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Domestic and gender violence are on the rise, taking their toll on funds being made available to the Women’s House, a sanctuary for female victims and their underaged children, MPs heard during a visit to the home on Wednesday.

Cyprus, Greece and Egypt have agreed to strengthen joint protection of gas fields, supply lines and offshore energy infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean, amid heightened security concerns across the region.

Thousands of volunteers across Cyprus are being invited to take part in this year’s Let’s Do It!

Eurobank is bringing prospective homebuyers closer to their dream home through its new MyHome Guide, which organises the mortgage application process into five steps, providing information and guidance from the initial calculation through to the completion

Oil major Chevron will begin seismic research in blocks off Greece this year, the Greek energy ministry said on Wednesday.

Cyprus businesses need easier access to European funding if EU initiatives are to translate into investment and growth, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) president Stavros Stavrou said at EU Finance Day 2026 in Nicosia.

US President Donald Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez late on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, their first meeting since American forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in a January raid.

Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy app and online platform ‘Agora’ has been fined €6,000 for personal data breaches, commissioner Maria Christofidou announced on Wednesday.

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will continue to play international football as long as he remains motivated, saying he had not considered quitting the team after the World Cup despite being the last of the country’s golden generation.

Calm has been restored in the buffer zone near the village of Denia, west of Nicosia, United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) spokesman Aleem Siddique said on Wednesday, after an altercation occurred between Turkish forces and Greek Cypriot…

Two school bus routes in Nicosia and Larnaca, that had been temporarily suspended following incidents of vandalism and subsequent security issues, are running again on Wednesday, and a meeting next week will strive to find permanent solutions.

The stories of people, animals and landscapes are at the core of a screening event tonight in Nicosia.

A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Wednesday after admitting to the theft of a car believed to have been intended for use in the planning of the murder of Stavros Demosthenous.

Cyprus and China have put maritime cooperation back at the centre of their bilateral agenda, with Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis and China’s new ambassador Yang Yundong discussing seafarers, maritime education and coordination at the Interna…

The Pomos reservoir has the highest water level among the main ones in Paphos, at 67.8 per cent full, the Water Development Department announced on Wednesday.

Tigrayan forces seized the main airport in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on Wednesday, three local sources said, and Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to the region, in the latest escalation to raise fears of a new war.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has moved closer to tightening safety requirements for ships using methanol and ethanol as fuel, after completing a major revision of its interim guidance while continuing work on other low-flashpoint fuels.

Organic farming now accounts for 8.6 per cent of cultivated land in Cyprus, exceeding the national target of 7.5 per cent set for 2027, Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis said on Wednesday.

European defence readiness requires a comprehensive approach which takes into account challenges across all strategic regions directly affecting Europe’s security, National Guard chief Lieutenant-General Emmanouel Theodorou has said.

Cyprus resale property market hits €727 million in first half of 2026 Cyprus’ resale property market was worth €727.2 million from 3,202 transactions in the first half of 2026, with substantial differences between districts in terms of prices, transaction…

A total of five horses have been diagnosed with West Nile virus, the veterinary services department said on Wednesday, with the horses having been tested for the virus between September 9 and Friday last week.

Britain’s media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday that it had opened an investigation into whether adult content platform Pornhub has complied with its legal duties to prevent children from seeing pornography.

With petrol prices already at an average of €1.7 per litre and diesel over €2, there seems to be no room for optimism regarding the trend prices will follow in the near future, given the geopolitical situation in the region, head of the consumer protection

Turkey’s capital markets regulator said on Wednesday that almost half a million investors hold stakes in more than 100 Turkish investment funds worth around $18 billion which authorities last week ordered to be liquidated during a market selloff.

The European Commission said on Wednesday it had proposed unlocking €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, citing the steps Hungary’s new government has taken to strengthen the rule of law in the country.

Pro-federal solution political party the CTP is on course for a landslide victory at the next Turkish Cypriot legislative election, according to a poll published on Wednesday.

Shipping risks at two of the Middle East’s key maritime passages returned to focus on Wednesday after an unexplained explosion near Iran’s Qeshm Island, while the Houthis claimed to have downed a Saudi drone close to Bab el-Mandeb.

Real Madrid want a new LaLiga president in light of what they called “intolerable” comments from incumbent Javier Tebas, who said earlier on Tuesday that claims of officiating bias against the club belonged to “another galaxy”.

Owners of land in the Akamas area will be able to apply for compensatory measures through ‘Measure 1’ as of next month for not developing their plots, thus helping to preserve the environment, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

Will Jacks took a career best 5-22 and scored an unbeaten 46 to guide England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.

A new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations competition gets under way in earnest on Thursday as group qualifiers for the 2027 finals kick off, with the winners of the last edition still in dispute.

Food served to National Guard soldiers was found at temperatures well below safety limits, while excessive ordering, food waste and low satisfaction among conscripts are among a series of weaknesses identified by the Audit Office in a report published on…

The Cyprus Association of Large Investment Projects and Invest Cyprus agreed to step up cooperation on attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment, following talks between the two organisations this week.

The 2026 Limassol Wine Festival will open on Saturday with mayor Yiannis Armeftis saying the municipality is ready to welcome thousands of visitors for nine days of music, food, wine and traditional entertainment.

The Turkish Cypriot property management service admitted on Wednesday to allocating over 150 million square metres of land to a member of staff, saying this was 30 years ago and in line with procedures in place at the time.

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to have been named Cyprus Tax Firm of the Year at the 2026 International Tax Review Europe Tax Awards, securing the prestigious title for an exceptional fifth consecutive year.

Cypriot beverage company Keo plc saw its first-half profit fall to €2.97 million in 2026, as weaker sales fed through to operating earnings, although its gross profit margin improved from a year earlier.

Two people earn exactly the same amount.

By Emilios Charalambous and Avgi Michael In January 2026, the European Commission unveiled its plan to overhaul the EU’s Cybersecurity Act, a proposal now known as CSA2.

Under the open sky and against the backdrop of the Minthis golf course and historic 12th-century monastery, the internationally acclaimed Roma Tre Orchestra made its Cyprus debut on September 20, 2026, with a sold-out performance at Minthis.

Cyprus recorded the largest fall in tourist accommodation nights in the EU during the first half of 2026, down 7.71 per cent year on year, according to a Destination Finder analysis of Eurostat data.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei on Wednesday will address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly amid escalating tensions with Britain over oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, a largely self-governing British overseas territory w…

Alexander Zverev has revealed to rival Carlos Alcaraz what was going through his head as he served for the US Open title in New York earlier this month — absolutely nothing.

What would a street look like if it were designed through the eyes of children?

The 7th Queer Wave is back with events, screenings, workshops, parallel events and tributes to queer ancestors.

Cyprus taxpayers wishing to register or change the bank account used for payments from the Tax Department will have to do so exclusively through Tax For All from October 5, with requests sent by email no longer accepted.

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) Medical School will host the first annual lecture in memory of Dr Nikos Ioannou on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6pm, at Discovery Hall at the University of Nicosia.

Following the warm reception given to the first edition, Mastercard’s “Around the Table” returns to Cyprus for a second consecutive year, inviting Mastercard cardholders to discover and enjoy yet another series of priceless culinary experiences.

The official death toll from a passenger ship that capsized and sank in Indonesia’s Java Sea rose to 20 on Wednesday, up from the previous 10, with rescuers expecting to find more bodies as the ongoing underwater search widens, officials said.

Three armed men opened fire on guests at a house party in a township south of the South African city of Durban, killing at least 11 and injuring three, police said on Wednesday.