Archive February 2022

Turkey has warned both Black Sea and non-Black Sea countries not to pass warships through its Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was reported as saying on Monday. ...

Poland sought to ease passage into the European Union on Monday for around quarter of a million Ukrainians waiting at European border crossings in freezing conditions after fleeing the Russian ...

Cyprus has “shot itself in the foot” by joining the EU’s ban on Russian aircraft into the bloc’s airspace, the Russian ambassador bluntly stated on Monday amid concerns ...

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued on Monday, sporting bodies moved to bar Russian athletes from competing in international events, with FIFA and UEFA suspending Russia’s national teams ...

The International Olympic Committee’s executive board has recommended sports federations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ...

Russian artillery bombarded residential districts of Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv on Monday, killing possibly dozens of people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow’s invading forces met stiff resistance ...

The health ministry announced two Covid-19 deaths and 2,356 infections on Monday night as 150 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised. The deaths were of a man, aged 67, and a woman, aged 80. Their deaths ...

Prominent Nicosia lawyer Achilleas Demetriades officially announced his candidacy for the 2023 presidential elections, his message focusing on fighting corruption, a fresh start, and the Cyprus problem. “I want to clear ...

Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Monday participated in a wheelchair basketball game with students from a Nicosia based high school, as part of efforts to create awareness about people with ...

As part of its Cyprus Artists Series, which is dedicated to the endorsement of leading Cypriot musicians, the Pharos Arts Foundation presents a recital this March with the highly talented ...

The Financial Ombudsman on Monday complained that the agency will not be able to perform their functions after the government slashed their budget by a considerable margin. Ombudsman Pavlos Ioannou ...

European Union leaders may discuss the possibility of Ukrainian membership at an informal summit in March, a senior EU official said on Monday, adding the issue was important for Ukraine ...

The transport ministry announced on Monday it reached an agreement with the companies running the commercial activities at Limassol port to significantly reduce their freight and handling fees after lengthy ...

Main opposition Akel have hammered the government over its decision to shutter Tanzania-based FBME bank some seven years ago, following a court ruling here last week that said the decision ...

Athienou municipality has requested the police and the public’s assistance after unknown culprits recently stole 50 trees and four peacocks worth up to €10,000. In an announcement the municipality appealed to ...

Greece has suspended issuance and renewal of residence permits to wealthy Russians investing in Greece “until further notice”, the migration ministry said on Monday. “New requests will not be accepted ...

A monument dedicated to the Jewish Holocaust survivors who found temporary refuge to Cyprus after WWIII is a testament to the long-standing Cypriot Israeli friendship, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said ...

By Sam Wylie-Harris Nicole Kidman’s been a poster girl since day dot, and the 54-year-old is breaking boundaries once again. This time it’s not for leading roles – such ...

Six Turkish opposition parties set out a joint plan on Monday to slash presidential powers and strengthen the role of parliament if they win the next election. The new system ...

The resuscitation services of the ministry of health, in collaboration with OPAP Cyprus, will start a training campaign for athletes and sports players, with the aim of teaching basic cardiopulmonary ...

Russia has closed its airspace to airlines from 36 countries, including all 27 members of the European Union, in response Ukraine-related sanctions targeting its aviation sector. Some of the banned countries had ...

Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate as heavy rains smashed Australia’s east coast on Monday, submerging towns and stranding residents on rooftops, with authorities warning of ...

More support for Turkish Cypriot journalist Ali Kismir poured in on Monday from Cyprus and from Turkey, as the presidents of the journalists’ associations of both countries condemned his arrest. ...

A demonstration in support of Ukraine is set to take place on Monday in Limassol at the Enaerios parking area at 6.15pm. It follows in the wake of other demonstrations ...