The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) will host a European conference on rare diseases on June 16, jointly organised with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, bringing together leading experts to advance innovative treatments. The conference, titled “Advancement of Treatments for Rare Diseases”, will take place on June 16 and […]
Paphos celebrates spring with flower festival
Spring’s most anticipated and fragrant celebration is coming up in Paphos this Sunday as Paphos municipality hosts the Anthestiria Flower Festival2026 event. An afternoon of colour, nature, music and joy awaits as the city comes alive. The annual celebration marks not only the season of spring but also a period of renewal and growth, following […]
Two cars destroyed in suspected arson attack in Mammari, police say
Authorities were placed on alert in the early hours of the morning after a fire broke out in a vehicle in the village of Mammari, police said. According to police, information was received at around 4 am about a car fire in the area. One vehicle, owned by a 49-year-old and used by a 48-year-old […]
Cyprus reveals 30-second clip of Antigoni Buxton’s Eurovision rehearsal ahead of semi-final
A 30-second video from Antigoni Buxton’s second rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest has been released, offering an early look at Cyprus’ entry for the 70th edition of the competition. Cyprus will compete in the second semi-final on Thursday, May 14. The performance shows a staging concept that combines traditional elements with a modern visual […]
Eurobank announces revisions to its 2026 financial calendar
Eurobank S.A. has issued a formal notification regarding significant revisions to its financial calendar for the remainder of the year. The update, which follows an initial schedule released earlier in February, primarily adjusts the timing of future corporate events including dividend distributions. While some milestones on the 2026 calendar have already passed, such as the […]
Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, Cyta, shipping, US tech firms, NPLs, electricity
Eurobank on Friday reported an adjusted net profit of €351 million for the first quarter of 2026, with the bank citing strong lending activity, resilient operating performance and continued growth across its core markets. The group’s reported net profit reached €331 million, while earnings per share stood at €0.09 and the return on tangible book […]
A case of “easier to start a war than to end one”
The developments of the past few days clearly demonstrate the adage “it is easier to start a war than to end one,” a recognised principle of military history and geopolitics. As the FT points out, Epic Fury’ has turned into ‘Economic Fury.’ With the US-Israel-Iran war, now in its third month, fuel supply disruptions are spreading to Asia and are threatening Europe. The shutdown of crude oil and products flows through the Strait […]
Ukraine ramps up ground robot production to spare soldiers, haul ammo — and rescue grandma
The same unmanned ground systems Ukraine uses to haul ammunition and evacuate wounded soldiers are now pulling civilians out of contested ground.
Russia, Ukraine to enter temporary ceasefire with prisoner exchange, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine would temporarily halt fighting for three days beginning Saturday.
Bonnie Tyler suffers cardiorespiratory arrest in Algarve hospital
Singer Bonnie Tyler experienced a cardiorespiratory arrest on 8 May and was resuscitated at an Algarve hospital.