Archive May 2022

Despite battling a wave of suspected COVID-19 infections, North Korea appears to be preparing to test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s first ...

PEO and Deok trade unions are seeking the full restoration of the cost of living allowance (Cola), the reduction of VAT and introduction of price ceilings amid the rising inflation ...

A Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Ukraine pleaded guilty on Wednesday to killing an elderly unarmed civilian. Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old Russian tank commander, entered his plea in ...

Members of the House education committee found serious safety and health issues as they re-examined the suitability of sports venues in Cyprus during its session on Wednesday. Deputy president of ...

The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) said on Wednesday that there should be more opportunity for people to test for HIV and hepatitis A and B, as it aims to ...

The world is no better prepared for a new pandemic than it was when coronavirus emerged in 2019 and may actually be in a worse place given the economic toll, according ...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill that will restructure the pension benefits scheme for workers in the public and wider public sector. This new plan will cover all those ...

Ayia Napa Marina is proud to have received yet another international kudos. The iconic project, set to change the tourism landscape in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, has now been ...

Following proposals that the former Nicosia’s State Fair should be transformed into a park, the Engomi municipality announced that a research centre will be built on the premises. An ...

As amazing as it would be to have a one-size-fits-all magical guide to pleasure, the psychological and physical symptoms behind the sensation are much more complicated than that. The 2022 Netflix ...

Freelance Sommelier Sotiris Neophytidis has won the 9th Best Sommelier of Cyprus for the year 2022. The contest was held under the auspices of the International Association of Sommeliers, ASI. Sotiris ...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was “not likely but possible” that his team could pip Manchester City to the Premier League title in Sunday’s final round of games. ...

Petros Chrysochos has been named the top tennis player in Cyprus for the year 2021 at the Best Athlete annual award ceremony organised by the Cyprus Tennis Federation (CTF) on Tuesday ...

As interest in cryptocurrency is rising and this new form of investment grows, so do the number of tokens on the market. If you’re looking at getting into the ...

The health ministry announced on Wednesday that from May 23 the total capacity in retail stores, shopping centres and public service offices will be increased to 100 per cent for premises of ...

Around 140 delegates will take part in the first OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Conference on “Combating corruption, Defending Democracy: The Role of National Parliaments”, to be hosted by the House of Representatives ...

Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corp (6758.T) said it is well-positioned to play a leading role in the metaverse, or immersive virtual worlds, which commentators speculate will massively disrupt industries and ...

– President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Sweden should not expect Turkey to approve its NATO bid without returning “terrorists”, and Swedish and Finnish delegations should not come to Turkey to ...

BAT, a leading, multi-category consumer goods business is launching the Tobacco Heating Product glo™ in Cyprus. The move is expected to make a significant contribution to the Cypriot economy and ...

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a 210 billion euro plan for Europe to end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027, and to use the pivot away from Moscow to ...

THE WAY THINGS ARE By Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou I know religious people who aren’t spiritual and spiritual people who spurn organised religion. Many ancient myths and beliefs tell of ...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) surprised investors last year when its price increased by 42,000,000%. Even though the meme token’s price has fallen 76% from its high, many members of the Shib Army ...

Shining the light on important female Cypriot artists is the second of a three-part trilogy exhibition. The Sculptress: Pavlina Pavlidou is presented at Garage Art Space in Nicosia this month ...

Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou remains in stable but critical condition as she receives urgent treatment in Greece, the health ministry announced in a new update on Wednesday. Emilianidou underwent lengthy ...