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Political figures from across the region on Wednesday offered their views on and reactions to the Libyan parliament’s decision to ratify a maritime boundary agreement with Turkey which both Greece and the Republic of Cyprus consider to be illegal.

Geely is raising the bar in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging technology, unveiling a new system that utilises artificial intelligence to reduce waiting times drastically.

Keo plc will pay shareholders an interim dividend totalling €2,109,096 by November 29, following a decision by the company’s board of directors on October 20, the Cypriot beverage producer announced on Wednesday.

The Vision emphasizes the European Commission’s commitment to addressing challenges of the Common Fisheries Policy through better implementation and makes no reference to reforming the regulation.

TOYOTA RACING has secured the World Manufacturers’ Championship with a commanding one-two finish at the 6 Hours of Barcelona, the penultimate round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

The Bank of Cyprus has completed its acquisition of performing loans worth approximately €130 million and deposits of around €440 million from the Cyprus Development Bank (CDB), following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals, the two banks ann…

Capital Maritime Finance raised €300 million through its stock market debut in Athens this week, marking Greece’s largest maritime equity offering and the first primary listing of a shipping company exclusively on Euronext Athens.

The developers of the widely used PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) programming language said on Wednesday they would release patches for two critical vulnerabilities, as EU cybersecurity officials warned organisations unable to apply the fixes should take aff…

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman late on Tuesday night confirmed that he had rejected a proposal put forward to him by President Nikos Christodoulides to open and repopulate the fenced-off area of Varosha under the United Nations’ administration and…

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The three people who were arrested on suspicion of having kidnapped and assaulted a 24-year-old Turkish Cypriot man in Limassol were released without charge pending the completion of investigations into the matter, the police said on Wednesday.

One person was killed and one other was missing after a military plane crashed in the northeast of France on Tuesday evening, France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces said on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump said he would reward tipsters who uncover fraud in US government programs, launching the initiative by announcing a cash prize for a conservative online influencer.

This Saturday, the Nicosia Municipal Gardens will become a meeting point for music, street culture, art, food and solidarity as Solidarity Beats Festival brings together different communities, scenes and voices for a full day of live music, DJs, dance, gr…

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Limassol on October 8, during which a couple were tied up inside their home and robbed of cash and jewellery worth more than €100,000.

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being rammed by a car outside her electoral office, her husband said on Wednesday, as the man accused of the attack appeared in court.

Britain on Wednesday approved the Jackdaw North Sea gas field, ending years of legal and political wrangling that had pitted the Labour government’s climate commitments against its push to bolster energy security.

Two specialised maritime security training courses bringing together personnel from Cyprus and Egypt have been completed, focusing on operational readiness, interoperability and cooperation in responding to security threats.

Qatar plans to construct two power plants in Lebanon over the next three years and sign a 20-year liquefied natural gas supply deal under a proposal to revive the ailing Lebanese power sector, a document seen by Reuters showed.

John Christodoulou said on Wednesday that he will announce early next year whether he intends to stand as a candidate in Cyprus’ 2028 presidential election.

One person was arrested for offences including unlawful possession of burglary tools and unlawful possession of property during nationwide police operations on Tuesday night, police said on Wednesday.

NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defence and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said.

A man who allegedly rammed his car into Australian lawmaker Helen Haines outside her electoral office appeared in court on Wednesday, as police sought to understand the motive for the rare attack on an elected official.

Paris St Germain underlined their status as European champions by beating Barcelona 4-2 in a blockbuster Champions League clash on Tuesday, while Liverpool and Manchester City also claimed victories.

US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after what a US official called “constructive” talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Norway, as President Donald Trump said it was time for Ukraine to end the w…

Alpha Bank purchased 1,157,429 of its own shares for €4.88 million during the week ending October 16, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, the lender has announced.

Partly cloudy conditions and isolated light showers are expected across Cyprus on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 28C along the coast.

Cyprus’ licensed betting market saw wagers fall by €30.3 million to €329.8m in the second quarter of 2026, but bookmakers retained more after paying out winnings, according to figures from the National Betting Authority (NBA).

Artificial intelligence can produce convincing messages and imitate empathy, but it cannot replace the trust and personal relationships that underpin the shipping industry, according to WISTA Cyprus vice-president Maria Theodosiou, who has questioned the…

Greek banks are among Europe’s strongest performers in reducing credit risk costs, although their levels remain among the highest on the continent, according to an analysis by Morningstar DBRS warning that renewed interest rate pressures could test lenders

Nicosia has reduced non charged water use to 22 per cent, well below the Cyprus average of 33 per cent, district governor Constantinos Yiorkadjis said on Tuesday, describing water conservation as one of the organisation’s most significant achievements.

After years of high expectations about the gas finds in the Cyprus EEZ, everyone is starting to understand that no decision taken by the oil industry is straightforward.

Turkey have appointed Sergen Yalcin as head coach on a four-year contract to replace the sacked Italian Vincenzo Montella, the country’s football federation (TFF) announced on Tuesday.

France will reinforce police with troops and mount a huge security operation for more protests planned on Saturday, the government said on Tuesday, acknowledging failures in its response to last weekend’s violence.

Carrefour cut its annual earnings forecast on Tuesday, blaming an “unprecedented situation” in France as riots, looting and curfews raised costs and disrupted trading at its stores.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia on Wednesday after meeting in Oslo with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and leaders of Norway and Finland, while President Donald Trump said it was time for Kyiv to end the war with Moscow.

The defendants in the ‘golden passports’ case requested a trial within a trial on Tuesday, arguing that a great deal of the evidence to be presented by state prosecutors was irregularly obtained by police during investigations.

The final price tag for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) remains an unknown, while the project is now estimated to come online a year later than initially forecast, the energy regulator said on Tuesday.

European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday offered “solidarity” to both Greece and Cyprus after the Libyan parliament had earlier in the day ratified a maritime boundary agreement with Turkey…

Cypriot members of the European Parliament on Tuesday evening stressed the importance of building up the Mediterranean region’s energy sector as the Strasbourg plenary session discussed the parliament’s latest motion regarding the European Union’s pact for

Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Friday declared the maritime boundary agreement signed by the governments of Turkey and Libya to be both “illegal” and “null and void” after it was ratified by the Libyan parliament earlier in the day.

Five years after its Cyprus debut, Quatuor Diotima returns to Nicosia on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Michalis Hadjipantela on Tuesday presented the parliament’s budget committee (Budg)’s plans for the European Union’s general budget for next year, which reverses all the cuts which had been made to it by the Counc…

Prince Harry has said he hoped to reconcile with King Charles and the rest of his family with whom he fell out when he moved to the United States six years ago.

Larnaca municipality is using drones to enhance mosquito controls, enabling precise spraying in areas difficult to access with traditional methods, officials said on Tuesday.

Revolut users reported that were now able to log into the banking app again by 5.30pm Cyprus time on Tuesday, after experiencing around half a day of access problems caused by errors and server issues.

Cyprus promoted its business environment and opportunities in financial technology at an international blockchain summit held in Washington and New York between September 29 and October 2, with government representatives taking part in discussions on digi…

A second arrest was made on Tuesday over the kidnapping and assault of a 24-year-old Turkish Cypriot man in Limassol, police said.

Investment firm Demetra Holdings Plc purchased 5,140 of its own shares on October 19, 2026, as part of an ongoing share buyback programme, according to an official announcement published on Tuesday.

Cyprus has ranked among the European Union’s two fastest-growing economies for three consecutive years, according to revised national accounts figures released on Tuesday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday.