Wildfires burnt more than one million hectares across Europe in 2025, an area larger than Cyprus and the biggest annual…
Private air defence takes off in Ukraine
Ukraine is rolling out a new line of defence to protect businesses and critical infrastructure from hundreds of Russian drones…
Both lanes closed on Nicosia–Akaki motorway after collision
A collision on the Nicosia–Akaki motorway near the Kokkinotrimithia exit has closed both lanes of traffic, police said on Wednesday.…
Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows
A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million, and support…
Russian ‘shadow fleet’ undeterred by Starmer’s threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called “shadow fleet” has…
EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules
EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers failed to reach a deal on watered-down landmark artificial intelligence rules after 12 hours…
EAC earned over €169m from desalination since 2013 as unions push for expansion
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has earned more than €169 million from desalination activities since its Vasiliko plant came…
Fourteen arrested after shooting at occupied Famagusta industrial area
Fourteen people were arrested following a shooting incident at an industrial area in occupied Famagusta on Tuesday night, with one…
EU extends Cyprus foot-and-mouth restrictions to June 2026 as trade freeze holds
The European Union has extended foot-and-mouth disease restrictions on Cyprus until at least June 15, 2026, in a new decision…
US ambassador to Cyprus quits State Dept over Trump’s Ukraine policy
Julie Davis, the US ambassador to Cyprus who also serves as acting ambassador in Kyiv, is leaving the State Department…