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Cyprus’ registered unemployment rose by 9.7 per cent year on year in September, driven mainly by public administration and defence, information and communication, and administrative and support services, according to figures released on Tuesday by the sta…

The Union of Municipalities on Tuesday welcomed a proposed change to the way municipalities receive annual state funding, saying the interior ministry had included its main proposals in an amendment bill.

By Rebekah Gregoriades Benon Sevan, who died on Monday, aged 88, will be laid to rest on Monday, October 12.

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) took part in the 23rd Science and Technology in Society Forum in Japan from October 4 to October 6, 2026, bringing Cyprus into international discussions on the future of research, innovation and funding in the…

Cyprus remains among the EU countries where the final implementation of new pay transparency rules is unresolved, according to a report from compensation and salary benchmarking platform TalentUp.

A twenty-third was recovered from the sea off the coast of Kyrenia as search operations continue following the sinking of a passenger ferry off the town’s coast in August, Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said on Tuesday.

State-owned asset management company Kedipes made a further €60 million cash payment to the state for the third quarter of 2026, taking total repayments linked to the former Cyprus cooperative bank above €2 billion.

The British father who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his three-year-old son will learn his sentence on October 16, Paphos district court said on Tuesday.

The NFL has suspended line judge Jeff Seeman two games and referee Adrian Hill one game for separate instances of professional conduct.

Jean Chalopin has been asked, more than once, where his relentless hopefulness comes from.

The Premier League has struck a chord with young Americans after the US co-hosted this year’s World Cup, with viewership for the English top-flight up 20% among those aged 18-34 so far this season, shows data from Nielsen Sports released on Monday.

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said that the government has “invested more than a billion euros” in its efforts to ease the rising cost of living, when he was asked what the government is doing to “mitigate the phenomenon” of Greek Cypriots us…

Road safety and the use of the old Skarinou-Kofinou road were discussed at a meeting on Tuesday in Lefkara, with mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous describing the road as “extremely dangerous”.

A yellow warning has been issued for isolated strong thunderstorms, in effect from 1pm to 6pm, the meteorological department said on Tuesday.

A €7.95 million contract was signed on Monday for the study and design of the fourth phase of the Larnaca sewage system, hailed as a significant milestone for the Larnaca self-government organisation (EOA) in advancing modern, sustainable infrastructure.

A twenty-second body was recovered from the sea off the coast of Kyrenia as search operations continue following the sinking of a passenger ferry off the town’s coast in August, Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel said on Tuesday.

Lidl becomes the Official Fresh Food Partner of the 2027 and 2029 IHF Women’s and Men’s Handball World Championships, where it will continue to present the “Best Young Player Award”.

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said that he plans to request that a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman be held next week, following a turbulent few weeks for the Cyprus problem since the pair most recently met last month.

Saudi Arabia’s airports in Jazan and Najran were targeted in two attacks on Monday evening, injuring three people and causing limited damage, the Saudi aviation authority said, as hostilities between the kingdom and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis escalated.

Foreign firms help drive Cyprus’ growing team-building culture Cyprus companies are increasingly turning to team building and workplace culture initiatives, with foreign businesses helping drive a shift towards viewing stronger workplace relationships as a

The Supreme Court has overturned the issuing of a fine amounting to €1,500 issued by the radiotelevision and digital services authority in 2017 to a radio station it found had misrepresented statements given by a private individual.

The net asset value per share of Demetra Holdings Plc stood at €2.4980 as of September 30, 2026, the company announced, while it also disclosed the purchase of more of its own shares.

Ukrainian drone attacks overnight on Tuesday killed two people and injured nine more in the Moscow region surrounding the Russian capital, Governor Andrei Vorobyov said.

A life sentence was handed down on Tuesday to the man convicted of killing 22-year-old Bangladeshi national Shahruar Ahmed Emon in June, with the man having been convicted of premeditated murder, among a litany of other offences related to the crime.

“I would not like to call this an incident.

The Byzantine Museum will be showcasing centuries of Armenian history, art and faith, presenting rare treasures from Yerevan’s History Museum of Armenia, this week in Nicosia.

A Greek-flagged LNG carrier controlled by the Angelicoussis Shipping Group was struck by an unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest incident to hit commercial shipping along one of the world’s most important energy routes.

Bank of Cyprus (BoC) received 14 awards at the 2026 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards, organised by Global Finance magazine, marking a significant increase in the total number of distinctions received in the same awards programme compared with 2025.

France braced on Tuesday for a day of nationwide high-school blockades and trade union-led street protests in support of students demanding that President Emmanuel Macron’s cash-strapped government tackle understaffed and dilapidated schools.

US President Donald Trump will not win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize as he wages war with Iran, but his influence will still be felt by the awarding body that picks the laureate, according to experts.

Britain is likely to expel Israeli diplomats if Israel carries out its order to shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem this week in a dispute over sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, four sources said.

The Free Immersion (FIM) world record has changed hands for the fifth time in 2026, and once again it belongs to Zsófia Törőcsik.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early wobbles on his serve to outclass fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7 6-3 6-1 and reach the Japan Open final on Monday, taking a step towards his first singles title after his comeback from a wrist injury.

When Lionel Messi makes his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, it will bring to an end a journey that began with the country’s football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting histo…

Partnership combines specialist employer brand and EVP consultancy with Action’s deep local market expertise and integrated communications capabilities Action Global Communications has entered into a strategic partnership with specialist employer brand co…

Coco Gauff said she had received an “insane” amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-times Grand Slam champion beat local teenager Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday in a match where a replayed point sparked an online backlash.

This week the historic centre of Limassol will come alive with a vibrant programme of exhibitions, performances and site-specific projects as the 5th Limassol Art Walks returns.

The British father who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his three-year-old son is due back before Paphos district court at 10.30am on Tuesday, when the prosecution is expected to set out the facts of the case and the defence will present its…

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos concluded a working visit to Japan with a series of political, business and academic meetings, as Cyprus looks to broaden cooperation with Tokyo beyond traditional diplomatic ties.

Oil prices above $100 a barrel are keeping pressure on fuel and electricity costs in Cyprus, with further increases at the pumps increasingly likely as global supply concerns persist.

The deadline for applications for state student support for the 2025-2026 academic year has been extended to October 20 at 2pm, the grants and subsidies service of the finance ministry said on Tuesday.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with an online fraud case involving €34,600 taken from a Limassol woman’s bank account, police said on Tuesday.

Two people allegedly involved in the assault of a delivery man on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Limassol last Friday have been identified, police spokesman Vyron Vyronos said on Tuesday.

Berlin-based embedded lending company finmid has raised €17 million in new funding as it expands into vehicle finance and marketplace lending through partnerships with Bolt and Skroutz.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Paphos after a cat was found shot dead, police said on Tuesday.

Two people were arrested in Nicosia after police found more than one kilogramme of cannabis during searches of a vehicle and home, authorities said on Tuesday.

Four people were arrested for offences including burglary, theft, illegal entry and malicious damage during targeted police operations across Cyprus overnight, police said on Tuesday.

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate used a “lover boy” model to lure women with the promise of romantic relationships before coercing them to create online pornography, British law enforcement said in court documents made public on Monday in…

Unstable weather continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing local showers and isolated thunderstorms.

The sharp rise in energy prices pushed industrial producer prices higher across the euro area and European Union in August, with Cyprus also recording an increase, according to a report from Eurostat.