that the casualty figures could rise....

Revolut outage reveals banks’ vulnerability to cloud service failures

Revolut outage reveals banks’ vulnerability to cloud service failures

The disruption to Revolut services caused by a Google Cloud failure on October 20 has drawn attention to the reliance of everyday banking on external technology providers and the challenges financial institutions face when essential digital systems become unavailable....

Israel election ends in deadlock as Netanyahu and rival claim mandate

Israel election ends in deadlock as Netanyahu and rival claim mandate

Israeli voters delivered a record turnout on Tuesday but left the country’s next government hanging in the balance, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance nor the main opposition camp projected to secure a parliamentary majority....

Four arrested over suspected migrant smuggling across Green Line

Four arrested over suspected migrant smuggling across Green Line

Police have arrested four men aged 19, 22 and 23 in connection with an investigation into the alleged facilitation of illegal entry and movement of migrants in the Republic of Cyprus....

Wednesday weather: Yellow thunderstorm warning puts a stormy twist on Ohi Day

Wednesday weather: Yellow thunderstorm warning puts a stormy twist on Ohi Day

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, valid from 02:00 until 18:00 today. Since we're publishing at 07:30, that warning is already in force. Isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the western half of the island initially, spreading to other areas after midday. Rainfall rates could reach 35 to 55 millimetres per hour, hail is likely, and wind gusts in thunderstorms could reach 7 to 8 Beaufort....

Cyprus needs results, not 19 proposals nobody has seen

Cyprus needs results, not 19 proposals nobody has seen

Nikos Christodoulides' 19 proposals were presented as a chance to revive the Cyprus peace process, but questions remain over their substance and diplomatic impact. The real test is not whether the President appears to be taking action, but whether his initiatives bring the island closer to renewed negotiations....

Troodos asbestos mine among sites covered by €302,400 in public tenders

Troodos asbestos mine among sites covered by €302,400 in public tenders

Two public infrastructure contracts with a combined estimated value of €302,400 excluding VAT are now under evaluation following the closure of bidding on Tuesday, with works planned at the former Amiantos Mine and long-term maintenance of wastewater facilities at Troodos Camp....

Kronos deal is historic, but Cyprus may gain little, expert warns

Kronos deal is historic, but Cyprus may gain little, expert warns

Cyprus is closer than ever to exporting its own natural gas, but the financial benefits for the country could be much smaller than many hope, energy expert Charles Ellinas has warned....

Bean Bar celebrates 5 years full of flavour and positive vibes!

Bean Bar celebrates 5 years full of flavour and positive vibes!

Five years of presence, countless coffees, thousands of smiles and even more positive vibes! From that first morning coffee to last minute coffee dates and little tasty treats, Bean Bar has become an integral part of our everyday life. As the brand celebrates five years of presence, there’s plenty to celebrate! Starting from the week of 26-30 October, the popular specialty coffee brand is getting into the birthday spirit and invites the public to join in the celebrations, with special surprises and exclusive offers that will continue throughout November. ...

GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

GDP Growth Accelerates in Q2 on Strong Consumption and Investment

Despite the deterioration in the global economic environment following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, the Cypriot economy remained resilient in Q2 2026, with GDP growth accelerating to 3.3%YoY, from 3.0%YoY in the previous quarter. ...

Petrolina Racing Team on the Podium at Cyprus Rally 2026

Petrolina Racing Team on the Podium at Cyprus Rally 2026

Petrolina Racing Team delivered an outstanding performance at the Cyprus Rally 2026, securing a place on the podium and achieving strong overall results with all four of its crews. The team’s performance once again highlighted Petrolina’s longstanding commitment to motorsport and its strong association with the Cyprus Rally. ...

PwC Cyprus strengthens its leadership team with three new Partners

PwC Cyprus strengthens its leadership team with three new Partners

PwC Cyprus announces that Michalis Zourides , Lambros Kyriakides and Panayiotis Hadjiconstantinou will join the firm's Partnership, assuming their roles as Partners effective 1 January 2027. ...

EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

EKO strikes deal to buy STAROIL

The company behind EKO Cyprus has agreed to buy local fuel supplier STAROIL, a deal that could reshape competition in a market where drivers and households are watching fuel prices closely....

Court limits citizenship claims through marriage

Court limits citizenship claims through marriage

Marrying someone who became a Cypriot citizen through an application process known as registration does not give a foreign spouse the right to obtain citizenship through the same route, a Cyprus appeal court has ruled....

DISY split deepens as Georgiades rules out campaigning for Averof

DISY split deepens as Georgiades rules out campaigning for Averof

Harris Georgiades has told DISY leader Annita Demetriou that he will not take part in the party’s 2028 presidential campaign if former party leader Averof Neofytou is chosen as its candidate, laying bare another rift within the opposition party....

Cyprus joins opposition to Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Cyprus joins opposition to Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Cyprus has joined Greece, the European Union and three Arab countries in rejecting a disputed maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya, warning that its ratification by Libya’s parliament could undermine regional stability....

Government spends more than it earns as deficit grows

Government spends more than it earns as deficit grows

The Cypriot government spent nearly €143 million more than it brought in during the second quarter of 2026, as rising costs outpaced an increase in revenue, preliminary figures from the Statistical Service show....

Cyprus signs deal for new Israeli patrol vessel

Cyprus signs deal for new Israeli patrol vessel

Cyprus is adding a new patrol vessel to its navy under an agreement signed with Israel on Monday, as the island seeks to strengthen its ability to monitor and respond to incidents at sea....

Car bursts into flames near former Orphanides in Nicosia

Car bursts into flames near former Orphanides in Nicosia

A car was engulfed in flames Tuesday morning near the former Orphanides supermarket in Nicosia, sending firefighters to the scene....

Too busy to shop? Let AI find the deals for you

Too busy to shop? Let AI find the deals for you

You need a new pair of trainers. You want them in your size, under €100, and delivered to Cyprus without a shipping fee that costs almost as much as the shoes....

Police officer arrested after cannabis found in car

Police officer arrested after cannabis found in car

A 42-year-old police officer has been arrested after officers allegedly found cannabis and cannabis cigarettes in her car during a roadside check in Nicosia, police said Tuesday....

Weather forecast: Thunder on the horizon as Cyprus braces for a stormy midweek

Weather forecast: Thunder on the horizon as Cyprus braces for a stormy midweek

Cyprus is in for a stormier spell as clouds gather, showers spread and thunderstorms bring the risk of hail. With a new low-pressure system set to affect the region from Wednesday, Thursday could bring particularly intense or prolonged weather....

Six international partners reject Turkey-Libya maritime agreement

Six international partners reject Turkey-Libya maritime agreement

Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union have rejected the 2019 maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya, arguing that it has no legal validity and cannot determine maritime boundaries or affect the rights of other countries....

Cyprus among EU countries targeted by Russia-linked cyberattacks

Cyprus among EU countries targeted by Russia-linked cyberattacks

Cyprus is among nine EU member states where cyberattacks or sabotage incidents linked to Russia have been reported, according to a new briefing by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), as European countries face increasing pressure from hostile activities that fall short of open warfare....

Millions of particles pass through our bodies every day. Should we worry about them?

Millions of particles pass through our bodies every day. Should we worry about them?

Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....

The suffocation of young people in Cyprus and Europe

The suffocation of young people in Cyprus and Europe

Young people in Cyprus and across Europe face rising living costs, limited opportunities and growing disillusionment with political systems that fail to address their needs. Turning that frustration into meaningful change requires political engagement, clear demands and a willingness to challenge the status quo....

Two women accused of stealing from 82-year-old who tried to help them

Two women accused of stealing from 82-year-old who tried to help them

Police have appealed for public assistance in identifying two women suspected of stealing money and personal belongings from an 82-year-old woman at her home in Agios Dometios on October 20....

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