Man remanded for motorcycle theft, assaulting police officer

A 25-year-old was remanded in custody for four days on Monday by the Limassol district court in connection with the theft of a motorcycle, assault, threats, assaulting a police officer and carrying a knife. The offences were committed at around 4pm on Sunday. Police received a complaint from an individual who said he had seen […]

UK populist Reform attracts latest Conservative defector Braverman

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman became the latest prominent Conservative to join Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK on Monday, using her unveiling at a rally to accuse her former party of lying to voters on immigration. Farage’s party is ahead of both Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour and Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives in polls before an […]

Gold races to $5,100 record peak on frantic safe-haven demand

Gold prices extended their record-setting rally to surge past $5,100 on Monday as central banks and investors sought refuge from geopolitical risks and Trump-induced market volatility. Spot gold was up 2.2% at $5,091.61 an ounce by 1140 GMT after hitting a record $5,110.50. U.S. gold futures for February delivery gained the same amount to $5,089.90. […]

Tourism chief sets priorities to tackle ‘serious’ Paphos seasonality

The Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) on Monday outlined its plans for 2026, focusing on upgrading tourism and supporting its sustainable development in the district. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) ,executive manager Nasos Hadjigeorgiou said Etap’s planning for 2026 is built around “a set of clearly defined priorities”, with particular emphasis on air […]

Cyprus records slight dip in renewable energy use

The European Union reached a record high in the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling in 2024, according to Eurostat, with the total share climbing to 26.7 per cent during that time. This figure represents the highest value recorded since the time series began in 2004, when the share stood at only 11.7 […]

German usurpation trial continues with online investigations

The trial of German real estate agent Eva Isabella Kunzel, facing charges in Cyprus of usurping Greek Cypriot property, continued on Monday at the Nicosia criminal court, with the examination of evidence obtained from online police investigations. Defence lawyer Soteris Argyrou initially requested time during the day for the translation of his client’s testimony on […]

North ‘parliament speaker’ accused of lawbreaking in fake diploma trial

The north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Ziya Ozturkler was on Monday accused of lawbreaking during a court case relating to the ongoing “fake diploma scandal” which has engulfed the Turkish Cypriot higher education sector in recent years. His name was mentioned during the latest hearing into the trial of Fatma Unal, a longtime close personal associate of […]

Sinner fires up in the heat to reach quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner swept aside concerns about his heat tolerance as he breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi on Monday to reach his fourth Australian Open quarter-finals. With the temperature rising to 33 degrees Celsius (91F) in the evening match at Margaret Court Arena, all eyes were on the defending […]

Cyprus and Bahrain strengthen business ties

Cyprus and Bahrain can still unlock substantial economic opportunities, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday during an address at the first Cyprus-Bahrain Business Forum. The two countries have used the event as a springboard to strengthen business ties during the president’s official visit to the Gulf kingdom. Speaking to business representatives, the president described the […]

Carrick says Man Utd must ride wave of confidence

Manchester United’s stand-in manager Michael Carrick continued his dream start to his second stint in the position with victory at Arsenal on Sunday and said his team must ride the wave of confidence that has swept away the Old Trafford gloom. Former midfielder Carrick answered United’s call in the wake of Ruben Amorim’s sacking this […]

Teachers to take centre stage at EU ministers’ informal council

Teachers, their support, empowerment and evaluation will be at the centre of this week’s informal council of education ministers of EU member states, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Monday. The meetings will take place in Nicosia at the Philoxenia conference centre on Thursday and Friday. The sessions will focus on key education priorities, including […]

Govt terminates over 300 rental contracts over misuse of Turkish Cypriot properties

The government has terminated more than 300 rental contracts for abandoned Turkish Cypriot properties after it was found that tenants were violating their terms. Details of an audit of the Turkish Cypriot property management service published in Monday’s edition of newspaper Politis stated that a total of 4,032 rental contracts for commercial properties were examined, […]

‘Loonies’ remark ‘unthinkable’ from an MEP

The use of the term ‘loonies’ to describe people with mental disabilities is a “rotten perception” and it was unthinkable that an MEP would do so, president of the Cyprus confederation of organisations for people with disabilities (Kysoa) Themis Anthopoulou said on Monday. Referring to remarks by member of the European Parliament and social media […]

Former Philippines president Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings, ICC rules

Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, 80, is fit to attend pre-trial hearings and will hold a confirmation of charges hearing on February 23, the court said on Monday. His defence had said that Duterte, who is being held in The Hague over murders committed during his […]

Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing after search for last hostage body ends

Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt for the passage of people only after an operation to locate the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the enclave is completed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said late on Sunday. The border was supposed to have opened during the initial phase of U.S. President […]

OPAP Cyprus begins rebranding as Allwyn

OPAP Cyprus has officially began operating under the Allwyn brand, marking the start of a new phase in the company’s development and growth, according to an official announcement released on Monday. The rebranding represents a strategic shift in identity, placing the upgrade of the customer entertainment experience at the centre of the company’s priorities. The […]

Australia Day marked by ‘Invasion’ rallies, anti-immigration protests

Thousands marked Australia’s national day on Monday by attending “Invasion Day” rallies in support of Indigenous Australians and calling for unity, while separate anti-immigration protests also drew crowds. Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of New South Wales as a penal colony, with the arrival in Sydney of ships bringing colonists and […]

Celestyal receives Gold Feefo Trusted Service Award for customer service

Celestyal has been awarded the Gold Feefo Trusted Service Award, recognising the cruise line’s consistently high levels of customer service, based entirely on verified guest feedback. The Gold award is Feefo’s highest standard of recognition for service excellence and is presented to brands that achieve a service rating between 4.5 and 5, based on genuine […]

Seven things you need to know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

HBO Max dipped its toes into the massive IP that is Game of Thrones last week by premiering the first episode of its new spin-off series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. This is the third series in the George RR Martin universe of dragons, sex, and high political intrigue, along with House of the […]

National Bank of Greece Cyprus outlines strategy at banking and fintech forum

National Bank of Greece Cyprus took part in the 13th Banking Payments and Fintech Forum and Expo, contributing to discussions on the future direction of the banking sector and the challenges and opportunities expected to shape the industry from 2026 onwards. The conference focused on key banking trends, regulatory challenges, and paths to sustainable growth […]

FRANUÍ: IPH Group brings viral chocolate snack to Cyprus market

FRANUÍ, the viral chocolate snack that has taken social media and international markets by storm, is now available in Cyprus, offering a new premium experience in the frozen dessert category. FRANUÍ stands out for its unique combination: whole frozen blueberries, first covered in white chocolate and then coated in milk or dark chocolate. The result […]

Tens of millions of Americans hunkered down on Monday or ventured out to help neighbors under bitter cold, blizzards of snow and lashings of freezing rain from a huge winter storm that paralyzed the eastern United States. From New York and Massachusetts in the northeast to Texas and North Carolina in the south, roads were […]

EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban

European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top supplier legally binding, nearly four years after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ministers from EU countries approved the law at a meeting in Brussels on Monday, although Slovakia […]

Covid-19 and flu hospitalisations rise in Limassol

Hospitalisations for Covid-19 and Influenza A increased in Limassol over the weekend, according to records from the district general hospital. Speaking to Philenews on Monday, Okypy spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said doctors are observing a rise in admissions, mainly in the Limassol district, “where the numbers have changed significantly in the last twenty-four hours.” The number […]