US charges man shot by Border Patrol agent in Portland

The Venezuelan man shot by a border patrol agent last week in Portland, Oregon, was charged on Monday with assaulting federal officers, the U.S. Justice Department said. The department said Luis Nino-Moncada will make a court appearance on Monday to face charges of aggravated assault of a federal officer and depredation of federal property. It […]

UK investigates Musk’s X over Grok deepfake concerns

Britain’s media regulator launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X on Monday over concerns its Grok AI chatbot was creating sexually intimate deepfake images in violation of its duty to protect people in the UK from illegal content. The British government said a new law making it an offence to create sexual deepfakes would come […]

College of Commissioners to pay official visit to Cyprus

The College of Commissioners of the European Union will pay an official visit to Cyprus on January, 15 and 16 in the context of its contacts with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, in its capacity as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The aim of the visit is to strengthen […]

January rainfall reaches one third of monthly average

The rain that struck the island in the last three days totalled 22.4 millimetres per square metre, bringing this month’s rainfall to 31 per cent of the usual monthly average by January 12. Since the beginning of the month, Cyprus has recorded 31.6 millimetres per square metre of rain, representing almost a third of the […]

Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells genocide case

Gambia on Monday told judges at the United Nations’ top court that Myanmar targeted minority Muslim Rohingya for destruction and made their lives a nightmare in a landmark case accusing Myanmar of genocide. It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice is hearing in full in more than a decade. The outcome […]

Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make u-turn

Two China-flagged supertankers that were sailing to Venezuela to pick up debt-paying crude cargoes amid the US oil embargo on the OPEC country have made u-turn and are now heading back to Asia, LSEG shipping data showed on Monday. Following the US announcement last week of a $2 billion deal to export up to 50 […]

Two arrested for burglary and theft

A 48-year-old and a 21-year-old were on Monday arrested pursuant to court warrants in connection with two separate cases of burglary and theft in Larnaca and Nicosia. The first case, involving the 21-year-old suspect, concerns the burglary of a residence in Larnaca on December 16, during which several items including jewlery, were stolen. The second […]

Neapolis, Western Macedonia Universities to offer joint engineeing programmes

A joint English-language Bachelor’s and Master’s programme in product design engineering will be offered by Neapolis University Paphos and the University of Western Macedonia, starting from the academic year 2026 to 2027, they announced on Monday. “We are putting into practice the common academic space between Greece and Cyprus, fully utilising the comparative advantages of […]

Morocco declares end of seven-year drought after winter rains

Morocco’s seven-year drought has come to an end after abundant rainfall this winter, Water Minister Nizar Baraka said on Monday. Rainfall levels so far this winter are up 95% from a year earlier and 17% above the seasonal average, Baraka told members of parliament. The average dam-filling rate has risen to 46%, with several key […]

Disy chief calls for comprehensive investigation into video allegations

The resignation of President Nikos Christodoulides’ chief of staff and brother-in-law, Charalambos Charalambous, was a necessary response to the video accusing him and others of corruption, Disy president Annita Demetriou said on Monday. Demetriou called for the creation of a “coherent action plan”, assuring that those involved take responsibility proving to the public that the […]

Reports of domestic violence outnumber those of previous years More than 3,000 incidents of domestic violence were reported to the police in 2025, marking an increase to previous years, the police’s responsible officer Evi Nicolaou said on Monday. Nicolaou said the rise in complaints reflected a level of trust to the authorities, as victims felt […]

Foreign investment ‘may be transient’

The surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cyprus may be transient, and could swing the other way as many foreign businesses setting up shop here do not have ‘organic’ links to the economy, the head of the Fiscal Council cautioned on Monday. Speaking in parliament, Michalis Persianis said many companies migrated to the island […]

Pakistan and Indonesia closing in on jets and drones defence deal

Indonesia’s defence minister met Pakistan’s air force chief in Islamabad to discuss a potential deal that includes the sale of combat jets and killer drones to Jakarta, three security officials with knowledge of the meeting on Monday said. The talks come as Pakistan’s defence industry moves forward with a series of defence procurement negotiations, including […]

Two acclaimed artists join CySO for next concerts

Mid-January, and yes, that’s next week already, brings two classical music evenings to Limassol and Nicosia. Behind them is, of course, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, which welcomes two internationally-acclaimed artists for its Starlight 3 concert series. Celebrated soprano Miah Persson, admired for her luminous voice and expressive depth, continues to captivate audiences worldwide and heads […]

Kompos discusses Iran and Syria with EU foreign policy chief Kalas

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kompos on Monday held a telephone conversation with European Union foreign affairs and security policy chief and commission vice president Kaja Kallas. A post on the ministry’s X site said there was a “timely” conversation between the politicians “exchanging views on recent developments in the region, including Iran and Syria.”

Alonso leaves Real Madrid after eight months

Head coach Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid by mutual agreement, the LaLiga club said on Monday. “Xabi Alonso will always have the love and admiration of all Real Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has represented the values of our club at all times. Real Madrid will always be his […]

Polygon (POL) up 50% this week while analysts see 25x potential for this new Crypto in 2026

Crypto markets have a simple habit: when a well-known token jumps on clear product news, traders immediately start scanning for the next project that could reprice the same way—only from a much earlier starting point. Polygon (POL) is a good example this week, with strong gains tied to stablecoin payments updates. At the same time, […]

La Petite Maison debuts Friday Lunch

La Petite Maison (LPM) Limassol is delighted to announce the introduction of Friday Lunch, starting Friday, January 16, 2026, responding to growing guest demand and the rise of Limassol as a vibrant hub for business and social lunches. This new addition offers guests a fresh opportunity to enjoy LPM’s distinctive Mediterranean-led cuisine during the daytime. […]

Hybrid cars lead the way while total vehicle registrations up 5.8 per cent

An increase in the overall number electric registered was seen in 2025, data released by the statistical service showed on Monday, with registrations of hybrid vehicles up 7.2 per cent and the number of electric car registrations up by 0.7 per cent. Meanwhile, the popularity of fuel-powered vehicles seemed to decline, as the overall share […]

Making room for creativity: small corners for hobbies, personal expression

In this day and age, where everything is happening simultaneously and a thousand different things demand our attention every day, how would you like to have a space just for yourself? A space for your ideas, colours, words, threads and small projects that make you smile? Does it sound like an oasis? Like a dream? […]

Government workers remain stable in 2025

The number of people employed in the central government remained virtually unchanged from December 2024 to December 2025, the Statistical Service said on Monday. In December 2025, the number of employees came to 55,301 – just 53 fewer than 12 months earlier. Government employees are defined as those working in the civil service, public education […]

Sattori Design Collection launched in Cyprus

As part of a glamorous evening filled with creativity, high aesthetics and distinguished guests, the Sattori Design Collection officially opened a few days ago, marking the arrival of a new destination for luxury interior design in Cyprus. The inauguration was performed by Paphos Mayor Faidonas Faidonos, in the presence of representatives of the leading English […]

National Guard receives Cypriot-made drones

Monday marked an important milestone for the National Guard, said force chief Lieutenant General Emmanuel Theodorou, as it demonstrated that Cyprus can produce technologically advanced defence systems capable of competing internationally. Speaking at a ceremony in Mosfiloti’s Patroklos Kokkinos Camp for the National Guard’s receipt of two Poseidon H10 UAVs and a command-and-control system from […]

Simeone apologises for taunting Vinícius but refuses to ask for forgiveness

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has issued an apology for his sideline antics during his team’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final defeat by Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia, saying he was sorry for taunting Vinícius Jr. but refusing to ask for forgiveness. The fiery Argentine was caught on camera repeatedly provoking the Brazilian winger throughout the […]