Shortage of University of Cyprus accommodation
University of Cyprus dormitories are clearly cheaper than the offerings in the private sector, but demand for dorm rooms are double the availability, the head of the university’s student ...
The beating heart of UK’s Greek community
London-based LGR started as a pirate radio station but has since grown to be considerably more than that finds PAUL LAMBIS
London Greek Radio (LGR) has been the heartbeat of ...
Larnaca to boost diving by sinking amphorae
The Larnaca tourism board is to place dozens of clay amphorae along the natural reef next to the sunken vessel LEF1, which lies one kilometre off the coast at Voroklini ...
Withdrawal of frozen fruit
The health ministry on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of a batch of a specific frozen fruit brand found to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
The contamination was discovered in Hungary ...
What do you do for your country? What does it do for you?
THE WAY THINGS ARE
By Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
Four Cypriots graced an OPAP sponsored supplement in the Sunday Mail on July 31. Renowned and respected, they have brought credit to Cyprus.
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Paphos district officer questions origins of Pelathousa fire
Paphos district officer Mary Lambrou said on Wednesday that the statement that the Pelathousa fire broke out of an illegal waste site is a “rushed” conclusion, noting that the district’...
‘New shock’ for European markets as gas price spike fuels inflation fears
Another dramatic spike in natural gas prices appears to have ended any hopes that Europe’s inflation battle is set to ease, with financial markets now bracing for higher prices, ...
Indian federation asks FIFA to lift suspension
India’s football association has asked world governing body FIFA to lift the suspension imposed on it after the mandate of a court-appointed committee to govern the sport in the ...
Who, in the end, will undertake the criminal investigation?
By Achilleas Demetriades
An initial reading of Auditor-general, Odysseas Michaelides, findings reveals the corrupt system relating to the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP). I would like to congratulate the auditor-general on ...
English School staff in further protest over layoffs
Members of the English School staff union (ESSA) held another in a series of ongoing protests against the layoff of three unionised teachers, as the House education committee held a ...
Oil steady as fears of imminent OPEC+ output cut fade
Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as the market grappled with supply concerns amid the sanctioning of Russian shipments and the initial shock of comments that major producers would ...
Twenty-five years since Paris death, Princess Diana still captivates
A quarter of a century after her death at the age of just 36, Princess Diana remains a source of fascination to people around the world and her fate still casts ...
Russian stocks to pare some heavy losses by year-end
Russia’s stock market will pare some of its heavy 2022 losses by the end of the year, according to a Reuters poll of ten market experts, having fallen sharply after ...
Cyprus moves step closer to securing repatriation deal with DRC, Neophytou says
Cyprus has moved a step closer to securing a repatriation deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Disy leader and presidential candidate Averof Neophytou said on Wednesday.
His visit ...
Russian politician detained for criticising Ukraine invasion
Russian opposition politician Yevgeny Roizman was shown being detained at his home in a video published on social media on Tuesday, in the latest move by authorities to punish critics ...
Pivotal evolutionary change helped pave the way for human speech
Scientists have identified evolutionary modifications in the voice box distinguishing people from other primates that may underpin a capability indispensable to humankind – speaking.
Researchers said on Thursday an examination of ...
Various works along Nicosia-Limassol highway start on Friday
The public works department announced on Wednesday the installation of emergency median gates on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway, and other planned works.
Medien barrier gates create easily accessible maintenance crossing points ...
Covid roadmap to be finalised next week, concern over ‘difficult months ahead’
The government is set to finalise its Covid roadmap next week as the health ministry is concerned that Cyprus is set for a difficult autumn and winter period.
Speaking to ...
Earn potentially massive gains with Big Eyes: The meme coin that’s eyeing a revolution in the DeFi ecosystem
Cryptocurrencies have been at the forefront of a financial revolution that has taken the world by storm. From posting continuously rising returns to restricting control of third-party institutions in investments, ...
Egypt directly buys 240,000 tonnes of Russian wheat
Egypt’s state grains buyer directly purchased 240,000 tonnes of Russian wheat on Monday, the supply ministry said in a statement to Reuters, continuing its recent trend of buying without issuing ...
Iran says it will only accept inspections agreed in 2015 nuclear deal
Iran will not allow inspections beyond what is in a 2015 nuclear deal, the country’s nuclear chief said on Wednesday, as the United States prepares to respond to a proposal ...
Rock musician struggles against overthinking
In a reluctant frontman, THEO PANAYIDES finds a sometimes-angry guy for whom music is the drug
You might think 36 is a fine age to be; for a rock musician, though, ...
Mostly clear with some increased cloud
On Wednesday the weather will be mostly clear but for a few local clouds appearing at noon inland and in the mountains.
The temperature will be around 35C inland, 33C ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the state will stand by filmmaker Panicos Chrysanthou so his work can be reborn from the ashes, deputy culture minister Yiannis Toumazis said in the aftermath ...